Our Song of the Day comes from Seattle-based singer-songwriter Katie Kuffel. Whilst she has a background in classical cello and jazz piano her innovative musical creations draw on blues, jazz and folk music.
Cantaloupe opens her four-track EP Freemont Abbey Sessions which is available on Bandcamp here. This catchy opener serves as a showcase, not just for her fresh musical approach but also for her sharp and intelligently crafted poetic lyrics which really are the icing on the cake.
Cantaloupe Lyrics
I may be chipped and unfit
Made for snuffing candles
But I’m wax and I’m wick
Waxing wroth at babble
The bubbels from babel
And if my tower is tall
Then each gust is a gamble
Hold me back, hold my hand
Hold my spirit if you can
Take my temper, taking toll
Bombastic broad I’m on a roll
Fearsome face I set my pace
if I’m too fast then hey let’s race
I cannot stay I have to say
That I don’t know what to say
But there’s something in my chest
That stabs me forward takes my breath
I’m still shy enough for pitstops
‘Cause I’m fueled by my unrest
If my sadness has you nervous
Or has you feeling tall
Know that I’ve been bending bullets
While you’re staring at a wall
Yes I know I billow brave
Told all my life I must behave
But I’m finally shedding punches
That I took to hide my name
I know I love too reckless
But I’m done with saving face
I forgot and called it healing
Thought being jaded kept me safe
Carry lessons in my body
Like daring to be kind
And it all comes back again
A little farther down the line
Order it here: https://katiekuffel.bandcamp.com/album/fremont-abbey-sessions