Gilded Cage
from Adrian Whitehead: Nerd From The Suburbs by Popboomerang
-
Streaming + DownloadIncludes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.Purchasable with gift card
$1 AUD or more
-
Buy the Full Digital Album
-
Full Digital Discography
Get all 117 Popboomerang releases available on Bandcamp and save 90%.
Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of Popboomerang Xmas/Summer holiday sampler!, Marching Out Of Time, The Bell Streets: Monument, Danny McDonald: Modern Architecture, Danny McDonald : Cordyline, Shake Yer Popboomerang Volume 3, Blackbirds FC - Field Recordings, Blackbirds FC - Life Science, and 109 more.
Purchasable with gift card$55.80 AUD or more (90% OFF)
lyrics
I saw the light and fell out of bed across the space where you slept when you slept
A step outside and its all on show this actor’s life is all I know yeah its all I know
And if I play my part well the world would never know
Just smile and hello they come and go without a question
A wink at my reflection those flattered imperfections
Just pretend just pretend just pretend
But then I woke up with wide eyes here in the sunrise I see right through you
The mirror’s made a gilded cage
And traded its old way to satisfy a reflection to make you happy
But the mirror lied again, thank god its over
She was always a little too smart a little too tall a little too far
But little by little with the grace of a shovel she gave me a part
And if I rehearsed and rehearsed my show and crept like a nurse not to steal her glow
I could bath in her light and take my place in the gallery row
And if I played my part well the girl would never know
Just smile and hello we come and go without a question
It takes a time to realise we’re not ourselves at all
We just pretend just pretend just pretend
But then I woke up with wide eyes here in the sunrise I see right through you
The mirror’s made a gilded cage
And traded its old ways to satisfy a reflection to make you happy
The mirror tried but could not change
And woke up with wide eyes here in the sunrise I see right through you
The mirror’s made a gilded cage
And traded its old way to satisfy a reflection to make you happy
But the mirror lied again, thank god its over
A step outside and its all on show this actor’s life is all I know yeah its all I know
And if I play my part well the world would never know
Just smile and hello they come and go without a question
A wink at my reflection those flattered imperfections
Just pretend just pretend just pretend
But then I woke up with wide eyes here in the sunrise I see right through you
The mirror’s made a gilded cage
And traded its old way to satisfy a reflection to make you happy
But the mirror lied again, thank god its over
She was always a little too smart a little too tall a little too far
But little by little with the grace of a shovel she gave me a part
And if I rehearsed and rehearsed my show and crept like a nurse not to steal her glow
I could bath in her light and take my place in the gallery row
And if I played my part well the girl would never know
Just smile and hello we come and go without a question
It takes a time to realise we’re not ourselves at all
We just pretend just pretend just pretend
But then I woke up with wide eyes here in the sunrise I see right through you
The mirror’s made a gilded cage
And traded its old ways to satisfy a reflection to make you happy
The mirror tried but could not change
And woke up with wide eyes here in the sunrise I see right through you
The mirror’s made a gilded cage
And traded its old way to satisfy a reflection to make you happy
But the mirror lied again, thank god its over
credits
from Adrian Whitehead: Nerd From The Suburbs,
released March 22, 2018
Adrian Whitehead – vocal, acoustic guitar, wurly
Jak Housden – bass
Terapai Richmond – drums
Shane O’Mara – slide guitar, fuzz guitar & solo
Jacob Cole - 12 string electric
Jed Pickett – backing vocals
Ursula Woods – backing vocals
Recorded at One Flight Up & Honeybaby Sound (2011) & Yikesville (2017)
Engineered by Jak Housden & Shane O’Mara
Produced & Mixed by Shane O’Mara (2017)
Mastered by Mikey Young
Adrian Whitehead – vocal, acoustic guitar, wurly
Jak Housden – bass
Terapai Richmond – drums
Shane O’Mara – slide guitar, fuzz guitar & solo
Jacob Cole - 12 string electric
Jed Pickett – backing vocals
Ursula Woods – backing vocals
Recorded at One Flight Up & Honeybaby Sound (2011) & Yikesville (2017)
Engineered by Jak Housden & Shane O’Mara
Produced & Mixed by Shane O’Mara (2017)
Mastered by Mikey Young
license
all rights reserved
tags
about
Popboomerang Australia
Australian music label founded by Scott Thurling and releasing its first CD in 2002 with over 80 recordings to
date.
Specialising in melodic pop, jangle, folk and rock and predominantly working with Australian bands with the aim to building their careers locally & internationally.
Artists include Skipping Girl Vinegar, Georgia Fields, The Aerial Maps, Celadore, Bon Scotts, Tamas Wells & Tim Reid
... more
discography
-
Dec 2022 -
Apr 2022 -
Apr 2020 -
Feb 2020
contact / help
If you like Popboomerang, you may also like:
-
Garden of Earthly Delights - An XTC Celebration
by Various Artistssupported by 16 fans who also own “Gilded Cage”
XTC had their moment in time...this recording extends it...Full of small, tight , quirky songs it juz rolls along. Recommended but maybe only for XTC fans..
go to album -
Stuck On The 90s: Sound As Ever Compilation # 2
by Sound As Ever (Australian Indie 90-99)supported by 14 fans who also own “Gilded Cage”
The sounds of the era just sent waves of nostalgia through my body. Just love it...
go to album -
The Shoebox Diaries - Sound As Ever Compilation # 1
by Sound As Ever (Australian Indie 90-99)supported by 12 fans who also own “Gilded Cage”
Always a great band, this track just evokes so many memories of the sounds of the 90's in Melbourne.
go to album -
An imaginative and experimentalist yet accessible record of acoustic prog from London-based artist Kiran Leonard.
go to album -
Touched by the Stuff
by MotoristsToronto rivals San Francisco as the North American capital of jangle pop as evidenced by this new record of sunny jams from the Motorists.
go to album -
Blissfully narcotic dream-pop inspired by real dreams.
go to album -
No Weapon But Love
by Icecream Handssupported by 11 fans who also own “Gilded Cage”
Such a joyful collection of songs. Nothing like quintessential Melbourne alternative rock to lift the spirits. Listening during yet another lockdown transports me to a band room in my favourite pub. Thanks for the music lads- looking forward to seeing you for real when we get outta here.
go to album
