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Black Sheep is an examination of some common mental illnesses and the way they affect family dynamics. Everyone is affected or has someone close to them at some stage that is affected by depression, bipolar, or schizophrenia. This song opens a subtle dialogue about mental illness resulting in suicide.

Musically, the harmony is dark with a stagnant chorus. It is driven vy drums and has sweeter vocals to provide contrast.
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Vivienne collected people staying up all night to learn their names
She would puzzle them together, there was Kerry, Lotte, Will and James
Every hour she'd leave for ten only back in time to say goodbye
Wearing matching boho blues to her Mary-Janes and glassy eyes

Live rightly
Go quietly
Black sheep

Her Brother Drew was in a Rock band and his Sister Nelly owned a home
With fairy lights and matching boho blue spiral staircase led to Cliffstone
And while Viv collected people, they collected puzzle parts of her life
Then they'd piece them back together, though they never seemed to fit quite right

Live rightly
Go quietly
Black sheep

Live rightly
Go quietly
Black sheep

Drew and Nelly wrote a letter to Vivvy on the day she left
And she watched this from the Cliffstone on that spiral staircase in the wet
Vivienne collected people, staying up all night to learn their names
Vivienne collected people, all around her there were people, though the pieces never fit the same

Live rightly, go quietly, black sheep

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from Spinning Wheels and Sideshows, released November 27, 2023
Music and lyrics by Charlotte Mclean

Vocals: Charlotte Mclean
Guitar: Jamie Clark
Violin: Gareth Mewes
Double Bass: Luke McIntosh

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Charlotte Mclean QLD, Australia

Possessed of a velvety-smooth voice, Charlotte Mclean produces her own addictive style and her original tunes have garnered popular acclaim. Charlotte's exemplary skills as an improviser allow her to put a fresh spin on jazz repertoire. She sings with honesty, strength and a unique combination of musical influences. ... more

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