In his first ever recorded single “When Daddy Left”, Perth-based singer-songwriter Queency shows a softer, yet powerful, and authentic side of his personality that is bound to touch your soul.
The colourful artist - well known for his raunchy moves as lead singer of Soukouss Internationale - has managed to graciously put away his funny on-stage antics, to deliver a piece that is heartfelt, raw and personal, and yet oh so relatable.
The result? A stripped-back live acoustic ballad, supported by Dan Garner’s delicate guitar playing, where emotions and Queency’s vocals take centre stage, in the true Soul tradition.
lyrics
They were living a fairly ordinary lifestyle.
He worked hard to put food on the table.
She took care of their child.
They were living a fairly happy ever after.
Until unhappiness grew inside him,
And doubt grew inside her.
Sometimes the truth hurts more than the lies.
He said he found a pair of younger eyes.
When Daddy left the house,
Mama she cried, cried, cried, Mama she cried.
When Daddy left the house,
He broke her heart, heart, heart, he broke her heart.
Never was my ma' as happy as when he came back.
He was missing his family dearly.
Child grew behind his back.
Never was my ma' suspicious like when he came back.
She loved him but knew what he was doing, with that same whore behind her back.
This time around love, love was weaker than pride.
And she had no choice but to kick him out.
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This time around love, love was weaker than pride
And she had no choice but to kick him out.
When Daddy left the house,
Mama she cried, cried, cried, Mama she cried.
When Daddy left the house,
He broke her heart, heart, heart, he broke her heart.
credits
released March 20, 2020
Song by Queency
Performed by Queency (vocals) and Dan Garner (guitar)
Recorded Live at Grumpy's Bar, Western Australia
Recorded and mixed by Hopping Mouse Studios
Queency is a Perth-based singer-songwriter originally from Reunion Island. Testaments to his tropical roots and infectious
passion, Queency’s compositions and live performances can be sweet or sour, deep or light, soft or energetic. All share the same commonality though: they come from the soul and speak to the soul, generating a range of emotions within anyone listening with their heart....more
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