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The Illawarra

from The Illawarra by MADELINE.

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Writing through the eyes of a stranger she met at the Illawarra Hotel, while living in Wollongong, NSW; MADELINE. tells the story of a young girl's journey to shake off the wounds of heartbreak and public humiliation.

Teaming up once again with Wellington producer Jake Stokes, MADELINE. delivers The Illawarra as a love letter to her beloved friends and the time she spent there. However it is also a tribute to all of us who have tried to dance away the things that have hurt us most.

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Was the most bitter goodbye
That you've ever known
They took you inside
Didn't even give back his coat

Heart-broke at the Illawarra
Well, at least there's liquor
Oooh-ooh down here at the Illawarra

Another drink just to make it clearer
Another line in the bathroom mirror
She's all alone even when you're close
'Cause you're more silent than the disco
Trading kisses for drinks
Just to see what you think
You're so cold
She's all alone she can't go home

Heart-broke at the Illawarra
At least there's liquor
Oooh-ooh down here at the Illawarra
Things always seen better
Down here at the Illawarra

Last night you were holding out for change
But it's all the same
Here we go again
Kill it with vodka and cocaine
He left you standing in the rain
So why do you feel ashamed?

I hope you didn't hesitate
To put him in his place
When he came back again
'Cause I know they're all the same
But if things haven't changed
Come find me babe
We're always in the same place

At the back of the Illawarra
Come commiserate
Past lover's mistakes
Things always seem better
No longer alone at the Illawarra
Together at the Illawarra

credits

from The Illawarra, track released February 24, 2023
Music. and Lyrics: Madeline Berry
Production: Jake Stokes

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MADELINE. London, UK

New Zealand born singer-songwriter Madeline is honest, seductive and thought-provoking. Her brand of neo-soul infused pop, inspired by classic literature and art suggests that she has been born in the wrong time, but is making it work for her.

She manages to combine hypnotic lounge vocals with thumping bass lines and tantalising trap beats to create a sound that is uniquely her own.
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