It's a shame, I didn't think we'd fail
But cellophane couldn’t keep our hearts from going stale
It's a shame we couldn't make it work
And I see blame—it’s a perch-less bird, a vulture—
It's above us now,
Drawing circles.
Don't let it come down,
Don't give it your shoulder,
Don't give it ground.
We had some good times,
Don't let it break down
Memories worth keeping
And I never really wanted to leave,
No I never really wanted to leave,
I never really wanted to leave,
I just wanted you to go.
It's a shame you had to be so sweet,
But sugarcane can’t be the only thing you eat.
And selfishly, I always stayed,
But I cut you deep so you’d be the one to walk away—
And I see blame,
It’s a perch-less bird,
It’s a runaway train,
It’s a hurtful word,
And I see blame,
It’s a perch-less bird,
It’s an old refrain,
It’s a tired vulture—
Just go away.
Let it fly forever
And I never really wanted to leave,
No I never really wanted to leave,
I never really wanted to leave,
I just wanted you to go.
credits
released September 22, 2021
Written by Heather Maloney
After over 1,000 live shows and more than a decade of touring, Heather Maloney will release her first live album, No
Shortcuts-Live at the Academy.
Recorded with a soaring string quartet, No Shortcuts is a recording of the interaction, presence and joy that only unfolds in real time, when real live music and real live people share a real live space together....more
supported by 8 fans who also own “Perch-less Bird”
Lake Street Drive make me happy. Stunning vocals and excellent musicianship. Hope to see you live some day this side of the Atlantic in Dublin 🇮🇪 BILL GARRETT
Four crackling pop songs from this Toronto artist with rugged, indelible hooks, pairing rootsy melodies with expansive scope. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 11, 2021