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Sarah

by Champagne Jacket

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“Sarah” repaints serotonin as “the one that got away” in an upbeat pop funk love song devoted to that most coveted of neurotransmitters. Bowie meets Bruno Mars in Jack’s sultry yet speedy vocals on a head nodding bed of Nile Rodgers and Jamiroquai style grooves.

Sarah is the first single from an EP recorded with Gormie (Angie McMahon, Julia Jacklin) at Treehouse Studios, Victoria.

Reframing mental health as a lover that was taken for granted, the song recounts those substance-fuelled feel-good moments you had together, through a lens of nostalgia and a tinge of regret.

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Do you remember
That August night round the embers of the fire?
I knew we’d be so good together
You took my hand, and we laughed until we cried

But Sarah, it ain’t good for you every time I ask you over
(It ain’t good for you)
Cos I never pay back the favour
So before you went away I wrote a note on a cigarette paper
And I ain’t seen you ever since

Sarah, will you be gone for long?
Sarah, I’m sorry that I disappointed ya

Waking up on my second hand sofa
In a crowded town of newky browns and Marlboro reds
There’s no need to sleep
When you can't get out of bed

But Sarah, it ain’t good for me when you visit but you don’t stay over
(It ain’t good for me)
I’m tired of all the reminders
Of all the dollars that I owe from when I borrowed all those rolled up fivers
I’ve been paying ever since

Sarah, will you be gone for long?
Sarah, I’m sorry that I disappointed ya
Sarah, I’ll give you what you want
Sarah, I’m sorry that I disappointed ya

Do you remember
Dancing sober
Looking in the eyes of strangers
We always won them over
But I threw it all away, didn’t listen to you saying that you need a little time away,

Sarah, will you be gone for long?
Sarah, I’m sorry that I disappointed ya
Sarah, I’ll give you what you want
Sarah, I’m sorry that I disappointed ya
Sarah, will you be gone for long?

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released November 17, 2023
Produced by Gormie (Alexander O'Gorman)
Mastered by Adam Dempsey

Drums: Lachlan O'Kane
Bass: Amy Flight (Amy Stonehouse)
Guitars: Marco Troiano
Backing vocals: Lucy Fox and Amy Flight (Amy Stonehouse)
Synths, keys and lead vocals: Champagne Jacket (Jack Lewis)

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Champagne Jacket Melbourne, Australia

UK born, Naarm based Jack Lewis. A light heart, a deep soul and a big sound. His songs explore diverse perspectives: the arrested teenager, the “other” woman; and the cynical pebble.

A flightless move to Australia led to creating acclaimed comedy series scores and a re-launch as Champagne Jacket in 2021.

In 2023 he is releasing disco banger "Sarah", the first single of his upcoming EP. ... more

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