Name: Whale on my shoulder
Duration: P00H03M42S
Description: I wrote 'Whale on my shoulder' to describe how overpowering being overwhelmed can be in your life. But as it turns out, that feeling won't last forever, and your life will continue, and it will pass. I hope you can connect with the song like I did.

Whale on my shoulder

by Gemma

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I wrote 'Whale on my shoulder' to describe how overpowering being overwhelmed can be in your life. But as it turns out, that feeling won't last forever, and your life will continue, and it will pass. I hope you can connect with the song like I did.

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Connecting the dots between what's broken and what's not
I cannot take it away, I cannot take it away
I traveled closer to it, on a beach somewhere
Beside the sea where there's a coast that matches the colour green

If I have in fact a whale on my shoulder
Too colossal to ignore
I close my eyes and count to ten
Hopin' I will not see it again
But if I have in fact a whale on my shoulder
I know it won't matter
'Cause when the morning comes I'll be on my way
I, and I'll be on my way

The constеllations add up, there's too many stars to add up
I cannot take it away, I cannot takе it away
I fill up my lungs full of the air of the night
Somethin' up there catches my eye
I cannot fight it anymore, I cannot fight it anymore

If I have in fact a whale on my shoulder
Too colossal to ignore
I close my eyes and count to ten
Hopin' I will not see it again
But if I have in fact a whale on my shoulder
I know it won't matter
'Cause when the morning comes I'll be on my way
I, and I'll be on my way

What's most peculiar is that I forgot to breathe
It's hard to see from far away that I'm still standing
So when the doors close and I'm on my own
I will fight it, you will see
When the doors close and I'm on my own
I will fight it, you will see

If I have in fact a whale on my shoulder
Too colossal to ignore
I close my eyes and count to ten
Hopin' I will not see it again
But if I have in fact a whale on my shoulder
I know it won't matter
'Cause when the morning comes I'll be on my way
I, and I'll be on my...

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released November 6, 2020
Performed by Gemma Cox and Nuala Whittle
Written by Gemma Cox
Mixed and Produced by Cian Synott

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Gemma Dublin, Ireland

With her unique vocal style, intricate songwriting ability, and versatile piano playing, Gemma has received comparisons to the likes of Sara Bareilles + Regina Spektor.

Last year she released her debut single 'Whale on my shoulder', she also recorded with the Ulster Orchestra.

Having performed in venues like the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Gemma is an up-and-coming artist you don't want to miss. ... more

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