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Aguas Profundas

by Simon Hudson

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1.
[00:03.00] Each time I look at my watch, it’s still now [00:09.00] But what did I do last week, feels like last year [00:14.00] Moments feel like hours, and hours feel like years [00:19.00] I can’t even remember, before this began [00:24.00] And yet now when we look back [00:28.00] It feels like the blink of an eye [00:30.00] Everything the same, blurred into one [00:35.00] I’m looking for map in this madness [00:38.00] A map’s gonna take me home [00:41.00] Just some kind of key, that’s gonna help this [00:44.00] Make sense to me [00:46.00] I’m looking for a drop in this ocean [00:50.00] Drop in the sea [00:52.00] Just some kind of way, to help the good things stay [00:55.00] And keep you near to me [00:57.00] I’m looking for a map [01:08.00] The world came to a stand-still for that year [01:14.00] This change that we thought, could never come [01:20.00] Those in control, they finally did things [01:25.00] We’ve all been asking for, for years [01:30.00] And yet now when we look back [01:33.00] It feels like the blink of an eye [01:35.00] Everything the same, blurred into one [01:40.00] I’m looking for map in this madness [01:44.00] A map’s gonna take me home [01:46.00] Just some kind of key, that’s gonna help this [01:50.00] Make sense to me [01:51.00] I’m looking for a drop in this ocean [01:55.00] Drop in the sea [01:57.00] Just some kind of way, to help the good things stay [02:01.00] And keep you near to me [02:03.00] I’m looking for a map [02:14.00] And yet now when we look back [02:16.00] It feels like the blink of an eye [02:19.00] Everything the same, all blurred into one [02:24.00] And yet now when we look back [02:27.00] It feels like the blink of an eye [02:29.00] Everything the same, blurred into one [02:35.00] I’m looking for map in this madness [02:38.00] A map’s gonna take me home [02:41.00] Just some kind of key, that’s gonna help this [02:45.00] Make sense to me [02:46.00] I’m looking for a drop in this ocean [02:50.00] Drop in the sea [02:52.00] Just some kind of way, to help the good things stay [02:55.00] And keep you near to me [02:57.00] I’m looking for map in this madness [03:00.00] To take me home [03:03.00] Just some kind of key, that’s gonna help this [03:06.00] Make sense to me [03:08.00] I’m looking for a drop in this ocean [03:11.00] Drop in the sea [03:13.00] Just some kind of way, to help the good things stay [03:17.00] And keep you near to me [03:19.00] I’m looking for map (in this madness) [03:22.00] (A map’s gonna take me home) [03:24.00] (Just some kind of key, that’s gonna help this) [03:27.00] (Make sense to me) [03:30.00] (I’m looking for a drop in this ocean) [03:33.00] (Drop in the sea) [03:35.00] (Just some kind of way, to help the good things stay) [03:39.00] (And keep you near to me) [03:41.00] I’m looking for map
2.
[00:00.00] In this place there isn’t much to know [00:04.00] Just gotta take it slow [00:08.00] And do all the things that scare you most [00:12.00] And in this time it’s not hard to choose [00:15.00] Just act like you can’t lose [00:18.00] And always keep your closets small [00:22.00] And in this world it’s not hard to know [00:26.00] Just what seeds best to sow [00:29.00] You’ll gather your own harvest [00:33.00] And in your heart it’s not hard to feel [00:37.00] Just gotta melt the steel [00:40.00] That skewered you the last time [00:45.00] And all the perfect plans of men begin again [00:48.00] When they discover they have hearts and what’s within [00:56.00] When everything is lost it takes everything you have [01:01.00] But why not ask for one more chance [01:07.00] Why not ask for one more chance [01:13.00] All the aching beauty of the world [01:17.00] It’s not because you’ve won [01:20.00] It’s because you’re still fighting [01:24.00] And all the wonder that we feel inside [01:27.00] Most people try and hide [01:31.00] Thinking they’re the only ones [01:34.00] And all the hate we’re ashamed we feel [01:38.00] It’s because it’s not real [01:41.00] Though that would make it easier [01:45.00] And all the times we apologise [01:49.00] For someone else’s lies [01:52.00] There’s got to be a better way [01:57.00] And all the perfect plans of men begin again [02:03.00] When they discover they have hearts and what’s within [02:08.00] When everything is lost it takes everything you have [02:13.00] But why not ask for one more chance [02:19.00] Why not ask for one more chance [02:27.00] Each day we take what hope we have [02:29.00] And spend it all, leave nothing left to give [02:35.00] So open up your window wide [02:39.00] This might be the day you start again [02:48.00] And all the perfect plans of men begin again [02:53.00] When they discover they have hearts and what’s within [02:59.00] When everything is lost it takes everything you have [03:04.00] But why not ask for one more chance, chance [03:09.00] And all the perfect plans of men begin again [03:14.00] When they discover they have hearts and what’s within [03:20.00] When everything is lost it takes everything you have [03:25.00] But why not ask for one more chance [03:30.00] Why not ask for one more chance [03:36.00] Why not ask for one more chance [03:41.00] Why not ask for one more chance
3.
