Not Afraid to Love You

by The Small Press

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From the first note of its ringing and triumphant guitar riff, all the way to its final syllable that is spat rather than sung, 'Not Afraid to Love You' is an expression of autonomy and individuality in a world that ultimately rewards conformity. Recorded with producer Daniel Antix at the height of his powers, Not Afraid to Love You is pop-punk outfit The Small Press at their most energetic and electrified, an energy only equalled by the intensity of their live show.

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I woke up this morning and I felt alive
Just for a second, until I opened my eyes
I looked at the workers on the building next door
From way up there we must look so small

I got off to work, my boss was a jerk
And it feels like we’d be better off worse
If I could go back, I wouldn’t play it safe
Life is what happens when we make mistakes
And I’ve made one every day

Is this what you want, a house and an office?
I don’t want this
Now it feels like, I’m starting to exist
I will resist
But I’m not afraid to love you

I woke up this morning and I felt the same
Still full of lust and still full of shame
But then I turned over and I looked at you
Full of things that I’m supposed to do

Your parents will die, and you’ll be alone
We’ve got to build something that will be our own
Do it before we’re all alone

While you fly, you’re miss worldwide
I’m a fool
I spent all night writing rhymes over you
And now there’s nothing I can do
This is all I’m saying: I don’t want anything but I want you.

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released May 18, 2018
The Small Press are
Maddie Gilholme - Vocals
Llew Horgan - Guitar
Nick Horgan - Bass
Rohan Pank - Guitar + Keyboard
James Fyfe - Drums
Produced/Mixed/Mastered by Daniel Antix at Def Wolf Studios
Cover by Ksana Horgan
Logo by Hannah Sellwood

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The Small Press Sydney, Australia

The Small Press are a pop-punk band formed in May 2017 and based in the inner-west of Sydney.Their songs are constructed of equal parts attitude and hook and are powerfully delivered by dynamic front-woman Maddie Gilholme. Check out their new single 'Not Afraid to Love You'! ... more

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