If I'd looked with my heart

by Charlotte Le Lievre

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The uplifting first single off Charlotte Le Lievre's forthcoming album Songs from the Barrier Line.

This song shares the story of a long-held friendship turning into love and how this supported the writer to navigate some significant grief and loss.

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For my love

My heart was lost to the Western wind
Too adrift to let love in
Burned by the fires of lovers that have been
Until you brought it back to me again

Oh lord to my surprise
You were right there in front of me the whole time
If I’d looked with my heart not my eyes
I’d have seen you right in front of me the whole time

I was awash in a sea of grief
You took my tears, you held me
You gave me sunlight, air that I could breathe
You put the colours back into my dreams

Oh lord to my surprise
You were right there in front of me the whole time
If I’d looked with my heart not my eyes
I’d have seen you right in front of me the whole time

That first night you held me in your arms
I felt our friendship turn to love

Oh lord to my surprise
You were right there in front of me the whole time
If I’d looked with my heart not my eyes
I’d have seen you right in front of me the whole time
I’d have seen you right in front of me the whole time

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released September 9, 2022
Written by Charlotte Le Lievre.

Produced and arranged by Jas Bell and Charlotte Le Lievre, w/ a bold suggestion from Patrick Wilson.

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 and bold suggestions
- Patrick Pheasant: Double bass
- Grace Turner: Backing vocals

Cover photography by my love Tim.

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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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