A Guitar 03:13
[00:06.00] I’ll send you a guitar, that you know how to play [00:12.00] It’s a good enough prize, that you’ll want it [00:19.00] There’s a price for all things, that we know how to pay [00:25.00] So I’ll send you a guitar that you know how to play [00:36.00] I’ll send you some love, that you know how to feel [00:43.00] It’s a big enough love that you’ll feel it [00:49.00] I might not be rich, but I know what’s real [00:55.00] So I’ll send you some love, that you know how to feel [01:02.00] Oh and you’ll feel it, oh oh oh oh [01:10.00] You’ll feel it, oh oh oh oh [01:16.00] You’ll feel it, oh oh oh oh [01:22.00] You’ll feel it [01:29.00] I’ll send you a key, that will open my heart [01:35.00] It’s a good enough fit, that you’ll know it [01:42.00] I’ll tell the postman, to be sure and take care [01:48.00] When I send you that key, that will open my heart [01:55.00] And you’ll know it, oh oh oh oh [02:02.00] You’ll know it, oh oh oh oh [02:08.00] You’ll know it, oh oh oh oh [02:15.00] You’ll know it [02:21.00] I’ll send you a guitar, that you know how to play [02:27.00] It’s a good enough prize, that you’ll want it [02:34.00] There’s a price for all things, that you know how to pay [02:40.00] So I’ll send you a guitar that you know how to play [02:47.00] I’ll send you a guitar that you know how to play [02:53.00] I’ll send you a guitar that you know how to play
4.
[00:19.00] Toque de timbaleiro, sacudindo o mundo inteiro [00:22.00] Foi criado na Bahia [00:24.00] Saudando os orixás, com a força ijexá [00:26.00] Candomblé, reggae, magia [00:29.00] Toque de timbaleiro, sacudindo o mundo inteiro [00:31.00] Foi criado na Bahia [00:34.00] Saudando os orixás, com a força ijexá [00:35.00] Candomblé, reggae, magia [00:38.00] Embalalalá timbalalá [00:43.00] Embalalalá timbalalá [00:47.00] Embalalalá timbalalá [00:51.00] Embalalalá timbalalá [01:08.00] Toque de timbaleiro, sacudindo o mundo inteiro [01:10.00] Foi criado na Bahia [01:12.00] Saudando os orixás, com a força ijexá [01:15.00] Candomblé, reggae, magia [01:17.00] Toque de timbaleiro, sacudindo o mundo inteiro [01:20.00] Foi criado na Bahia [01:22.00] Saudando os orixás, com a força ijexá [01:24.00] Candomblé, reggae, magia [01:27.00] Embalalalá timbalalá [01:31.00] Embalalalá timbalalá [01:36.00] Embalalalá timbalalá [01:40.00] Embalalalá timbalalá [01:45.00] Vem com tranças negras lindas, toque de timbau ê ô [01:50.00] Vem com tranças negras lindas, toque de timbau ê ô [01:54.00] A timbalada revitaliza [01:56.00] Um-brugundum-bragadá-brugundum-bragadá [01:59.00] Embalalalá timbalalá [02:04.00] Embalalalá timbalalá [02:08.00] Embalalalá timbalalá [02:13.00] Embalalalá timbalalá [02:45.00] Embalalalá timbalalá [02:50.00] Embalalalá timbalalá [02:54.00] Embalalalá timbalalá [02:59.00] Embalalalá timbalalá [03:04.00] Embalalalá oh [03:08.00] Embalalalá oh [03:13.00] Embalalalá na na
5.
