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#508097 12/09/18 01:06 PM
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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This is called [Link no longer valid]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

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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




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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

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Torrey,

That's very kind of you - thanks.

Bob

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Yes, Robert pretty much summed it up for me. You have such a distinctive style, and the writing is always top notch.

Excellent!

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Robert,

That is very appreciated - thanks so much.

Bob

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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.

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Dave,

Thanks so much!

Bob

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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.

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Great work on this rsdean! Very captivating lyrics and love the overall timbres. Well done!


Cheers,
Joe
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Yeah, this is an instant classic.

Fabulous lyrics as everyone has said.

Loved it Bob.

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Some great lyrical images here Bob!! I really like the build too.....perfect band and arrangement for the tune! Nice work!! Take care. Greg

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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.


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Love this, Bob.

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

Super use of the BAND. Excellent mix.

Another WOW.

fj

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Hey Josie,

LOL! Thanks - I appreciate that. smile

Bob

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Bob

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

Peter

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Hi Bob. Really enjoyed this. Great song writing my friend. Well done on the mix as well. Rob

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Thanks so much!

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Joe,

Thanks - appreciate the listen and kind words.

Bob

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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


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