Acorda!

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October 23 2006, At Freddy’s House had its debut in the first mp3 compilation of contemporary portuguese music.

Acorda! Nova Música Portuguesa em mp3, a project designed by Henrique Amaro, Cobra Discos, Antena3 and Creative, assembled 60 bands and 120 songs in the small circle of one CD.

 

Bringing attention to new bands and composers and crossing the full spectrum of music genres, the project intended to greet the public with songs and sounds being created outside the margins of mainstream production. 7 hours of music... from rock to hip hop.

The proceeds from the sales went to the Paediatric Services of Lisbon’s Portuguese Oncology Institute. Buy it Here

 

At Freddy’s House were represented by two songs. I wrote the stories/lyrics.

 

Cover/Graphic Design: by João Maio Pinto ©

 

Susana Noronha ©

All lyrics protected by Portuguese and international copyright laws. Do not use or repost without the author’s written permission

 

 

Drunken Boat

 

Drifting around

a small boat ‘drowned’

a cold wave wore it down

the men that died

waited for a turning tide to solid ground

miles away from home

 

a black boat sank

with a golden flag

its wrecks light up the shore

the men that drowned

waited for an angel in a drowning world

in a drowning world wings can beat no more

 

they faked a salted smile

and they spoke of lover’s arms

but the breaking ties with land and life

won’t hold the warmest heart

 

they headed for the storm

and they tamed the worst of winds

but their fading sails dressed to mourn

won’t face the rise of dawn again

nor the dust of land.

 

Music: Fred ©

Lyrics: Susana Noronha ©

 

 

Rubber Nose

 

I’m a poor clown

away from the crowds

I grow older, life gets shorter

all my life I painted a frown

now they tell me smile no longer!

 

why do you laugh at me?

why do you stare at me?

I’ll just pack my bags and leave

-take that clown away from here!

 

laughter rhymes with madness

plastic baldness hiding sadness

all my life has been a circus

now they tell me smile no longer!

 

why do you laugh at me?

why do you stare at me?

pretend I’m no longer here

-take that clown away from here!

 

on the stage and for the last time

I’m the star who runs the show

my red nose is all I’ve got

rubber nose the last of clowns

an applause is all I want

 

why don’t you take a seat?

I’ll put on a coloured wig

come watch all my stunts and tricks

stay around while lights go down.

 

Music: Fred ©

Lyrics: Susana Noronha ©

Project: At Freddy's House

 

 

 

 

 

 
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