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Prudence

from Face First by Mani Khaira

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I wrote 'Prudence' shortly after an artist had a photographer take my photograph. She had that photo enlarged onto a 48/36 inch canvas, and then she painted on top of it. She painted glasses and a cig in my mouth and painted me lighter skin tone. The next time I saw it, I was darker, without glasses and a cig. The experience inspired me to write this song. This song is about revealing your true self—no matter what anyone's perception; no matter which angle you may shine.

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My mask, if I could tear it off, and paint on top
And show it like some smoke and mirror scene
Those words would not come out of a single sentence you’d say
You'd say that when you look forward they can see you
You're in the angles in sea foam green
Ya you, you light up so bright, you become yellow
You’re just like sunshine, you know it too when you’d

Smile for the photograph
Smile for the photograph
Smile for the photograph

La la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la

When you look forward
Oh can you see me
I’m in the angles
Prism of perception
I’ll shine your colours
Come here and love me
When you look forward
Oh can you see me
I’m in the angles
Prism of perception
I’ll shine your colours
Come here and love me

Smile for the photograph
Shine for the photograph
Smile for the photograph
Shine for the photograph
Smile for the photograph

credits

from Face First, released December 4, 2020
Produced by Twin Rains (Jay Merrow & Christine Stoesser) & Mani Khaira
Mastered by Greg Reely

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Mani Khaira

Sonically vulnerable and captivating. Mani's songs are a combination of confessional to storytelling. His current release 'Face First' is a six song journey, filled with melodic hooks that are enveloped in lush synth soundscapes.

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