Name: Death Blinked First
Duration: P00H03M37S
Description: An upbeat song about a near-miss with Death. Very loosely based on the real-life experiences of Stoneygate’s father in late 2017 and his bounce back in 2018.

Death Blinked First

by Stoneygate

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An upbeat song about a near-miss with Death. Very loosely based on the real-life experiences of Stoneygate’s father in late 2017 and his bounce back in 2018.

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I stared Death in the eye and Death stared back
I said Pardon me Sir, you’re treading on my toe
Death stood aside, and I turned and came back
So now I’m ready for anything Life could throw

I stared Death in the eye and Death blinked first
I felt the scorch of the furnace and I trod hot coals
Stared into the abyss but I did not fall
So now I’m ready for anything

Welcome to the new normal
Welcome to the new normal:
Nothing you can try is going to shake me now
Nothing you can do is going to break me down
You can bring on your thunder & your lightning strikes
Cos I’ve stared Death in the eye.

I might look weak but I am carbon steel
The pressure of a trial changed how I see
Coal into a diamond - it’s a clear new view
I survived the ordeal and I can read your every move

Welcome to the new normal
Welcome to the new normal:
Nothing you can try is going to shake me now
Nothing you can do is going to break me down
You can bring on your thunder & your lightning strikes
Cos I’ve stared Death in the eye.

Welcome to the new normal
Welcome to the new normal:
Nothing you can try is going to shake me now
Nothing you can do is going to break me down
You can bring on your thunder & your lightning strikes
Cos I’ve stared Death in the eye.

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released October 24, 2018
Words & music written by J Stoneygate
Production, Cover artwork, Video: Beaky Jay Production

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Stoneygate UK

Stoneygate is an electronic artist and producer making music to help you stop, relax and think.

A blend of filmscore, downtempo, chillout and trip hop tunes results from her many and eclectic influences ranging from Everything but the Girl to Boards of Canada, via Kate Bush, Blondie, John Adams, 80s Synthpop and more. ... more

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