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about

I wrote this song while on tour in the north of WA. I was thinking a lot of my younger brother back home (then aged 14), and all the hopes I have for him as he grows up. The band was also listening to a lot of Michael Jackson on the long drive, and discussing how awesome the bass-lines in his songs are (hence the featured bass-line in this song). This is my big sister song, dedicated to Justin.

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Boy, you’re lovely as the morning
Lovely as a rosebud
Just about to bloom
Boy, your heyday is now dawning
Light is creeping in now,
Filling up the room

Wish I could capture you forever; wish I could capture you forever
Wish I could capture you forever as you are
Wish I could capture you forever; wish I could capture you forever
Wish I could capture you forever as you are

As you are growing tall, keep the fragrance
Keep the joy
As you become a man, keep the beauty
Of the boy

Boy, the world can stain your water
Be careful what you carry
Strive to keep your own
Boy, I cannot be your shelter
I’ll only walk beside you
As you journey on

Wish I could capture you forever; wish I could capture you forever
Wish I could capture you forever as you are
Wish I could capture you forever; wish I could capture you forever
Wish I could capture you forever as you are

As you are growing tall, keep the fragrance
Keep the joy
As you become a man, keep the beauty
Of the boy

Wish I could capture you forever; wish I could capture you forever
Wish I could capture you forever as you are
Wish I could capture you forever; wish I could capture you forever
Wish I could capture you forever as you are

Wish I could capture you forever; wish I could capture you forever
Wish I could capture you forever as you are
Wish I could capture you forever; wish I could capture you forever
Wish I could capture you forever as you are

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from Shameem (self​-​titled), released November 19, 2011
Written by Shameem Taheri-Lee

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Shameem Perth, Australia

Shameem is an Aussie of Chinese-Malaysian and Iranian descent, whose unique fusion of 90s R&B, 70s soul and a subtle twist of jazz is imbued with personal stories and socially conscious lyrics.

Shameem keeps a busy performing schedule, having supported such artists as Michael Bolton, George Benson, Ronan Keating and Belinda Carlisle, and toured in Australia as well as the USA and Canada. ... more

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