The Arrow 03:35
[00:05.00] When the die was cast [00:08.00] Did it wonder how it should roll? [00:11.00] When the die was cast for one and all? [00:16.00] And when the bow was loosed [00:19.00] Did the arrow wonder how to fly? [00:22.00] When the bow was loosed for you and I? [00:26.00] For you and I? [00:30.00] So if you’re thinking to yourself [00:33.00] If I could just fly straight [00:36.00] Know that this is the chance you have [00:39.00] And know that it can’t wait [00:42.00] And if you’re thinking to yourself [00:44.00] If only I knew how [00:47.00] Know that this is all you can be [00:50.00] The arrow that is you, as you are now [00:55.00] The arrow that is you, as you are now [01:04.00] When the stage was set [01:07.00] Did the players wonder at their role? [01:10.00] When the stage was set for one and all [01:15.00] And once the cards were dealt [01:17.00] Did we wonder which game to play? [01:21.00] Once the cards were dealt for us today? [01:25.00] For us today? [01:29.00] So if you’re thinking to yourself [01:32.00] If I could just fly straight [01:35.00] Know that this is the chance you have [01:37.00] And know that it can’t wait [01:40.00] And if you’re thinking to yourself [01:43.00] If only I knew how [01:46.00] Know that this is all you can be [01:48.00] The arrow that is you, as you are now [01:54.00] The arrow that is you, as you are now [02:00.00] You start out, you think that you know something [02:02.00] Worked out a way you can grow something [02:05.00] Planting all the seeds that you can today [02:10.00] But sometimes things need to be undone [02:13.00] So that they then can be truly done [02:16.00] First you have to be lost to find your way [02:24.00] So if you’re thinking to yourself [02:27.00] If I could just fly straight [02:30.00] Know that this is the chance you have [00:33.00] And know that it can’t wait [02:36.00] And if you’re thinking to yourself [02:39.00] If only I knew how [02:43.00] This is all you can be [02:45.00] The arrow that is you [02:47.00] And if you’re thinking to yourself [02:50.00] If I could just fly straight [02:53.00] Know that this is the chance you have [02:56.00] And know that it can’t wait [02:59.00] And if you’re thinking to yourself [03:01.00] If only I knew how [03:05.00] This is all you can be [03:07.00] The arrow that is you, as you are now [03:12.00] The arrow that is you, as you are now [03:18.00] The arrow that is you, as you are now
6.
[00:11.00] There are voices in my head [00:13.00] That tell me to be nice [00:16.00] There are voices in my head [00:18.00] That do not [00:21.00] There are chances that I’ve had [00:23.00] All the places that I’ve seen [00:26.00] There are times when I have thought [00:27.00] I need a hand [00:29.00] Cos I got these duelling banshees in my mind [00:35.00] I never knew I was but seems I’m [00:37.00] Just that way inclined [00:40.00] I got these duelling banshees in my brain [00:45.00] They spend the whole day contradicting me [00:48.00] Until I go insane [00:51.00] I’ll go insane-ane-ane-ane-ane [01:00.00] Got one on my left shoulder [01:04.00] And one there on my right [01:06.00] And that’s quite enough misery for me [01:09.00] For there’s nothing more abrading [01:12.00] Than when one is screaming yes [01:14.00] And the other one just screams “Listen to me” [01:18.00] Cos I got these duelling banshees in my mind [01:24.00] I never knew I was but seems I’m [01:27.00] Just that way inclined [01:30.00] I got these duelling banshees in my brain [01:35.00] The whole day contradicting me [01:37.00] Until I go insane [01:40.00] I’ll go insane, oh, oh, yeah-yeah, yeah, ba-ba-badadodo-do-do, do do [02:08.00] I’ve got these duelling banshees in my mind (duelling banshees) yeah [02:13.00] I never knew I was but seems that I’m [02:15.00] Just that way inclined [02:18.00] I’ve got these duelling banshees in my brain (duelling banshees) [02:23.00] The whole day contradicting me [02:25.00] Until I go insane [02:28.00] I’ve got these duelling banshees in my mind (duelling banshees) [02:33.00] I never knew I was but seems I’m [02:36.00] Just that way inclined [02:39.00] I’ve got these duelling banshees in my brain (duelling banshees) [02:44.00] The whole day contradicting me [02:46.00] Until I go insane [02:50.00] I’ll go insane-ane-ane-ane-ane-no-no-no-yeah [02:59.00] I’ll go insane
7.
