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Where I Sleep

by Jahn Sood

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Wings Under Her Skin June 2, 2012 Falmouth, ME I met a girl in New York City Who has wings under her skin And every time she sings, The heavens beg to let her in. I was just sitting on the fire escape When she came walking by When we got to talking, she kept rocking, Tears filled up her eyes She whispered, “I I I Am falling. I’m an angel who’s forgotten how to fly. I told her darling, Angel, you don’t have to cry. I kissed her once, took her inside, Made cardamom sweet tea. I gave her some and felt the hum Her song inside of me. She smiled only slightly, But her eyes said all the rest. And then we knew the heavens, Well, they’re only second best. I told her, “I I I Am falling In love with you, I think we oughtta try. She told me darling, Angel, I remember how to fly. So we packed our bags And took the road Out to the misty north Where the gray and green Just washed us clean Down to the things I’d never seen Before I knew just what it means To run from heaven with a fallen angel. She came with me Out where the flute echoes off the side of the mountain. And we were free Of all the world holding us down. I wanna be Up to my waist, under the fountain. Or out to sea, So far I’m not afraid to drown. I met a girl in New York City Who has wings under her skin And every time she sings, The heavens beg to let her in. I wanna take her to the movies, I wanna kiss her in the park. I wanna feel the way she whispers, Wanna hold her in the dark And tell her, “I I I Am faling, In love with you, I think it’s true, There’s a fire there if you can feel a spark.”
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Should We? 01:31
Should We? March 29, 2011 with Zayre Ferrer Brooklyn, NY Should we stumble ‘cross the floor …two grinning fools, can’t find the beat. I’ll let you step on my two left feet And hold you so close my sweet. Should we belt your fav’rite tune? …forget the words, and sing off key? I’ll let you bada-dum, while I go la da dee, All though our melody. There aren’t many things I’m good at. There isn’t much that I do right. But it sure looks great so far So I will thank my lucky stars That you’re here with me tonight Should we dive and fall in love? …make mistakes, still try to be Two grinning fools stumbling happily Through life, just you and me. Two grinning fools stumbling happily Through life, just you and me.
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Dreamcatcher 01:45
Dreamcatcher October 30, 2014 Brooklyn, NY I wanna live where I dream, I wanna dream where I sleep, I wanna sleep with you, So make a home with me. You choose the colors, I’ll paint Cover the walls with the sea, I wanna swim with you, So dive on in with me. Dreamcatcher. Soft bed Lay down with me, And let the dreams out of your head. Curtains that let in the light. Sundays where we stay at home. Maybe I’ll write you a poem That you can sing to me. Let water pour over your skin I’ll sit beside the bath Maybe you’ll shout at the world And maybe just laugh. Dreamcatcher. Soft bed Lay down with me, And let the dreams out of your head.
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Earl Grey 03:02
Earl Gray November 10, 2013 Brooklyn, NY I said, “Darling I’m tired of sleeping.” She said, “Babe, I don’t know what to do. I said, “I’m doing my best.” She said, “Just try to rest.” I said, “I can’t I’m all caught up in you.” When she asked why I said it, I told her, “Forget it. I woke up on the wrong side of the light.” She said, “Baby, that’s stupid, Quit lying about cupid You sleep on that side every night.” You can’t lie when somebody’s watching ‘cause she always knows the truth. I guess I don’t mind Leaving lying behind Let it be a thing of my youth. I used to think New York was made for heartache For mourning all the ones who washed ashore. I walked where the wind blows And stared out the windows And thought that love had come and gone before. But then when I met ‘er She told me you better. Come one in, out of the cold I said, “Ok, alright. If you stay the night.” And now I might watch her grow old. You can’t cry when your baby’s watching ‘cause she always knows you’re okay. I guess I don’t mind leaving crying behind. ‘Cause goddamn I’m in love for today. When I’m really awake And I’m makin’ the bacon, I drink coffee, she drinks Earl Gray. Then we walk through the city And her hips are so pretty I get ready for loving the day. We’ve got a room with four walls now And everyone calls. Somehow word got out we can sing. I’d be just fine with quiet, But I promised I’d try it, So I’m gonna fight like a king.
