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Swinging Wide

from SEVEN SHADES DARKER by Ola Onabulé

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SWINGING WIDE
Ola Onabule © 2010
I know some people would say anything, To make themselves sound good.
Until you hear a lot but not enough, Of what you really should.

But please don't tar me with the same brush, girl You know I mean you well. And what I mean is I care for you,
I know that he can tell.

It's why He says our love, will soon subside But that remarks clean missed the mark It's swinging wide I search myself, and I only find For you my hearts an open door that's swinging wide

I don't resent the fact he wants you for himself, It just makes common sense. But it ain't right he whispers in your ear, Our love is a vain pretence.

And if he doesn't mend his ways then, We'll have more than words 'Coz I ain't taking no more Junk like what
I've already heard

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I don't believe you're hearing the power of what I'm saying No one can ever, ever not ever change my mind No swinging back and forth for us, that's what I'm praying We'll get lost in a world of love so broad and wide

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from SEVEN SHADES DARKER, released December 1, 2011
Drums: Jack Pollitt,
Bass: Francis Hylton,
Guitar: Nial Tompkins,
Keys: Ugo Delmirani,
Percussion: Karl Vanden Bossche,
Brass: The Atlantic Horns (Trombone: Mike Kearsey, Tenor Sax: Mark Brown, Trumpet: Joe Auckland),
Lead & Additional Vocals: Ola Onabule,

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Ola’s new album, POINT LESS has been critically received worldwide. The new album is on the DownBeat list of Best Albums of 2019. .

Onabulé is a rugged individualist, a deeply soulful musician. Possessing an emotional intensity and vocal virtuosity, a poignant storyteller and capacity to cross cultural and musical boundaries with an unflinching lyrical pursuit of truth and justice.
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