Life in Northern Michigan
Northern Michigan in a song! A collaboration with lyricist Charles Mathers. One of my favorites. Lyrics: Charles Mathers, Music/performance: Stephen William Tarak
Singer/songwriter/multi instrumentalist Stephen William Tarak serves up some excellent original and cover songs for your enjoyment!
Welcome to the music of Indianapolis singer/songwriter Stephen William Tarak.
Musical selections are original. All instruments and vocal work performed by this artist.
Story behind the song
Charles lives in Charlevoix, Michigan, a town not far from where my grandmother lived. Each year, my family would travel to her home and one of the highlights of the trip was to travel to Charlevoix for Murdick's fudge and some smoked whitefish from the local fishery. I met Charles through a songwriter website and he shared his lyric with me. I immediately wanted to produce the music. I knew the place. I think the tune describes that area perfectly.
Lyrics
LIFE IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Every new day holds it's own surprise,
All you have to do is open up your eyes,
Looks like I'm gettin' my wish again,
When I wake up in the mornin', in Northern Michigan,
From the sandy beaches all along her shore,
To the woodlands there-calling you to explore,
Well looky here I found my niche again,
I just naturally belong in Northern Michigan,
(chorus)
Now I don't need a solitary dime,
No one tells me how to spend my time,
The privilage is all mine, I'm feelin' rich again,
Living the life I love, in Northern Michigan,
When the big lake beckons to ya,
You can't resist the call of Michi-Guma,
You'll be out there after those big fish again,
'Cause that's the way of life, in Northern Michigan,
(repeat chorus)
(bridge)
My heart is filled with joy again,
You know, I feel just like a little boy again,
Doin' what-so-ever I wish again,
Outta my way, I've got that itch again,...for some...
Motor boatin' or maybe water skiing,
An uncomplicated state of being,
Oh-They're servin' up my favorite dish again,
Whitefish and perch, in Northern Michigan,
(repeat chorus)
Living the life I love,
Thankin' The Lord above,
Livin' the life I love,
In Northern Michigan,
(©2003)
