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A ballad for the Coconut Blues Club
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Trash-pop, guitar rock and melodic miscellany.
Not so much a band as a bloke with a guitar and a laptop, The Smivets deliver a genre-bending blend of pop, rock, punk, prog and many other monosyllables.
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Genre
Jazz • Lounge
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Peak #16
Peak in subgenre #3
Author
Steve Smith
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Steve Smith
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July 30, 2011
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MP3 4.8 MB • 128 kbps • 5:12
Story behind the song
Watching your wedding video, re-living the emotions of the day and finding you still feel the same today. Pah, soppy stuff. Not me of course I don't think video was invented. This tune was written especially for the CBC ballad challenge July 2011. Big thanks to Jude once more for setting an intriguing challenge - unfamiliar musical territory and fantastic fun for that very reason.
Lyrics
Look, there we are - I'm not scared, I don't think that's scared - I'm just amazed. I can't believe that it's really real. I'm thinking I'll wake up any moment And find out it's a dream, A wonderful dream. And, oh! Look at you! Smiling in your white dress, Beautiful beyond words, Bright like the promise of Heaven. And it's all played out in slow motion Each frame slowed to a crawl. Don't we look good Those years ago? Seems like it's all Played out in slow motion. It's all there: Confetti frozen in the air. A picture embroidered in gossamer That the slightest breeze would tear. And it's all played out in slow motion Each frame slowed to a crawl. Don't we look good Those years ago? Seems like it's all Played out in slow motion again. So here we are, We're not old We don't say we're old We're just ... weathered - All the rough edges worn smooth, Worn into each others' shapes. But when I look at you You're still that girl in the video With your hands around my heart Holding* me. And it's all played out in slow motion Each frame slowed to a crawl. Don't we look good Those years ago? Seems like it's all Played out in slow motion again. Let's slow down Now the days are few Take the foot off the gas And just pass the time with you. * Hold (v) 1. to keep captive 2. to support.
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JoeHillMusic
Feb 16, 2021
Wonderful lyrical creation!
soundsbyramolly
Feb 08, 2021
Awesome work Seth, wow you can write some great lyrics against a wonderful production-great job!
jameydarnold
Feb 07, 2021
Being a vocal kind of guy, I gravitate heavily on good vox and lyrics. This tune and many more of yours are the very ones I relate well too! J.D.
DRUMNJON
Feb 07, 2021
Love your lyrics Seth, Love this one!!
Mikejazz
Aug 28, 2011
Love the pace of this waltz ballad with a bigger that this world piano, soulful vocals and tasty guitar solos. When do i see The Smivets CD ? It's undoubtely worth it.
Joe Hill
Aug 03, 2011
Certainly a great song, but the message in the lyrics is what really shines the brightest to me. Great job!
Dr. Bob's Jazz - Benefit Boppin' Quartet - JBBQ
Aug 03, 2011
Seth, your 3/4 Slow Motion song is wonderfully done! The blend of your emotive vocal with lyrics and instrumentation creates a delicious tone of loveliness in music. You have a great music talent my friend. We will look forward to more of your outstanding songs at future CBC Song Challenges - and other venues. And thanks for the dl of this delightful song.
DEADWATER MONK
Aug 03, 2011
Beautiful!!! Awesome song writing and wonderful performance and production! Love it!
Michael R7 GT
Aug 01, 2011
Solid Gold again Steve! You are a truly gifted songwriter, musician and studio engineer! Hats off! Fabulous!!
Ziggophon
Aug 01, 2011
Wonderful song, I love it :o)
Jonsson
Aug 01, 2011
Another 3/4 ballad in lowbeat. You've done good here. I've made many songs in 6/8 and 4/4 and they tend to be somehow a LOT easier to get a natural flow. 3/4 get easily "edged" somehow. Great job ! Wonderful vocal and guitarplaying :)
Rodrica Rudge
Jul 31, 2011
I think you have just illustrated that you can nail every genre there is. Your songs are always a surprise - we never know what you are going to do next, but every one is expertly crafted and performed. Great job.
Carlo D'Anna
Jul 31, 2011
Outstanding vocals, Steve! Really nice songwriting, and sweet love tune.
Michael Duran
Jul 31, 2011
great musical progression and vocal melody Steve :) 1st class ballad all the way!
Michael Bennett
Jul 31, 2011
I read the lyrics first and tried to imagine what the track would sound like. I was wrong - - it was much better than what I had expected to hear. :D You have a knack for capturing the 'feel' right down to the vocal timbre that you obviously have great control over. Very well done indeed!
Swampman
Jul 31, 2011
Top shelf Steve alway's excellent music here !