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Hear me now

by Retini

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1.
The streets of Paris They say that some are paved in gold I’ve walked along these streets in the sun and rain and snow I’m not sure about the riches or the glamour that I’m told As I’m getting older The streets of Paris They say the Seine has untold souls They’ve wandered through these streets Meeting no one who made them whole I’m not sure about these riches or the glamour that unfolds As I’m getting older You’re never too old to have some fun Never too old to jump or run Just take off those shoes and feel the tingle in your toes Never too old to rock and roll, rock and roll Do you rock and roll? The streets of Pariså Oh they say you can be king You can love ‘til you can no more and laugh ‘til your heart begins to sing I’m not sure about these riches and the glamour that I’m told As I am getting older You’re never too old to have some fun Never too old to jump or run Just take off those shoes and feel the tingle in your toes Never too old to rock and roll, rock and roll Do you rock and roll?
2.
Tu es libre 03:21
Pour moi la vie n’est pas la vie en rose Pour toi, tu peux faire beaucoup de choses Tu pars comme tu veux comme l’oiseau qui se vole Librement – oui, tu es libre, libre Moi, je reste sur cette terre. J’ai envie de faire Beaucoup de choses qui sont dans ma tête…oooh ma tête Des images de liberté, de liberté BRIDGE On vient de la même racine Les hommes et les femmes notre origine C’est la terre …c’est cette terre Notre planète entre la lune et le ciel Protegez-nous, protegez-nous Prenez-moi dans votre abri l’abri de securité Pas dans une tente sous la pluie et la gravité La vie pourrie Faites-moi des calins Donnez-moi une solution Calmez-moi, calmez-moi Embrassez cette tête, cette tête qui souffre des incertitutdes Incertitudes BRIDGE On vient de la même racine Les hommes et les femmes notre origine C’est la terre …c’est cette terre Notre planète entre la lune et le ciel Protegez-nous, protegez-nous Pour moi la vie n’est pas comme la vie en rose Pour toi, tu peux faire beaucoup de choses Tu es libre, oui libre – tu es libre
3.
Hear me now 04:37
Hear me now Can’t you see my life is broken Hear me now Can’t you see I’ve not yet spoken See me now I have crossed the stormy ocean See me now I’ve escaped the devastation Through the wind and rain and the sleepless night I was only trying to survive, trying to survive – survive BRIDGE: Hope is all we’ve got as we listen to the silence of the sea I see, sea land beyond the darkness as I shiver Head between my knees – in the darkness With the faces still me, with me Listen now Can you hear the children crying Listen now Can you see the mothers trying? Help us now Can you show the road to freedom Help us now, please protect us from the demons Through the wind and rain and the sleepless nights We were only trying to survive, trying to survive – survive BRIDGE: Hope is all we’ve got as we listen to the silence of the sea I see, sea land beyond the darkness as I shiver Head between my knees – in the darkness With the faces still me, with me Hear me now Can’t you see my life is broken?
4.
Voilà le chemin qui nous amène vers la fin Prends ma main, ne t’inquiète pas Prends ma main, ne t’inquiète pas – je suis là Nous sommes unique Numéro un numéro un Pour lutter contre la haine, oui contre la haine Nous sommes l’amour Regarde ce monde – comment est-il Si sauvage même avec tout ce qu’on a Même avec tout ce qu’on a Des milliers de belles choses Et des richesses – il ne nous reste qu’une chose Qui dure dans ce monde – c’est l’amour Oui c’est l’amour.
5.
Luck in love 04:18
She walks up those wooden stairs They tell a story of how many times she tried her luck in love She fumbles with her keys, slowly opens the door – no one’s at home Too many times her heart’s been broken She wants so much to be loved tenderly Send her someone who’s kind and loving Someone strong – a sense of honesty A sense of honesty Oh, what am I doing always on the wrong side of love? What is it I’m searching for? Do I try again to look for love or do I learn to love me more? But I want to share these emotions with someone who takes me for who I am Laughs at my stupid jokes and my awkward ways Knows how to handle me when I get too emotional I get too emotional BRIDGE 21st century girl – with an old-fashioned heart 21st century girl – doesn’t know where to start when it comes to love When it comes to love She takes her coffee to her desk and stares at the busy screen Then she begins to dream Dreams of the person who’ll take her away to far off lands and sunny places Maybe I’m just asking too much Maybe I have these high expectations For someone sincere to love, someone to carry the load sometimes To carry the load sometimes BRIDGE 21st century girl, with an old-fashioned heart 21st century girl, doesn’t know where to start when it comes to love, When it comes to love She walks up those wooden stairs They tell a story of how she found her luck in love.
6.
Asking me to change into someone you love What you wanted of me being who I am was not enough. Wasnt' what you expected to see. Keep going round in circles, keep going round in circles. Give me time to work things out for myself Expectations of me are too heavy Let me take the road I’ve chosen I can’t stop these wheels in motion And whatever you hear about me Don’t worry I’ll be fine I’ll be back around, I’ll be back around, I’ll be back around It may seem I’m ungrateful but it’s far from the truth Believe me I’m so thankful, I just want to say “I love you” Wasn’t what you expected to hear We keep going round in circles, keep going round in circles Give me time to work things out for myself Expectations of me are too heavy hmmm Let me take the road I’ve chosen I can’t stop these wheels in motion And whatever you hear about me Don’t worry I’ll be fine I’ll be back around, I’ll be back around, I’ll be back around Oh I’ll be back around Oh I’ll be back around Keep going round in circles We keep going round in circles Keep going round in circles Oh I’ll be back around
