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Dear Amy

by Amy Papiransky

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Scottish Singer/Songwriter Amy Papiransky offers a heartfelt vocal performance perfectly complimented by a sublime piano arrangement on new single “Dear Amy”, released on Friday, 9th April.

Written to Amy’s younger self, “Dear Amy” shares stories of hard times, loss and heartbreak with the overarching message that positivity and inner strength can see you through the worst of times. And, whilst the particular stories are incredibly personal to Amy, the overall theme of the song is something everyone can relate to.

Speaking about the track, Amy says "I was inspired to write “Dear Amy” after hearing Tom Grennan on BBC Radio 1 read a letter he’d wrote to his younger self.
I experienced some very challenging events when I was younger and taking a moment to reflect on those times as an adult, to see just how far I’ve come, really resonated with me.

“These experiences turned my world upside down at the time but how I dealt with them has shaped me into the strong woman I am today. I’m proud of who I am and what I have overcome, and “Dear Amy” is chance to let my younger self know that.”

The lyrics were written as Amy sat at her piano in her flat in Glasgow. “I wrote the song in one sitting, which doesn’t usually happen!” says Amy. “I then contacted my friend Angus Lyon - who produced and recorded my debut album - Read Me Write - and we recorded the track in one afternoon at his studio - ‘Gran’s House Studio’ - in Lamington.”

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Dear Amy,
Sit up straight open your ears,
We're going to talk this one through and i'll prepare you for all of these years.

At the age of 15,
Go home today,
Tell Jennifer you love her and that is all that I'm going to say.

Its you, it’s true.
You’ll feel like you’ve lost it but I promise it’s all good.

Dear Amy,
Let’s call this chapter 2,
You move to the city where there’s a lover and he’s waiting for you.

2010,
mum dad and you go through hell,
It’ll screw up some friendships and feelings,
God this is hard for me to tell.

It’s you, it’s true.
You’ll feel like you’ve lost it but I promise it’s all good.

This love that you found,
Didn’t really work out as planned,
Girl this is a rough one, your heart breaks but you will understand.

Oh heart breaks a bitch,
But you’ll learn from it.
Oh you loved the boy wrong,
Your head’s a mess, but your heart is strong.
It’s true,
You’ll feel like you’ve lost it but I promise it’s all good.

Oh it’s you, its true.
Oh I never ever say it even now, but I’m proud of you.
Oh it’s you, it’s true.
Oh I never ever say it even now, but I’m proud of you.

Oh I never ever say it even now, but I’m proud of you ...

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released December 4, 2020
Recorded at Grans House Studio
Sound Engineer: Angus Lyon

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Amy Papiransky Glasgow, UK

Since making the final of the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year, Amy Papiransky has continued to carve her name in the Scottish music scene.

“A bit of Dolly and a bit of Carole King with the piano, and a real tie in with good country writing over her stunning Scottish accent!” – BRIT and Ivor Novello Award Winning Singer/Songwriter KT Tunstall. ... more

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