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released 30 April 2012
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Produced & Recorded by Paul Cook/Julian Simmons
Mixed by Julian Simmons at Din
Mastered by Chris Daniels at UK Mastering

All songs Written & Arranged by Paul Cook
Published by Sony/ATV (UK) Ltd
Except Candlelight
Written by Paul Cook/Julian Simmons
Published by Sony/ATV (UK) Ltd/Copyright Control

Performed by Paul Cook with:
Tom Brown - Bass on Guilt
Ben Evans - Drums on Bullet Holes, Permission,
Silent Heart, Guilt
Julian Simmons - Organ on Six Places

Front cover photo by Simon J Evans:
www.simonjevans.co.uk

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“Sheer bliss.” Mojophenia / “Instantly catchy and brilliantly laid back” Blokely / “Timeless songwriting” Sounds XP / ... more “Stunning.” Zoe Ball, BBCR2 / “...insanely catchy and combines some of the best elements of our alt pop maestros ... think The Shins playing a Paul Simon covers set and you’re on your way.” Gill Mills less

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Track Name: Six Places
I been fooled by love, any trick would do
I been fooled six times by a girl like you
I spent days on end putting in the work
What a waste of time & my effort, but
No more

So if you don’t wanna love again, don’t wanna leave no traces
Here’s how to break your heart, in six places

I did speculate & I did invest
So much time in the girl I liked best
But I lost my cash, and I lost my mind
Cos I picked the wrong girl every time, but
No more

So if you don’t wanna love again, don’t wanna leave no traces
Here’s how to break your heart, in six places

I’ll no longer be a fool for love
That part of me has been taken care of
I went out back and took my heart
Smashed it six ways all apart

So if you don’t wanna love again, don’t wanna leave no traces
Here’s how to break your heart, in six places
Oh, if you don’t wanna feel again, don’t wanna see more faces
Here’s how to break your heart, in six places
Track Name: Candlelight
You always had your faith, it wasn’t hard to find
I remember how your body was so close to mine
Can you feel my heart? You know it’s beating fast
And can you build my soul, and make it built to last?

Oh won’t you give me a sign cos there is nothing of mine
Now I’ve opened my eyes and admitted my lies
Give up give in and confess my sins
You know where I’ve been, you’ve seen what I’ve seen

Well can you keep me close? Don’t keep me at arms length
Oh exercise my ghost, and give me strength
Well can be my guide, and lead me on your string
Well to you I confide & tell everything

Oh won’t you give me a sign cos there is nothing of mine
Now I’ve opened my eyes and admitted my lies
Give up give in and confess my sins
You know where I’ve been, you’ve seen what I’ve seen

Can you be my candlelight, cos I have been so blind?
Well if you don’t shine too bright, I’ll be left behind

Won’t you give me a sign, cos there is nothing of mine?
I never had to ask, it was over so fast
Give up give in and confess my sins
You know where I’ve been, you’ve seen what I’ve seen

Can you be my candlelight, cos I have been so blind?
Well if you don’t shine too bright, I’ll be left behind
Track Name: Bullet Holes
Your best feature, it knows
You’re the tracker
Waiting in the shadows

What’s that on your bullet holes?
They healed somehow

Thought I’d outrun, but no
More steam on your black coals

You healed all your bullet holes
Got up somehow

You could start afresh. You don’t have to do this

You healed all the bullet holes
Got up somehow
How you found me, who knows
I shot you down
Track Name: Permission
So you’re gone, and I’m back to my front
You said the most impossible things

So try another second me
Try another only to be
Happy that you’re happy

See what’s wrong, with starting all again
Your chances start to lessen your dreams

So try another second me
Try another only to be
Happy that you’re happy

All at once, you’ll see what counts
Then you’ll pounce on this chance

So try another second me
Try another only to be
Happy that you’re happy
Track Name: Girl Trouble
What was I aiming for?
I’ve wanted so much more

I’m tired of girl trouble
Me and this crazy world

Don’t make me wear this curse
Life would be so much worse

I’m tired of girl trouble
Me and this crazy world

That fiction on your lips
Brought with it so much risk

I’m tired of girl trouble
Me and this crazy world
Oh it’s just all this fuss
Want to hear reverse
Track Name: Silent Heart
Come outside, into the warm air
I’ll hold you then
It’s quieter than you’d imagine
We’re all that’s left

Your silent heart, is calling
And everyone is following

If you like, I’ll lose the map here
Our wits remain
I’m just stuck, on seeing you smiling
And all that goes with it

Your silent heart, is calling
And everyone is following

Give me a love I can stand,
and we’ll get out of this mess
Give me a love I can hope,
will end this whole cycle of hopelessness

Give me a love I can stand,
and we’ll get out of this mess
show me a love I can hope,
will bring us out of hopelessness

Your silent heart, is calling
And everyone is following

Your silent heart, your silent heart
Track Name: Guilt
What’s the point in keeping cool?
I know you’re treating me like a fool
You come in drunk and stay out late,
creeping in hoping I’m not awake
For proof I don’t care, when I can see there’s

Guilt, crawling all over your face now
Guilt, crawling all over your face now

Our friends must feel compromised,
not knowing whether to reveal your lies
It’s hard to cover up your tracks;
you leave so many there’s no way back

For proof I don’t care, when I can see there’s

Guilt, crawling all over your face now
Guilt, crawling all over your face now

Tell me there’s no bead of sweat,
forming on your lower back
And you will start to crawl up through the hole I’ve watched you dig for you

Guilt, crawling all over your face now
Guilt, crawling all over your face now
Track Name: In Doubt & In Deep
They all told me not to rush in
Said I’d be a fool if I did
I did not listen

Wish I had gone slowly
I’m in doubt & in deep
Time will make me lowly
How can it be?

If I try and stick to the facts
You’ll all see me for what I am
What good is that?

Wish I had gone slowly
I’m in doubt & in deep
Time will make me lowly
How can this be?
Track Name: I Forgive You
I don’t matter
What’s done is done
I heard your chatter
It seems you won

But I forgive you…