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A song that started out as an idea voiced by Robert Baird in conversation about how we seem to be determined to strive for the stars, despite the fact that we're still making a mess of things down here on Earth. This was shaped into musical form initially by Marc in a very Anthony Newly fashion, before being remoulded and spaced out a little by Iain. Lyrical ideas from the three found cohesion in what was slated as the album closer from a very early stage. A fond favourite with every member who was involved.

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Let Mars sleep-we’re not to be there.
Can’t we keep our dreams to this sphere?
It would be one big leap,
So let Mars sleep.

Broken dreams in a paradise lost.
Always seems we forget the cost;
We set the price too high.
So let Mars lie.

No Gordon and no Khartoum;
No Armstrong on the moon;
No monuments, no arrogance.
Now, the sky…she sleeps with one eye open:
Blind, horrified, agape at what we say and we do.
No granite shrines or tombs
From mistakes we make just time and again.
From where we are it’s just one small step too far.

Let Mars sleep-we’re not to be there.
Can’t you see? These wounds need the balm
Of a love that should run so deep.
Just let Mars sleep.

It’s silent now…
A world at peace…
So let Mars sleep.

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from The Sky​.​.​.​She Sleeps With One Eye Open, released July 27, 2021
Marc: Hammond organ, electric guitars, backing vocals
Iain: lead vocals, piano, bass, drums, synthesizers
Sarah Clarke: whispers

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Stamfordshire USA based Marc Teamaker, and West Yorkshire UK based Iain Clarke have a bond, forged in music, shaped by friendship, which is truly unique. Combining their love of classic song writing and writers, the duo reflect each other’s influences taking ideas from the ether. Soulful, vibrant, energetic, wistful, personal, open, a duo whose sound is more than the sum of its parts. ... more

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