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Town Without Pity

from Delusions of Grandeur by Jessica Allyn

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I wanted to write a ballad-like song for this album, and at the very last minute this song formed itself. It quickly became what I call my own personal (and cynical) "Maybe This Time" (a song from the musical "Cabaret.)

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Outside the snow is falling
Inside so am I
I know
You'll take my heart on the rocks

Bloody noses
And everything is coming up roses for me
Smiling faces and dog like senses
sniffing 'round for the unworldly in me

I want to swim in your bathtub full of gin
I want to be your scratching post
I've got an itch
I need a quick fix
Come on and fix me up
All this girl needs is a little luck
All this girl needs is a little luck


The city lights trail behind
slow your shutter speed
If you promise to keep that gaze of yours
I promise to hold onto it for as long as I can
So, let's sink further into our drinks and each other
We both know this is the last call
This is the last call
For alcohol
This is the last call


I want to swim in your bathtub full of gin
I want to be your scratching post
I've got an itch
I need a quick fix
Come on and fix me up
All this little girl needs is a touch of luck

Even in a city as pretty as New York City
Even in good company
A girl like me can feel lonely
A girl like me can feel alone
I try to convey my these feelings in my bones
All I hear a goddamn busy tone
Don't worry it's all I've ever known

I want to go drown in your bathtub full of gin
I don't need your scratching post
No longer do I itch
And there's no quick fix
All sewn up and no where to go
And we all know I've hit a brand new low
This is the final show
This is the final show

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from Delusions of Grandeur, track released March 25, 2010
Music & Lyrics: Jessica Allyn
Guitar, Piano, Synth/Strings: Rob Franceschini
Vox: Jessica Allyn

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Jessica Allyn New York, New York

Native to New York, Jessica is, described as "A voice straight out of the 1920's." 4 solo albums, played packed rooms (including CMJ Festival & Somerville Theater), shared the stage with artists such as Amanda Palmer, The Dresden Dolls, Army of Toys, Emilyn Brodsky, Family of the Year, Jaggery. She continues to release music & do live streams to connect with fans, & let them in on the process. ... more

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