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When The Dust Has Settled September 15, 2014 Lincoln, NH When the dust has settled And the battle is won I’m still looking for Lilah. It doesn’t matter much Which side has won; When I find her, We can go home. I’ve checked all the fallen Row after row I’m still looking for Lilah. The dead will be buried When the sun gets low. When I find her, We can go home. Back in the city In front of the king I’m still looking for Lilah. When they pin on my medals And the choirs sing I’ll find her, And we can go home. Lilah can out fight A better man than I, ‘Cause Lilah is the only one Who’s not afraid to die. She fights with true abandon And doesn’t seem to care And yet somehow she always keeps The flowers in her hair. Now the hallways echo And my chamber gets cold And I’m still looking for Lilah. I might still be looking When the mountains get old. When I find her, We can go home.
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Puzzle Pieces October 30, 2012 with Zayre Ferrer New York, NY I’m made of cardboard puzzle pieces I pile up, wait to fit in. A thousand bits of shape and color. A thousand virtues, a thousand sins. And I’m still missing puzzle pieces Each day an empty spot to fill I want the parts to fit together I pray that one day my pieces will Reveal me. If just a trace Show me the real me With everything in place. Picture this. Some days I scatter all the puzzle pieces Sometimes I throw ‘em on the fucking floor But I know I can complete the picture. And on that day I’ll walk out that door. Alright!
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Like Strangers October 19, 2014 Brooklyn, NY We can’t go back to first impressions. Can’t forget the things we know. Every time we made concessions, Or the way you chose to go. But when we meet it’s like we’re strangers Never sure what it will be. And I can’t help but get this feeling, When you turn your eyes to me. I know I really shouldn’t trust you. I hear you say you’re filled with doubt. And yet somehow it doesn’t matter. There’s something I can’t figure out. I want to put my arms around you. I want to kiss your perfect lips. I want to breathe and feel your body. I want to stand and hold your hips. I— I’m at a loss for you. There’s nothing I can do To keep from wanting. And I— I’d go back to the start. And live through every part. From start to finish. We can’t go back to first impressions. Can’t forget the things we know. But when I see you, I still love you. And I can’t help but let it show.
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Fall Song 03:06
Fall Song October 2012 with Joelle Lurie New York, NY The morning is bright, crisp and open The leaves are the color of rust And I figure I’m tired of mopin’ around So I’ll go out and shake off the dust. And I’ll walk on right through the city Walk all day. I’ll walk and I’ll talk to all the pretty people And somehow I’ll find my own way. The summer was hot, wet and heavy I spent to much time underground. But I’m ready to break down the levee And let the waters flow out all around. I’ll walk on right through the city. Walk all day. I’ll walk and I’ll talk to all the pretty people And somehow I’ll find my own way. And I know we said goodbye And it filled us up with sorrow. And I know we had to cry But now i’m ready for tomorrow And I want to prove to you There’s nothing you can do, But move on. Babe, roll on through. I never said I wasn’t frightened. I never said, baby I’m sure. But this feels pretty right and I’ve got the feeling I don’t have to wait anymore to... Walk on right through the city. Walk all day. I’ll walk and I’ll talk to all the pretty people And somehow I’ll find my own way. I’ll walk and I’ll talk to all the pretty people And somehow I’ll find my own way.

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released February 14, 2015

All songs written and performed by Jahn Sood. Except "Should We?" and "Puzzle Pieces" by Jahn Sood and Zayre Ferrer, and "Fall Song" by Jahn Sood and Joelle Lurie.

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Jahn Sood is a songwriter, impresario and colored-pencil wielder who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY.

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