Before The Thunder

by Piper Butcher

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Newcastle singer-songwriter, Piper Butcher describes her sound as alternative Americana, and that’s perfectly showcased on her newly released second single, Before The Thunder, with its strong melodies and bluesy guitar licks that would make even John Mayer proud. The song follows her debut, Haunting Your Thoughts, which has attracted more than 37,000 streams after peaking at #3 on the iTunes alternative chart.

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You can count on your fingers,
The times that she said,
“Honey, I’m all wrong.
Let’s go your way instead.”
Your eyes so forgiving,
Lips are so sweet.
The blood is like ice.
So cold, with her heat.

We can go away, to any place,
That she could only dream.
It will float away, and every word she says,
Her poison like a stream, oh.

Take a breath just like any other.
Don’t be afraid to get under covers.
Yeah I’m scared too now so don’t be mad.
She always wants the rain before the thunder.

Well I saw it all....gush in.
Now the bad news is here.
She said, “Baby, I want you.”
And you said to me clear,

We can go away, to another place,
That she could only dream.
It will float away, and every word she says,
Her poison like a stream, oh.

Take a breath just like any other.
Don’t be afraid to get under covers.
Yeah I’m scared too now so don’t be mad.
She always wants the rain before the thunder.

(Interlude)

You can count on your fingers, the times that she said,
“Honey, I’m all yours”
‘Cause that’s my line instead.

credits

released July 19, 2021
Produced by: Gareth Hudson and James Edge
Written by: Piper Butcher
Band:
James Edge, Jackson Besley, Hunter Beasley, Jesse O'neill

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Piper Butcher Newcastle, Australia

With Americana meets rock ’n’ roll influences from the likes of Lukas Nelson, Chris Stapleton and Stevie Nicks, any performance of Piper's gives an insight into her unique sound and fresh style. From a full band sound to an exhilarating and heart felt solo performance, Piper showcases her passion for song, and her own music is no exception. ... more

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