New recording of a song I wrote back in 1985. Single electric through a Matchless and Fulldrive 2, flanked by a Vista HD-28/Takamine 12-string F-400
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Story behind the song
Original song subject was not to let anyone stand in the way of your dreams. Song was written in 1985, but never quite found a home. The Change didn't want it because the verse lyrics were too weak and the chorus required more than just a single vocal. This recording started off as an acoustic cellphone demo and devolved to be a bit more raucous. It does remind me of Paul Collins' Beat.
Lyrics
1. THE WAY YOU'RE WALKING ON DOWN THE STREET
I CAN TELL YOU’RE A GIRL, THAT I'D LIKE TO MEET
THE WAY YOU THRUST YOU HIPS, GO IT'S SO DAMN SWEET
HAIR TO FINGER TIPS, ALL THE GUYS ARE GOING CRAZY
BUT I SAW YOU FIRST
I WANNA BE FIRST IN LINE
TO DELIVER A BOUQUET, AND AN OPENING LINE
I WANNA BE FIRST IN LINE
TO TELL YOU THAT I'M THE ONE THAT CAN, SATISFY
I WANNA BE I WANNA BE THE FIRST IN LINE
2. SOME MEN GET SCARED BY BEAUTY AND TASTE
OTHERS GET SCARED BY DIAMONDS AND NOT PASTE
SOME MEN DON'T GIVE LIFE A TRY
THEY JUST LET HER KEEP WALKING RIGHT ON BY
3. OPPORTUNITY YOU'LL FIND, RINGS MORE THAN TWICE
IF SHE'S HUMAN, YOU CAN, MESS UP OVER AND OVER AGAIN
BUT REMEMBER THERE'LL COME A TIME
WHEN OTHER'S WILL LINE UP TO TAKE THEIR TURN
4. YOU'VE GOT TO LIVE UP TO YOUR DREAMS
THE IMPOSSIBLE, JUST TAKES A LITTLE LONGER
YOU HAVE TO HAVE YOUR PLANS AND SCHEMES
TRYING AND FAILING ONLY MAKES YOU STRONGER
