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Patrick Watson – Close to Paradise (2006) | Track profile | Dork

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Patrick Watson
Close to Paradise
Close to Paradise

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Close to Paradise

Release date: 24th September 2006

From Close to Paradise

Track 1

5:02

Alternative Music Singer/Songwriter Pop

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About This Track

"Close to Paradise" is a track by Patrick Watson, from the album Close to Paradise, released 24th September 2006. The track is 5:02 long. It's filed under Alternative. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 1 article about Patrick Watson.

About the Artist

Patrick Watson

Patrick Watson

Lyrics

Close to Paradise

We're getting close to paradise
Every moment of the day
Yes, now we're getting closer and closer
But not close enough
Yes, now we're getting closer and closer
But not close enough

Wake in the morning, the sunshine burns
'Cause you fall from where you felt you are
You're walking faster and faster
Oh, but the days they ain't slowing down
Don't you, don't you wanna be there, there right now

Yes, now we're getting closer and closer
But not close enough
Yes, now we're getting closer and closer
To paradise, we'll promise that
To paradise, we'll promise that

Hey lovely people down there
Let's fill that hole up in the sky
Don't be afraid to care
I'm sure you'll find yourself there
Hey lovely people down there
Let's fill that hole up in the sky
Don't be afraid to care
I'm sure you'll find yourself there
I'm sure you'll find yourself there
When you're down, hold on, hold on
I'm sure you'll find yourself there
When you're down, hold on
I'm sure you'll find yourself there
Close, close to paradise

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From Close to Paradise

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Album

Close to Paradise

25th September 2006

Track number

1

Release year

2006

1Close to Paradise
5:02
2Daydreamer
4:34
3Slip into Your Skin
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4Giver
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Patrick Watson has confirmed his new album 'Uh Oh' featuring guest vocalists including Martha Wainwright

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Patrick Watson's upcoming September album features guest vocalists including Martha Wainwright, following a period where he temporarily lost his voice.

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Credits

Production & Engineering

Writer: Patrick Watson
Producer: Patrick Watson
Drums: Robbie Kuster
Acoustic Guitar: Simon Angell
Arranger: The Close to Paradise Band
Background Vocals: Elizabeth Powell
Electric Bass: Mishka Stein
Electric Guitar: Simon Angell
Glockenspiel: Mishka Stein
Mastering Engineer: Carl Talbot
Mixing Engineer: Jace Lasek
Percussion: Robbie Kuster
Piano: Patrick Watson
Recording Engineer: David Wm. Smith, Jace Lasek