Song 44: I die

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This, our 9th last song (!!), is probably best described as a cross between Apples in Stereo and Foo Fighters (or maybe just Dave without the band). Let’s get to it.

Song

Discussion

CHRIS: Today, I will be brief with the text bits. Awhile back our friend Gordon requested a “Chris piano song,” and this is probably closest to what he had in mind. Over the course of this project I’ve noticed that I get the most positive feedback when I’m pushing the upper limits of my vocal range, so this song also attempts to do that. I had a hard time filling out the instrumentation… after I recorded the vocals and main piano part I wasn’t sure where to take it from there, and I”m not sure I did the best job at that, so it might not sound full enough. But it still turned out pretty ok, I think.

Lyrics

I could write you a love song
But it wonâ€t be long ‘til another takes its place
I could buy you a rose
But soon there would be no trace

And I keep on thinking about
How to turn it around
And I keep on crying out loud
Every night, do you hear me?

I die every time I see your disappointment
Ask why you and I canâ€t work it out
I try dodging lies and dousing them with ointment
Ask why you and I canâ€t work it out

I could build you a new home
Where weâ€d be all alone, you and me and a new lease
But they always come knocking
They always break the peace

And I keep on thinking about
How to turn it around
And I keep repeating vows
Every night, do you hear me?

I die every time I see your disappointment
Ask why you and I canâ€t work it out
I try dodging lies and dousing them with ointment
Ask why you and I canâ€t work it out

Credits

Words and music: Chris Tindal
Chris Tindal: Vocals, keyboards, drums (programmed)
Steve Salt: Hi Steve!