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Orange Paw

by Orange Paw

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When I was young - I liked to sing the songs so I would not get so worried. And there I’d hide in songs O right inside: melody, harmony, listening, hold it in. I was worried ‘bout all the situations. I was worried ‘bout all the confrontations. I had worries- I was worried you see. When I was young I learned to pretend - laugh away insults like I couldn’t care. And so I’d hide in songs - so terrified: no-one gets in. No one’s let in. I was looking for an easy solution. I was running from fear and confusion. I had worries - I was worried you see. When I was young it was hard to understand the world around. I was young long ago. I was lost and think the songs saved me. I sang out and they might have thought it crazy. I had worries I had songs in my head.
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She’s as pretty as a cat picture in a feline-focussed calendar. She’s been in my life for less than one whole year. She’s a unique personality and her character’s not hard to read. She’s just straight-shooting and everything I need. And though I tried to hide my heart she broke me with soft powers. I won the lottery with D D D Dorothy! Wow! There ain’t no part of me that don’t love that Dorothy now. She’s my friend ‘til the end. She’s the best girl in my world. I’m as lucky as I’ve ever been ‘cos she came into my life you see In between lockdowns of 2020. In a world of possibility, she adapted unexpectedly to her new life quite so easily. Affectionate like I’ve never seen: our dearest Dorothy I won the lottery with D D D Dorothy! Wow! There ain’t no part of me that don’t love that Dorothy now. She’s my friend ‘til the end. She’s the best girl in my world. I’d been up and down sometimes depressed and then some might say quite self –obsessed and we waited around patiently. I might not become a human mum. It’s ok for me but not for some. It’s ok for me because I found a role that I’ve been dreaming of: a role that I could love forever!
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Weatherboards and trampolines and Magpies singing songs. Perfect looking families - we really don’t belong in our suburban home in Melbourne for two. Up in the treehouse there’s possums on the fence. They’re in the roof. They found a home and it seems quite pleasant for them. They scratch around with stuff they found on the roof in our suburban home in Melbourne for two. To other people I know it seems dull - I know I can’t compete with other people. I like looking at the life of the street. Picket fences, topiary, and extreme garden care. Coffee and pilates are the main streets fayre and the magpie sings their song - We really don’t belong (it’s true) in our suburban home in Melbourne for two.
4.
So my friends let's meet again in this town. Are you keeping it all down? Are you safe? Are you distant? Our lives got small. Impossible for before. I try to remember- to be still, be calm and sane. I look to the sky. Into the night. I look so afar for the stars daily news gives me the blues -'cos it's real. Twisted the feelings. Do you fear for everything? Paranoia is deployed. Civility - It's a fragility. Remember be still, be calm and sane. I caught the light of the pink moon and how it shined on our blues. ‘Twas a cold night of the supermoon. I could have cried! It was oh! Such an amazing show in the night - in the night.
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Runaway 02:23
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Alejandro 02:56
We hope you get well soon Alejandro - Alejandro Alejandro Alejandro. We penned a tune for you Alejandro. Don’t you know we love you so? Alejandro. Strike a chord! For our favourite one. He’s the guy who cares and is open. For lots of fun. Or meaningful talks – Alejandro! Alejandro! Alejandro! We heard the news 'bout you Alejandro and the memories came flooding back about you from the times we had with Alejandro. Like when you said how “Chris Montez speaks to you!” Don’t you know Alejandro? He’s the guy that works at the Rainbow in San Francisco. His taste you can’t fault! What’s his name? It’s Alejandro. See you at the show Alejandro - from Memphis, Melbourne and San Francisco. Let’s make some noise! He’s not like other boyz. For he is Alejandro!
7.
Once upon a time I lived next door to the professor. And he had so many things to say. (Such as) Bored people are boring! And many other things that stuck with me to this day. So how do you make fun? Sing Karaoke songs all night? Or make your own guitar? Or take a language class on a weeknight? When we lived next door to the professor he shared so many things and say "Bored people are boring! 'Cos they stopped inquiring". Raj asked numerous questions about the earth and sun all the time. He'd plead with all he met can we not forget to think critically? Professor, Professor, Professor, I won't forget you...
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Going to a place down the road - 15 minutes walking slow called Rockbeare Park. If you’re filled with doubt. If the world might knock you out go to Rockbeare Park. Why don’t you go to Rockbeare Park? Every morning in mid-suburbia (have you heard about the nature park?) Dogs run with a euphoria- I’ve only heard - their happy barks and the bees buzz by and the birds nest high in the trees. When the brain gets weird and your sanity disappears go to Rockbeare Park. If you need to shout but you’ve got nowhere to let it out, go to Rockbeare Park. Why don’t you go to Rockbeare Park. Billy cries when other dogs pass by. It’s his nature - he’s an anxious boy. (He) Jumped into the flooded creek for kicks every moment was full of joy! Up high- the aged trees form the canopy in the park. I gotta go – gotta go to Rockbeare Park. Teddy died! It was no surprise - I still cried for our dear uncle. With no chance to say goodbye I took an evening walk around Rockbeare Park. Then rain came down as I sheltered under the pine tree. The pine trees - the trees.
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Real Big Kid 03:48
To be good start with kindness. In this world, we’re running out of time. Yesterday you were tiny. Got a message for you - in case we run out of time. You could learn the alphabet, you could learn to sleep in bed. You could be a brother for humankind. One day you’ll get to stay up late, eat solid foods - chew with your teeth. Brush your pegs before you - go to sleep. You’re a real big kid - growing all the time. ‘Cos the real big kids are growing all the time. Read your chart, read the signs and it said that can express and you’re complex. Abstract insights for a lifetime don't mean much when you’re that size. Should you become a grown-up male be sure to think - and when you fail. Be sure to own and learn from your mistakes. It don’t take much to listen out for others who don’t have your clout. I know you’ve got what - what it takes. ‘Cos a real big kid - growing all the time. Yeah the real big kids are growing all the time.

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Orange Paw cassette to be released through Psychic Hysteria - pre-orders available now, shipping early July.

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released May 7, 2021

Written, arranged and performed by Mara Williams.
Additional arrangements and instruments by Paul Maybury
Mixed and mastered by Paul Maybury of A Secret Location Sound Recorders.
Art by Adele Daniele of BILY creative studio.

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Orange Paw Melbourne, Australia

Orange Paw is a new project from Mara Williams (of Bubblegum/Garage bands The Pink Tiles & Pleather Purrs). This release features home recordings made in February 2021, in the middle suburbs of Melbourne, Australia

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