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From the 2014 EP, "Cityscapes"

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Down again in Brooklyn,
It's an hour on the train,
but the slick, sexy lifestyle
is miles away.

And I wore these stupid shoes,
and threw some makeup on my face,
so am I pretty, am I pretty, and I
pretty enough to stay?

Candlelight and crowded rooms,
and perfectly tousled hair,
everyone's pushing that
carefully careless air.

And you stand like a disaster
waiting to begin-
the danger in dressing is
wearing it thin.

Down again in Brookyn,
careless, not carefree.
Down again in Brookyn,
so effortless, so easy.
Down again in Brooklyn,
and you're way down here with me.

Talking up the tension,
and gently brushing skin-
it's languorous living,
and we came to get some in.

There's scandal in your glances,
and champagne on my brain.
I heard you had a girlfriend
in Italy, or was it Spain?
And I don't trust
a single fucking word you say.

So I'm leaving you in Brooklyn,
with the champagne and the games,
walk out while you're sleeping
and catch the local train.

Down again in Brooklyn,
careless, not carefree.
Down again in Brookyn,
so effortless, so easy.
Down again in Brooklyn,

Down again in Brookyn,
it's a reoccurring state.
It's the glasses without lenses,
it's the bills that won't get paid.
Down again in Brooklyn,
such a fucking waste.
Down again in Brookyn,
such a salty, bitter taste.
Down again in Brooklyn,
you know, I'd rather be
High up in Harlem,
or sideways in Midtown,
or on my back in Queens.

But I'm down, again, in Brooklyn-
what a shitty place to be.

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from Cityscapes EP, track released February 20, 2014
Valerie Reaper (Vocals and Rhythm Guitar)
Ross Liberti (Drums)
Jack Breslin (Bass)
Chris Smith (Lead Guitar)

Music and Lyrics by Valerie Reaper

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Valerie Reaper and the Keepers puts a fresh spin on the, "singer/songwriter," genre. Valerie's tremendous vocal ability gives a biting edge and darkness to her lyrics. The sheer force and beauty of Valerie's supremely-powerful voice, and the virtuosity of her rhythm section (Jack Breslin, bass, and Ross Liberti, drums) offers listeners a new and entertaining experience. ... more

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