Twist the Knife Slow
Harlan Gloomridge
Blues
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A raw, soulful Delta blues track built on a classic 12-bar progression, featuring emotive male vocals with call-and-response phrasing and piercing blue notes that convey the sting of betrayal. Expressive guitar bends in the solo wail over sparse acoustic guitar, harmonica, and understated drums, delivering an unpolished live-room intimacy and gritty emotional depth. The structure unfolds with verses of yearning heartache, rising to a resilient chorus before fading on a haunting outro.
Lyrics
Woke up my love Pure as a dome Gave you my love Pure as a dome You sold it out Now I'm all gone Oh betrayal You trust a knife so slow Oh betrayal You trust a knife so slow Broke my spirit But I won't let go Yeah betrayal Stealing all my life Yeah betrayal Stealing all my life I'll find my fire Step into the fire No, no Yeah Take it slow Bandit Your shadow lingers In the empty room Your shadow lingers In the empty room Promised forever Left me in gloom Now I see Clear Through your false smile Now I see clear Through your false smile Walk away strong After all the while Betrayal fades like a dying flame Betrayal fades like a dying flame Betrayal fades like a dying flame Betrayal fades like a dying flame I'll stand tall Betrayal You can't hold me No more
Twist the Knife Slow
Harlan Gloomridge
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