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New Song: Blue
Updated: Sep 15, 2020
Hi Guys
Well, I'm getting the ball rolling on the new song development.
Here's the first instalment. It's not just about the song, but the lyrics, the artwork, the sentiment and emotional issues of isolation & alienation, something that we all feel & experience at some time in our lives.
This is a song I'm working on at the moment 'blue'. It started as a short poem and about 1 minute of music. I'm expanding it to communicate a story and journey that is both heartfelt & poetical in essence. Conneting to the feeling of endearment and compassion that we have for 'lost souls'.
This poem was inspired by Kafka's Metamorphosis
My Thoughts on the Song
It is a ballad of empathy & suppport for our nearest & dearest.
The Guitar Solo Recording Process
Watch - Original Song ’Blue'
This was recorded last weekend as I decide whether to play the solo using my fingers or a pick. Here I explain the subtleties & perform the live recording part of the solo…
I'm working on a demo now and will post it in the next few weeks as you see this song develop & take shape.
Have a great weekend!
Stay Safe
PLJ
Zack x
Lyrics
I was blue for a while
Then the sun came out of your smile
It was easy to fall so far
And the stars in the sky
Well they never seem to die
All those lonely nights we pass in the dark
I was stoned
I was bold
I was only trying to hold
Onto someone who cares for me
You’re not alone
You’re the child
And the fever is running wild
But take it easy
Because you have a hand to hold
That’s a marvellous scar
Did you get it out in the war?
You’ve got something to remind you of the pain
What am I?
Just a fool
I’ve been breaking all of the rules
To find something
To give me a reason to live
I had a dream
I was blue
I woke to find it was true
But it a’int easy
When you stand out in the crowd
Then it rained
And it poured
But it didn’t wash me away
I am blue
From my head down to my toes
Yes I am blue
For now for evermore . . .
Blue, blue, blue my blue
Blue, blue, blue your heart . . .is gold
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