Mahogany

from Sweet Degenerate by Jordan Popky

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Dedicated to The Popky Family
In Loving Memory of Jay Popky

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You picked the 000-15
And put it in my name
So this guitar would last a lifetime
When you couldn't do the same
Those words flooded my mind
On the bolt bus, early March
I knew I wouldn't have forever
But I thought this was the start
I listened to our voices
Harmonies against the band
I hold each note like a gift
The way I held onto your hand

Warm like mahogany
Reverberating where my heart must be
Warm like mahogany
Underneath it all

We all shared a single room
Back at the Golden Rail Motel
So, curled up in a cold reclining chair
I pretended I was twelve
And it turns out hearts get heavy
When they grow too full of love
When you left all yours behind
I found I wasn't strong enough
When it was just the two of us
My words felt weak and thin
I hope I was right in thinking
You might like to hear me sing

Warm like mahogany
Reverberating between our heartbeats
Warm like mahogany
Underneath it all

They gave us ten more minutes with you
One of many long goodbyes
And I remember thinking
One last time, we are five
And everybody knew me
And everybody cried
And I heard so many stories
That it felt like stealing time
And I will never understand
Why you had Paul sing "In The Pines"
But now I smile when I hear it
So maybe that was why

Warm like mahogany
Everything I have is what you gave to me
Warm like mahogany
Underneath it all

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from Sweet Degenerate, released July 21, 2023
Written by: Jordan Popky
Produced, Recorded, & Mixed by: Adam Tilzer
Mastered by: Oscar Zambrano at Zampol Productions

Guitar: Jordan Popky
Guitar Solo: Adam Popky
Cello: Ward Williams
Accordion: Dr. Blum
Vocal Harmonies: Natalie Popky
Additional Vocals: Adam Tilzer, Paola Bennet, & Elijah Mann

Studio Intern: Leila Pollio

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Jordan Popky Brooklyn, New York

Jordan Popky is an indie-alternative singer-songwriter based in Brooklyn. Her roots in the Philadelphia folk scene show in her story-centered lyrics and winding melodies. With influences ranging from the Indigo Girls & Joni Mitchell to Phoebe Bridgers & Cigarettes After Sex, Jordan's unique sound supports her vivid imagery and clear, effective vocals. ... more

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