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Taken By Surprise (album mix)

from Something In F Minor (2023) by Benjamin Russell and Rob Stuart

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Music Video: youtu.be/IJ-QSxdwkD8

TAKEN BY SURPRISE was this duo's first single, released in early 2022. It started the year off on the right foot, reaching #1 on Artefaktor Radio's Top 20.

Originally released in 1982 on Benjamin's NOTES FROM UNDERGROUND, a punk pop album, in the mid 80s, in collaboration with Tchukon bassist Harold Fisher, another version appeared on Benjamin's LIFE IN THE ICE AGE album.

Completely reimagined by Rob, this version is far and away the most electronic, pop and fun!

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LYRICS by Elyce and Benjamin Russell

I wasn't looking for a miracle
when I found it in your eyes
But there it was, it was a miracle
Right before my eyes
A moment
Taken by surprise

For just a moment, fear was in your eyes
Then it was gone, taken by surprise
Off guard

You thought you'd never by happy again
You thought your broken heart would never mend
Caught up in sorrow, didn't realize
Taken by surprise

For just a moment, you thought of alibis
Then you forgot yourself, taken by surprise
Unaware

Everybody told you, you're all alone
No such thing as love, you're on your own
You can marry for convenience, tell yourself lies
But you were taken by surprise

And I too, just like you
I thought I was wise
But I was taken, like you were taken
Yeah, we were taken by surprise
We thought we were wise
But we were taken by surprise

I wasn't looking for a miracle...

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from Something In F Minor (2023), released January 18, 2023

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Benjamin Russell Montreal, Québec

Benjamin Russell is a multi-genre singer-songwriter, painter, graphic artist, videographer, writer living in Montreal, Quebec.

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