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Posted By: rsdean Broken Bones - 12/09/18 08:06 PM
Hi All,

Here's a simple little song about endings and beginnings...

This is called [Link no longer valid]

The forecast calls for permanent rain
And through the foggy glass I can see
Muddy footprints are what remain
So close the doors and lock your home
And gather up all the broken bones

The sounds tonight outside my window
Are whispering so quietly
Those voices have a haunted glow
A wicked shadow I cannot condone
Trying to cover all the broken bones

I was paid a visit by two angels
They kinda resembled you and me
One carried a box of silver bells
The other dragged a bag of stones
Collected with all the broken bones

The visionary soapbox preacher
Walking both sides of the street
Didn't see what was beneath her
Yellow tape and a danger zone
Tumbled in with all the broken bones

Pay the ghost and clear the loan
Time to bury all the broken bones
Time to bury all the broken bones

All BIAB Tracks:
2474: Bass, Acoustic, Held Ev 085
2505: Piano, Electric, HeldChords 085
2914: Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Folky16thsBrent Ev16 085
832: Guitar, Electric, Rhythm, AltCountryMoody Ev 075
Loop: Chillout/Chillout_dimensions_145
RealDrums: PopPromiseEv16 a:Snare on 4, HiHat, b: Snare

As always - thanks for listening!

Bob
Posted By: Torrey Bliss Re: Broken Bones - 12/09/18 08:41 PM
Bob, I have such an appreciation for your gift of writing lyrics! You have a way of continually coming up with great tunes! Nice work! Thanks, T
Posted By: Robertkc Re: Broken Bones - 12/09/18 08:47 PM
Bob,

Unmistakeably Robert Dean. Lyrics that get deeper as the song goes ( love the verse about the angels visit!) and a nothing more to add arrangement.
Another excellent song!

Robert
Posted By: rsdean Re: Broken Bones - 12/10/18 07:57 AM
Torrey,

That's very kind of you - thanks.

Bob
Posted By: BlueAttitude Re: Broken Bones - 12/10/18 08:09 AM
Yes, Robert pretty much summed it up for me. You have such a distinctive style, and the writing is always top notch.

Excellent!
Posted By: rsdean Re: Broken Bones - 12/10/18 02:04 PM
Robert,

That is very appreciated - thanks so much.

Bob
Posted By: Sundance Re: Broken Bones - 12/10/18 04:08 PM
Cool song. You come up with more ways to write a break up song than anyone I know. You're like the Charles Dickens of break up songs. Nice production too.
Posted By: rsdean Re: Broken Bones - 12/10/18 06:49 PM
Dave,

Thanks so much!

Bob
Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm Re: Broken Bones - 12/10/18 07:04 PM
As others have said. wonderful lyrics. The opening line sets the tone for the song. Fantastic and fresh sensory imagery throughout. I enjoyed listening to this.
Posted By: Joe -PG Music Re: Broken Bones - 12/10/18 07:12 PM
Great work on this rsdean! Very captivating lyrics and love the overall timbres. Well done!
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Broken Bones - 12/10/18 07:26 PM

Yeah, this is an instant classic.

Fabulous lyrics as everyone has said.

Loved it Bob.
Posted By: Greg Johnson Re: Broken Bones - 12/10/18 08:14 PM
Some great lyrical images here Bob!! I really like the build too.....perfect band and arrangement for the tune! Nice work!! Take care. Greg
Posted By: dcuny Re: Broken Bones - 12/10/18 08:28 PM
Nice!

Your arrangement is excellent, and vocals fitting - as always - but it's the lyrics that carry the song, and you again show an knack for words that are both poetic and tell a compelling story.
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Broken Bones - 12/10/18 08:33 PM
Love this, Bob.

Killer write. Hard-edged, poetic wordsmithing. Killer.

Super use of the BAND. Excellent mix.

Another WOW.

fj
Posted By: rsdean Re: Broken Bones - 12/10/18 10:39 PM
Hey Josie,

LOL! Thanks - I appreciate that. smile

Bob
Posted By: PeterF Re: Broken Bones - 12/11/18 01:50 AM
Bob

Like those before me loved the lyrics, delivery and the song.
Brilliant writing.

Peter
Posted By: Rob4580 Re: Broken Bones - 12/11/18 06:14 AM
Hi Bob. Really enjoyed this. Great song writing my friend. Well done on the mix as well. Rob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Broken Bones - 12/11/18 06:42 PM
Thanks so much!

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Broken Bones - 12/11/18 09:43 PM
Joe,

Thanks - appreciate the listen and kind words.

