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Torrent

by Michelle Romary

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1.
Whispers 03:14
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I harbor doubts that our dreams are streamlined as you turn and shout, “You! Hurry up! What could possibly be wrong with you now?” I am my light, I am my head.
Now I’m my dying words instead.
I’m still here, that much is clear.
And I hear their whispers through our fight, my dear. My dear, oh dear, dear, dear, dear, dear Take me. Drag my thoughts down your path of misguided right and wrong. “You! You need help! I think I’ll fix you up right now with drugs and wealth.” Chorus My dear, my dear, oh dear, dear, dear, dear, dear. I am my light.
I am my head.
I will convince myself over and over again. Chorus
My dear, my dear, let me be the one to whisper now, my dear.
2.
Too Much 04:20
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It’s an endless dripping. The scars remain all my garments are stained, and there you wait, for me to take notice. I try to wipe it all away. The blood still stays it continues to cascade, from my cut. And I want you to realize that I have had enough. You ask too much of me and I, I want it all too and then
our pattern repeats; unforgiving, relentless. You ask too much of me and I, I want it all too; unforgiving, relentless, wanting. Pounding joints, hard, and cold, and solid. I think I might be too old for this.
My memory serves to remind me that I can accomplish all this crap, that I’ve signed up for at your request, at your request. And I want you to realize that I have had enough. Chorus And I’m still bleeding. It no longer hurts. I’m still running alongside you.
As I look up from my cluttered designs, I see you still waiting for me after all this time. Chorus (2x)
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Good Luck 03:52
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When charm turns sleazy, when cute turns cheesy, I’m watching you and now I know.
You pretend to be fancy, condescension makes me antsy. That’s when, I decide to go. 
 Lost in a sound, close my eyes and spin around to hear you telling me that no one else will listen. This all came from my heart, it’s not about who else is listening. You write as though somebody told you so. 
 I say good luck. Good luck my friend, my frenemy, my distant soulmate. Good luck, my once upon a time, my wounded soldier, good luck.
 Who would ever buy that? I think that you’re, you’re making a mistake. You’re too late. The world has enough of this already. Remember, you are you and not her. I promise to remind you when you fall. Chorus Lost in a sound, close my eyes and spin around to hear you telling me that no one else will listen. This all came from my heart, it’s not about who else is listening. I say good luck. Good luck my friend, my frenemy, my distant soulmate. Good luck, my once upon a time, my wounded soldier, good luck. Good luck! I’ll try to keep my phrases to those you understand. Good luck, I say with a sarcastic glare. Good luck, good luck, good luck, good luck.
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I Will Carry You 03:52
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In days of hurry I work on what is distracting, not necessary. The sweetness begins to weep, the beads change the aesthetic for me, she tastes the same you see. In a green field she looks lost, she feels out of control in her loss. Control seems so easy in daydreams. She shifts involuntarily under the lens’ scrutiny. Come to me, come with me, always, you are home.
Everyday I will carry you.
Come to me, come with me, always, you are home.
Everyday I will carry you. Make my heart your favorite resting place. Grass takes up valuable space. Complicated beauty replaces ordinary. My fingers unravel the earth and I am home. The emptiness has been filled with color. Senses drink in the sunny kiss. The manic scene I’ve created distracts me from my lack of clarity. Chorus Stay with me, always. You are home. A trench encircles the gate they wonder if I’m building a moat. No, my children, I’m creating an invitation. Chorus I will carry you.
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Remind Me Again 04:02
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I’m singing your name. Do you hear it, in the lyric?
I’m screaming for you. It comes out as a song.
That day when you looked my way. I didn’t feel it. Should i have felt it? But, now I feel as though you’ve been here all along. Oh, how I’ve missed you.
Now that I’m reminded of you.
Even though you’ve never been here, I see your face everywhere.
And maybe just maybe you know that I am here too. Remind me again why I am here without you. Do you know what I mean? Should I speak a little clearer, draw a picture, bring it nearer? Did you miss the point, my flourishes muddied the message?
Disguising myself with words, did i miss your call? I didn’t hear you call.
I know I’ve been saying too much yet nothing at all. Chorus 
There’s a smile on my face as my melody floats and you care. Remind me to find me.
Remind me that I’ve always been here. Chorus Remind me again, please, I hope that you do.

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As Cleveland Scene Magazine writes,
"Recorded in the last year, Torrent is comprised of five distinct tracks, all of which were written and composed by Romary. Influenced and inspired by strong, honest female singer-songwriters like Dolly Parton, Ani DiFranco, Linda Perry and Sara Bareilles, Romary’s music could be similarly characterized as beautifully honest and sincere.

...The EP begins with “Whispers,” a song that is no doubt perfect for those sunny summer days. The guitar and vocals are highlighted perfectly throughout the entire song; juxtaposed to the upbeat, blissful “Whispers,” however, is the darker, edgier “Too Much.”

“Too Much” is stylistically distinct, unlike anything that permeates the charts today and is lyrically and instrumentally brilliant. “Too Much,” a song about people asking too much of Romary and Romary taking on a lot, is no doubt an honest and relatable song performed brilliantly. With powerful, soaring vocals reminiscent of Pat Benatar, “Too Much” is equally matched by fast-paced instrumentals that only help Romary’s voice stand out.

Immediately following such a distinct song, Romary seamlessly transitions into “Good Luck,” a lighter song compared to “Too Much.” Equally as brilliant as the prior two songs, “Good Luck” serves as a stand-out song on its own, but an equally as good transition into “I Will Carry You,” another highlight. What makes “I Will Carry You” so different is the short, unique guitar riff at the beginning followed by the subtly different, almost exotic, beat that carries through the song.

Lastly, Romary ends Torrent with “Remind Me Again,” another song that perfectly highlights her incredible songwriting ability and amazing vocals.

With each song creating a narrative about life, it’s easy to see why Romary is one of the most popular soloists and Cantors in the area. Her voice and her lyrics have the ability to say it, rather sing it, like it is. There’s no bullshit behind anything. Her lyrics are inspired by her everyday life, making them relatable to every listener, and her vocals are pure and untampered. In a day when pretty much every song that makes it onto the radio has been manipulated ten-times over, it’s refreshing to hear music that sounds as good live as it does recorded. Romary is the real deal, so be sure to listen to Torrent; after all, who doesn’t love stumbling upon new music, especially when it comes from one of Cleveland’s finest."

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released May 24, 2016

ALL SONGS... WRITTEN BY MICHELLE ROMARY (BMI)

PRODUCED, ARRANGED, RECORDED, MIXED, & MASTERED BY MICHAEL SEIFERT EXECUTIVE PRODUCER MICHELLE ROMARY PHOTOS AND DESIGN BY MEG QUISENBERRY

SONGS PERFORMED BY: MICHELLE ROMARY - VOCALS; EFRAIN HERNANDEZ - DRUMS & PERCUSSION; DAVE SHAW - ELECTRIC GUITARS & MANDOLIN; MICHAEL SEIFERT - BASS, ACOUSTIC & ELECTRIC GUITARS, CAVAQUINHO, GUITALELE, & PERCUSSION

©2016 MICHELLE ROMARY CLEVELAND, OHIO

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Described as having "...incredible songwriting ability and amazing vocals,” Michelle's stories shine through her carefully scripted, introspective lyrics, while encased in soaring, multi-octave melodies. “…it’s refreshing to hear music that sounds as good live as it does recorded. Romary is the real deal…” - Cleveland Scene. Michelle has released new, original, pop-rock music each year since 2012. ... more

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