Name: Barrier line
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Description: The third single and title track off my forthcoming debut album Songs from the Barrier Line.

Barrier line

by Charlotte Le Lievre

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The third single and title track off my forthcoming debut album Songs from the Barrier Line.

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For Coatsey

So much sorrow so much doubt in my mind
I’m way out west just doin’ my time
Oh lord they got me workin’ hard down at the railroad yard
I’m stranded on the barrier line

No more movin’ no more roamin’ around
My heart wants to ramble my feet chained to the ground
All day long the boxcars roll by I long for freedom but my binds are tied
I’m stranded on the barrier line

Won’t you break me, please forsake me
I long for that salt to sting my eyes
Please unhand me, understand me
I’m stranded on the barrier line

So much sorrow so much doubt in my mind
It’s the feelin’ I get when I’m workin’ the line
Oh, how much I wanna break free but these iron ranges they are holdin’ me
I’m stranded on the barrier line
Yes, I’m stranded on the barrier line

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released January 27, 2023
Written by Charlotte Le Lievre.

Produced and arranged by Jas Bell and Charlotte Le Lievre.

Recorded live to tape by engineer Alex Bennett at Sound Recordings on Dja Dja Wurrung country in Campbells Creek in June 2022.

Mixed by Alex Bennett, Jas Bell and Charlotte Le Lievre.

Mastered by Adam Dempsey.

Musicians:
- Charlotte Le Lievre: Vocals, Acoustic guitar
- Jas Bell: Pedal Steel
- Luke 'Donny Dash' Byrnes: Electric guitar
- Patrick Wilson: Drums
- Patrick Pheasant: Double bass

Cover photography by Alexandra Rosenblum

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Charlotte Le Lievre Melbourne, Australia

With her lilting voice and timeless sensibilities, Charlotte Le Lievre makes music that hits the heart in the unique tradition of classic country songwriters. Her songs accomplish the rare gift of delving deep into grief and heartache whilst simultaneously imparting joy. Drawing on an array of early country and folk styles Charlotte and band pay homage to the origins of this music. ... more

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