Open Seams

by Willem James Cowan

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First single from the upcoming EP, "Friends of the Cove".

Out April 2nd, 2018.

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Open seams are hurting me so much that I can't seem to speak my mind
Stand and brush my dirty knees for I have not stood up in quite some time
Fall asleep so easily it's all caught up to me I'm out all night
Far it went above my head just low enough to open up my mind

Freezing up in conversation, desperation streaming from my eyes
Hesitate to test my patience making sure I'm fine to stand in line

Let the sun in press my buttons spend all day wasting my precious time
Grand illusion no solution I would rather stoke another fire
Feeling vacant check my placement no engagement I don't feel alright
Wondering why my head feels light it's probably cause I have lost my mind

Easing into everything there's a good reason I don't wanna die
Can not fly with broken wings but jokes on you cause I would never try

I sulk for days, it's not what I wanted
So many ways, so many tries
Yesterday is always behind you
Alone in a maze or trapped in a fire
You sulk for days, it's not what you wanted
your restless ways will set you behind
And you can't always get all that you wanted
It's an overused phrase, but it'll keep you in line

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released March 29, 2018
Written by Willem James Cowan

Produced by Aidan Wasse, and Willem

Engineered by Lliam Buckley, Aidan Wasse, Willem
Additional Engineering by John Fellner

Mixed by Lliam Buckley
Additional mixing by Willem

Mastered by Rob Nation at EMAC Studios

Willem - Vocals, guitars, keyboards, trombone, percussion, samples
Aidan Wasse - Bass, slide guitar, additional keyboards
Keegan Marshall - Drums
John Fellner, Saveria D'ippolito, Keegan Marshall, Aidan Wasse, Imogen Wasse - Laughing

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Willem James Cowan London, Ontario

Writing from experience, and a feeling of discomfort, Willem James Cowan aims to lighten this burden and offer solace to a generation rooted in anxiety, self doubt and social stigma. By weaving together retro and contemporary musical elements, Cowan achieves a sound that is both nostalgic and relatable. ... more

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