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This is a song that blends radio rock and blues in a very original way.
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Ecstatic Wave is a predominantly acoustic band that decided to record a few of their more popular songs to put on "Experiences" which is an album that's still i
In 2008, Shane and April were introduced to one another and found that although they came from very different musical back grounds, they both shared the same passion for music. April had been writing lyrics/poems about life experiences since age 14, and was just learning to play guitar, while Shane was a music major in college and had previously played drums in several bands including "Quihi Triple Threat.". In the beginning, the ultimate goal for Ecstatic Wave was for Shane to play drums and for April to play rhythm guitar. Of course, that was with the expectation of the duo finding a lead guitarist and bassist, and possibly a keyboardist. As time went on and other band additions flaked out, Shane adapted more to the lead guitar role in the band to fill in the gaps. The two then started playing shows on two electric guitars with no bassist or drummer in hopes that more promising members would come along soon. However, even with the two distorted electric guitars, they were no match for the hardcore bands that they were booked with. In early 2010, Ecstatic Wave decided that it would be best to switch over to playing acoustic guitars until they found a drummer and bassist. However, after playing a few acoustic shows, they experienced some of their best reactions yet, and decided to take their music in that direction.
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Genre
Rock Rock General
Charts
Peak #281
Peak in subgenre #63
Author
April Harrington, Shane Breon
Uploaded
April 06, 2013
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MP3 3.5 MB 128 kbps 3:50
Story behind the song
This song was written one night when lead singer/songwriter April and Guitarist Shane were first getting together and wanted to blend both of their influences into one song. Shane being a blues enthusiast and April never even having listened to blues made for an interesting collaboration. The lyrics are about an ex of April's who thought he was something special.
Lyrics
I’m glad that you’re so happy with yourself I get it but I think you could use a little help You’re not the best prize that I’ve won You’re about as self centered as they come I’m glad that you’ve considered my opinion Before you’ve made both of our decisions I hope that you’re happy for the two of us Mostly because I’m not so much I don’t compare to you I don’t compare to you Because I don’t need anyone to pull me through I don’t compare to you Am I a want or am I a need If I weren’t around would you still be standing I know that you could survive without me Because there’s always someone else who can take the lead I don’t compare to you I don’t compare to you Because I don’t need anyone to pull me through I don’t compare to you Anything handed on a plate You’ll be happy to take Don’t let me stand in your way
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