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Fooling Our Senses

from Words Without Meaning by Nathan Parent

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This song embodies the many humbling moments of life. Those which make you wish that you were loved by the one you are enamored with; those which drive you to tears, or sweep you off your feet. I enjoy those moments the most, because they are impossible to re-create in any form, but you try, regardless. As one of my favorite artists, Sylvie Lewis puts it, "If it don't come easy, it may not come at all." So, I used that approach in my song writing and I managed to capture (at least, in my mind) the feeling of a moment you cannot re-capture.

I am humbled, because this song features, none other, than my favorite Canadian female songwriter/vocalist/flutist, Kathryn Kearns (www.myspace.com/wesselwax) and my good friend and former school mate, Lisa Gilbaugh on violins. Charlie Burchill makes his third appearance on trumpet.

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FOOLING OUR SENSES
(N. Parent)

Here come the tears again.
Don't cry, he'll surely see you this time.
Hold back the sorrow, at least, until you're ready to release.
You shudder, he's closer. Your comfort could almost be complete.
If only he noticed how badly you crave his full embrace.

Could this be love?
Oh, girl, you're still at that awkward stage.
Where one glance can cause panic.
Don't let it fool all your other senses.
Fool all your better sense.

Though in time it just might happen; I wouldn't call it false.
You'll have to realize, so just give it all you've got.
Your heart is so delicate, a structure made of glass.
Be careful who receives it, don't take a chance.
The richest soul will sometimes attract the poorest kind.
Give some to those who need it, but save or find that
as you have spent on ones giving nothing in return,
You'll quickly lose your own love. Oh, will you learn?

"Why is she so sad?" he wonders as he walks slowly by her.
Clearly, he doesn't know how to console a grieving person.
A moment of helplessness passes in-between she and him.
He can't help, but constantly hope she desires his full embrace.

You clueless boy, chime in!
And, soothe her until she can't stop
wanting your touch.
Then you can fool all your other sense.
Fool all those useless senses.

A million other chances will come and go I know.
But, if you choose not to see them, they'll soon be gone.
I'm certain that this meeting was not purely chance.
There's something more to capture in a momentary glance.
If all the world should falter, your heart reduced to stone,
take what skills you've given, appreciate them all;
And when you have found a person who will fill you with their wealth,
you'd better give them your love. Give all yourself.

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from Words Without Meaning, released January 12, 2011
FOOLING OUR SENSES
(N. Parent)

Nathan Parent: Synth, vocals (female perspective), electric guitar, bleeps and bloops, synth drum beat, vinyl static

Kathryn Kearns: Vocals (male perspective), flutes (Arranged and recorded by: Kathryn Kearns in Toronto, ON)

Wilson Holzhaeuser: Electric bass

Eric Doane: Drum kit

Lisa Gilbaugh: Violins (Arranged by: Nathan Parent)

Charlie Burchill: Trumpet

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Nathan Parent Ashland, Wisconsin

Hailing from Chequamegon Bay, Nathan has spent many years crafting musical works of art with dear friends from the local area and around the globe. Currently working on brand new material with long-time studio owner and friend Ryan Rusch to be released later this year that features several local legends and a few new names from afar. Nathan appreciates all who take the time to listen!! Much love! ... more

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