[00:13.00] Some people think, that you can rule [00:18.00] Just because you think that people think [00:20.00] That you’re not that big a fool [00:23.00] Some people say, that you are right [00:28.00] Just because you think that we all think [00:31.00] That you’re prepared to fight [00:34.00] So step by step, stone by stone [00:40.00] I’m gonna build myself a fable [00:44.00] And inch by inch, and mile by mile [00:50.00] I’m gonna build my tower of able [00:56.00] My tower of able [01:02.00] Some people think, that you will know [01:07.00] Just what it is that matter most [01:11.00] When it’s your time to go [01:13.00] Some people say, that things are right [01:17.00] But I know this simply isn’t true [01:21.00] If all we do is fight [01:23.00] So step by step, stone by stone [01:29.00] I’m gonna build myself a fable [01:34.00] And inch by inch, mile by mile [01:40.00] I’m gonna build my tower of able [01:47.00] There’s a place where we go when the sky is dark [01:50.00] When the ocean boils and the moon is stark [01:52.00] We’re all that we’ve got (all that we’ve got) [01:54.00] And we’re all that we’ve got (all that we’ve got) [01:58.00] There’s a chance that we have and the time is late [02:00.00] When we break through the bonds that decide our fate [02:02.00] We’re all that we’ve got (all that we’ve got) [02:05.00] We’re all that we’ve got [02:10.00] So step by step, stone by stone [02:16.00] I’m gonna build myself a fable [02:21.00] And inch by inch, mile by mile [02:27.00] I’m gonna build my tower of able [02:32.00] Step by step (step by step), stone by stone (stone by stone) [02:38.00] I’m gonna build myself a fable [02:42.00] And inch by inch (inch by inch), mile by mile (mile by mile) [02:47.00] I’m gonna build my tower of able [02:54.00] My tower of able [02:59.00] My tower of able
8.
Proof 03:43
[00:19.00] Proof [00:22.00] Not enough proof, whoa [00:28.00] Proof [00:32.00] Not enough proof, whoa [00:37.00] Maybe there’s a point [00:40.00] Beyond which you can’t go [00:43.00] Maybe there’s an edge [00:45.00] Where things can’t be known [00:47.00] Maybe there’s a time [00:49.00] Where we should throw our cards [00:52.00] To keep us whole [00:54.00] To keep us whole [00:59.00] Proof [01:03.00] Not enough proof, whoa [01:08.00] Proof [01:12.00] Not enough proof, whoa [01:17.00] I used to think it’s better [01:20.00] The further you can go [01:22.00] I used to think there should be [01:24.00] No limit to what we know [01:27.00] I use to think much more then [01:30.00] And now I think much less [01:31.00] To keep me sane [01:33.00] To keep me sane [01:38.00] So does there come a time, when enough’s enough [01:43.00] You’ve tried your best but things are just too much [01:48.00] To keep asking questions is just too much [01:52.00] There’s too many theories, and just not enough [01:57.00] Proof [02:16.00] Does there come a time, when enough’s enough [02:21.00] You’ve tried your best and things are just too much [02:25.00] To keep asking questions is just too much [02:30.00] There’s too many theories, and just not enough [02:36.00] Does there come a time, when enough’s enough [02:40.00] You’ve tried your best but things are just too rough [02:44.00] To keep asking questions is just too much [02:49.00] There’s too many theories, and just not enough [02:54.00] Proof [02:58.00] Not enough proof, oh no-no-no-no-no [03:03.00] Proof [03:07.00] Not enough proof, whoa-na-na-na-na [03:13.00] Proof [03:16.00] (Not enough proof), ba-dodo-do-do-do-do-dodo-do [03:23.00] (Proof) [03:26.00] (Not enough proof), no no
9.
