The physical copy of the double album The Book of Absolution, complete with lyrics booklet, sent from Anthony's desk with love and the usual handwritten postcard of thanks. Please note, the albums won't be shipped until late November, when Anthony comes back from his tour dates in England, Scotland and Wales. There's a £2 charge included in the price to cover postage, etc
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Inspired by a waitress in a cafe in one of the villages on the west coast of Scotland, a woman with a man's name prominently inked on her forearm. I remember thinking - I hope that relationship has lasted.
lyrics
You and Raymond
The waitress in this café has an old tattoo:
24-point letters in a blue jean blue.
It says ‘Raymond’.
Not the best piece of skin art in the whole wide world -
but it must have once been fancy, with the ‘R’ all curled.
‘R’ for ‘Raymond’.
(I hope you love him,
and he still loves you, too.
When he opens his eyes in the morning,
the first thing he thinks about is you)
It’s such a livid declaration, it’s a heart on a sleeve.
It’s ink and skin and blood, it’s a thing you can believe:
You and Raymond.
(I hope he loves you,
and you still love him, too.
When he opens his eyes in the morning,
the first thing he thinks about is you.)
It makes me wonder how that love life feels:
me, with my empty arms and my worn-down heels.
You and Raymond.
A gifted writer, player and producer, Matt's 'Lessons of War' is a fascinating collection of collaborations - but he has a great back catalogue, too - and new songs due soon... Anthony Toner
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