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He Killed My Best Friend

by Ciara Dalton

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A Modern reworking of 50's gothic noir, This eiry, haunting single outlines the dark reality of violence against women.

Amid a swirl of reverby angular guitars, and spooky backing vocals the artist tells a story that is unfortunately still very common these days, with her signature storytelling lyrical style.

In keeping with her recent releases, there is still a strong country flavour to this song.  However, this time she is joined by a bigger band than previous singles, giving this release a much more powerful. The relentless menacing drums, and discordant electric guitars underpin the songs dark themes.

All proceeds from sales of this song on BandCamp will be matched by the artist and donated to Womens Aid Ireland.

lyrics

He killed my best friend.
Shot her down dead on a Thursday.
Right before the weekend, oh to be a fly on that wall.

She told me I don't like the way he treats me,
I should've told her to go.
& I remember thinkin' 'god, the man is creepy',
but how was I to know?
That he'd kill my best friend.

He killed my best friend.
She was found dead on the Sunday.
Some kind of secret,
wish I hadn't seen her that way.

She said that he gets angry when he's drinking.
I didn't see her call my phone.
But he said that he would always love her deeply,
so how was i to know?
That he'd kill my best friend.

She could see the red flags,
flying high in the air.
And she told me bout those red flags,
and I chose to leave them there.
and he killed my best friend

She said that he gets angry when hes drinking.
I didn't see her call my phone.
and I remember thinkin' 'god the man is creepy'.
but how was I to know?
He'd kill my best friend.

What kind of best friend?

Doesn't save her best friend?

He killed my best friend.

credits

released November 25, 2022
Songwriters - Ciara Dalton & Martin Moran
Sound Engineering & Mixing - Colin J Morris
Mastering - Fergal Davis

Main Vocals - Ciara Dalton
Lead Guitar - Martin Moran
Guitar- Domhnaill Corrigan
Drums - Jack Costigan
Bass- Hugh O'Dwyer
Backing Vocals - Ciara Dalton, Domhnaill Corrigan & Megan McGarry

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Ciara Dalton Dublin, Ireland

An Irish Country musician whose music is influenced and inspired by a number of female country musicians, such as Patsy Cline, Emmylou Harris, Brenda Lee,and Loretta Lynn.
Dalton’s music captures the feeling and heart of classic country music, whilst sounding new and fresh. Focusing on storytelling, creative melodies, and captivating lyrics, Ciara writes about themes of home, love and belonging.
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