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Little Bird is an apology to Durriwiyn’s inner-child. The track explores the feelings of inadequacy associated with failing to meet the expectations of his younger self.
The track’s multiple layers, deep-rooted lyrics and ambient bass line will give listeners a look into the intricacies of Durriwiyn’s perspective. He encourages listeners to truly engage with the track in its entirety to see not only anger, but also the hope that things will get better.
“I want my music to heal people. I've always been big on that. I want them to feel safe in it, like I'm speaking for them without them having to say it. But I want people to be able to hear the song, feel what I'm saying but then for it to just sit with them, knowing that it's okay for them to feel that way and they don't have to necessarily say it.”
lyrics
Little bird, I'm not your savior.
Little bird I’m not the one.
Days just pass me bye without any light
and now I’m hiding in the dark.
I searched the world for answers
Now I’m lost in doubt.
I’m running blind in it seems,
in the highest clouds.
I never wanted nothing,
someone let me down.
Now I have to find my way out.
Out~
Little bird I’m not the answer.
Little bird I’m not your grace here.
Please don’t come to me and then you let me sacrifice
all the good energy that’s in your eyes.
I searched the world for answers
and now I’m lost in doubt.
I’m running blind in it seems,
in the highest clouds.
I never wanted nothing,
someone let me down.
Now I have to find my way out.
Out~
I searched the world for answers and now I’m lost in doubt.
Im running blind in it seems, in the highest clouds.
I never wanted nothing, someone let me down.
Now I have to find my way out.
credits
released April 19, 2023
Words and Music by Durriwiyn, aka Jamaine Wilesmith.
Vocals: Durriwiyn
Violin: Flora Wong, Rani Tesiram
Cello: Nicholas Tam
String Arrangements by Chris Perren.
Recorded by: Nathan Qiu, Samuel Merrick, Sam Wu, Tom Fitzgerald, Louise Woolcott, Hugh Hansen and Robindro Kshetrimayum
Produced and Mixed by: Chris Perren and Durriwiyn
Artwork by Jasmin Spicer
Released on Corella Recordings 19 April, 2023, with thanks to 2023 student team: Alexis Tzu Rui Tung, Ella Dawes, Allegra Hamilton-Carswell, Harry Kuzewicz, Jacob Bulow, Rongqi Ning, Nicholas Burton, Zelin Lyu, Jude Davies, Shiori Takahashi.
“Thank you to the people that have given me the courage to express myself and feel like I have a voice worthy to tell my story.
I would like to thank,
my number one fan since I opened my mouth, my mum
my twin and soul brother since the beginning of time, my cousin Ryan
my beautiful and supportive friends, Jasmin, Rita and Isaac
my confidant, cultural teacher and my best friend, my Nan Fay
and finally, Corella Recordings for making this happen and for giving me a chance.”
Durriwiyn
Jamaine Wilesmith is a genre-merging Indigenous singer/songwriter from Taree, NSW.
A proud Biripi and Worimi man, sound,
rhythm, and storytelling are in his makeup. He is the vessel through which his ancestors manifest music. His songs express a vivid inner life where regular words fall short.
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