"Red" marks the first single release from the debut LP "Champagne", which is going to be released on the 7th of October by the young indie-label "Kleio Records", based in Vienna. With their single "Red" Gospel Dating Service represent one of the central problems of their generation: Feeling constantly exposed and judged by everyone including oneself.
An uncertain future [I wonder how, how it might be?], as well as the self-imposed pressure to succeed [a fairytale security], these are the themes that inspired the songwriting.
Is dreaming still allowed despite the fear of falling? Are we ever satisfied or is it never good enough?
[leave it behind, you got it].
lyrics
I wonder how, how it might be
Leave it behind, you got it
Is there a house, right by the sea
Open your eyes to dream it
Open your eyes to dream it
Said I wonder how, how it might be
Leave it behind, you got it
A fairytale security
I don’t know what you’re talking about
I feel the pain coming to me
I feel the soul
Coming back to me
I said so
Open your eyes to dream it
Open your eyes to dream it
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