I'd rather feed something deeper
than just your addiction,
but you'd leave me starving and feeling uneasy
if I tended a garden
of more than tobacco
so instead in the evening
I bring fire and laughter.
See, I know you and I don't presume
to share anything more than your room
carry any more weight than the wind
to burn anything more than your skin
Keep it light, light, keep it light, but no lantern.
Keep it light, light, light, but no lamp.
Keep it light, light, keep it light. No answers.
Making light in the dark, it's the safest fire we can.
You nursed every smoke
right down to the filter
and cradled it gently as a flightless canary
lest one spark find the mouth
of that ravenous drought
your care for the kindling, endearing
and offensive.
But I know me, and I don't expect
to need anything more than neglect
to want anything more than a glance
balance your supply with my demands.
Keep it light, light, keep it light, but no lantern.
Keep it light, light, light, but no lamp.
Keep it light, light, keep it light. No answers.
Making light in the dark, it's the safest fire we can.
We've left torches and porchlights all over this land
burning like stars, but long ago dead
a bitter countdown to the end
and not a map back to somewhere
we might catch our breath ...
Keep it light, light, keep it light, but no lantern.
Keep it light, light, light, but no blaze.
Keep it light, light, keep it light. No answers.
Making light in the dark, it’s the safest fire
A little love in the dark, it's the safest fire.
Light/love, light/dark, it's the safest fire we can make.
Recovering reporter turned songwriter, Heather Aubrey Lloyd also co-fronts Baltimore’s ilyAIMY. Her 2017 solo release, “A
Message in the Mess,” spotlights Lloyd’s emotive alto and a polished departure from her band’s alt-folk grit. Awards from the likes of No Depression Magazine, Telluride Troubadour, National Women’s Music Fest, etc. soon followed. Lloyd will release new music in late 2020....more
Incredible blend of styles into something totally unique. Heather's voice is one-in-a-million. Not generally a fan of live recordings but this is top notch sound. I'm an audiophile w/ over 2,500 recordings and this is as good as it gets - Rain at The Refuge Rain
The quintessential ilyAIMY experience of the mid-2000's, this album travelled with me from Highschool to College. It's my go-to when introducing someone fresh to ilyAIMY for the first time. The live cuts of their songs allow their banter between the chords to shine through and with the song intros on top of that, it makes for the most immersive ilyAIMY experience. celerylive
The second EP from Northern Irish singer-songwriter Bea Stewart runs from gentle folk to pillowy pop ballads, all perfectly executed. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 15, 2024
Michelle Stodart’s folk music captures hope in melancholy, addressing the transformational aspects of the most challenging times. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 3, 2023
A perfect companion album to Myxomatosis Took Its Toll, this album features mostly studio recorded tracks for those who prefer that style. This album also features Thunderstorm which is a clever re-name of their song Storm with the addition of electric guitar. A solid pick for any ilyAIMY fan. celerylive