Bob
Posted By: Skyline Re: Broken Bones - 12/12/18 10:14 AM
Excellent lyrics Bob, I found it created a very real picture and mood. Vocal delivery was just right and all superbly arranged and engineered. A winner.

John
Posted By: rsdean Re: Broken Bones - 12/12/18 11:47 AM
David,

Much appreciated - thanks.

Bob
Posted By: cliftond Re: Broken Bones - 12/12/18 11:58 AM
A beautiful song, well written, well developed, everything lends to the original style you have RObert. !!!! Love this. Cliff
Posted By: 44kfl Re: Broken Bones - 12/12/18 12:09 PM
You don't write simple little songs

this is big

captures the emotions as your writing always does

drums sound so good, good mix

strong vocals

enjoyed the listen,

Kenny
Posted By: rsdean Re: Broken Bones - 12/13/18 06:22 PM
Greg,

Thanks - much appreciated.

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Broken Bones - 12/14/18 02:49 PM
David,

Thank so much.

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Broken Bones - 12/14/18 09:26 PM
Floyd,

Thanks. That’s very kind.

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Broken Bones - 12/15/18 09:39 AM
Peter,

Thank you!

Bob
Posted By: tommyad Re: Broken Bones - 12/15/18 11:10 AM
Bob, the band sounds great and your editing skills are on full display. As usual your gift of poetic lyrics tell a story that is open to multiple interpretations. Well sung and very well produced, Tom
Posted By: Scott C Re: Broken Bones - 12/15/18 03:38 PM
Beautiful song Bob. Lyrics was very emotional. Super vocal delivery and the backtrack was perfect for the lyric. Well done
Posted By: beatmaster Re: Broken Bones - 12/15/18 07:23 PM
Lyrics like

The other dragged a bag of stones
Collected with all the broken bones

Always get my attention, this was a great piece and your vocals capped it.

In the bag, enjoyed this.
Posted By: Jim Re: Broken Bones - 12/15/18 09:01 PM
A very enigmatic song here... nicely crafted lyrics layered over tasty musical bed...
Good job on this one!
Posted By: Al-David Re: Broken Bones - 12/16/18 04:05 AM
Bob,

You have a unique and wonderful style. There's no doubt when a Robert Dean song is playing. What a great lyric and your vocal really shines. everything about this is dang good. Thanks for a truly great listen. Always enjoy your work. Best to you.

Alan
Posted By: rsdean Re: Broken Bones - 12/16/18 02:41 PM
Rob,

Thanks very much.

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Broken Bones - 12/17/18 08:25 AM
John,

Much appreciated - thanks.

Bob
Posted By: F.M.M. Re: Broken Bones - 12/17/18 03:46 PM
hey bob its all bend said lyrics and vocal are super good and the use of biab tracks were so alive dynamics were right on thanks for sharing eric
Posted By: Sergio Guarneri Re: Broken Bones - 12/17/18 06:09 PM

Great song Bob.
Super real tracks used and lyrics.

One of your best.

Sergio
Posted By: rsdean Re: Broken Bones - 12/17/18 07:33 PM
Cliff,

That is very appreciated - thank you.

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Broken Bones - 12/17/18 09:40 PM
Kenny,

That is extremely kind of you - thanks.

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Broken Bones - 12/18/18 01:37 PM
Tom,

I really appreciate that - thanks!

Bob
Posted By: Janice & Bud Re: Broken Bones - 12/18/18 02:07 PM
"The forecast calls for permanent rain"

What a setup for all that follows.

The lyric is slightly Delphic in nature...yet the listener can connect dots and participate in painting the picture.

Your writes are consistently high bar and always engaging but we have to put this waaaay up there.

Man, just reading the lyric is worth the price of admission but then you wrapped it all up with a fine vocal, arrangement and mix that just glued it all together so nicely.

Superb!

J&B

Edit: Back for another listen and Janice paid it a superbly high compliment by saying it sounded like a Lucinda song. Yeah!
Posted By: rsdean Re: Broken Bones - 12/18/18 09:29 PM
Scott,

Thanks so much!

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Broken Bones - 12/19/18 08:03 AM
beatmaster,

Thanks - very appreciated.

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Broken Bones - 12/19/18 09:57 PM
Jim,

Thanks so much.

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Broken Bones - 12/20/18 08:16 AM
Alan,

I appreciate that - thanks very much.

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Broken Bones - 12/20/18 07:59 PM
Eric,

Thank you!

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Broken Bones - 12/23/18 10:06 PM
Sergio,

Thanks - much appreciated.

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Broken Bones - 12/23/18 10:07 PM
Janice & Bud,

That is very appreciated - thanks so much.

Bob
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