Born Under Bad Stars

by Finn & The Jacques

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Born Under Bad Stars is the debut single by Finn & The Jacques.

"Born Under Bad Stars combines dreamy vocals with a refreshing energy that evokes the sentiment of a live show. There's a raw humanity in the song's performance that is hard to come by. I really love the vocal performance on this track" - Ilana Held, Wyllows & Glass Jackets

"Although only recently arriving on the Cardiff music scene, Finn And The Jacques make their debut with characteristic poise and thoughtful elegance. In its creative use of space and quietly confident passion, "Born Under Bad Stars" is an understated and airy bohemian delight that taps into a universal bittersweetness" - Alexander Isembard, Isembard's Wheel

lyrics

Maybe it's because I was born under bad stars
Maybe that's why I've been running all my life so far

There ain't no reason baby
There ain't no rhyme
There ain't no reason why
We've been fighting all the time

Maybe x5 it just wasn't meant to be
Or maybe I'm just a fool
Who believes in fate and destiny
(Because you made me)

There ain't no reason baby
There ain't no rhyme
There ain't no reason why
We've been fighting all the time

Maybe it's because you never trusted me
And never ever ever let me in
Or maybe our hearts were already broken
From all the pain and the hurting

There ain't no reason baby
There ain't no rhyme
There ain't no reason why
We've been fighting all the time

credits

released July 7, 2020
Lyrics: Finn Pelling
Arrangement: Finn Pelling, Steve Kenward, Jim Webster
Recorded & Produced by Henry Simm
Mastering: Ed Truckell
Artwork: Nacho Martín

With thanks to Alastair Gray, Simon Read and USW.

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Finn & The Jacques Cardiff, UK

If Marc Bolan, Stevie Nicks and Nick Drake had a lovechild, that would be the essence of Finn & The Jacques - Cardiff's premier Glam Folk trio. Their unique brand of Glam Folk is a queer take on contemporary folk music, incorporating elements of blues, rock n roll and 70s glam rock. ... more

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