Splendid Isolation (The Sexual Confusion Of Velma Dinkley) [EP Mix]

from Splendid Isolation EP by The Chrysanthemums

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Words and music by Yukio Yung

THE GANG'S RESIDENT ÜBER-NERD VELMA DINKLEY ENGAGES IN A DEEP INTERNAL DIALOGUE AS SHE BRINGS TO BEAR HER GREATEST FEARS AND ANXIETIES.

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Incarcerated in the back of this old camper van
Unscrambling all of those mysteries and master plans
But when the day is done
It's a Corby trouser press in a hotel room for one

Splendid isolation, when it’s better on your own
Splendid isolation, soprano or a baritone
Splendid isolation, don’t hate everyone around me
Splendid isolation, well, some of them maybe

And as for matters of the heart I simply haven’t got a clue
I don’t know how I feel or where to start or what to do
Body chemistry
Boys might make me feel warm inside, but sometimes so does Daphne

Splendid Isolation, I will keep myself in check
Splendid Isolation, a tomboy in a turtleneck
Splendid Isolation, speaking metaphorically
Splendid Isolation, I’m a car wrapped round a tree

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from Splendid Isolation EP, released March 20, 2020
Steven Elsey: Drums
Alan Jenkins: Lead guitar, synthesisers
Geraldine McEwan: Violin, vocals
Lane Steinberg: "Beach Boys" vocals
Yukio Yung: Lead vocals, bass, organ, piano, vibes, synthesisers

Recorded in London, Tuddenham, Shotley and New York City.

Produced at the Piano Factory by Yukio Yung

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