The Little Fears of
Wolvington Abbey

  

1) Small (3,455 Kb)
2) Angelblood (3,631 Kb)
3) Forest Walk (3,699 Kb)
4) Interlude 1 (2,105 Kb)
5) Comin' Round Again (2,911 Kb)
6) Moments of Knowing (4,185 Kb)
7) You Take My Breath Away (7,153 Kb)
8) Interlude 2 (2,229 Kb)
9) Still I (2,929 Kb)
10) Eyes (3,797 Kb)
11) ...Again (2,595 Kb)
12) Written In The Stars (3,797 Kb)
   
 

The Little Fears of Wolvington Abbey was recorded in various sessions spanning 1999-2005. Released to critical and fan acclaim in early 2006, Little Fears combines both a harder, Goth-textured edge (Small, Angelblood) with more intimate, folk-inspired works (Comin' Round Again, Still I), as well as a journey of other sonic atmospheres.

"Little Fears is a much tighter and cohesive body of work than was the previous album," explained Paul Ramey during a recent interview in St. Augustine, Florida. "Little Fears represents a progressive journey, picking up where endurium left off - which was in a decidedly dark tone - and gradually lifting upwards to light. It was sort of putting the fears in their place, which I think the album cover reflects well - that most of these fears show up big and dark and ugly, but most of them turn out to be of our own making, sort of like a fairy tale. To me, Little Fears is ultimately a candle in the dark."

Having said that, Paul acknowledges that the Trent Reznor-inspired Angelblood is, in fact, one of his darkest works of all. "Well, truth be told, this song is the lost demon of the endurium recording sessions. When I recorded it in 1999, it wasn't where I was going with endurium as a whole, and I just didn't feel ready to own it. So I stored it away and forgot about it for many years. The song is about someone who is so self-sacrificial, and who finds such self-worth because of it, that she is taken advantage of and becomes abused, by a lover, and even by her children. I was thinking of a particular person at the time, and was quite angry, really...the song obviously captures that. Fans of goth will also recognize a Christian Death (early goth-punk band) influence. When Little Fears began coming together, I gave it a new listen and I knew immediately it was time. Ironically it became the single from Little Fears! Funny how all things have their time..."

Unique to this album is a version of the 1976 Queen Ballad, You Take My Breath Away, reinterpreted in a techno and torch vein. Still I features the amazing vocals and guitar of special guest Ryan Case. ...Again was produced by Studio C Music guru Alan Velotta and featured Alan and Ryan on instruments.

 

Lyrics
All lyrics ©2005 Paul Ramey, except where noted.

Small
I'm in a small place, smaller than me, and I am so small.
Cornered in myself, caged in my own words, that I used to hurt you.
I shrink myself with every word, and I talk so much.
You hold me in your hand. Your power is to crush. But if you don't rush...
I'll do it myself. I'll take care of every detail...

Angelblood
You give yourself, give of your blood.
Like Christ himself, you die a thousand little deaths.
Your wounds you wear with pride.
You give all you have, you give, give your Angelblood.
A sacrifice. A martyrdom for you.
Giving it all, while he takes and takes and takes and takes.
Oh lovely wound, why must we bear these mortals?
Each by mistake. Let them partake of your Angelblood.
Your ashen face. Blood on your lips.
Sweet glistening. I surrender forever...

Comin' Round Again
Here it comes, comes ‘round again
And will I be ready? Will I be ready this time?
Here it comes, I hear the whistle blowin’
And will I be ready? Will I be ready this time?
Every time it comes ‘round, I seem to be too slow
And by the time I reach it, I have to watch it go
I watch it go...
Here it comes, and still I seem unable
To get there fast, to get there at last
Here it comes, and my legs are too unstable
To get there fast, to get there at last
Every time it comes ‘round, I seem to be too slow
And by the time I reach it, I have to watch it go
I watch it go...
I am too slow, too slow to be your hobo

Moments of Knowing
Time is a thief, stealing itself away in the silence of night
It all seems so brief, and every day is one less chance to get it right
I watch our time slipping, while these clocks they keep dripping
I watch it go, watch it flow, I let it go...
Too many lovers, and none of them seemed to know me at all
I hide under covers, waiting for the clockwork to stall
These moments of knowing, are constantly growing
I wish that I, never asked why, But I asked why...
My eyes are filled with this bitter tea, that decays my heart so rapidly
I wish I could live my life again, as I feel me move from wax to wane
I thought I was so damned secure, but without love I cannot endure
Bring back to me my life…Bring back to me my love...
How could I have lived my life, denying joy, denying strife?
I numbed myself, I closed my heart, and hid myself within my art.

You Take My Breath Away
(©1976 Freddie Mercury)
Look into my eyes and you’ll see I’m the only one
You’ve captured my love stolen my heart
Changed my life
Every time you make a move you destroy my mind
And the way you touch, I lose control
And shiver deep inside
You can reduce me to tears with a single sigh
Ev’ry breath that you make is a whisper in my ear
Please don’t go
You take my breath away …

Still I
I wait at the window
Which way does the wind blow?
The leaves under the snow
Do they feel the warmth go?
I wrap myself tightly
And Hold myself nightly
No way I could rightly
Expect you to want me.
Still I Hold On
Still I Believe
Still I Hold On
Still I Believe
…That you’ll believe.
The clockwork is turning
My heart is still burning
From memories, yearning
You say this is learning.
I found your old heartstrings
Now, here my guitar sings
So strange what pain love brings
I guess angels have wings…

Eyes
I have eyes...I have eyes...
Breath out, breath in...
I have eyes...to see...

Written In The Stars
Written in the stars
Be who you are. You are it all.
Is this enlightenment? Can you feel yourself expanding?
Living every moment. Like waking for the first time.
All you say and do, comes right back to you.
Which star has your name? No two are the same.



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