Mandalay - Max LL

Max LL - Composer & Songwriter New Album coming in 2014 For more info: http://maxLL.ca Download Mandalay for free: http://music.maxll.ca/track/mandalay Second single from my upcoming album (spring 2014). I composed the song around a buddhist prayer recital recorded in Myanmar. The rhythmic flow of the music was inspired by the swing-like clattering train sound heard at the beginning of the track. Artwork/Photography by Maude Plante-Husaruk Music, Lyrics, Mixing and Arrangements: Maxime Lacoste-Lebuis Percussions: William Dubé Back-Vocals: Maude Plante-Husaruk lyrics Lyrics: I sit inside to rest my weary knees The staring begins; I feel a grin Cutting through my cheeks And I know I can't change you But I know I'll remember how pure You are and how vain it makes me feel To wish the world and resent a place You would like to proudly call your "Home" And I know I can't change you But I know I'll remember the smiles And cries that made me who I am The beauty and the sympathy that shook my prudent hand And I'll try to remember