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jeopardy

from dogs in space by The Ears

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From a forgotten recording session (possibly involving Jim Atkins) possibly towards the late middle of the band's existence. The ancient 4 track 1/4 inch tape on which this and two other songs were found, bore the note 'St Kilda Studios'. The songs had separate tracks for guitar/bass/drums and keys, but no vocals. With the help of the hierophant Simon Polinski, the sound has been brought up to scratch and, of course, vocals have been added.

(another Ears song whose title wound up being used in later times for some dreadful MOR hit single.)

circa 1982

lyrics

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~ jeopardy ~
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there’s a frost that seals my windows down ...
there’s a fear that finds me underground ...

o see, see how they run ... oh they come ...
through the night that cuts morning apart from the day,
and down, down through these slivering streets,
unwinding like string over everyone they meet;
but why, why must I follow you
through the bones of the fingers that wouldn’t let go?

jeopardy, jeopardy
(sun in the pouring rain [tonight])
And I still lose heart late at night.
jeopardy, jeopardy
(sun in the pouring rain [tonight]
and I only wanted you to know

and it’s me - it’s me - I’m the mutineer,
who scratches apart all the things you hold dear
so why ... can’t I believe that it’s true
that the thing ... that I found ...in the kitchen was you?

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o I see, I see how you fish for a glance
from a huddled outsider who hasn’t a chance,
but swift, as swift as your fingers may be
mine still have colour and are still serving me

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jeopardy jeopardy goes

credits

from dogs in space, released December 4, 2010
guitar - Mick Lewis
bass - Cathy McQuade
drums - Carl Manuell
keys - Steve Vanguard
vocals - Sam Sejavka
female vocals - Kerri Simpson

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The Ears Melbourne, Australia

The legendary Melbourne post-punk band of the early 80s - on which the film 'Dogs in Space' was based (and in which lead singer Sam Sejavka was played by Michael Hutchence of INXS) have exhumed themselves from an early grave and are realising their frightening potential for madness, whimsy and mind-destroying rock. ... more

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