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Afriqueen Stare

from Elixir by JR Rhodes

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lyrics

I recall the first day I lay eyes on you
Brown crown of hair and an afriqueen stare

You don't know your place
Your Highness, you rattle their cages
Uncivilized savagery maybe they say
But I bow to my afriqueen

I recall the first day I lay eyes on you
Brown crown of hair and an afriqueen stare

Full aware of the score
No, their kingdom never was yours
Baptized on amazon shores
You survey your queendom

With layers of lifetimes in your eyes
With layers of lifetimes in your eyes
I pray what you look for you will find
I pray where you look there you will find

That anywhere you are
Well, it's alright tonight
Anywhere you are
It's alright tonight
Anywhere you are
It's alright tonight
Forever as tonight

I recall the first day I lay eyes on you
Brown crown of hair and an afriqueen stare

(c)JR Rhodes (ASCAP)

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from Elixir, released December 4, 2013
JR Rhodes - Vocals, Guitar
Eyvind Kang - Viola and Viola arrangement
Brent Arnold - Cello and Cello arrangement
MIke Dillon - Percussion
Mell Dettmer - Drum Programming

(c)JR Rhodes (ASCAP)

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JR Rhodes Seattle, Washington

As a singer/songwriter, JR Rhodes' musical journey has taken her to places that are as personal as private dreams and as universal as ancient prayers. Her richly resonant voice is complemented by lyrics that are both emotionally revealing and gracefully poetic. Combining elements of jazz, folk and pop, she grounds her melodies in solid songcraft even as they soar into otherworldly atmospheres. ... more

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