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The Archer, The Arrow

by Sweet Niece

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The 4th song released from our album “Wedding Season”, out soon! More new songs are just around the bend. <3

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The Archer, The Arrow by Jesica Russell

You needed someone who would hold you like your mother never wanted to.
I wanted shelter from the world, or from the man, or from that part of you
I can’t recall the many ways we acted plays but I kept all the costumes.
And I suppose that some of those would fit me well, now I’ve lost you.

Are we happy now,
Now that I can’t look at myself?
Are we happy now?

I wanted your worship and penance.
But you marked the end of my sentence.
The archer’s quiver is empty.
The arrow, let loose by the bow.
As I drove you far from
what should have become “our home.”

I wanted nicknames, wanted warmth, a teddy bear that never talks.
I wanted safety, easy, Sunday morning candles for a shrine.
Now I am snow queen in the mountains where the feet of men will never walk.
Sometimes I still think to call you, and check on things…

Are we happy now,
Now that I can’t look at myself?
Are we happy now?

I wanted your worship and penance.
But you marked the end of my sentence.
The archer’s quiver is empty.
The arrow, let loose by the bow.
As I drove you far from
what should have become “our home.”

credits

released September 15, 2023
Written by ~ Sweet Niece
Lyrics by ~ Jesica Russell
Produced by ~ Sweet Niece & Alex Strahle

Engineered by ~ Free Hallas & Blake Russell
Mixed & Mastered by ~ Blake Russell

Artwork designed by ~ Jesica Russell
Painting ~ “Oak Fractured by Lightning” by Maxim Vorobiev

Vocals ~ Jesica Russell
Cello ~ Matias Pachalian
Percussion, Handbells ~ Shaun Valentine
Mandocello, French Horn ~ Alex Strahle
Ambient Synthesizer ~ Blake Russell

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Sweet Niece Pasadena, California

Spooky indie folk pop, but in a forest, with elves. We are: Jes, Blake, and our friends who we bribe with snacks.

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