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Strange World

from Light Diamond by Peggy van Zalm

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Written with Phil Kakulas in Amsterdam as part of a swag of songs we wrote together for my first solo album. Love this song, it's been part of my live set over the years and finally it found a home on the LIght Diamond CD.

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Strange World © Peggy van Zalm

Upon the window's ledge
Walking in her sleep
Closer to the edge
That's where she found her feet
So very far above the passing cars
She's searching for a home amongst the stars

Waiting in the wings
Trembling by her side
You pressed your lips against the shadow of a smile
Like a hand is drawn into a flame
So she stood upon the ledge
and called your name

It's a strange world
And she's a stranger
But no need to talk it over
Just move a little closer to her

Whisper in your ear
Breath upon your skin
Closer to the edge
Until you see the street
ahh you're anxious for her touch
you know there's nothing that you needed
or wanted quite so much

It's a strange world
And she's a stranger
But no need to talk it over
Just move a little closer to her

Down below the streets are full of dreamers
Wanderin through the shreds of yesterdays streamers

Upon the window's ledge
Closer, closer to the edge
Like a hand is drawn into a flame
So you stood upon that ledge
and called her name

It's a strange world
And she's a stranger
But no need to talk it over
Just move a little closer I said
Move a closer
Move a closer oh yea
move that little bit closer
to her

credits

from Light Diamond, released November 2, 2016
Electric Guitar: Peter Mullany
Bass: Helen Knight
Violin: Hugh Cowley
Electric Guitar: Paul Storman
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica: Peggy

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Peggy van Zalm Australia

Former lead singer of the late ’80s Perth outfit Martha’s Vineyard, Peggy’s solo career has yielded five albums of thoughtful and meditative folk. With a voice that suggests the tenderness of Joni Mitchell or the sly finesse of Chrissy Hynde, Van Zalm’s work is always rich in wisdom and heart. ... more

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