In the Wilderness, by Elena Duff

In the Wilderness

by Elena Duff

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A compact disc version of my debut album 'In the Wilderness'. The CD features the cover image which I hand-painted on canvas specially for the cover. This image is also printed on the disc. Every symbol on this painting features a visual element from one of the songs on the album.

I'm happy to sign the CD or write a message on it for anyone who might want that - but I don't think you can request that here, so please contact me through one of the social media platforms I'm on before ordering on here to request it. You can find them here: linktr.ee/elenaduffmusic

CDs will be shipped in a protective card envelope. Many thanks in advance for your purchase! I really appreciate it : )

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1.	At the Bottom of the Sea 04:25	lyrics	buy track
Oh my love. Oh my love Oh my love. Oh my love At the bottom of the sea I see sailors, a dozen men I see mermaids and their kin At the bottom of the sea And the wreck that is me At the bottom of the sea For all eternity At the shoreline there’s a tree Cut it down, just for me Carve a box, treasure chest Tear my heart out Lay it to rest At the bottom of the sea With the sailors, a dozen men With the mermaids and their kin At the bottom of the sea And the wreck that is me At the bottom of the sea For all eternity Fall into the deep Fall into the deep Take a sailboat, cast away Throw the box into the waves See the monsters slither by As I sink from the blue sky To the bottom of the sea To the sailors, a dozen men To the mermaids and their kin At the bottom of the sea And the wreck that is me To the bottom of the sea For all eternity For all eternity
2.	Wilderness 03:22	lyrics	buy track
You know what we could do? Get lost in the wilderness You know what we could climb? Trees so high like redwood pines We got so grey and dull caught up in the urban stress You know where we could swim? In the lake with ducks floating Let’s unleash our inner beast Come climb trees just like monkeys Pretend we are sailors on the mast singing stories of the tangled past And Dontcha know inside we’re very wild Let’s get lost in the wilderness we’ll try You and I You and I You and I we both are wild Let’s creep ac-ross the leafy forest floor And watch with awe the mighty river roar And round here somewhere there’s bears and wolves and more you know we’re just like them, wild to the very [core, the very core! Let’s unleash our inner beast Come climb trees just like monkeys Pretend we are sailors on the mast singing stories of the tangled past And Dontcha know inside we’re very wild Let’s get lost in the wilderness we’ll try You and I You and I You and I we both are wild You look so tired and worn Myself I’m dead inside We clock-work [F] through each day Glimpse the sun through dirty window panes Come on let’s go outside Get lost in the wilderness You know what we could find? Birds and bees and peace of mind. Birds and bees and peace of mind. You and I You and I You and I We both are wild.
3.	The Forest Song 03:24	lyrics	buy track
Bad feeling there was something wrong So I went to the place where I belong Uh huh chicka um hum. Uh huh chicka um hum A little birds spoke in my ear Told me things had happened here Uh huh chicka um hum. Uh huh chicka um hum Now tell me how the whole forest knows What you been doing in the pine tree grove Uh huh chicka um hum. Uh huh chicka um hum Old willow tree let out a sigh Find the truth out…by and by Uh huh chicka um hum. Uh huh chicka um hum No way to stay out of sight The moon she caught you in her light Uh huh chicka um hum. Uh huh chicka um hum Now tell me how the whole forest knows What you been doing in the pine tree grove Uh huh chicka um hum. Uh huh chicka um hum Now they all saw what you did Where you went and what you hid Uh huh chicka um hum. Uh huh chicka um hum Creepin’ round the whole night through 'Til the night sky turned to blue Uh huh chicka um hum. Uh huh chicka um hum Now tell me how the whole forest knows What you been doing in the pine tree grove Uh huh chicka um hum. Uh huh chicka um hum Now the forest wants to make you pay It’ll trip with…roots and cling with clay Uh huh chicka um hum. Uh huh chicka um hum People asked where had you gone But they stopped caring ‘fore too long Uh huh chicka um hum. Uh huh chicka um hum What you been doing in pine tree grove Bad feeling there was Something Wrong
4.	With all my Sails Unfurled 02:55	lyrics	buy track
