"Confusion" a Hook original

[Hook]

Sadly, I lost my father this past Saturday. He was a great man, whom I loved very dearly. Many of you might know he has been suffering from memory loss/dementia/Alzheimer's for many years now, it's truly a horrible thing to watch happen. I've written a lot over the years about memory and my father over the years. I was working on this song when my mom called me Saturday morning, trying to get a good take, and of course abandoned it. I had written the 1st 2 verses months ago, most likely about my dad, and I wrote the rest of the verses & the music last Friday. Finally felt up to recording today, and got this in the car LITLR this afternoon. I had the uke going into the pocket pod-into the 008 while also using one of the on board mics, I love the 2 track simultaneous recording the 008 allows!
1- delayed uke
1- uke/ vocal

Confusion

written by Hook

Confusion,
that overwhelming confusion
takes me over
And I am left
face down
amongst the clover
Wishing and praying
that it was over

Delusions
is obvious
and obviously daunting
With no understanding
all you have is wanting
And the faded memories
are always haunting

Seclusion
Kept separate
and separately were yearning
For the fit of another gear
to start turning
& release the water
put out the burning

 Illusion
to make believe
 the unbelievable is real
To pull each punch
 so they don't see
that we don't feel
And when we Kneel
we smile from ear to ear

[Groundy]

I am so very sorry for your loss,Hook,
Dementia is a terrible illness,
You have expressed it so well in this song, and I know it must have been so hard for you to record the way you are feeling,
Really well done and thank you for sharing....

Alex

[bruno]

Deepest sympathies brother - a difficult time for you and the family. Sometimes we think that what we do here on Songcrafters seems a little trivial compared to the big events in our lives, however music is a powerful force, and a great healer. It gets us through the bad times, as well as the good times - and music like this bares our souls. Your tune is a powerful snapshot in time of how you feel right now - and is very moving. Stay well my friend.
B

[kenny mac]

I'm so sorry to hear your news Hook,the lyrics on this are so strong and overwhelming .
It is a terrible thing to go through and my wife and I are currently going through something similar as we are watching someone close struggling everyday with bad health issues and all we have are the memories of how healthy and happy they used to be.
Sometimes I think it's natures way of making it easier for us to let them go as they are not suffering or going through life like that anymore.
I'm a true believer we move on to another stage in life far superior to this one and this makes it easier for me to take things like this in.
I hope you cope alright hook and just remember all those good years you had.
Kenny

[chapperz66]

So sad.  Stay strong, Hook.

[Farrell Jackson]

I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your father Hook. Alzheimer is terrible to watch it take over a loved ones life. My mother passed away a few years ago of the same thing so I feel for you brother. A very fitting song.

Farrell

[Flash Harry]

Ah, that's a sad thing, I'm very sorry to hear it.

I have been there and I know how it knocks you sideways.  You can never be prepared for that kind of loss, no matter how long the bell has been tolling. It's going to take a while to come to terms with. I don't envy you, you have my sympathy and heart-felt best wishes.

I'm about to click play with some apprehension...

It's beautfully simple and achingly melancholic.

Peace on bro.

[allysonmarie]

There is so much felt by your voice/words in your song. I send my condolence for the loss you and your family are experiencing, Hook.

[Geir]

Sorry to hear about your father Hook !! My thoughts are with you brother !

Very moving song with a fabulously strong performance !

stunning !

[Jarle]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss Hook. A really heartfelt and touching performance. Music can be a good way to cope with what life brings. Take care.