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Sticks and Stones

from Smoke Signals by OKTOBA

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Taken from Oktoba's debut album 'Smoke Signals'

lyrics

Out in the darkness
the rooster crows
At the fork in the road
which way do you go

My mind is helpless
a grain in the sand
Fly me away from the troubled lands

Like wine needs time to breath
Will sight come soon to me

Pull me up from the burning fire
Unchain my wings and take me higher
These stick and stones don’t break my bones
But it’s hard to know when you can’t find love

I feel this city is breaking me
Am I in a cage or am I free

A thorn comes from beauty
a rose from the reeds
And like hope handle carefully

Like wine needs time to breath
Will sight come soon to me

Pull me up from the burning fire
Unchain my wings and take me higher
These stick and stones don’t break my bones
But it’s hard to know when you can’t find love


Pull me up from the burning fire
Unchain my wings and take me higher
These stick and stones don’t break my bones
But it’s hard to know when you can’t find love

It’s hard to know when you can’t find love
it’s hard to know when you can’t find love

credits

from Smoke Signals, released October 29, 2015
Album Credits
All songs written and performed by Chris Athorne
Recorded, mixed and produced by Tim Bidwell at The Clockwork Owl Studio, Brighton.
Mastered by Nick Lewis at Brighton Mastering

Performances from..
Drums - Chris Boot
Bass - Ben Daniel
2nd Guitar - John Smith
Keys - Chip Phillips
Chelo - Jocasta Whippy
Pedal Steel - Francois DeVille
This and That - Tim Bidwell

Vocal Performances..
Bo Lucas (Wind Fire Water Stone)
Cordelia Gartside (Something New)
Phoebe Freya (On My Mind)

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OKTOBA Brighton, UK

Oktoba (Chris Athorne), British alt folk songwriter, weaves emotive narratives through intricate guitar melodies and soulful vocals. Influenced by Bon Iver and Ry X, his introspective lyrics explore love, loss, and growth. TV appearances (e.g., Love Island, Clarkson's Farm) amplify his impact on a wider audience. Oktoba's genuine storytelling crafts a sonic tapestry for devoted fans. ... more

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