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2. not the one 4. abundant lack of
motivation 5. vulnerable 8. habit 9. lovely lady 10. can’t
go |
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outtakes pull we've been attached so
long like a clenched fist pulling
something strong can't seem to separate perpetual "tug of
war" opposing teams pull each
other closer possessive love is hate this is the game we chose
to play we can't change the rules you pull me i pull you we laugh and joke and kid as if we did things no one
did but then it'd start to
rain we drag ourselves through
mud and apologize is this called love? pleasure turns to pain this is the game we chose
to play we can't change the rules you pull me i pull you how long's this game gonna last? cause i'm getting tired very fast i refuse to let go cause i don't want to lose (you) |
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This song is perhaps my strongest, conceptually and harmonically. Berklee gave its stamp of
"approval" by selecting it as one of the entries in its annual
singer/songwriter/performer showcases.
That's about as far as I got with the songwriting department… I guess I'll let it stand on its own.
Since I had yet to place this old song on any of my previous releases,
logic would dictate that I'd eventually give it "top billing," but
I tucked it in the back because I felt it shared too much with the theme of
dysfunctional love in Not the One. Again, "cutting floor" executive
decisions for the sake of my "movie." In this day and age of dvds though, we now
have full access to all of the director’s thoughts and ideas - whether
we like it or not. : ) |
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outtakes the
moment don't buy into the simple
notion your boat afloat this
giant ocean can paddle any faster than you be happy to be in the
moment don't worry or your time
gets stolen for doing all the things
you want to do take control but don't take more leave those worries at
your door step into a place that's
pure to get there you must be
here walk away from all that
fear step into a place that's
clear |
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The
first verse and chorus to a song is usually the easiest part to create. It's the endgame that's a bitch.
Once in a while, I come up with a "song" that says
everything I need to say in just a few lines.
To pad for the sake of living up to conventional frameworks
(verse/chorus/verse/chorus/bridge/verse/ chorus, for example), would have
indeed been superfluous. I choose to "let it be."
This is my mantra and what I'm discovering is the secret to sane
living.
This song came as the result of the pressure I felt from having too
much somber material underground.
Being already aware most my songs were about me-me-me and my trials and
tribulations, I offered this bit of advice... to myself.
This became outtake 2,
because I felt I already expounded on the revelation of present moment living
in Abundant Lack of Motivation. Plus, I wanted something short and sweet to
end this record on a hopeful note. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING |