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#421153 - 07/09/17 08:26 PM
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NEW SONG POST: High in Hawaii
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Registered: 12/21/13
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Hello forum friends. This song was conceived in Hawaii. I was pushing my kid's on some waves while they were boogie boarding. The hook line (High in Hawii, and I'm feelin' so low) just started running through my head. Wasn't sure where it was going but I banged it out at home a few weeks later. It is a slow ride. If you're in the mood for ear candy or something energetic, come back later when you're feeling mellow. Always love to hear what you think. Take care all. Greg https://soundcloud.com/gjohnson-2/high-in-hawaiiHIGH IN HAWAII There are times in your life when you look, and you see a dead end And sometimes a soul can sink down beyond the reach of a friend We had a good thing, better than most And to strive for perfection may be chasing a ghost But I dreamed of Hawaii Of a life beyond reach Longboards and shave ice Gettin’ high on the beach But dreamin’ of paradise Still don’t make it so Now I’m high in Hawaii And I’m feelin’ so low Sometimes your heart gets confused, and ambition just fails Scrapin’ by in those winters in Pittsburgh, hammering nails And it’s hard not to tell yourself there’s got to be more Some brighter horizon, some warm, distant shore So I dreamed of Hawaii… And if ever a boy had regret, I guess I got it bad Pity the soul, the fool who lets go, of the best thing that he ever had Because dreams of Hawaii They never come true Now I find myself dreamin’ Of a life back with you It may not be paradise But it’s the best thing I’ve known Now I’m high in Hawaii And I feel so alone Yeah, I’m high in Hawaii
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#421154 - 07/09/17 09:56 PM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: High in Hawaii
[Re: Greg Johnson]
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Registered: 06/05/12
Posts: 6365
Loc: Melbourne, Australia
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Sensationally presented Greg, great crisp vocals, well mixed, and the use of the harmonica sat perfectly in the blend.
You nailed it.
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#421198 - 07/10/17 08:53 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: High in Hawaii
[Re: Greg Johnson]
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Registered: 06/19/17
Posts: 64
Loc: Victoria, BC
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What a hauntingly beautiful song. I especially love these lyrics:
"Because dreams of Hawaii
They never come true
Now I find myself dreamin’
Of a life back with you
It may not be paradise
But it’s the best thing I’ve known"
Keep up the great work.
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Cheers,
Ember
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#421312 - 07/11/17 06:35 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: High in Hawaii
[Re: Greg Johnson]
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Registered: 02/15/17
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I've never been to Hawaii, but its always peaked my interest, and this song really paints a vivid picture of how wondrous I imagine it being  The delivery on this is truly beautiful, and the lyrics are imaginative and heart felt. You should be proud of this!
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Cheers,
Deryk
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#421336 - 07/11/17 08:48 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: High in Hawaii
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