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about
A song of reflection and transition. Inspired by our time in Lisbon during the magical Feast of St Anthony festival; a vivid city wide celebration of feasting, weddings and street parties into the early hours.
lyrics
Here we are now in Bica
Arranging thoughts in my head
Belem, Alfama, the Mercado
Finally here in Bica
Having trouble finding a home
Dreams of Portland, the desert, and you know
But time to be here now, on St. Anthony‘s day
There were mermaids atop the calçada
Bica, I don’t want to be anywhere else
Let it go, forget now
People were out celebrating
Old rituals had begun, plans were made
Young ladies looking for a suitor,
The day arrived, it had come at last
Bica, the spirit here was so alive
Seize the day, seize the night
Please be here, by my side
On the plane home, in my ears
A song that I know upsets me deeply
And I know it got you too
What a funny time we’re living through
Bica, I’ve got questions, have you got the answers?
With it all in front of me
credits
released August 11, 2023
Mike Bishop: Lead Vocal, Guitar
Saphia Bishop: Backing Vocal, Keys
Chris McConville: Drums
Written by: Vesu
Recorded & Mixed by: Mike Bishop
Mastering by: Neil Sullivan - My Mix Master (Canterbury)
Artwork by: Sarah Carpenter
Vesu play melodic, atmospheric minimalist alt-rock songs capturing those freeze frame moments in life. Their live shows
embrace a loud/quiet dynamic with lilting harmonies and heady guitar drones creating a luscious dreamscape to lose yourself in.
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