Can't Put Down Roots in Sand Words & Music by Mark Rhodes 26 August 2021
I was born Miami, F-L-A Where it's flat and straight And iguanas play
Don't stand too close, I just might explode Dying to drive on winding country roads Wanna eat a peach from a roadside stand You can't put down roots in sand
[CHORUS] Where you're from---you had no say Where you'll die—well that's another day A man lives to turn his hand You can't put down roots in sand.
I don't like the beach. There, I said it out loud It's just hot sand And an oily crowd
That leather skin is a tragic look Put me under an old shade tree with a book Working my jawbone to some song by The Band You can't put down roots in sand.
[CHORUS]
I don't know why I want the things I do But what I love Is all I know of true
The question why makes no sense to me I do the best I can and let it be Good music is the promised land You can't put down roots in sand
[CHORUS]
"If I knew where the good songs came from, I'd go there more often." Leonard Cohen
Hello Mark Cool song And just as cool sung ;-) The background track is super successful Also the sound is good If you plan to improve this demo even more this is already a very very good basis Well done Mark Many greetings Andi ;-)
Tonally, it's wasn't quite angry, or bitter, or bitingly sarcastic. Sort of a middle-of-the-road song of dissatisfaction.
Your explanation on YouTube of this being mostly allusions helped explain what the song was about, but I'm too lazy (and bad at remembering lyrics) to play that game.
I think the mix is really good for a demo! I like arrangement and singing style. Maybe a solo or something in the later part of the song for some variation could be a good idea since it's is almost five minutes?
The vocals remind me of Richard Hell around the 1st Voidoids album...but with a slower song obviously. The lyrics have some funny parts. I struggled to find the link between the hook and the rest though. I assume the main rhythm guitar is you but can't tell. It's solid.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
The vocals remind me of Richard Hell around the 1st Voidoids album...but with a slower song obviously. The lyrics have some funny parts. I struggled to find the link between the hook and the rest though. I assume the main rhythm guitar is you but can't tell. It's solid.
Thanks. The main rhythm guitar is me. Hadn't thought of Richard Hell in 40 years. My older brother was a big fan.
Perhaps the lyrics make less sense to others than to me. It wouldn't be the first time! ;o)
"If I knew where the good songs came from, I'd go there more often." Leonard Cohen
I think the mix is really good for a demo! I like arrangement and singing style. Maybe a solo or something in the later part of the song for some variation could be a good idea since it's is almost five minutes?
I thought about adding a solo but it's already nearly 5 minutes long---I didn't want to make it any longer.
Though perhaps I could cut a verse. Something to think about. Thanks for listening!
"If I knew where the good songs came from, I'd go there more often." Leonard Cohen
Hello Mark Cool song And just as cool sung ;-) The background track is super successful Also the sound is good If you plan to improve this demo even more this is already a very very good basis Well done Mark Many greetings Andi ;-)
Thank you!
"If I knew where the good songs came from, I'd go there more often." Leonard Cohen
Mark, this is a super demo. The backing tracks and your guitar are spot on. Your vocal was good. However those lyrics are fantastic! I wish I could write lyrics like that. They took it over the top for me.
super demo
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