One of the first complete songs for H Bird. Written in my room in Kentish Town in March 2005 when - before I knew that Kate Dornan could not only play every instrument but sing as well - I had a different idea for who was going to front the project. It never happened with that singer though things always work out for the best. And in the end Kasia sang this one live and on record. Released as a single as it didn't quite fit in with the rest of the album - darker, more electro. The title comes from Chapter 8 of Ian Fleming's 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service', my favourite James Bond novel (and film for that matter). It was my wont to use Bond chapter titles for songs back then. Not a bad idea.
lyrics
Fancy Cover
I move in soft, dark mysteries
There’s nothing I cannot see
I’ve had enough of your silly lies
Thinking they’d escape my eyes
Omnipotent, potentially
A costume change shall bring to me
Power of such dazzling kind
Vengeance never looked so fine
Watching, watching...
I’ve kissed your lips, cold with deceit
Followed you through shadows deep
Black and sleek, oh so feline
With my tail dressed to the nines
I’ll crack that smile right off your face
Give you a taste of my distaste
It’s my turn, to tie and tease
Stare you down, to your knees
Watching, watching...
(watching) Your every move, (watching) You come unglued
(watching) All your mistakes, (watching) Your black heart break
(watching) In immaculate dress, (watching) Your sweet distress
(watching) You draw nervous breath, (watching) When you least expect
(watching) Behind my back, (watching) Your spirit crack
(watching) And I’m tickled pink, (watching) You not know what to think
(watching) From beneath my mask, (watching) It bite you back
(watching) Your distinct unease, (watching) And you can’t see
Watching...
credits
from Fancy Cover,
track released December 7, 2009
Song by Stone.
Music played by Stone. Keyboards by Kate Dornan. Vocals by Kasia Middleton.
Recorded by Ian Catt.
Aug's project with David Shah (Luxembourg, The Melting Ice Caps). I loved making this record and some of my best work (writing and playing) is on here. H Bird
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