"Bolero Loco" is a bittersweet Latin ballad by the singer-songwriter Simon Taylor. Although Simon hails from Newcastle upon Tyne in the North-East of England, the song demonstrates his love of Latin culture and music. The title is a reference to the Cuban musical style, "bolero", (which this song approximates) and also the tale and characters within (i.e "loco"). Simon recorded this track with assistance as outlined below between June 2019-March 2020.
lyrics
Why do I know the answer
To the question of us?
Before it left our lips
Love bit the dust.
Why do I beg forgiveness
From the heart of a thief
Who steals my goodbyes
And leaves me out on the streets?
Many times you were right
You'd tell us so every night
But there's a price for your insight
You pay with each last goodbye
Why do I hold a candle
For the darkness in you?
You snuff it out when you tell me
Your feelings untrue
Why do I sing in silence
Every time you pass by?
Cursing my luck
And playing a dead lullaby
Maybe I was a fool
To try and warm a heart so cool
But it seems I saw the truth
There's a fire scorching you
Cuidate, mi amiga
Y por mucho tiempo
Te menti antes
Y no lo siento
Fue bueno conocerte
Tu muchacha loca
Ahora tengo que
Dejarte sola
Canto mi bolero loco de mi corazón
credits
released May 20, 2020
Music & Lyrics: Simon Taylor
All music performed by Simon Taylor except percussion samples programmed by Simon Taylor.
Mixed and mastered by Adam Forster at Old Church Studios, Thropton, Northumberland, England, UK, January-March 2020
All music recorded at home in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK by Simon Taylor between June 2019-December 2019 except acoustic bass performed by Simon Taylor and recorded by Ziad Jabero at Chilli Studios, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK, August 2019.
Photo by Jon Forster
Art design by Simon Taylor
Thank you also to:
Joanne Michelle Burke, Brogan Gilbert, Chilli Studios, Pau Obrador Pons, Berta Matillo Manau, Oscar Alfonso Acedo & Andy Haggerston of Kaleidoscope Records. And my Mum & Dad :-)
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