Post Your Work => Original Songs => Topic started by: AndyR on February 17, 2022, 01:41:04 PM
Title: After The Storm (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: AndyR on February 17, 2022, 01:41:04 PM
Another Songwriting Demo for FAWM 2022
Song number 11.
Feels like I'm on the last lap now. Only 3 more needed.
This one came from a suggestion from Mrs R this morning. I didn't quite fancy it, but gave it a go.
After The Storm
Words & Music AndyR -------------------------------- After the storm we raised All of our trees lie flat Your flowers all look dazed After the storm we had But the garden shed That has survived so well It looks none the worse Still too early to tell
After the storm we've had All our hurts and sores Our world outside looks so sad After the storm we have caused Still that garden shed It has survived us so well It looks none the worse But it's too early to tell Still too early to tell
No matter how we played it No matter what the score We have to own our outcomes Share them like before Pick up the leaves and branches Broken pots and stems Clear the way to start again
After the storm has passed And we begin to heal Can we forgive at last And make forgiveness real And that garden shed That has survived so well Can it still shelter us If we want It will If we want it to It will
Copyright (C) 2022 A A J Russe. All Rights Reserved.
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Title: Re: After The Storm (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: StephenM on February 17, 2022, 03:51:58 PM
This is a really good song...and it could be used in a movie scene after the devastating results of storms... there has been so many storms some massive that damaged many miles wide...others are local but just as devastating to those who were victims...like in Tennessee mountains a few months back....rain, rain, rain, rain, rain and then the flooding claimed lives...swept folks from their beds etc. this fits all that...so it is a good one and yet... the voice makes it sound like it will be alright ...
Title: Re: After The Storm (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: SE on February 17, 2022, 04:08:18 PM
Thats a good vocal, live,in the acoustic and vocal together just so good, enjoyed it so much, big respect.
Title: Re: After The Storm (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: chapperz66 on February 18, 2022, 04:12:23 AM
Another winner. Any song starring a garden shed is fine by me!
Title: Re: After The Storm (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: Blooby on February 18, 2022, 07:07:02 AM
Since I reside in the land of hurricanes, I can definitely relate. We had a blow last month, where I spent an hour picking up and then burning branches from the lawn. This could have been the backdrop. My thoughts for people in the UK right now.
I downloaded this one. It has a vibe.
Congrats on the 3,000 posts.
Blooby
Title: Re: After The Storm (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: AndyR on February 18, 2022, 03:44:24 PM
;D I SO wanted to call it "The Garden Shed", but that pushed it too far towards only being understood as a song about a weather storm.
All through the writing, I liked the way the storm imagery would touch everyone, but I'm really singing about something else altogether.
And I loved that Garden Shed idea. I had no idea if "garden shed" would touch people the same way as me.
Title: Re: After The Storm (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: chapperz66 on February 18, 2022, 04:05:36 PM
I bought a new shed last year. I have two sheds. I am Paul "2 sheds" Chapman.
Title: Re: After The Storm (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: guitarron on February 18, 2022, 05:29:46 PM
Solid tune. Kudos. You're really cranking them out
Title: Re: After The Storm (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: godinqc on February 18, 2022, 05:32:17 PM
Yes great song , really liked the lyrics and vocals. Great work
Title: Re: After The Storm (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: Farrell Jackson on February 19, 2022, 08:38:49 AM
A fine song Andy! Many people will take different many feelings and meanings away from this one. The Garden Shed is a great metaphor for whatever one wants it to be. We all have garden sheds real or imagined. I like it!
Title: Re: After The Storm (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: Redler on February 19, 2022, 01:58:00 PM
What an excellent songwriting and performance! I wish I could make/record that guitar tone, it's perfect!