Sinéad has been a huge source of inspiration for me and countless artists around the world. Sinéad was a warrior, for women, art, social consciousness, and individualism, she taught me how to open my heart and find my own voice. This song in particular, “TROY," had a profound impact on me. I recorded my rendition of TROY at Noble Street Studios in Toronto Canada, mixed the track with the iconic George Seara, and completed mastering on July 25th, 2023. The next day my heart sank into the ground when I heard the news of Sinéad O'Connor’s death. I cried, and with a very heavy heart, decided to not include my cover of “TROY,” on my album “Love Letters,” August 18th release. I postponed the official release until now out of respect for Sinéad’s family and friends. I wanted to pay tribute to her on this special day, Deb 8th Sinéad’s birthday, by sharing my rendition of this powerful song. Sinéad will always be a part of my music, And in my heart.
This special tribute is not merely a musical homage but a sincere celebration of Sinéad O'Connor's contribution to the world of music. Sinéad O'Connor released the original recording of "TROY," in 1987 on her debut album "The Lion and the Cobra." The lyrics are based on the poem" No Second Troy" by William Butler Yeats.
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lyrics
I remember it
In Dublin in a rainstorm
And sitting in the long grass in summer
Keeping warm
I'll remember it
Every restless night
We were so young then
We thought that anything we could possibly do was right
And we moved stolen from our very eyes
And I wondered where you went to
Tell me, when did the light die?
You will rise
You'll return
The Phoenix from the flame
You will learn
You will rise
You'll return
Being what you are
There is no other Troy
For you to burn
And I never meant to hurt you
I swear I didn't mean those things I said
I never meant to do that to you
Next time I'll keep my hands to myself instead
Oh, does she love you?
What do you want to do?
Does she need you like I do?
Do you love her?
Is she good for you?
Does she hold you like I do?
Do you want me?
Should I leave?
I know you're always telling me that you love me
But just sometimes I wonder if I should believe
Oh, I love you
God, I love you
I'd kill a dragon for you, I'll die
But I will rise
And I will return
The Phoenix from the flame
I have learned
I will rise
And you'll see me return
Being what I am
There is no other Troy
For me to burn
And you should've left the light on
You should've left the light on
Then I wouldn't have tried and you'd never have known
And I wouldn't have pulled you tighter
No, I wouldn't have pulled you close
I wouldn't have screamed, "No, I can't let you go"
If the door wasn't closed
No, I wouldn't have pulled you to me
No, I wouldn't have kissed your face
You wouldn't have begged me to hold you
If we hadn't been there in the first place
Oh, but I know you wanted me to be there, oh, oh, oh
Every look that you threw told me so
But you should've left the light on
You should've left the light on
When the flames burn away
But you're still spitting fire
Make no difference what you say
You're still a liar
You're still a liar
You're still a liar
credits
released December 8, 2023
Produced and Performed by Persia White
Additional strings and instrumentaion by Jeremey Barr
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