Agnes
Based on local geology, the brick making industry and a house called St Agnes
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Hey! Did the earth move? //
She’s been dancing – on geological time //
Risen – from the bed of the sea //
The white chalk and the Rose Hill //
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And Agnes grew up on bricks and mortar //
fire in the kiln and sand in the water //
London clay and the flint and the lime //
Rose Hill brickfields and the Emmer Green mine //
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Stones in the Grove wall //
There’s flint in Agnes – and chalk dust at her feet //
Halfway – up on the rose hill //
By Chalybete and the raceway //
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And Agnes grew up on bricks and mortar //
fire in the kiln and sand in the water //
London clay and the flint and the lime //
Rose Hill brickfields and the Emmer Green mine //
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Down under rose Hill //
Ghosts and candles – deep in the tunnels and caves //
Buried – in the catacombs //
And up on the hill stands Agnes //
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And old mother Earth opens her throat //
And the sinkhole gulps as she swallows //
She is still – moving – and dancing //
And Agnes means next to nothing //
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And Agnes grew up on bricks and mortar //
fire in the kiln and sand in the water //
London clay and the flint and the lime //
Rose Hill brickfields and the Emmer Green mine //
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(St Agnes is a house in my road, built from local bricks, flint & chalk in the 1600s. Currently on sale for just over one million. Tragically, my own house is a mere 20th century hovel and not in that league at all…)
Another unique angle and very enjoyable song. I would like to have a whole album of your songs to listen to Kris.
Be careful what you wish for Tracy! Thaks v much!
Great song Kris, I love it. Focussing on one building like this really draws you in. Your vocal delivery is so engaging!
Brilliant song Kris, great that you used local history to set the scene, a very nice angle.
Nice one, Kris. Like Jayne, I like the way you grounded this in a specific place which makes it a very personal song, but one that hooks the listener in and doesn’t let go. I’m very much a lyrics man and love the poetic images you conjure up: ‘And old mother Earth opens her throat // And the sinkhole gulps as she swallows’ – that’s marvellous. Who knows? A few more songs like and you may yet buy the St Agnes house! Cheers.
Oh I love it Kris. You have such a brilliant way with lyrics – “there’s flint in Agnes” and your delivery is so engaging (and UNIQUE). A firm and hearty vote from me! A lovely thing. Cx
Dancing… in geological time… excellent! I’ve just done a song about gravel, enjoyed this, Kris!
I really enjoyed your take on this theme. There are some beautifully crafted lyrics in there and some emotive imagery. Fab!
Interesting and unusual vocal paired with some really imaginative imagery in the lyric and choppy upbeat guitar work really distinguish this piece. Well done!
There’s no mistaking. a Kris King original. Your vocal delivery is unique & engaging and your lyrics superbly crafted as always. The geology & of a place affects those living in it in many & various way & I love how you develop that idea.
Some great lyrics in here, I particularly like the opening lines, a great way to start the song. Thanks for sharing the context, it’s a fitting tribute to what I imagine to be a great old lady.
I meant grand old lady but hopefully makes sense.
Really enjoyed that. Fantastic imagery in the lyrics!
Fantastic Kris.
Excellent again Kris. You have a special voice and really original approach which I find really captivating.