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Superhero

from a secret life by Hemlock Smith

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For this track, the plan was to use an old drum machin from the eighties and build something around it. Finally, it became one of our poppiest songs with a great solo by Julien Feltin.

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Superhero

Oh my face
Tells it like it is
The bitter race
Against the opposite
The velvet cape
The relic of illusion
A kiss of fate
Or a Blizzard of confusion ?
Turn on the searchlight—

CH 1
I’M A SUPERHERO
I’M A SUPERHERO
ALL THE TIME
I’M A SUPERHERO
I’M A SUPERHERO
IN MY MIND.

A greyish gaze
As dull as life itself
Lost in a maze
Forgotten on the shelf
The train of thought
Has long left my station
All pleasure sought
Is only an evasion
Turn on the searchlight—

CH 2
I’M A SUPERHERO
I’M A SUPERHERO
ALL THE TIME
I’M A SUPERHERO
I’M A SUPERHERO
OF THE SILENT KIND.

Bridge : I never knew what to do with myself
To leave the fear behind
So human nature finds its own little cell
To satisfy the mind

If there’s a sky
Tell me where to find it
I’ll fly so high
Disappear from sight
Turn on the searchlight—
Turn on the searchlight-

CH 1
CH 2

<don’t know what to feel/alone in the Batmobile>

credits

from a secret life, released December 5, 2002
words and music by michael frei 2001
arranged by michael frei, chris diggelmann and julien feltin
recorded in july 2001 by roger duperrex
michael frei : vocals, programming, roland compurhythm cr-8000
chris diggelmann : programming, samples and drum loop
julien feltin : acoustic and electric guitars

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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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