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Paper and pen

by Joyce Prescher

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‘Paper and Pen’ is the latest single ahead of the album ‘Out of my mind’, scheduled for release later this year.  An upbeat track that winks to the early 60s. A somewhat different sound to her single ‘Sleep Now’ released in March - yet still unmistakably Joyce with the vocal layers ever present in her music. The strong presence of percussion and electric guitar in the track make the listener want to sway their hips and provide a nice contrast to the melancholy in Joyce’s lyrics.

Purchase album: joyceprescher.bandcamp.com/album/out-of-my-mind

lyrics

I sit myself down in my room
I light a candle for the mood
I have my paper and my pen
For it is time to write again

I haven't written but a line
I wipe it out and spend some time
To look outside up to the sky
To find the words that make me rhyme

And if I never find the words
Does that mean that I won't ever
Write a song just like the first

I have a chorus not a verse
I have the honesty that hurts
I have a melody that works
I am in a mood to introvert

If I don't find the will to write
Will I wait till the mood feels right
Will I sit here and fold my pen
Or do I simply start again

So I'll sit down until they come
I will not sit here for too long
I'll pour my thoughts into this song
Please don't distract me till I'm done

And if I never find the words
Does that mean that I won't ever
Write a song just like the first

I have a chorus not a verse
I have the honesty that hurts
I have a melody that works
I have the mood to introvert

And if I show these words of mine
I'd like to thank you for your time
But please don't ask me about my rhyme
For it is no one's truth but mine

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released July 27, 2022
‘Paper and pen’ was produced by Simon Moro of Ninety Nine 100 (Vance Joy, Lanie Lane, Archie Roach, Lisa Miller) and mastered by Adam Dempsey (Angie McMahon, Jordie Lane, Courtney Barnett). It features Daniel Farrugia on drums, Craig Newman on double bass and Jed Pickett on guitar and organ.

2022 Joyce Prescher under exclusive licence to Cheersquad Records & Tapes

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Joyce Prescher Melbourne, Australia

Joyce Prescher is a Melbourne based singer-songwriter originally from the Netherlands.

Slowly but steadily, Joyce has been making a name for herself in the Americana and folk scene.

One easily picks up on her love of 70s music yet is left wondering just who she reminds you of. But never mind. And if you didn’t feel anything yet, she is sure to make you feel things.
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