[00:03.00] Sitting on a stairwell, in the early morning scene [00:07.00] A long way from home, or so it seems to me [00:13.00] A couple shuffles by, he’s ten paces ahead [00:18.00] And I wonder did they just fight? [00:21.00] Or do they just prefer it that way instead? [00:24.00] A man puts oil into his car, and it barely starts [00:29.00] He has to get to work, with such an early start [00:35.00] Everyone is hoping, for another chance [00:40.00] No one knows the reason, why they just can not make it last [00:45.00] Why don’t we take the time to look [00:50.00] To look around at what is there, we never write that book [00:56.00] Why don’t we take the time to look at who we are [01:01.00] Otherwise each day is just the same [01:06.00] Sitting on an airplane, high above the earth [01:12.00] All around are different, folk from different worlds [01:17.00] Each of us a mystery, who knows what we share [01:22.00] Some things we will never know, some things we just don’t dare [01:27.00] Why don’t we take the time to look [01:33.00] To look around at what is there, we never write that book [01:38.00] Why don’t we take the time to look at who we are [01:43.00] Otherwise each day is just the same [01:48.00] There’s a place you can go [01:54.00] If you’re down and out or full of fear [01:57.00] It’ll draw you close and hold you near [01:59.00] There’s a time we hold dear [02:05.00] The time to tell your family [02:07.00] Just how you feel and make it clear [02:10.00] Otherwise each day [02:13.00] Otherwise each day [02:16.00] Otherwise each day is just the same, same [02:22.00] Why don’t we take the time to look [02:26.00] Look around at what is there, we never write that book [02:32.00] Why don’t we take the time to look at who we are [02:37.00] Otherwise each day is just the same, same [02:42.00] Why don’t we take the time to look [02:50.00] We never write that book [02:53.00] Why don’t we take the time to look at who we are [02:59.00] Otherwise each day is just the same
10.
The Path 03:33
[00:09.00] What’s the shape along the path, that you know best? [00:18.00] I keep thinking I’ve seen it [00:26.00] But then things just keep on getting more familiar [00:35.00] Until one day I see it [00:43.00] I’ve walked a long and lonely road to get to where I am right now [00:47.00] And all the places that I’ve seen just tell me that I’ll know somehow [00:52.00] Each and every place I go will be a step to where I know [00:56.00] Where it is that I will come to, and I’ll know it when it comes [01:04.00] So what’s the shape of her fine face [01:09.00] That you love best? [01:13.00] I keep thinking I’ve seen it [01:22.00] But those faces keep on getting more familiar [01:30.00] Until one day I see it [01:39.00] I’ve talked a tortured tale of how all things must surely work somehow [01:43.00] And every soul I told this news did find it comforting somehow [01:47.00] Never did I know exactly how I would achieve this feat [01:51.00] Until one day it came and simply lay down right there at my feet [02:01.00] So what’s the shape along the path, that we know best? [02:09.00] We keep thinking we’ve seen it [02:18.00] We’ve walked a long and lonely road to get to where we are right now [02:22.00] And all the places that we’ve seen just tell us that we’ll know somehow [02:27.00] Each and every place we go will be a step to where we know [02:31.00] Where it is that we will come to, and we’ll know it when it comes [02:40.00] So what’s the shape along the path, that you know best? [02:49.00] I keep thinking I’ve seen it [02:57.00] Until one day, I see it [03:06.00] Until one day, I see it

about

Press Release
Album Aguas Profundas by Simon Hudson
“The bottom line is globetrotter Hudson’s soul, folk, dance-pop, funk
and latin standards as skilful and casual as ever”
- Diabolo Mox online magazine, Germany
Aguas Profundas is the fourth release for Simon, the Australian
singer-songwriter whose highly original music weaves a captivating blend of world, roots and folk.
