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2001 saw the release of the album “ Ten New Songs “.
To me the lyrics of this song are the best ever written.

lyrics

A Thousand Kisses Deep
The ponies run, the girls are young, The odds are there to beat
You win a while and then it's done, Your little winning streak
And summoned now to deal, With your invincible defeat
You live your life as if it's real, A thousand kisses deep

I'm turning tricks, I'm getting fixed, I’m back on boogie street
You lose your grip and then you slip, Into the masterpiece
And maybe I had miles to drive, And promises to keep
You ditch it all to stay alive, A thousand kisses deep

SOLO
And sometimes when the night is slow,The wretched and the meek
We gather up our hearts and go, A thousand kisses deep

Confined to sex we pressed against, The limits of the sea
I saw there were no oceans left, For scavengers like me
I made it to the forward deck, I blessed our remnant fleet
And then consented to be wrecked, A thousand kisses deep

I'm turning tricks I'm getting fixed, I’m back on boogie street
I guess they won't exchange the gifts, That you were meant to keep
And quiet is the thought of you, The file on you complete
Except what we forgot to do, A thousand kisses deep

SOLO
And sometimes when the night is slow, The wretched and the meek
We gather up our hearts and go, A thousand kisses deep

The ponies run, the girls are young, The odds are there to beat
You win a while and then it's done, Your little winning streak
And summoned now to deal, With your invincible defeat
You live your life as if it's real, A thousand kisses deep X 3

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from Cam Giles D A R K E R The Songs of Leonard Cohen, released September 21, 2020
I wanted to say a special thanks to the band for putting in a massive effort and being so supportive and an inspiring mob to hang with. It has been a joy to record these songs with you all.

From Left To Right, Damon Grant : saxophone and electric horns, Lance Sua : guitar,
Cam Giles : vocals, piano, keys,Gavin Pearce : bass,Ryan Menezes : drums and percussion.

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Cameron Giles Melbourne, Australia

Cam Giles presents Darker - The Songs Of Leonard Cohen
New album to be released and launched in celebration of Leonard Cohen’s 86th Birthday

Cam Giles – Darker – Songs from Leonard Cohen will be released on September 21st via Sony Music and will be launched live at
Memo Music Hall October 3rd.
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