Old Boys

by Emily Coomber

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Old Boys packs a punch. It simmers its way from soft, tense beginnings to an epic boiling point. Emily lets rip with some powerful, edgy vocals in the bridge and outro, opening up to a raw sound she doesn’t often show. But this is the perfect song for it. Dark lyrics describe the sinister and all-powerful Old Boys Network, a group of people who are all too real and have all too much influence on the state of the world today. A protest song if ever there was one, Old Boys is a striking and eerie wake-up call.

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In an ivory tower
Filled with smoke and whiskey
They gather in the darkness
Conspired whispers

Silky suits of armor
Stained with the sweat of suffering
With a chuckle and a handshake
Decide the fate of millions

Old boys
Destroy
The world is not your toy
Old boys
Exploit

In that ivory tower
They keep manipulating
Knowing they’re the reason
For the crises and the anguish

They think they’re untouchable
All-mighty and all-powerful
We have got to stop them now
We have got to stop them

Old boys
Destroy
The world is not your toy
Old boys
Exploit

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released August 30, 2023
Production and mixing - Maarten Hogenhuis
Mastering - Jerboa Mastering
Drums - Mark Schilders

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Emily Coomber The Hague, Netherlands

Soulful and lyrical, Emily's music is a journey through emotions and experiences. The songs are sensitive and honest, but still pack a punch. The New Zealand singer uses powerful lyrics and dreamy melodies and backing vocals to transport her listeners into her world. Her background in jazz adds sophistication to her sound and songwriting. ... more

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