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First song I wrote after my divorce in 2005. It's been kept hidden under a rock for the past 16 years. I was afraid to share anything written about the experience, but the time for fear is over. It's part of my story.
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Just a middle aged singer/songwriter sharing the work.
Hobbyist singer/songwriter/guitarist who's been quiet for 10 years. Decided to get the songs out there now. Had dreams of the big time, but know it isn't going to happen now and that's okay. I still love music, writing and recording and want to share my work with people.
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Genre
Country • Alternative Country
Charts
#101 in subgenre Peak #4
Charts
Peak #16
Author
Brett Service
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Brett Service
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April 13, 2021
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MP3 8.3 MB • 320 kbps • 3:38
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WAV 55.0 MB
Story behind the song
First song written after my divorce in 2005. I've been hiding it all this time. Basically I was afraid to share anything about my feelings about the unfortunate end of the marriage. I don't necessarily believe it was "all a lie". It was how I felt at the time though. These songs are all really just snapshots in time. Full discloser I was 37 when this was written. Hence the "two years past" 35 reference in the song.
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I lost the Love of my life in 2005 Turns out what we had was all a lie Took ten years for us to see the light I've moved on and so has she No doubt the same for her now I feel free To say the things I want to In a song that's given to me I'm gonna live this life that I've been given The best way that I can Won't be scared to reach for help When I don't understand Even though I am alone now You're always close at hand Just got to dial the numbers Hear the voice of you my life-long caring friends.... Feeling freedom for the first time Since I was young with wild dreams Now those dreams have been reborn To become reality They say your life is over Once you hit the big 3-5 I'm am two years past it And I'm happily alive My hair is turning grey And that's the way it's going to stay To hell with all the critics Who really needs them anyway I'm gonna live my life that I've been given The best way that I can Won't be scared to reach for help When I don't understand Even though I am alone now They're always close at hand I'll dial the number Hear the voices of my life-long caring friends.... I owe so much to you All of my life-long caring friends ******************************** July 2006, Sandwichtowne, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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MaxFord
Jul 19, 2021
Youre writing and production just keeps getting better and better. Awesome track my friend.
MichaelDuran
Jun 24, 2021
This is definitely your forte my friend, a sweet acoustic and let the vocals soar! Great lyric and vocal tell a story worth hearing, over & over ;-)
davidabriggs
Jun 21, 2021
Absolutely fabulous Brett. Perfection in audio quality, arrangement and lyrics. Really like your singing voice. Can't fault it in anyway. I'm very very impressed.
soundsbyramolly
Jun 13, 2021
So much talent, did you write for anyone in Nashville? Goodness
MartynYoung
Jun 11, 2021
Wow what a great song. So many songs seem to be written from what for many are sad events in their lives. This just ticks all the boxes
rodrica
Jun 09, 2021
You have a signature sound and a very engaging way of crafting your songs. Love the positive spin you have put on this traumatic event, a song that so many people will relate to. Love the vocals and harmonica.
jameydarnold
Apr 13, 2021
Great song! Music is the true healer. Love that harmonica!
steveweyman
Apr 13, 2021
Great song Brett ! Very smooth . You have great voice can hear this on the radio . Production is spot on .
KeithMitchell
Apr 11, 2021
You have a great sound Brett. You know it's you as soon as you hear it. All great artists have their signature sound and you have that. Great!!
AlexisPatrick
Apr 11, 2021
Excellent vocals and lyrics. Great music and song structure.
Tony DeLecce
Apr 10, 2021
Very good song and even back then you had things in perspective. Nothing in these lyrics that needed hid all these years. Lol. Production and performance top notch. Nice work.