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Carry On

by The Gertrudes

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The constant pulse of the devastating Carry On tells the story of a tragic and harrowing Skeleton Park neighbourhood fire.

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Carry On

The neighbours burned up smiling
It’s the hottest day on record
It’s the summer that is coming
Carry on.

The hottest day on record
Is the summer that is coming
The house next door is burning
Carry on. And put a smile on.

Our love is here, and I know you’re not afraid
My heart is bare, and you can break it
Our love is here, and I know you’re not afraid
My heart is bare, and you can break it

You better carry on. You better carry on.

It’s that common bitter feeling
When the summer break is over
And you can’t find any reason to carry on

That common sinking feeling
When the house next door is burning
And your life is of no value anymore
You better carry on. You better carry on.

Poppies bloomed from ashes
Where you set this street on fire
Your smoke still lingers
Burning all our lives / Blinding all our lies

Poppies bloomed from ashes
Where you set the night on fire
Your smoke still lingers
Blinding all our lies

The hottest day on record
Is the summer that is coming
The house next door is burning
Carry on.

That common sinking feeling
when the house next door is burning
And your life is of no value anymore

credits

released June 20, 2023
Meghan Balogh: fiddle
Pete Bowers: drums
Annie Clifford: fiddle, vocals
August Erb: electric guitar
Mariah (Mo) Horner: vocals
Jason Mercer: Moog bass, tambourine
Matt Rogalsky: ambient piano resinator
Greg Tilson: lead vocals, piano
"The Rolling Waves", a traditional Irish fiddle tune, is featured in this song

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The Gertrudes Kingston, Ontario

The Gertrudes sound like an ol’ time saloon party in deep space … experimental noise beds with down home folk passengers, frolicking through original material, played by a veritable orchestra of instruments.

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