Name: I've Always Been Sincere
Duration: P00H04M34S
Description: Could this be Mae West? A con artist? A saint? Reflecting on a life fully-lived, she is as sincere as you think she may be.

I've Always Been Sincere

from We the Nighthawks by Kimberly Hawkey

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Could this be Mae West? A con artist? A saint? Reflecting on a life fully-lived, she is as sincere as you think she may be.

lyrics

I have hats galore from nightclub acts
They styled me into a long career
And I'm known to saw my friends in half
But I've always been sincere

My grammar school, a gang of thieves
I rescued gold and then I disappeared
And I'm not exactly Robin Hood
But I've always been sincere
Do ya hear?

I was mixing gin in Saint Martin
When Scarface lent me his little ear
And I got away as narcos crept
But I've always been sincere

Then I fell in love with a quiet friend
Traveling the hemisphere
I could have had that quiet life
You were my kingdom...
You were my fear...
Do you hear?

Around the world I've seen it all
My airship ran afoul in landing here
But insurance is a darling friend
And at least I was sincere

And now, the party's winding down
My latest gig is humble balladeer
Have I screwed things up?
Have I hurt your heart?
Have I made you dance?
Why, yes. I have.
So fault me for my fumbles, fair
But all I ever wanted
Was to bring you cheer
‘Cause I've always been sincere
‘Cause I've always been sincere

credits

from We the Nighthawks, released May 21, 2021
Vocals – Kimberly Hawkey
Piano – Assaf Gleizner
Drums – Jamison Ross
Bass – Dylan Perrillo
Tenor Saxophone – Marty Peters
Trumpet – Rhys Tivey

Music by Lecco Morris
Lyrics by Justin K. Rivers
Music Director – Assaf Gleizner
Co-arranged by Lecco Morris and Assaf Gleizner
Orchestration – Assaf Gleizner, with additional orchestrations by Lecco Morris
Production Assistant – Vincent Fazio
Engineer – Ariel Shafir, Jim Mastrianni
Producer – Joel Moss
Recorded at Dreamland Studios in West Hurley, NY
Additional recording at Jim Mastrianni’s Studio

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Kimberly Hawkey New York, New York

Kimberly Hawkey’s artistry transcends time. With immortal songs – jazz, Broadway, folk – and a
crystalline voice, the NY-based artist transports audiences into a world of beauty, offering an
unforgettable shared experience. Kimberly fully inhabits captivating melodies and cinematic lyrics – conjuring vistas of the heart
for a modern age in need of vintage, time-tested soul sustenance. ... more