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Take the A Train

from Roving Jewel by Sophie Wellington

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This track features vocalese lyrics I wrote over jazz saxophonist Jim Snidero’s fabulous solo. I was inspired by having to huff it to class at Berklee College of Music!

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It's Monday morning, I wake up in a flash.
I've gotta dash - it's quarter to 9!
This always happens, Dreams get the best of my
imagination, so I snooze the morning time away.
I start to make some coffee,
Pack a lunch and take a shower (maybe).
Run out the door with dripping hair and half a
Bagel, it's stale and plain.
And the train won't wait up
It'll just whizz by, at half past it'll have left me!
Seven blocks to go, I hope I make it.
I can't be late again and keep my job,
Now I'm stuck!
Construction is blocking my way. I can't seem to pass it -
Excuse me! I pass it on the left, and pick up the pace.

Four blocks to go now, at a full out sprint,
The people ‘round me cannot take a hint!
Move out of my way, it's urgent!
Two and a half, considering in-
vesting in a bicycle, but I'll never ride it.
Not in the morning, it wouldn't really help
...I've got a cramp in my side, but I'm so close
Rounding the corner with
Minutes to spare, hoping I get there!
Swipe my metrocard through the machine and book it -
Two flights of stairs, and pass a person asking for change
I throw a coin but I miss...cutting it close!
I see it! I run I squeeze into the train car
And do it all again tomorrow!

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from Roving Jewel, released May 6, 2022

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Sophie Wellington Boston, Massachusetts

Sophie Wellington is a musician and dancer. She sifts through melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic landscapes found in old time fiddle tunes, vocal jazz improvisation, and traditional percussive dance. All this with one consistent thread: insatiable curiosity. ... more

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