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planned for fourth album "Everything has Changed" (2012). A difficult track to sing right, I wasn't entirely sure about it although I like the lyrics. Beautiful string work by Barbouze de chez Fior.

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Alexander the Bait

A worm with a soul
They are making him wait
They’ll be feeding him whole
Alexander the Bait
He’s friends with the hook
And he’s perfectly grateful
For a smile or a look

Below the surface
Way down under
There we wander
Aimlessly towards decay
Alexander, you are great in your own way…
Alexander the Bait
A worm in a hole
Behind the curtain
Thinking about his role
Alexander the Bait
His conscience is clear
There are no ripples
On the ocean of fear

Below the surface
Way down under
There we wander
Aimlessly towards decay
Alexander, you are great in your own way…
Alexander the Bait
Stuck on his rod
You can see him wave
You can see him nod
Alexander the Bait
A worm in my head
Hired to state
The troubles ahead

Below the surface
Way down under
There we wander
Aimlessly towards decay
Alexander, you were great in your own way…

(I guess it’s bye-bye, Alex…?)

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from Spike (Rare and Unreleased Tracks) 2000​-​2012, released September 5, 2012

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Hemlock Smith Lausanne, Switzerland

Hemlock Smith come from Lausanne (Switzerland). Since 2002, they’ve released 7 regular albums with intelligent pop, as well as 2 soundtracks for silent film and 2 collaborations with Noise duo Les Poissons Autistes. Fronted by singer-songwriter Michael Frei, Hemlock Smith's distinctive voice is complemented by a talented band seamlessly blending Pop, Folk, Rock and Trip-Hop Sensibilities ... more

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