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My little kite

by Katankin

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This is one of the most precious songs I have ever written, as it's for my little 3 year-old son. I was taken with the imagery and metaphor of a little kite, dancing across the sky; at first very close to me on a short line, then gradually pulling further and further away. Always connected to me, but eventually at the mercy of the sky and all its elements.

This will be the second single off my upcoming debut solo EP "The quiet shimmer of the world", recorded and produced by me during the recent extended Melbourne lockdown. The track features oboe, which I think is noteworthy as there simply is not enough music with oboe in it these days, don't you think? ;)

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MY LITTLE KITE
I made a kite out of all of my whispered dreams
Wings of my skin and my blood is sewn in the seams
Some of my heart strings unwound so I tethered it there
And then with the sky beckoning it took to the air

And my little kite has ribbons of golden silk
My little kite will never grow old
And there's terror at letting this treasure, fly high out of sight

But fly, little kite, let the wind take this waltz with you
Dance in the light of the sun and the moon
And if you tire of the flight, or the stars hide their faces
In the black of night, the sky's lost all traces
Of all loving and of light, well I'm at the end of your line

My kite grows stronger, flying higher with everyday
Calling the stretchiest parts of my heart out to play
Over the rosiest sunsets and sparkling seas
Pulling me toward all the wonder of what it can see

Dear little kite, with your ribbons of golden silk
My little kite, you'll never grow old
And there's terror at letting this treasure, fly out of my sight

But fly, little kite, let the wind take this waltz with you
Dance in the light of the sun and the moon
And if you tire of the flight, or the stars hide their faces
In the black of night, the sky 's lost all traces
Of all loving and of light, well I'm at the end of your line

Now that our heart lines are crossing and tangled for good
I can't be put back together, I wouldn't if I could
For part of me soars by his side like a bird flying free
And now when the wind buffets him, it's buffeting me

Dear little kite, what journeys you'll take alone
My little kite, you'll never grow old
And there's always a line 'round my heart, to lead you back home

So fly, little kite, let the wind take this waltz with you
Dance in the light of the sun and the moon
And if you tire of the flight, or the stars hide their faces
In the black of night, the sky's lost all traces
Of all loving and of light, well I'm at the end of your line

I'm at the end of your line
I'm at the end of your line

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released December 10, 2021
Written, performed, arranged and produced by Katankin

Recorded by Katankin at Paper Mache Studios
Mixed & mastered by Philip Rex at Paper Mache Studios

Cover illustration and design by Katankin

© & ℗ Helen Catanchin 2022

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Katankin Melbourne, Australia

Katankin is the solo moniker of Melbourne singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer Helen Catanchin.
Helen’s uniquely warm tone – simultaneously earthy and incredibly pure – and a true bard’s ability to deftly expose the beating heart of every song, along with her poetic and poignant, cuts-to-the-bone songwriting, all put their unmistakable stamp on Katankin’s songs. ... more

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