A mellow, easy listening number with a melodic bass line
indie
rock
easy listening
folk rock
light rock
3 piece band
midnight hour
cafe jazz
70s rhythm and blues
Story behind the song
'Optimistic Blues' was the original title for this song because Graham thought the music was so melancholic, but the lyrics almost contradicted it. We changed it later, because having the word 'blues' in the title was a bit misleading musically and had no bearing on the lyrics at all.
Lyrics
Verse 1: See your reflection in a pool of tears
Look around you, see your hidden fears
Hear the silence deep within your soul
Stop the chatter before it takes control.
Chorus !: Hold your head up high
No whisper, no sigh
Learn how to fly
Soaring up to the sky.
Verse 2: Feel your hearbeat within the sacred shine
Clear the clutter, make space for light to shine.
Know yourself well, the hardest thing to do
Taking lifetimes, your heart guiding you through.
Chorus 2: Hold your head up high
No whisper, no sigh
Learn how to fly
Worth giving a try
Learn how to fly
Soaring up to the sky.