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Before You Wake
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A song of longing.
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Dan Sheehan is a rock musician and songwriter writing about social justice and saving the planet, and led the bands The Dan Sheehan Conspiracy and Banter.
Dan Sheehan's The Seas Are Rising: Stories of a Climate in Crisis, is a concert experience and forthcoming album emphasizing the immediate urgency of the climate crisis. With songs ranging from melancholy tales of caution to vigorous calls to action, the songs entertain while calling on listeners to do their part to combat climate change through voting and holding politicians accountable, limiting their personal carbon footprints, and inspiring others to advocate and act. Through songs rooted in rock, folk, soul, funk, and hip-hop, The Seas Are Rising tells the stories of people around the world already dealing with intense, climate-induced consequences. Listeners hear the stories of Puerto Ricans facing deadly and ravaging hurricanes, Pacific Islanders facing loss of their home due to rising sea levels, Australians fleeing destructive brush fires, and eco-heroes in Latin America working under constant threat to preserve their natural treasures. Sheehan and band have performed throughout the US, UK, Ireland and Spain. His previous concept album and live show, Tales from Earth Incorporated, tackled corporate and political greed and earned Sheehan Songwriter of the Year honors at the New Jersey based Elephant Talk Indie Music Awards as well as Best Political Subject Album from the music director awards at radio station WHFR-FM in Detroit, USA. Sheehan has previously won awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).
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#10,454 today Peak #185
#909 in subgenre Peak #21
Author
Dan Sheehan
Rights
2007 Daniel Sheehan
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June 13, 2014
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MP3 3.4 MB 160 kbps 2:58
Story behind the song
This song was written while recording The DSC album, about being away from my girlfriend while couped up in the studio.
Lyrics
Before You Wake words and music by Dan Sheehan Standing here looking down upon the city I can see all the lights of Times Square And I can see you at home with your book open Not believing that I'd rather be there Standing here looking down into Manhattan My chosen weapon strapped across my chest The monogram reminds me that you're waitin' Please believe me I'm just trying to do my best So turn the light out And lie yourself down 'Cause I'll be home before you wake Standing here looking westward towards New Jersey Keeping my perspective on the East Beyond the bridge where Simon kicked around the cobblestones Is a place where I can finally retreat So turn the light out And lie yourself down 'Cause I'll be there before you wake Standing here at the top of the world now I can't wait to take the elevator down So the 7 train can carry me 'cross the river Where she lies waiting on the other side of town So close the doors now Down to the lobby And I'll be home before you wake
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