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Late Bloomer

by The Long Version

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    'Late Bloomer' is the debut album by Americana-pop trio The Long Version.

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1.
Short Time Young 04:05
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It is easy, so terribly easy To shake a woman’s faith in herself To take advantage and break her spirit Surely that’s the devil’s best spell Now I don’t believe in the devil But I know a thing or two about hell The disapproval that makes you smaller And take a step away from yourself I see their youthful unlined faces Do they realize the race is on We’re such a short young Don’t wait around for second chances Or a change in circumstances - run ‘Cause you’re a short, short time young If you spend lifetimes in the shadows Afraid of getting burned by the light When you’re freed from this cruel deception You can choose a different kind of life I see their youthful unlined faces Do they realize the race is on We’re such a short young Don’t wait around for second chances Or a change in circumstances - run ‘Cause you’re a short, short time young Short time young I see their youthful unlined faces Do they realize the race is on We’re such a short young Don’t wait around for second chances Or a change in circumstances - run ‘Cause you’re a short, short time young It is easy, so terribly easy To shake a woman’s faith in herself
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Late Bloomer 04:13
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Strands of white They light up a face that has seen younger days Though his green eyes still shine He’s not sure if he still knows love’s tender ways He sits alone He’s been on his own for many long decades now But when she glances his way His heart skips a beat anyhow I’m a late late bloomer But I’m a fast fast learner Won’t you teach me if it’s not too late to love someone new Her kids are grown And not being alone is getting harder to recall She not sure where she fits Or if she’s ever really known love at all She ought to go Been nursing a drink she doesn’t really want anymore Then he touches her hand And leads her onto the dance floor I’m a late late bloomer But I’m a fast fast learner Won’t you teach me if it’s not too late to love someone new Might be a late late bloomer But I’m a fast fast learner Maybe this old dog can learn a new trick By dancing with you I’m a late late bloomer But I’m a fast fast learner Won’t you teach me if it’s not too late to love someone new I’m a late late bloomer
3.
Early Days 02:43
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Let’s walk it in, not run and fall A stumble just might break it all Slowly read each turning page Don’t hurry through these early days Lost companions left us stood Between thoughts of bad and good And moving on from this malaise We’re stepping out in early days Always looking forward There is still a road in front of us Don’t forget the bad times Looking for the things that trip us up Regrets all seem to disappear Fortune whispers in my ear Fear flies and patience stays Remember that it’s early days Crawling up this learning curve Get whatever we deserve Rescued from the waifs and strays To take your hand in early days Lights will dim and fever dies And people get on with their lives So throw our sticks upon the blaze To warm us through these early days
4.
Call Me Baby 03:40
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Are your ears burning? Perhaps they know that I’ve been speaking your name in a longing tone ‘Cause you’re over there, and I’m over here and we’re both alone Are your palms itching? Perhaps they know that I’ve been holding my own hand and thinking of you And wondering if we’ll ever touch the way that lovers do Call me baby Try some sweet talk on for size ‘Cause honey maybe That’s what’s been missing from our lives I’m not looking for you to save me Just call me baby Is your mind racing? Perhaps it's wondering if we’re just good friends or maybe something more And are you scared of getting hurt again like we’ve both been before Call me baby Try some sweet talk on for size ‘Cause honey maybe That’s what’s been missing from our lives I’m not looking for you to save me Just call me baby Are your ears burning? Are your palms itching? Is your mind racing? Is your heart aching? Call me baby Try some sweet talk on for size ‘Cause honey maybe That’s what’s been missing from our lives I’m not looking for you to save me Just call me baby And I’m not looking for you to save me No I’m looking for you to save me I’m not looking for you to save me Just call me baby
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Sugar & Salt 02:32
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I get awfully mean when I’m tired and frustrated I’ve said some things I’m not proud to admit I believe that being good is overrated And sometimes I swear just for the hell of it Meanwhile you’re conscientious to a fault But if you take me with a spoonful of sugar I’ll take you with a little pinch of salt I get trapped inside my head with overthinkin’ You get lost inside your sensitive heart When it’s five o'clock you’ll probably find me drinkin’ While you’re making sure the world don’t fall apart That’s because you’re a responsible adult So please take me with a spoonful of sugar And I’ll take you with a little pinch of salt Sugar, sugar, sugar, and salt Sugar, sugar, sugar, and salt Sugar, sugar, sugar, and salt Meanwhile, a loving nature’s your default While I bring the conversation to a halt So won’t you take me with a spoonful of sugar And I’ll take you with a little pinch of salt Please take me with a spoonful of sugar And I’ll take you with a little pinch of salt
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The Long Version 03:42
