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Written in Edinburgh, 2007

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Sunny Spring in Amsterdam
Walking out to take the tram
That takes me to my favourite park
Where Vondel's keeping guard

The playwright's eyes are gazing
Over the old pond
Scanning all the sceneries
Of high hippies, gay and blonds

In solitude I wander
To the waterside
I stop and sit down at the pond
Old memories revive

If I could forget you I would
If I would forget you I could

A couple's lying in the grass
Their arms intertwined
Sighing: 'This romance will never pass'
While staring at the sky

I smell the perfume, feel the breeze
The season's young, the birds released
They're praising true fidelity
Forgotten melodies

If I could forget you I would
If I would forget you I could

I look up at the statue
The old voyeur in bronze
The only one who can recall
I sat down here with you

If I could forget you I would
If I would forget you I could
If I could forget you I should

credits

from Without Hesitation EP, released November 1, 2011
Christel - vocals
Jurriaan Berger - acoustic guitar, mandoline
Felix Hildenbrand - upright bass
Achim Heine - drums
Iman Spaargaren - bass clarinet

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Christel Meijer Amsterdam, Netherlands

Christel Meijer is a Dutch vocalist and songwriter who explores the boundaries of jazz, theatrical pop and electronica. On her new Without Hesitation EP (2011) you can hear her enchanting songs, assisted by Jurriaan Berger (earswideopen). Christel's sparkling and soulful voice tells you stories of a young woman in search of a safe place in this world. Christel is also part of electronic duo Jaffa. ... more

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