Laurel

from Garden Ghost by Gemtones

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lyrics

I remember feeling smothered in a good way
Gettin' blisters on my fingers, pushing harder
Feel the red rush into my arms
Try to feel a pulse

And I remember
The smell of the flowers
On dandelion strings
Snapped under
The weight I carried
With her name
With your name
Laurel

I remember locking my words into boxes
Letting the dust inspect my errors in judgement
Feel the soreness of my worn out heartache
That won't let my muscles relax

And I remember
Watching the leaves die
On the trees
I didn't feel safe anymore
And we grew older
Maturity felt like concrete hardening
Into new shapes
Into your shape
Laurel

I remember what it felt like to let go
Not that I don't think of you
Oh, I still do
That last moonlight spin, drive across town
That last scratch of my pen

When you finally felt like
The stranger
You always wanted to be
From the beginning
Then I finally tasted
Fresh air
Finally heard my own voice
Flowers smelled fresh again
Not like your skin
Laurel

credits

from Garden Ghost, released December 17, 2021
Nicole Gemmiti: songwriter, co-producer, assistant recording engineer, mix engineer, vocals, acoustic guitar

Jessie Jolly Brown: co-producer, recording engineer, assistant mix engineer

Mastered by Sasha Stroud at Artifact Audio

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Gemtones Brooklyn, New York

Gemtones can best be described as alternative rock with a hint of blues, with vocals reminiscent of Alison Mosshart and Joan Jett. The lyrical themes reflect Nicole's personal experiences with queerness, heartbreak, mental illness, and emotional empowerment. Coupled with raunchy guitar and a driving rhythm section, Gemtones is a female-fronted rock sound for the modern era. ... more

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