The story of ’Little Lady’
‘Little Lady’ is an autobiographical song based on our early experience of parenthood & it is written as a declaration to our daughter Josie, who inspired the song. It is joyful & uplifting and we hope it will bring joy to others who either have a little lady of their own or once were a little lady themselves. Josie seems to like it which is a good start!
Our second single, it's about the transformation you go through when becoming a parent for the first time - how a new life can change the way you view the world & yourself. How it makes you want to be the best you can be, & do the best you can do for your child.
The Music Video
Since our daughter's birth Toby has filmed one second of her life everyday on his phone (he continues to do so) & the music video is made entirely from these daily ‘snapshots’. We both chose our favourite clips for the music video (Top 100ish) keeping chronological order so we see her starting on day one as a newborn baby in May 2018, growing up, learning to walk, talk & run, all the way up to the date of the single’s release in November 2020.
Two & half years of her life in two & a half minutes, we think this feel-good video captures some of the joys of parenting & being part of a child’s early years.
‘Little Lady’ is our second official single and we are currently working on our third which will be released before the end of 2020.
About the Recording:
The song was written & recorded by Toby & Pip with good friend (& legendary jazz artist) Anthony Strong producing the song, providing piano & other instrumentation & arrangements.
Drums were recorded in Denmark by Joel Stumbaugh.
All guitars, Ukulele & vocals performed by Toby & Pip.
It was recorded & produced in London & is self-released under their own label Peaches Records.
Credits:
Guitars & Vocals: Toby
Ukulele & Vocals: Pip
Drums: Joel Stumbaugh
Piano & other instruments: Anthony Strong
Arranged & Produced by: Anthony Strong
LITTLE LADY - Lyrics:
You arrived in the middle of the day,
Staring at me before you looked away,
Eyes burning blue, I know it’s true,
The first time that you saw me, yeah you smiled.
Now I will get to see, all that you will be,
Even if this big bad world is going crazy,
& honestly, if there’s nothing wrong with me,
I will do the best I can for my little lady.
Snapshots that are burned into my mind,
Memories I’ll never leave behind,
The more I know, the more I grow,
& I’ll think about you daily til I die!
Now I will get to see, all that you will be,
Even if this big bad world is going crazy,
& honestly, if there’s nothing wrong with me,
I will do the best I can for my little lady.
Oh, I will admit that I’m scared & I don’t know where to start.
Losing control can be hard, but I will play my part,
I’ll take you in my arms, I’ll keep you safe from harm, & I know!
I will get to see, all that you will be,
Even if this big bad world is going crazy,
& honestly, if there’s nothing wrong with me,
I will do the best I can for my little lady.