Name: Chinatown (2023 Remix)
Duration: P00H06M00S
Description: Remix of original 1993 release.

Chinatown (2023 Remix)

by Ricky Vermont

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Remix of original 1993 release.

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CHINATOWN

There's a dark and quiet restaurant in the heart of Chinatown
That will always be the one that I remember
It was the place we were united by a simple silent vow
When you finally flew the white flag of surrender

I'd pursued you without mercy for a century or two
And I offered you a lifetime filled with passion
You'd pretended not to notice until the truth came streaming
through
And you overcame the warnings that were flashing

Chinatown -- Savoring the fine familiar smells
Chinatown -- We were the only ones alive
Chinatown -- Wrapped up in romantic fantasy
Is it a memory or was it but a dream?

Over dumplings we discovered all the secrets that we shared
Over eggrolls you were laughing like a child
Over noodles we were trembling as our lives were slowly bared
I was nourished by your sweet and sexy style

Chinatown -- Dancing to the music of our souls
Chinatown -- You were so beautiful
Chinatown -- Sliding down the path to ecstacy
Is it a memory or was it but a dream?

When it ended we were basking in a joy that has no name
We were freed from all restraints of fear and caution
You were feeling so enchanted, I was feeling just the same
And we showered in the bliss of our good fortune

Chinatown -- Caught up in a breathtaking embrace
Chinatown -- Shrouded in mystery
Chinatown -- God only knows what it all means
Is it a memory or was it but a dream?

Only time can offer answers to the questions that arise
Only love can quell all loneliness and pain
And since you became the angel staring right into my eyes
I will never ask for anything again

Chinatown -- Swirling on a carousel of life
Chinatown -- Waging a struggle to survive
Chinatown -- Nothing will ever be the same
Is it a memory or was it but a dream?

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released February 17, 2023
Written and performed by Ricky Vermont

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Ricky Vermont New York, New York

Ricky Vermont is a multi-instrumentalist and composer. Even while he has enjoyed a more-than-40-year career as a criminal defense attorney, Ricky has written, performed, and produced music, including songs, instrumental pieces, and soundtracks for a variety of film and theatrical projects. These recordings span nearly 50 years. ... more

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