Washington D.C.-based project GEMS is Clifford John Usher and Lindsay Pitts. And theirs is a sound piled high with all the angel’s breath heaven could spare and the hollow bird bones of a light feathered durable ambiance. The song “All I Ever,” reminds me of something from the Cocteau Twins of yesteryear. Not a literal comparison mind you, but there is a similar vibe and ethereal aspect nonetheless. Peace.
Lyrics:
sun on the rise
for the last time if I end this right
gone in the dark
where I lost myself and lost the fight
you’re telling me you want to die
but you won’t look me in the eye
so I don’t know what happens now
you’re far away somehow
all I ever wanted was you
all I ever wanted was you
all I ever wanted was you
but now I fear I’m split in two
nowhere to go
so I wrap myself in shadow
more than you know
I have seen that lonely dead-end road
all I ever wanted was you
all I ever wanted was you
all I ever wanted was you
but now I fear I’m split in two
too much to bear…
Credits:
Released 03 December 2012
Written and recorded by GEMS
GEMS is Lindsay Pitts and Clifford John
Additional percussion by Sean McVey