that's no way to fly

by Uly

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This one is a little different. It’s essentially a lil' exercise in being loose creatively.

All done pretty much in a handful of takes, I just worked away with one mic to see what happened in the moment while not thinking too much about it.

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fighting with the birds
they're on my side
struggling with the words to say
what I really mean

hiding from the world
that's no way to die

(insert oos here)

fighting with the birds
the wings they leave behind
they won't help you fly
cause they're not yours

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released November 22, 2019

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Uly Dublin, Ireland

‘Uly’ is the moniker of multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Rafino Murphy.

Deeply influenced by pop, soul, jazz, nostalgic production value and doing-it-yourself - Murphy's work is highly personal, exploratory and largely revolves around identity and self all against a backdrop of comforting, immersive and captivating harmony. ... more

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