Trying to catch up on writing some tunes before the end of 2020. This is just some rock and roll. I went all the way back to Real Tracks Set 4 and added some stuff. I am sure the lyrics will be oblique and no one will know what I am talking about.



All The Way Back Home
by David Snyder

https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs3/all-the-way-back-home

V1

WHEN YOU’RE FEELING ALONE
AND THINK NOTHING IS REAL
AND THEY’VE STOLEN YOUR FAITH
BUT THEY’VE ASKED YOU TO KNEEL
WHEN THEY’VE BURIED YOUR DREAMS
MOCKED THE SKIN ON YOUR FACE
WHEN THEY'VE MANGLED THE TRUTH
CRIPPLED MERCY AND GRACE

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YOU BETTER DRIVE YOUR CAR
ALL THE WAY BACK HOME
YOU BETTER TURN AROUND
YOU LEFT A MUCH BETTER TOWN
YOU LEFT A MUCH BETTER TOWN
ALL THE WAY BACK HOME

V2

WHEN THEY COME FOR YOUR HEART
WHEN THEY COME FOR YOUR SOUL
REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE
REMEMBER WHAT YOU KNOW
AND IF YOU HAVE FIGHT
FIGHT WITH ALL YOU’VE GOT
NEVER SAY WHAT THEY WANT YOU TO SAY
AND DON’T YOU EVER GIVE UP

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YOU BETTER DRIVE YOUR CAR
ALL THE WAY BACK HOME
YOU BETTER TURN AROUND
YOU LEFT A MUCH BETTER TOWN
YOU LEFT A MUCH BETTER TOWN
ALL THE WAY BACK HOME

V3

WHEN THE CHILDREN OF DARKNESS
FIGHT THE CHILDREN OF LIGHT
YOU’LL BE CHOOSING A SIDE
ONLY ONE SIDE IS RIGHT
SO WHEN YOU’RE STRANDED AT MIDNIGHT
PUT YOUR HAND ON THE WHEEL
I THINK YOU KNOW WHERE TO GO
AND WHICH KINGDOM IS REAL

CH

YOU BETTER DRIVE YOUR CAR
ALL THE WAY BACK HOME
YOU BETTER TURN AROUND
YOU LEFT A MUCH BETTER TOWN
YOU LEFT A MUCH BETTER TOWN
ALL THE WAY BACK HOME

David Snyder: Guitars, Vocals, Keyboards, Synths, Production, Mixing, Mastering

MUSIC AND LYRICS COPYRIGHT 2020
BY DAVID SNYDER, ASCAP/DAY OF FAITH
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

RealTracks in style: 380:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Syncopated Sugar Ev 102
RealDrums [in style:NashvillePop16^5-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, Hihat
Big Tom Groove
RT 1268 Bass Pop Uplift

Wow, crisp and clear David, Perfect mix here. Great song, giving it all on the lyrics. Yes, this is good!!! Cliff

OK ... I'll get this started.

First, David, great tracks ands mix. I particularly like your drum track. Just enough without being too much. In my opinion, this is one of your very best vocals. Nice use of the horizontal mix ... wide but with no open holes. A relatively small band that sounds full with everything distinct.

I could read 3 or 4 different interpretations into the lyric, confirming your oblique suggestion. What's good about that is everyone can make it mean what relates to his or her time and place of reference. Oblique lyrics often have a charismatic intrigue ... and I like that!

Wishing you the best. Hope you and yours have a fantastic Christmas. Wishing you nothing but the very best ...

Alan

David,

MAN! That BAND is PERFECT for your lyric and vocal.
Like it was created just for you. Or you picked those guys personally.

An excellent write.

Mix sounds good.

One of your best vocals. Confident and comfortable and immediate.

Good music, Mr Snyder.

fj

Always good David.
Rob4580

Really awesome tune! This took me back when me and my friends would just throw on tunes and drive aimlessly around town together in our small town we grew up in. Thanks for sharing!

David

A really good listen, a nice driving sound, and a confident vocal.

Very good.

Peter

Now, my good David !

This was the best I´ve heard
from you so far ! Splendid tune !!
Congrats !

Cheers
Dani

Man, I love your music!

This is great, David, enjoyed it very much.

Cool song. I love the tone of the mix. Great lyrics. The band provides a strong steady beat.
Home - a good subject matter.

Nice uplifting song, with enough generalities that it could apply to virtually anything. Excellent pop writing!

Sounds great in my headphones.

Thanks Clifton! Happy Holidays Bro!

Wow, Al. Thank you. That is so nice. Best to you and Di for the Holidays!

Thanks Floyd Buddy!

Yes, I know four of the musicians on a very intimate basis, but none of them as much as I would like to.

They still confuse me daily.

David, This sounds really good. The drums especially sound good. Good write with a melodic chorus. Well sung with conviction and very much enjoyed, Tom

Holy Moses, David -- You Rock!
I just call him The Enemy.

Love the driving acoustic guitar, David, as well as the whole sound. Excellent impassioned vocal. The lyrics feel personal yet leave plenty of room for interpretation (the best kind, in my opinion). Another winner.
Regards,
Leon

Thanks Rob!



Happy Holidays!

Thank you Ember! That is so sweet! It really makes my day!



So glad you liked it, Happy Holidays!!

Thank you Peter! I appreciate you dropping by!

We're late to the party and all the goodness has been commented on.

But that made it easier to just kick back and listen several times without
having to parse things out.

Great vocals/guitar, man, and the lyric is one of those "connect your own dots" that
leaves the perfect amount of distance between them.

Excellent mix as always.

Most enjoyable!

J&B

Thanks my good Dani! Happy Holidays man!!

Nice job. I think that was the best vocal I've heard from you yet. Everything about it is good. Nice lyric write (as usual), band is perfect for the song.
I totally enjoyed the song

David,

You’re on a roll! Lyrically, it’s totally stellar; musically, a great hook. There’s a warmth and sincerity to both. Not sure why this reminds me of a Springsteen song—perhaps in just the arrangement—because it’s a unique offering. Put together perfectly. Impressive effort!

All my best,

Deej

Hi David awesome tune love the vocal great job on realtracks great lyrics as well thanks for sharing Eric