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Dreamers
started writing these lyrics after I had just been
DREAMERS coming out of a pretty low state, and I needed to
I find a way to hope again. I started writing the
VERSE 1: lyrics and most of them were written on the day I
Call us the fearless wrote the song. Another two years later or so I took
We live worlds in our head the song back out in a co-writing session, and we
Reckless lovers looked over the song and changed some of the lyrics
Heroes to no end and wrote the bridge together.
I find lyrics are always an evolution of sorts. They
VERSE 2:
Young hearts and new dawns keep unfolding as time goes on, and the more
people involved, the wider the spectrum of thought
Our image wears no shame and emotion gets included, so lyrics are always a bit
This knife edge playground exciting and daunting all at the same time.
Won’t tear us from our fate
The single features dreamy synth-pop soundscapes,
CHORUS: haunting vocals and oscillating rhythms. The single
We are the dreamers acts as encouragement to others to push through the
We walk it like a tourist tough times and keep on dreaming.
Play it like we want
We are believers Valencia has garnered acclaim from the likes of
Tomorrow can’t detain us Earmilk, Variance Magazine, Idobi radio, The 405
Live it like we want and Alt Press to name a few...
We are the dreamers oh oh oh
We are, we are we are New York born, Sydney bred dark-pop artist
We are, we are we are Valencia James is making music for those in need.
We are the dreamers oh oh oh With a catalogue of music inspired by real life events,
We are, we are we are Valencia is on a mission song by song to give
We are, we are we are listeners something real, something organic,
something true.
VERSE 3:
Knock down the four walls Although her music may stem from moments of
Let daylight kiss our skin doubt and sadness, the empowering songstress aims
Stylistic free form to cast light on even the most difficult of times. Her
Passion is no sin stunning vocals create an honest and relatable sound,
allowing others to connect on a personal level.
Described as ‘strong, mysterious and authentic’,
BRIDGE: Valencia oozes confidence through her compelling
Come awake music.
Run away
Ah in the night Following the release of her debut single ‘Flames’,
All the way which garnered both critical and commercial
Here we go acclaim, Valencia is back with the highly anticipated
Until the light ‘Dreamers’. The single is an anthem reminding us
that there is light at the end of the tunnel, and is
another example of the songwriters’ praised
To listen follow this link.... edgy-pop style and powerful lyricism.
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