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The Emperor

by Jack Hinks

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After tasking himself to write a song representing each stage of grief, Jack began with ‘Acceptance’ to focus on the process’ cyclical nature. Following 'Jigsaw' (Acceptance), 'Plastercast' (Anger) and 'God' (Bargaining), Jack’s returns with his fourth installation, 'The Emperor' (Depression). 'The Emperor' is a solitary, introspective look at sacrifice, maturity, and change.

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I remember growing pains
The racing hearts and shifting lanes
I wasn’t better then, an experienced fool
All I had I owed to you

Now you’re wading in our pool
A puddle that I thought we'd built
A life I filled with weather, and overflowed
The mud I swallowed turned to gold

The Emperor is upside down
Now we don’t fit in this town
One of us has fallen through the earth
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I shuffled all the thoughts I could stand
But you revealed your sleight of hand
Call it one more sword and get your coat

All of the seeds that I had laid
Outgrew mistakes I’ve made
And now I’m stuck atop a tree, and can’t climb down
And you look small beneath me now

I remember standing up
With broken ribs and hourglass guts
I bled so much sand I forgot to count

The Emperor is upside down
And now we don’t fit in this town
One of us has fallen through the earth
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I shuffled all the thoughts I could stand
But you revealed your sleight of hand
Call it one more sword and get your coat

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released August 20, 2021
Jack Hinks - Vocals, Guitar, Keys, Songwriting, Production
Gergo Bille - Trumpet, Flugelhorn

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Jack Hinks Edinburgh, UK

Jack Hinks is an Edinburgh-based singer/songwriter, artist, and producer. Known across Scotland and the U.K for his introspective songwriting; guitar playing, and cross-media experimentation, Jack is becoming a staple name across many genres and scenes. ... more

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