Aguas Profundas will launch globally in June 2023 through label Songs & Whispers (Germany),
distributed by Broken Silence (Germany).
Named Aguas Profundas which means “Deep Water” in Portuguese, Simon has arrived at a deep
and fundamental place with this album. The songs were all written during the lockdowns of the
coronavirus pandemic. He experienced the deep joy of getting married and bringing his son into
the world. Recorded with Simon’s band in early 2023, Aguas Profundas feels fresh but deep,
connected but with a profound undercurrent - like plunging into deep water. It’s a fascinating mix of
roots, pop, soul and Latin that connects the dots of this intriguing songwriter’s musical influences.
The first single Looking For A Map (Apr 2023) with video clip deals with feeling lost during the
coronavirus pandemic, and looking for a map to navigate the way out. The second single One
More Chance (Jun 2023) says - when everything seems lost, why not ask the world for one more
chance?
Simon is a established songwriter, guitarist and percussionist, with influences including The Cat
Empire, Jose Gonzalez, Neil Finn, Paul Simon, and Brazil’s Carlinhos Brown. Based in Melbourne,
Australia, Simon’s five international tours to Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Brazil, and Cuba
have included European festivals, German national radio, Cuban national TV, and pan-American
radio.
Simon plays solo, with a 4-piece, and with horns and Brazilian percussion. His previous releases
include EP Islands (2020), crowd-funded album Earthman (2016) and EP Time and Space (2012).
“Handclaps, hazel-eyed soul and acoustic honesty”
Mikey’s Must-See Three, Hit magazine, Herald Sun, Australia

credits

released June 30, 2023

All songs lead vocals & nylon string guitar Simon Hudson
All songs drums, shaker & tambourine Andrew Horneman
All songs electric & upright basses Oliver Powell
All songs Wurlitzer, Rhodes, organ, piano Vashti Sivell
All songs written by Simon Hudson except Toque de Timbaleiro by Nem Cardoso
Co-produced by Simon Hudson & Oscar Poncell in Melbourne, Australia
Recorded by Oscar Poncell at The Aviary Studios
Overdubs and mixed by Oscar Poncell at Arakataka Records
Mastered by Adam Dempsey at Deluxe Mastering
Cover photograph by Esther Muñoz based on an idea from Jimena Hudson
Cover design by Simon Hudson
Released on Songs & Whispers, Germany
Thankful to my family for all my blessings, especially Jimena, Danny & Diogo who give me
so much love & support
Gratefully acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land on which this album was made
The APRA AMCOS repertoire on this recording is licensed by APRA AMCOS. Unauthorised
copying, hiring, lending, public performance or communication to the public prohibited
simonhudson.com.au
Copyright control Simon Hudson (Australia) © 2023
Except Toque de Timbaleiro © Nem Cardoso
Looking For A Map
Electric & steel-string guitar Simon Hudson
Electric guitar Oscar Poncell
BVs Jacqueline Gawler
One More Chance
Steel-string guitar Simon Hudson & Oscar Poncell
BVs Jacqueline Gawler
A Guitar
Ukulele Simon Hudson
BVs Karina Lehman
Trumpet Jack Howard
Toque de Timbaleiro
BVs Karina Lehman
Timba & agogo Simon Hudson
The Arrow
BVs Jacqueline Gawler
Duelling Banshees
BVs Jacqueline Gawler
Trombone Ben Gillespie
Tower Of Able
BVs Jacqueline Gawler
Proof
Steel-string guitar Oscar Poncell
BVs Jacqueline Gawler
Take the Time to Look
BVs Jacqueline Gawler
The Path
BVs Jacqueline Gawler

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