Things That I Said

by James Leclaire

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“Things That I Said”, is an alt-folk/alt-country heart crushing ballad that focuses on the day after saying something to your lover that you can’t take back.

After 8yrs away from the studio, “Things That I Said” is the first single of 34 and my return to my true passion.

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My eyes greet the day bloodshot red
An empty bottle of rye lies beside me on the bed
I put my feet on the cold floor and hold my pounding head
Wondering, what were the things that I said

I call out your name but only silence replies
Fragments of last night flash back, there were tears in your eyes
I’m afraid words came out that were never meant
Oh, what were the things that I said

Well, doubtful winds brought black clouds over me
Pouring down jealousy
As the fog clears from my head
I dread, what were the things that I said

Reluctantly, I make my way downstairs
On the table, a smoking cigarette confirms my fears
Beside it, folded, a note you left
As I read the things that I said

The front door still creeks in the breeze
A lonely black bird sings a sad song in the tree
I wish I could take it back, but I can’t
I got to live with the things that I said

Well, doubtful winds brought black clouds over me
Pouring down jealousy
As the fog clears from my head
You’ll never forgive the things that I said
You’ll never forgive the things that I said

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released August 4, 2023
lead vocal / acoustic guitar / harmonica ~ James Leclaire
bass ~ Tristan Whitehead
piano ~ John Fraser Findlay
Hawaiian hollowneck lap slide ~ Don Bray
backup vocals ~ Mike Hunter and Zachary Martin

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James Leclaire Ottawa, Ontario

From fist pumping, stomp your feet working-man anthems to soulful ballads of love, heartache and loss, James' intensely thought-out lyrics grind through raspy vocal chords with powerful emotion to produce rich, dark imagery, that can really punch you in the heart. The experience escalates when backed by his band, The Cable 22's, consisting of bassist Chris McLean and drummer Michael Hunter. ... more

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