Quick Words, Long Trouble

by TIMI TEMPLE

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Sydney-based indie-rock artist Timi Temple has returned with another rousing anthem in ‘Quick Words, Long Trouble’, produced and recorded by the artist himself.

The track opens up with purring flange guitar lines and woody drum rims, before expanding into a frenetic pre-chorus enveloped by Timi’s psychedelic screams. The choruses open up like a classic lighter-in-the-air era Brit-Rock sing-along, highlighted by a swift change in tempo and chunking rhythm guitars.

Timi talks about the meaning behind ‘Quick Words, Long Trouble’:

“’Quick Words, Long Trouble’ is my first song about love. I’ve generally tried to avoid writing songs about love because I think it’s been rinsed enough times by other artists. However, this song was cathartic and therapeutic to me as it helped me through a long-term breakup. The phrase is something that my mother used to tell me, somewhat translated from Thai meaning ‘don’t do anything in heated anger because the repercussions will last forever’. It’s served me well, but also probably lead to me not fighting for a salvageable relationship because I was too cautious with my words. The spoken word poem in the bridge of this song reflects this”.

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Polyamorous isn’t it meant to be a fun thing?
Didn’t realise it’d be with you, and yourself after one drink... Tried to steal you back from jack, but thats a dumb thing... You had your hands around another man after one blink...
Ahhhh, She’s got the ruby cheeks, Think I’m in trouble... Ahhhh, Gives me a kiss on the cheeks, Think I’m in trouble... Ahhhh, She takes a sip of her drink, Here comes the trouble...
My tongue hurts, throwing punches on purpose,
I take them back because, quick words only lead to long trouble... My tongue hurts, throwing punches on purpose,
I take them back because, quick words only lead to long trouble...
Polyglamourous you and all your friends look like a good time, They’re only at your table when you’re turning water into red wine... You disappear leave a little message saying ‘good night’...
You reappear riding a white van with blue and red lights...
Ahhhh, She’s got the ruby cheeks, Think I’m in trouble... Ahhhh, Gives me a kiss on the cheeks, Think I’m in trouble... Ahhhh, She takes a sip of her drink, Here comes the trouble...
My tongue hurts, throwing punches on purpose,
I take them back because, quick words only lead to long trouble... My tongue hurts, throwing punches on purpose,
I take them back because, quick words only lead to long trouble...
She gives me a kiss on the cheek,
but her cheeks are wet...
i’m cross and my legs are crossed underneath me, and i’m sitting on my bed,
here she is, waiting to hear something to turn the tide, but my tongue is tied,
she picks up a picture of us, she’s struggling to breath i can’t pick my words, and then she leaves...
My tongue hurts, throwing punches on purpose,
I take them back because, quick words only lead to long trouble... My tongue hurts, throwing punches on purpose,
I take them back because, quick words only lead to long trouble...

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released October 25, 2019

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TIMI TEMPLE Sydney, Australia

Exuding effortless charm and Timi’s delicate vocal delivery, ‘Yuck My Yum’ is a wholesome cut of infectious indie-pop that pulls at the heartstrings through captivating lyricism and deft production. Reminiscent of luminaires girl in red, Gus Dapperton and Clairo, the track wields an elegant, dynamic range, from it’s gorgeous, pulled-back bridge, to its off-centre, eccentric outro. ... more

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