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Tenderness

by Postcards

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Written on a late night when everything felt pointless. An anthem for those who feel unseen. Music for tired times. A pop song for gentle souls.

with a lyric video by our good friend Camille Cabbabe, who's been filming us since 2017.
youtu.be/w6j_Lp-gIx0

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Isn’t it tenderness we all seek?
That touch of hand, little brush of a cheek
Isn’t tenderness all that I have left to give?
My gut’s been chewing at itself for as long as I have lived

I am the embroidered detail on your shirt’s collar
I am the night lamp left on for my sister’s daughter
I’m the inner pocket in your worn down leather jacket 
I’m the flicker in the night sky, obscured by city lights 

My load is heavy and there’s nowhere to rest
If I had lost my voice that day I’d get it off my chest
Isn’t it tenderness we all seek?
Somewhere between the words we choose and thoughts we can’t reveal

I am the tiny seed you sow, cover me with soil
I’m the archer on the lookout when the waves hit the shore  
I’m the kid in the corner, head facing the wall
Underneath the sheepskin, I’m hungry for it all

I am not the only one

credits

released April 7, 2023
Music composed and performed by Postcards. Words by Julia Sabra.
Recorded, mixed, and co-produced by Fadi Tabbal at Tunefork Studios, Beirut.
Mastered by Lopazz at mix mastering (Germany).

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Postcards Beirut, Lebanon

Postcards is a dream pop / shoegaze trio, and Beirut's longest-lasting alternative group since its formation in 2012.

With 4 concept albums and 3 EPs, the trio has produced a diverse catalog ranging from dream pop and shoegaze to post-punk and noise.

Their songs deal with themes of alienation, melancholy, and resistance, through textured soundscapes helmed by Julia's poignant words.
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