The storm it came some years ago It’s time to swab the decks (all) It cleaved us both (yes) right in two It’s time to salt the wounds (all) I’ll journey oh (I’ll journey oh) I’ll push and row (I’ll push and row) Towards a whole new world oh (Towards a whole new world ) I left that shore some years ago It’s time to swab the decks He made his choice some years ago It’s time to salt the wounds I’ll journey oh (I’ll journey oh) I’ll push and row (I’ll push and row) Towards a whole new world oh (Towards a whole new world ) My heart it broke some years ago It’s time to swab the decks I cried hot tears some years ago It’s time to salt the wounds I’ll journey oh (I’ll journey oh) I’ll push and row (I’ll push and row) And dive deep for new pearls oh (And dive deep for new pearls) I stepped on board some years ago It’s time to swab the decks I set my course some years ago It’s time to salt the wounds I’ll journey oh (I’ll journey oh) I’ll push and row (I’ll push and row) With all my sails unfurled oh (With all my sails unfurled) With all my sails unfurled oh (With all my sails unfurled) I waved goodbye some years ago It’s time to swab the decks I sought new lands some years ago It’s time to salt the wounds I’ll journey oh (I’ll journey oh) I’ll push and row (I’ll push and row) With all my sails unfurled oh (With all my sails unfurled) All in the past those years ago No need to swab the decks A sea between those years ago No need to salt the wounds I’ll journey oh (I’ll journey oh) I’ll push and row (I’ll push and row) With all my sails unfurled oh (With all my sails unfurled) And the wind blowing through my curls oh The wind blowing through my curls With all my sails unfurled oh With all my sails unfurled.
5.	The Moon Song 04:55	lyrics	buy track
I hear there is, I hear there is, I hear there is a man on the moon My love’s so far away I’m gonna go there some day Gonna find the man on the moon Gonna find my man soon Buy a rocket ship some day Take my hitchhiker on the way Fly him far far further away (I’m going to find a way) I can see you there up in the moon I can see you up there in the moon He’s black, he’s white, he’s dark as night, he’s shining bright, silver light And when he disappears And I’m in darkness with my fears He’s on the dark side of the moon I gotta find my man soon Buy a rocket ship some day Take my hitchhiker on the way Fly him far far further away (I’m going to find a way) I can see you there up in the moon I can see you up there in the moon Please be patient and wait for me now I’ll find a way gonna get there somehow Just wait for me there on the moon I’ll find a way I’ll get there soon Buy a rocket ship some day Take my hitchhiker on the way Fly him far far further away (I’m going to find a way) I can see you there up in the moon I can see you up there in the moon I can see you up there in the moon
6.	A Long Time Gone 03:44	lyrics	buy track
When the wind shakes the trees I can feel your return to me And when the leaves turn right oh over Then I’ll know you’re coming home ‘Cause you’re a long time gone you’re a long time gone When the rain falls in sheets then it’s time for us to meet and when the fields are flooded over then I’ll know you’re coming home ‘Cause you’re a long time gone ‘Cause you’re a long time gone Come, hurry back to me Come, hurry back to me Come home Come, hurry back to me Come, hurry back to me Come home When I fall in eternal sleep Maybe then you’ll return to me And when the bees spurn sweet clover Then I’ll know you’re coming home ‘Cause you’re a long time gone You’re a long time gone Come, hurry back to me Come, hurry back to me Come home Come home Come, hurry back to me Come, hurry back to me Come hurry home Home Home
7.	The Changeling 04:08	lyrics	buy track
Amid the sky of darkest grey Away she flies, over sea spray Inside her cloak, a stolen child Small as a doll, she wails and cries No candyfloss clouds for you my pet The darkest shroud is all you’ll get No tales of shoes made all from glass Remember nothing of your past Away with me you’ll come tonight And join us by the fire light Fast as the wind they swoop and glide the changeling by her mother’s side towards a misty mountain-top that all but our kind have forgot No candyfloss clouds for you my pet The darkest shroud is all you’ll get No tales of shoes made all from glass Remember nothing of your past Away with me you’ll come tonight And join us by the fire light Though you are just a babe No need to be afraid I’ll teach you the old ways And grown men will fear your gaze. No candyfloss clouds for you my pet The darkest shroud is all you’ll get No tales of shoes made all from glass Remember nothing of your past Away with me you’ll come tonight And join us by the fire light And join us by the firelight And join us by the firelight And join us by the firelight
8.	Alone 04:31	lyrics	buy track
Don’t worry, I know this isn’t real Don’t worry, I know I don’t appeal But let’s pretend for a little bit longer Let’s pretend that this will grow stronger And I know I am destined to be all alone, And I’ve known it since the day I was born And that this is all that lies ahead But I like how you make me forget I’m alone Alone, Alone, Alone Don’t be afraid, I know I’m not the one Don’t be afraid, I know you won’t hold on But let’s pretend for a little bit longer Let’s pretend that this will grow stronger. Stronger! And I know I am destined to be all alone, And I’ve known it since the day I was born And that this is all that lies ahead But I like how you make me forget I’m alone Alone, Alone, Alone And all that I know about being alone is it’s Hard-wired into my flesh and my bones And it, runs right through my blood and my veins so, Forgive me for trying to numb the pain Don’t run away, ‘cause my heart is made of stone Don’t run away, cannot be undone But let’s pretend for a little bit longer Let’s pretend that this will grow stronger And I know I am destined to be all alone, And I’ve known it since the day I was born And that this is all that lies ahead But I like how you make me forget I’m alone Alone, Alone, Alone
