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Simone - Built To Last - If Only I
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Straight ahead rock and roll. Inspired by the loss of several of our friends in 2008.
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Singer, songwriter, punk rock girl. Ruler of all I survey.
Touring up to 75,000 miles per year, Simone performs an average of 270 shows annually (2007-2016). Independently financed and self-managed, Simone has achieved more than most indie-bands would hope for. National media attention, endorsements from international organizations and regular airplay are just of the few accomplishments this young artist has experienced. 'Strong riffs, hooks and melodies make Simone a highly-listenable band' (Miramar Management), but it is the energy of the live performances that Simone is best known. Sharing the stage with bands such as LA Guns, Bullet Boys, Dishwalla, JR Richards, The Sammus Theory, At Cliffs End, Stranded and many others, Simone exceeds expectations. Known for their live performances -- "[Simone's] got the look, got the voice, got the songs" (Steve Gilmore, Rebel Riffs), Simone tours throughout the US and Europe. Their music has charted on GarageBand, StereoFame, OurStage, NoiseHead and Imeem, and their independent release "Temporary Heaven" was awarded the E.A.R. (Excellence In Audio Recording) award in 2007.
Song Info
Genre
Rock Rock General
Charts
Peak #751
Peak in subgenre #104
Author
Mama Spiritual Publishing ASCAP
Rights
2009
Uploaded
June 09, 2009
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MP3 4.2 MB 128 kbps 4:33
Story behind the song
We had several of our musician friends pass away in a period of about 3 months at the end of 2008 (Jim Sinclair, Ron Ludwig, Sammy Gorman) and the loss was pretty tough on Bryan. He started tooling around on the piano after going to a memorial and came up with a modified '3 Dog Night' hook. It was pretty slow and somber, if I remember correctly - but it was enough for him to start getting some lyrical ideas.
Lyrics
I'm wishing on a Sunday afternoon for a simple way to take away the pain As I memorize the lines and all the words that I find to describe my dreams fading away And I'll never know another way to share my thoughts today but oh God I'll try And while I live and I breathe, and I work and I slave and I hope and I pray for no more tears to cry So baby, just remember - you'll never fade away Daddy daddy daddy, it's just another heavy price to pay If only I could simplify If only I could run away If only I could justify How I live today I was sitting should've been standing on the corner of the river that was busy like a city street When the memories in my head came flooding into my brain like the ocean washing over my feet I respectfully submitted all the crazy little details that I thought were so important to me But then the water was rising, the tide started turning and then I was swept out to sea So baby, just remember - you'll never fade away Daddy daddy daddy, it's just another heavy price to pay If only I could simplify If only I could run away If only I could justify How I live today If only I could simplify If only I could run away If only I could justify How I live today
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