"Sangria" is the excellent first single from Ollie Twist's soon to be released new album MDLXV (1565). Twist's laid back delivery and low-key tone flows over ambient synths, subtle reverberated guitar melodies and a classic old school hip-hop drum beat. Complemented by a moving and powerful vocal performance by Jill Freisinger, this song is just a slice of the historic and wildly entertaining concept album (MDLXV) that is near completion. "Sangria" serves as a celebration of the season of summer, a tribute to friendship and a love-letter to the ancient city of Saint Augustine, FL. Cheers!
Lyrics
SANGRIA
(featuring Jill Freisinger)
Verse 1 –
Bounce over the 312 hit the island for kicks,
Anastasia Boulevard look out – it’s OIlie Twist!
Outside of the territory, most of the time,
So when I’m back home zonin’ I’m showing the coastline,
Mad love to my peeps in the county of St. John’s,
Old Coast, Bokeh, the crew at Brewz & Dawgz,
Fill another mug up to the top and keep em comin’,
Hummin’ new melodies from the album forthcoming,
Inspired by science, faith and self-reliance,
See the horizon flyin’ over the Bridge of Lions, (Oh, Lord!)
I love the downtown streets,
Get some eats on me no need for receipts,
Necessary to hit the happy hour baby it’s fine,
Or gettin’ used to rockin’ flip flops in the winter time,
Here comes the sun shining light on every feature,
Rock a G on my wrist as I sip my sangria.
Chorus –
It’s so good to have you here,
You’ve meant so much all through the years,
It won’t take long to shift your gears,
I love these days, I love our ways,
Straight through the haze,
We feel the rays,
I wish to God that you would stay
Verse 2 –
Standing on top of the Lighthouse taking in the view,
Of Anastasia State Park, sun shining skies blue,
The beauty and the bliss of the landscape inspires,
Feeling like I’m retired, no hard work required,
Leisurely, kick back enjoy the scenery,
Eagerly, hit the beach palm trees greenery,
Pure relaxation yes bless Jehovah,
Bottomless mimosas, boy I thought I told ya,
Take a walk down Cordova past the Casa Monica,
Nights of Lights bright, Christmas to Hanukah,
On the shore side, finding it hard to find the downside,
Take my hand baby; I’ll be your tour guide,
Love the city’s history, glad to be a student,
Analyzing past movements and mass improvement,
Next up let’s bust a left and trek down Hypolita,
Cheers to another cold round of sangria.
Chorus – (2X)
It’s so good to have you here,
You’ve meant so much all through the years,
It won’t take long to shift your gears,
I love these days, I love our ways,
Straight through the haze,
We feel the rays,
I wish to God that you would stay