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Get me out of this race I’m worn out keeping the pace Never a minute to spare We pass like ships in the dark You’re an owl I’m a lark And the distance is starting to wear Let’s slow it down, let’s tend the fire To make it spark we gotta take our time We need the long version The kind that takes all night The heart to heart version If we’re gonna make things right The kids, the house, the careers Been getting harder for years Like spinning plates in the air Always on edge when we meet The same old fights on repeat This pace is starting to wear Let’s reconnect, let’s tend the fire To make it burn we gotta take some time We need the long version The kind that takes all night The heart to heart version If we’re gonna make things right Make things right Make things right Even if it takes all night If we want the long version The kind that last a life Then when a heart's hurting We gotta take the time to make things rights Make things right Make things right Even if it takes all night
7.
Tall Stories 02:32
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Don’t say “I ain’t gonna lie” It doesn’t suit your style Please look me in the eye Just once in a while Tell me how it is And we’ll be doing fine Tall stories bring low expectations every time Flash another shiny pin It doesn’t mean a thing There’s no marks upon my skin But I’ve been burned again Tell me how it is And we’ll be OK Tall stories bringing low expectations every day Whine about the things you cannot do If only that were true Time that the tale were told Your story’s getting old Tell me how it is And we’ll be doing fine Tall stories bringing low Expectations every time
8.
Ice Queen 03:23
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Please don’t say you love I’m just trying to fall asleep Just stick to your side of the mattress I never promised you anything I’m just trying to take it easy Don’t want no complicated thing We said we’d keep it light and breezy My heart is locked and you aint got the key I am the ice queen I am the ice queen Please don’t say you need me ‘Cause your words might make we weak Don’t aim you charms in my direction Don’t lay no flowers at my feet ‘Cause I’m not looking for connection And I don’t want your wedding ring Being aloof is my protection I can’t get hurt if I can’t feel a thing I am the ice queen I am the ice queen I am the ice queen Fool me once, shame on you But fool me twice shame on me You finally left for someone new I polished up my crown and turned the other cheek Now I’m the ice queen I’m the ice queen I’m the ice queen All hail the ice queen
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Stay Close 03:48
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Where are you going What are you thinking Have you had enough of this town Are those bags that you’re packing Are your troubles stacking Do you know what’s real and what really counts When your inclination is to run Is it just yourself you’re running from What if the grass ain’t greener anyhow Stay close if it makes you feel alive Stay close to the ones you love and it’ll be alright Looks like you’ve been weeping Are those grudges you’re keeping Will a change of scene bring you ‘round Don’t dwell on mistakes made in the past This next complication won’t be your last Here’s the most important thing I’ve found Stay close if it makes you feel alive Stay close to the ones you love and it’ll be alright Stay close if it makes you feel alive Stay close to the ones you love and it’ll be alright Alright And if you’re instinct is to run Is it just yourself you’re running from Stay close if it makes you feel alive Stay close to the ones you love and it’ll be alright Stay close And it’ll be allright
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Measure of a Life 03:13
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How do you measure a life Do you measure it in weeks and years Or by the volume of your tears Do your belly laughs get counted when you die Do you average out the highs and lows When the time has come to go So oo oo oo live it well ‘Cause how much time is left, well you never can tell But oo oo what if there’s no scale It’s just as well How do you measure life Do you multiply your worst mistakes By the childhood dreams you didn’t chase Or the radius of the things that turned out right Do the losses count more than the wins When the final day begins But oo oo oo don’t have regrets ‘Bout getting lost a while when the course corrects And oo oo what did you expect? No one wins each bet So oo oo oo live it well ‘Cause how much time is left well you can never tell And oo oo darnin’ please don’t dwell ‘cause there’s no scale How do you measure a life Does the love you give get parsed and weighed Do you add the length of friendships made Mark the detours you were brave enough to take By the height and width of feelings borne When it's time to head back home By the height and width of feelings borne When it's time to head back home

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Late Bloomer is the debut album by Americana-pop trio The Long Version.

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released March 20, 2026

The Long Version are Tricia Davies Nearn (vocals & bass), Jon Heal (guitars & vocals), and David Krupski (drums.) Late Bloomer was produced by Peter Bruntnell, and mastered by Peter Linnane.
Guest musicians: Carl Pittman on Keys, and Chihoe Hahn on BVs.

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The Long Version London, UK

The Long Version are three tall friends from South London playing Americana pop tunes with a twang. They are Tricia Davies Nearn (bass & vocals), Jon Heal (guitars & vocals), and David Krunpski (drums.)

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