9.	The One 04:00	lyrics	buy track
Are you the one, the one for me Or are you the sting of a honeybee? Are you the one, the one for me Or are you the thorn that will make me bleed? Are you the one? Are you the one? Say you’re the one, please be my one Are you the one? Are you the one? Say you’re the one, please be my one Will you love eternally Or will you ramble far from me? Will you love eternally Or are you as fickle as the Autumn breeze? Are you the one? Are you the one? Say you’re the one, please be my one Are you the one? Are you the one? Say you’re the one, please be my one Are you the one, the one, the one hey? Are you the one, the one, hey hey? Are you the one, the one the one hey? Are you the one, the one hey? Are you the one, the one the one hey? Are you the one, the one hey? Are you the one, the one the one hey? Are you the one, the one hey? Are you the one the one for me Or are you the nettle hidden in the leaves? Are you the one the one for me Or are you the snake in the apple tree? Are you the one? Are you the one? Say you’re the one, please be my one Are you the one? Are you the one? Say you’re the one, please be my one Are you the one, the one, the one hey? Are you the one, the one, hey hey? Are you the one, the one the one hey? Are you the one, the one hey? Are you the one, the one the one hey? Are you the one, the one hey? Are you the one, the one the one hey? Are you the one, the one hey? Are you a glass of ruby wine Or are you the fruit of the poison vine? Are you a glass of ruby wine Or are you a cup of salty brine? Are you the one? Are you the one? Say you’re the one, please be my one Are you the one? Are you the one? Say you’re the one, please be my one Are you the one? Are you the one? Say you’re the one, please be my one Are you the one? Are you the one? Say you’re the one, please be my one Are you the one, the one for me Or are you the sting of a honeybee?
10.	The Air Between 03:16	lyrics	buy track
Like a Jane Austen Movie The tension’s palpable Your hand nearly brushes mine And I’m electrified The air between, A Holds thoughts unseen And I’m dizzy From, the, air, be- Dance round all too formally Desire is tangible Move so close and then apart again And I am magnetised The air between, A Holds thoughts unseen And I’m dizzy From, the, air, be- The room spins and all colours blend If you kiss me know all this will end So, hold off, hold off! Just one, minute more Delight in what might come to be But hasn’t happened yet Your eyes fix on mine And now I am lost again The air between, A Holds thoughts unseen And I’m dizzy From, the, air, between
11.	I will be Purified 03:26	lyrics	buy track
Vultures shadows on the rocks Eyes stare down at me Vultures cruising in endless blue Pick my bones clean I will be purified my bones will dry I will be new again I will be purified my bones bleached white I will rise again And I will fly Free As a bird Bees are sipping the spring water Drone round mossy green Bees their buzzing breaks the silence Dappled sunlight gleams I will be purified my bones will dry I will be new again I will be purified my bones bleached white I will rise again And I will fly Free As a bird This is timeless This is ancient This will be here when I’m gone But at this moment dragonfly urges me To spread my wings And swoop and glide Through gorges wide and long Breezes shimmer through the trees Shy birds know I’m here See their shadows hear their songs Watch my wings appear I will be purified my bones will dry I will be new again I will be purified my bones bleached white I will rise again And I will fly Free As a bird
12.	Falling Star 04:06	lyrics	buy track
You were my one My shining sun And I'm a falling star You were my moon My light in the infinite gloom And I'm a falling star You were Saturn's rings A wondrous celestial thing And I'm a falling star You were the whirl In my Milky Way And I'm a falling star Falling, falling through space, Falling, fallen from grace, Fall in a blue marble world On entry I shake up I break up And I fall apart I am a bright Streak in the sky I am a falling star I am a fallen star

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In the Wilderness is a gathering of some of the songs I've written over the last few years. Atmospheric tracks take you on a journey across oceans, tell tales of stolen children and mermaids, of loss, falling stars and flying to the moon and of love and yearning.

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released October 27, 2023

Written, arranged, produced, mixed and mastered by Elena Duff

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Elena Duff

Irish singer-songwriter with bluesy voice. Acoustic-driven songs are inspired by love and loss, folklore and the natural world.

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