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Scandinavian Skies

from Behind the Nylon Curtain by Mark Aaron James

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My "trippiest" song yet, this was inspired by the one and only time I ever ate a "space cake" while in Amsterdam. I think the song captures a bit of the feeling.

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Just a tourist out in Amsterdam
And like they say ‘bout when in Rome
Just take a bite what’s not to like give it some time to settle in
Don’t feel a thing some more won’t hurt, some coffee watch the city spin
A list of names a favorite song a dizzy dance open your eyes
Scandinavian Skies

Seven hours till the sun goes down
Have you been looking at your hands
But time just shifts it doesn’t pass how white the clouds how green the grass
200 yards to take a trip who knew a cake could kick your ass
Some Chinese food a glass of wine until the night open your eyes
Scandinavian Skies

The other half you tucked away, wrapped in some plastic in your kit
Didn’t occur to you the airport dogs might get a whiff of it
But fate is kind and in your freezer lies a little souvenir
And on your birthday have some cake and watch the world just disappear

Into disguise. Scandinavian Skies

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from Behind the Nylon Curtain, released September 5, 2011

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Mark Aaron James New York, New York

Raised in FL, schooled in TN, polished in NYC & just back from 3 years in London, Mark Aaron James is an acoustic powerhouse. Often playing solo with his guitar & innovative loop pedal, Mark holds the crowd in his hand whether playing critically acclaimed originals or one of 500 popular covers. His quirky, humorous take is firmly in place along with a striking voice and clever wordplay. ... more

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