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Kirks Bush (The Long Way Around)

from Red Earth by Kendall Elise

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"Written about a section of forest in Papakura with a dark reputation, which the Auckland singer-songwriter recalls from her childhood. “Everyone I knew could recite one story about something terrible that had gone on in there.”

But for Kendall, who used it as a shortcut to school, it became a safe place of reflection. “I would walk through there on my way to and from school each day despite the warnings of my parents. I would love the feeling of tranquillity and peace I would get as I walked further along the path and deeper into the middle of the bush.”

“These days the bush itself has been reclaimed as a community taonga (treasure) and is much safer,” says Kendall, who adds that ‘Kirks Bush’ highlights the inequality that women experience growing up - often being taught to take the long way around as a safety technique – but also metaphorically, as a way to prepare them for the gender inequality they will experience."

lyrics

Mumma why do you tell me not to go there?
Why must I always hold your hand?
Why do you tell me I must not go there?

I’m sure if I stick to the path
I will come to no harm
No one else I know has ever raised the alarm

Why should I take the long way around?
Why should I take the long way around?

My girl, heed my warning
I don’t want to hang my head in grief
Each time you’re home safe it’s a relief

Girl get used to taking the long way around
Girl get used to taking the long way around

Mumma why do you tell me not to go there
Mumma why do you tell me not to go there
Mumma why do you tell me not to go there
Mumma why do you tell me not to go there

credits

from Red Earth, released May 3, 2019
Words and music by Kendall Elise

Kendall Elise - Vocals, electric guitar, backing vocals
John Segovia - Steel, electric guitar
Robert Scott - Bass
Chris Kemp - Drums and Percussion
Sam Kemp - Percussion
Louis Jarlov - Keys

Produced by Kendall Elise and Alan Meharry
Recorded at Roundhead Studios
Engineered by Patrick Hill
Mixed by Scott Seabright
Mastered by Chris Chetland from KOG

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Kendall Elise Auckland, New Zealand

Kendall Elise is a kiwi producer, songwriter and performer. She rips her heart from her sleeve and stitches it throughout her songs. She's toured with Bic Runga; Gin Wigmore and supported Larkin Poe. Her album Red Earth debuted at #12 in the NZ Music Album charts and earned Kendall a nomination for RMNZ's Best Country Artist award. He last single is nominated for APRA Best Country Music Song 2021. ... more

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