The Long Way (Demo)

by Ilana Charnelle

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I put down the whisky, I put down the wine
In truth it was easy, took me no time
It’s a fake kind of comfort, a hollow high
Nothing like what I get from calling you mine

You’re the real deal baby, go straight to my head
So I’ll need a minute before we go to bed
Thinking how did this happen, thanking the stars
That you took the long way to end up in my arms

I hand in my notice, I’ll say my goodbyes
I’ll leave this house, I’ll cut all my ties
This city’s a facsimile that I tried to make do
Nothing like how it feels to come home to you

You’re the real deal baby, and you feel like home
So I’ll need a minute before we’re left alone
Thinking how did this happen, thanking the stars
That you took the long way to end up in my arms

I put down the whisky, I put down the wine
It’s nothing like what I get from calling you mine

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released June 22, 2022

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Ilana Charnelle Melbourne, Australia

Inspired by jazz-era chanteuses, infused with modern sensibilities.

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