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The English Way

from ourWorld Volume 1 by Fast Trains

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    CD version of 2021 EP 'ourWorld Volume 1'.

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'The English Way' is the 2020 single from Fast Trains, and track 3 on the 'ourWorld Volume 1' EP.

As featured on BBC Introducing and BBC Radio Solent.

"The hard hitting lyrical message is softened with melodic vocals and an understated musical arrangement reminiscent of Radiohead’s 'High and Dry'." — Breaking Glass Magazine  

"A refined, sonically lush number filled with the melodic and emotive songwriting of Fast Trains." — Indie Buddie

“Fast Trains once again delivers the goods on yet another subtly catchy song that will get stuck in your head.” — Mix It All Up

lyrics

I came to England
I came to study in this hallowed place
But I discovered
A hidden darkness running through the grace

All the men they won't talk
Let the world give chase
They just suffer inside
Scared of losing face

I found the English way
Shrug it off, brush it over

Gotta be a man now
Stiff upper lip is what their fathers say
All these emotions
Pushed down inside for another day

A silent killer roams the streets
Picking off easy prey
You've got to learn how to speak
These troubles won't go away

I found the English way
Shrug it off, brush it over

Your friends and family want to help you, boy
We're all here when you want to talk

I found the English way
Shrug it off, brush it over

credits

from ourWorld Volume 1, released April 16, 2021
Written by Tom Wells
Recorded in a small flat in Havant, Hampshire
Additional engineering by Gregg Powell at Mayfield Studios
Mixed and mastered by Kev Smith at The Foundry
Artwork by Sam Brandon
Photography by James Sharp
Supported by Help Musicians

Andrew Foster: Backing vocals
Michael Koullas: Guitars
Nathan Hill: Drums
Tom Wells: Drums, bass, guitars, keys, vocals

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Fast Trains Portsmouth, UK

Combining inventive alt pop with a cryptic visual space known as ‘ourWorld’, Fast Trains is the boundary-pushing solo project of Portsmouth born songwriter Tom Wells.

Backed by BBC 6 Music, Amazing Radio and BBC Introducing, their award-winning music is a modern songwriter's take on alternative 80s bands like XTC, Squeeze and Tears For Fears.

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