James Deacon releases new single ‘Son Of Apollo’ on June 21st through Bad Future
South African newcomer James Deacon releases his new single ‘Son Of Apollo’ on June 21st through Bad Future. The Johannesburg-based singer-songwriter shares the lyrically expressive, pop-rooted ‘Son Of Apollo’, a track that focuses on his history of substance abuse, with James shining a spotlight on his past misdemeanors while reflecting on how far he’s journeyed.
In Greek mythology Hepius is the son of Apollo, and is widely regarded as the god of medicine. When attributed to Deacon’s latest single though, Hepius becomes a direct reference to the singer’s history with addiction. Co-written with Paul Gala (Bad Future Records) in only a few hours, the back-and-forth groove of the track easily lends itself to Deacon’s high-energy vocal delivery.
Listen to “Son Of Apollo” HERE
“This track means a lot to me lyrically because I struggled with drug addiction and alcohol abuse for a long time and managed to get sober and writing this song allowed me to go back to that dark part of my history and appreciate how far I've come since then. The imagery I tried to create with the lyrics is one of a drug-induced party filled with fake friends and peer pressure and most importantly drugs,” Deacon explains about the song’s meaning.
This is a song that’s lyrically wise beyond his years. It showcases a man who has confronted his demons and has used them to fuel his introspective ability as a songwriter.
'Son Of Apollo' is the follow up to Deacon’s powerful debut single ‘Not Givin’ Up’, which reached #2 on the Hype Machine chart. Support in his native South Africa has come by way of Apple, 5FM - the country’s biggest national radio station - and 94.7 - Johannesburg’s biggest regional radio station. Online tastemaker support has come by way of Indie Shuffle, CLASH, Earmilk, Euphoria Magazine, When The Horn Blows and many more.
James Deacon will release his debut EP ‘The Calling’ later this summer.
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“Son Of Apollo” Lyrics:
Don't waste my time
Draw that line
Won't stop coming
Gonna go all night
Flip that switch
Take that coin
Catch myself
Tryna stay in time
Slips away
Fade to grey
Running a running a running away
Splashing water on my face
Running a running a running away
Your light burns me like I'm evil
This love hurts me like it’s hell
Your touch warms me like a needle
Now I'm falling for your spell
You’re my military
Making my insides turn to machinery
OK it's done
He's on his way
Going back
No no no way
Soon I'll be
Soon you'll see
Ride white horses in the cavalry
Now I'm free
Eyes on me
Promise that'll never happen to me
Keep it moving follow me
Promise that'll never happen to me
Your light burns me like I'm evil
This love hurts me like it’s hell
Your touch warms me like a needle
Now I'm falling for your spell
Your light burns me like I'm evil
Your love hurts me like it's hell
You’re my military
Making my insides turn to machinery
Youth is getting old
It’s feeling like a handicap
Wisdom tells me I should
Cherish every drop from out the tap
I can see a ghost in the crowd
Or maybe it's a shadow cast from the clouds
Your light burns me like I'm evil
This love hurts me like it’s hell
Your touch warms me like a needle
Now I'm falling for your spell
Your light burns me like I'm evil
Your love hurts me like it's hell
You’re my military
Making my insides turn to machinery