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A duet between Kelowna and Nancy, featuring the angelic ghoul choir of truth...

lyrics

I see a little something in you, a cherry in the pie
We've got a lot in common, baby, maybe more than meets the eye.
Everyone has secrets in the closet, high upon the shelf
You can hide some things, from some folks, sometimes… but you can't hide them from yourself…or those who know…

Rat da da dat! rat da da dat! Rat da da dat, da dat!

I know [oh my God, you know?]
You've got a little secret…[I don't know what you're talking about?]

Yes, I know [what do you know?]
It might be easier to keep it? [Keep what? Keep my mouth shut?]

To tell? [Yes, to tell!]
Or not to tell? [Or not tell?!]
Now that may be the question. [Oh, the right thing to do is such a mystery!…]

But to keep, [I can't sleep!]
This thing inside, [it's bad for my health!]
It's worse than indigestion! [And I don't want to end up with dysentery?! What is that even?!]

Rat da da dat! rat da da dat! Rat da da dat, da dat!

You know… [of course I know]
About the skeletons in my closet? [Ha! Darling, I know each one, by name!]

I hear them shriek and laugh,
With every bank deposit! [They're skeletons, it's what they do, they're not to blame]

But to tell… [Who would you tell?]
And lose control… [And tell the truth?]
That could bring us all…to ruin!

Or to sell… [there's always a price]
To sell my soul… [I sold my youth]
Bubble, bubble, boil, there's trouble brewin!

Tell 'em the truth, show 'em the lies,
They cover their ears and eyes!


To tell, or not to tell
Is definitely the question.

But to keep, it all inside,
Is no petty indiscretion!

Nancy: I wish there was something that could help me think clearly…
Kelowna: Well look around, doll… maybe there is….

The truth is beautiful,
It lights the darkest night
A star guiding ships to shore
A beacon burning bright

The truth is beautiful,
It shines a burning flame
It sings, and rings from trembling lips
So like a lover's name.

credits

from Music from The Cursed Cabaret of Kelowna Day Taylor, released October 13, 2010

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brooke maxwell Victoria, British Columbia

Brooke Maxwell is a Victoria-based freelance composer/musician/educator. Major composing credits include the acclaimed hit musical, Ride the Cyclone [Atomic Vaudeville/Alchemation], the English premiere of And Slowly Beauty [Belfry/NAC], the North American premiere of A Tender Thing [Belfry]. He would like to thank his parents for forcing him to stay in piano lessons. ... more

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