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Heart of the Beast

by Simon Law feat. Jennifer Schaffer

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"Heart of the Beast" is a song co-written by Simon Law and Jennifer Schaffer, taken from Simon's solo album Look To The Sky to be released on Dôme Records in the UK June 23rd, 2017.

The song also has Shiner Jonathan Marks playing violin on the track, as well as minor Shiner Manny Szeptycki on violin.

lyrics

Heart of the Beast

When egos rise, when darkness thrives
Compassion dies, cut down to cries

There’s a sickness in the heart of the beast
Carve it up and watch them starve at the feast

But can’t you see the crack grow?
Can’t you feel your blood flow?
Even with what darkness brings
Let the fear entreat you
Summon up the sinew
Suck the poison from its sting

When egos rise, when darkness thrives
Compassion dies, cut down to cries

There’s a sickness in the heart of the beast
Carve it up and watch them starve at the feast
There’s a weakness in the bones of the beast
Boil it up and watch them suck at the marrow’s tease

But can’t you see the crack grow?
Can’t you feel your blood flow?
Even with what darkness brings
Let the fear entreat you
Summon up the sinew
Suck the poison from its sting

credits

released June 23, 2017
Simon Law – drums, bass, percussion, keys, fx, string arrangement.
Jennifer Schaffer – lead vocal, acoustic guitar
Lain Gray – backing vocals
Jonathan Marks – violin, viola
Manny Szeptycki – violin
Recorded at Studio FG, Toronto.

Cover image taken from “A Game in Hell” by Kazimir Malevich (1914)

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Jen Schaffer and The Shiners Toronto, Ontario

Jen Schaffer is a Montreal-born, former Ohio and long-time Toronto resident singer-songwriter. Jen has honed her own brand of original soulful acoustic roots music with the help of her dedicated band and collaborators, The Shiners, including Simon Law (a.k.a. The Funky Ginger), John Teshima, Dot Hwang, Hideki Kumagai and occasional Shiner Emmanuel Szeptycki. ... more

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