7.
My town 04:00
Remember the bar where we had our first date, Its been closed down and left to decay Peer through the glass, a stool on its side abandoned and left there to die   If eyes are the windows into your soul What then are windows- what the hell do they show? Boarded up shopfronts, lights have gone out Piles of flyers, there’s no-one around            I know you          Never known anyone better         I know you Any you know me There’s the old dance hall, they’re tearing it down There’s nothing left in this terminal town Still, every morning, the people go by Where do they go, what keeps them alive?   If eyes are the windows into your soul What then are windows- what the hell do they show? Boarded up shopfronts, lights have gone out Remember the bar where we had our first date, Its been closed down and left to decay Peer through the glass, a stool on its side abandoned and left there to die  
8.
Milo's song 03:52
Go to sleep my little one Mama’s going to hold you til the morning comes May you live a long long life With no worries no more strife May the sun always keep you warm And the air to make you strong Sleep little one sleep Sleep in my arms where you belong Go to sleep my little one Papa’s going to hold you til the evening comes May the road ahead be clear Without sorrow no more tears May the sun always shine on you May your courage see you through Sleep little one sleep Here in my arms close to my heart where you belong Go to sleep my little one Sister’s going to hold you til the day is done We can play outside today Without fear of hiding away We can see the stars tonight And wish for things to be alright Sleep little one sleep Here is my arms close to my heart where you belong.
9.
He loves you madly you know Why are you letting him go? Each time love knocks on your door You turn it away, you just turn it away This world is full of love songs and it’s drowning in too many wrongs But you’ve got to believe in love, believe in love I know how many times you’ve been uncertain – oh my friend You give so much and ask so little, you keep giving, giving and giving But this man he understands you He’s the one you always call on He believes in you, don’t push him away, Believes in you, Believe in love The child in me is still crying out Let me be until I make sense of it Give me peace and comfort Give me peace and your love, your love He loves you crazy Why are you standing alone? Each time love comes your way, Just say hello and let her in, please let her This world is full of love songs and it’s drowning in too many wrongs But you’ve got to believe in love, believe in love
10.
Remember you 04:50
Woman – break off those chains on you Liberation is a silent name in your land. Woman – pull away the reins from you Emancipation is just a foreign word, just a foreign word. If I could change your fate What a miracle it would be It’s written now forever – your story Through the flames and the ashes Through the flames We will remember you Remember you. Woman – run wild with the wind behind you Your spirit’s free now, oh yes - no more pain Woman – rest gently on the grass and the earth You’re innocent, we know the truth, innocent we know the truth If I could change your fate What a miracle it would be It’s written now forever – your story Through the flames and the ashes Through the flames We will remember you Remember you. Woman – a beacon in these darkened days Gracious angel in this mad, mad world Woman – your time cut short by vicious fools You reached that shining star but fell, reached the shining star If I could change your fate What a miracle it would be It’s written forever now – your story Through the flames and the ashes Through the flames and the ashes We will remember you, remember you Save my soul now people Save my soul… My body’s on fire Help me now, save me now, save me please 3X Woman pull off those chains that bind you Liberation is coming to your land….
11.
The streets of Paris They say that some are paved in gold I’ve walked along these streets in the sun and rain and snow I’m not sure about the riches or the glamour that I’m told As I’m getting older The streets of Paris They say the Seine has untold souls They’ve wandered through these streets Meeting no one who made them whole I’m not sure about these riches or the glamour that unfolds As I’m getting older You’re never too old to have some fun Never too old to jump or run Just take off those shoes and feel the tingle in your toes Never too old to rock and roll, rock and roll Do you rock and roll? The streets of Pariså Oh they say you can be king You can love ‘til you can no more and laugh ‘til your heart begins to sing I’m not sure about these riches and the glamour that I’m told As I am getting older You’re never too old to have some fun Never too old to jump or run Just take off those shoes and feel the tingle in your toes Never too old to rock and roll, rock and roll Do you rock and roll?

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This album has taken a few years to finally come into fruition. it is a compilation of songs inspired by emotions, global events and personal thoughts.

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released August 17, 2022

Retini: vocals, guitar & piano.
Phil Rouse: Guitar, bass, keyboards & arrangement
Frannie B: vocals & arrangement
Patrik Ahlm:: bass guitar & arrangement
Tom Cory: Producer

Artwork: Jessica Murray-Brown

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Retini Bristol, UK

Born in Jakarta, Indonesia, Retini was raised in Queens, New York before settling in Bristol, UK. Formerly part of the duo Reviva Rush, her music explores a range of different acoustic styles, blending vocal harmonies and the melodic instrumental sounds. Having spent much of her adult life at the piano and guitar, she now wishes to share her music with a wider audience. ... more

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