Billie Frank & Martin Valins - Close To The Flame

from Songs For Dreams (Album) by Martin Valins

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I had a basic chord structure that I then just threw to Bille. She turned this around with a vocal melody and lyrics that just blew me away. Her voice is as sweet as an angel yet listen to her lyrics and there is something much darker going on. Working with Bille Frank always pushes me higher I am so thankful to be her musical partner on this song. We are already talking about working on an EP together and I cannot wait.

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Close To The Flame - Billie Frank & Martin Valins
Music Martin Valins
Words and Vocal Melody By Billie Frank

I don't know what you're trying to prove
Moving in for the kill, it's the wrong move
Trying to mold me into something new
You should know by now I can play this game too
So tired of being compared to you
That its finer We're not the same
But you're never gonna see cause you're too stubborn, baby

I'm never gonna change
I’m never gonna change
No, I'm never gonna change
Maybe now you should walk away

You want me to say it louder
Go ahead and speak your mind tell me it's over
But its not alright, laying here in the dark tonight
I’m looking at you thinking how I'm oh so tired of being sober
Now it's no wonder why you and I are going under
We’re going under

Your never gonna change
Your never gonna change
No you’re never going to change

So maybe now you you should walk away
We are never going to change
We are never going to change
We are never going to change
Maybe we we should walk away

Sun's sinking down, now I'm looking for cover
Cause you're mood's gonna change quicker then ever
Like the weather I'm under, you don't wanna get close to the
flame
Put it on me, looks like I'm only the one to blame

©Billie Frank/Martin Valins 2017

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from Songs For Dreams (Album), released March 10, 2017
Music Martin Valins. Lyrics melody and vocals Billie Frank. Backing vocals Martin Valins.

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Martin Valins Lancaster, Pennsylvania

British born Martin Valins was hooked by the sound of The Beatles and has a reputation for strong melodic songs with delicate harmonies Martin's journey has led him to create a diverse musical landscape encompassing folk alternative and eastern influences. ... more

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