You Won't Say It First

by Knaan Shabtay

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You’ve got a surprise for me in your back pocket
You want us to leave now your lips are much closer
Your body is moving, cold is the night your hands in the air

The cab turns right it’s your street that's the corner
Keep the change you smile my blood pressure rises
Your hand in mine and I’m so afraid of what's coming next

You know it’s not working
But you won’t say it first
How long can you fake it
Dream of someone else

Five more steps to the door my heart is racing
Don’t turn the lights on the moonlight on your skin
The curtains are falling the show is about to begin

Pretend it’s the first time this ever happened
Is there a way to light up the fire
All is a lie, nothing will save us anymore

You know it’s not working
But you won’t say it first
How long can you fake it
Dream of someone else

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released November 3, 2019
Written and composed by Knaan Shabtay
Produced by - Gil Smetana.
Arranged by - Gil Smetana and Knaan Shabtay

Recorded & Mixed by - Gil Smetana at Beit Melacha Studios
Drums recorded by - Avi Ein-Zur
Mastered by - Ronen Hillel at iScream Studios

Knaan Shabtay - Vocals, Guitars
Gil Smetana - Bass
Elad Cohen Bonen - Drums, Percussion
Keys - Dani Ever-Hadani
Rotem Shefy - B.Vocals

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Knaan Shabtay Israel

Born in a small town in Switzerland Knaan Shabtay also spent his childhood in Israel moving back and forth between the two countries. His soft voice, unusual accent, honest lyrics combined with his warm acoustic guitar sound blend together to create a modern approach to traditional folk music and often makes one wonder for his roots. ... more

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