So I had to write a song for my own birthday and join the Xtra Styles Contest at the same time. Had to do it.

I called Deryk at 6 a.m. PG Time and got Xtra Styles 3. By noon I had this.

Mick and Keith and Bob dropped by to help and celebrate. We had a good time. Hope you do too.

https://soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel/anywhere-but-here

Anywhere But Here
By David Snyder

(Here we Go Keith, you know if you’re gonna tell the truth, you got to Rock and Roll, you know you do. So Here We Go)

V1

Well I know a girl who lost her faith and she lost her mind
Cause she was watching too much t.v.
They showed her gold and they showed her silver that she would never ever have
Idolizing whores and hypocrites and thieves

CH

Let’s find a place where we can dream girl
Anywhere but here is fine with me
We’ll cross the Jersey line, head up to Canada
And drink new wine
We’ll find something, somewhere to believe

V2

Let’s find a place where our hearts feel more at home, girl
Where everybody's not telling lies
Anywhere but here is fine with me girl
I’m sick of all these Russian spies

CH

Let’s find a place where we can dream girl
Anywhere but here is fine with me
We’ll cross the Jersey line, head up to Canada
And drink new wine
We’ll find something, somewhere to believe

Bridge

Well I’m sick of fighting for
Some basic dignity
And I’m tired of running scared
And I’m tired of asking for basic honesty
If we can reach some other shore, girl
Then you know I’ll take you there with me

V3

Well I know a place
I used to call my home
I know a place where I used to wave the flag
Until I saw the rules had changed
And the place was all in flames
And the King, well he was all dressed up in Drag

CH x 2

All music and lyrics copyright 2017 by David Snyder

Produced and engineered by David Snyder/ASCAP/Day of Faith Records



Title: Anywhere But Here
Style is _MEMOIR.STY (Memoir Funky Country Pop w Organ)

RealTracks in style: ~1636:Bass, Electric, JazzFunkBreezy Ev16 075
RealTracks in style: 2692:Organ, Rhythm ModernPopSlowMike Ev 075
RealTracks in style: 804:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm DrivingCountryBalladClean Ev 065 (A:chop)
RealTracks in style: 837:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AltCountryRootsy Ev 075 (B:held)
RealDrums in style: FunkyCountryPop [Multi]

Happy birthday, David! Hope you have a good one. What a cool way to celebrate your birthday — dig the tune a lot. I love the nod to Canada, but maybe that's just because I'm Canadian.

Can't wait for the next one!

Happy Birthday!

(I hate your English accent)

cool song tho, another strong write

very nice, best of luck in the contest,

it's a good song, enjoyed the listen

you've inspired me to write my next one,

"Don't Let The Door Hit You In The [*****] When You Leave"



Kenny

Kenny,

Oh come on man!!! Can't a guy have some fun!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Ember!!!

Happy Birthday David!

That was AWESOME! LOL!

It rocked, had a cool vocal, good story and great mix.

Hope you have a great Birthday David! The song is great too!

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bob, man, that was perfect!!!

You have earned a special place in my heart my friend!

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.

THANKS!!

Thanks Tyler! I am glad you liked it.

Cheers!!!!!

Yeah!!! Man, this is just freaking awesome. Loved everything about it, you are one talented dude!

Happy birthday too BTW

David, Happy Birthday!

Seems like we are the ones getting the gift - this incredible song to hear!

Might be your all-time-best. An artist finding his true muse.

This is both an excellent Rock write AND a well-penned political statement in song. Not a hit-ya-over-the-head kind like so many tend towards, but a "just right" here's-my-take-on-this.

The BAND is perfect - supportive, never asking for the stage. Excellent mix.

Your vocals are perfect for this, too...

Superb, dude.

fj

What a tune, David! It's incredible you whipped this up in barely any time at all - you wasted no time using those Xtra Styles Can't wait to hear the next one! Definitely has that Bob Dylan sorta vibe to it. Thanks so much for sharing

Happy birthday and good luck for the contest Great rock arrangement and great lyrics, did you call Bruce also? You don't have to be anywhere else, when Canada comes to you with these Xtra styles

Janne

Hey Thanks Dave,

I am really glad you liked it man! Been loving your rockin' tunes as well.

Keep it up my friend!!

Hey Floyd,

Thanks my brother!! Seems like I already replied, but maybe not--kinda getting lost here on the forum, losing track man.

Anyway, I thought I said if I listened to you long enough they would let me on the front porch after a while.

That may have been on another song, but I guess it still applies!

Really glad you liked it!

Thanks for selling me those styles Deryk.



Having a blast!!

Really glad you liked it!!

Hello, David

Very strong rock song as usual!
As floyd said, the BAND is perfect - supportive, never asking for the stage. Excellent mix.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Happy birthday and good luck for the contest!
Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hey David,

I'm late to the party but Happy Birthday! We've both already had 70 of those suckers!!!

Cool song that rocks out ... ya give those new styles a good reason to be. Suits your voice and and the band rocks on. Again, cool song ... loved it!

I didn't know they were having a contest for the new styles - ordered them about a week ago. But, I've bgeen off the bards for almost a week, so missed out on a lot. Glad I didn't miss this one.

Rock on and party hearty!

Alan & Di

"Well I’m sick of fighting for
Some basic dignity
And I’m tired of running scared
And I’m tired of asking for basic honesty
If we can reach some other shore, girl
Then you know I’ll take you there with me"

Ain't it the truth. One just gets sick of it all and then those other shores start to look pretty damn good.

We're down with floyd in that this might be your best - of many great tunes.

We just listened for the third time through and read the lyric for the fourth time. Hope SoundCloud survives cause we just added this to our playlist

J&B

Hey David. Think you perforated my ear drums. Was an enjoyable way to have them perforated.
Nice work sir.
Say hi to Bob for me.
Rob

Thanks Janne! I really appreciate the kind words! Thanks for the mention of Bruce as well.



Yeah, Canada does kind of come to you with those Xtra styles doesn't it! Good one!

Hi Shigeki,

Thanks so much for listening. I am really glad you liked it and thanks for the kind words!

Happy Belated Birthday David. Very cool and creative tune. Super lyric. Well done

Another really cool song David!! Your lyrics always have a spontaneity and honesty that I just love. The "band" is also perfect for this one. Gonna have to play with those RTs myself. Happy B-day!! Take care. Greg

Thanks Alan and Di,

Sorry for the time lag. Been a crazy month! Really glad you enjoyed it. Been loving all of your new tunes as well! Hope Di is feeling better!

Thanks Janice and Bud,

Sorry for the lag, but as I said earlier, it's been crazy.

I am really glad you liked it and thanks so much for adding it to your list!

David,
How did I miss this - one of your best lyrics and I love the wild (Mick Jagger filter!) abandon of the vocals.
Brilliant.

Robert

Hey Rob,

Sorry about those ear drums man. Did I show you how to use the volume knob?



Thanks so much for the kind words!!

Thanks Scott! I really appreciate that man!!

David, I nearly missed this one! You always come up with something fresh from a new direction! I love the accent by the way! T

You have a gift for that live feel! The mix is spot on.

great song!

much enjoyed!

David, enjoyed the listen. You seem to be a cross between Dylan and the singer with B-52s. Not bad company.