False Bay

by Benji Anstey

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Benji Anstey is a Cape Town-based, emerging indie-rock artist. "False Bay" is his latest release, off the back of his debut EP "Dancing on the East Coast" released in April of this year and supported by well-attended live shows around Cape Town as well as an Apple Music Editorial placement. Super-imposing chronological distance over geographic separation, Anstey looks over the formidable False Bay whilst reflecting on loss and memory.

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These cliffs are turning to red
In my riverbed
My shattered innocence

These tides are churning into a storm
That pulls along
Who's right or wrong

And I feel close to you now
Even though you stand opposite me now
And I don't know why you left me on the other side
I'm looking, I’m looking to what's left behind

Oh but here I stand on the other side of False Bay harbour
And I don't know why you left me on the other side of False Bay harbour
Oh, tonight

My first thoughts were of your mind
I’m getting lost inside
But seek and ye shall find

These coastal plains are warping into a maze
And in my hungered craze
I’m losing sight again

And I feel close to you now
Even though you stand opposite me now
And I don't know why you left me on the other side
Still, I'm looking, looking to what's left behind

But here I stand on the other side of False Bay harbour
And I don't know why you left me on the other side of False Bay harbour
Tonight

But here I stand on the other side of False Bay harbour
And I don't know why you left me on the other side of False Bay harbour
Tonight

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released December 1, 2022
Benji Anstey - writer, vocals, guitar
Adam Selikowitz - bass guitar
Joshua Riley - mixing & mastering

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Benji Anstey Cape Town, South Africa

Benji Anstey is a blooming young singer/songwriter from Cape Town, South Africa. Taking inspiration from the unique and wild landscapes of this beautiful country, Benji aims to paint a vivid image of the places he's frequented and the insights gained along the way. ... more

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