A ballad about unconditional love, and the forgiveness it can bring. This song is dedicated to my beloved Daughter, Nicole.
Multi-Instrumentalist; Audio Engineering; Video Production: Cygnus Studios, Florida, USA. On extended hiatus due to health issues, but I shall return!
Story behind the song
A baritone variation of this classic ballad, along with a new arrangement.
Various versions have been recorded over the years by Frankie Valli, Helen Schneider, Rogue, and others.
Arrangements, all instruments and vocals by Craig Guerrieri.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Craig Guerrieri at Cygnus Studios, Florida, USA. 2019.
Lyrics
You're home again, I'm glad you kept the key,
been waiting here, it seemed a million years to me.
But hush now, I know you're all cried out,
it's all right inside, I've had no doubt.
About your love for me, I can see behind the tears,
I'm certain of the way we feel, and given time the hurt will heal.
I need you, I think I always will,
from time to time you play around, but I love you still.
You tried them all, at everybody's beck and call,
but maybe you'll resist them all when I tell you how I've missed you.
Fallen angel, I'll forgive you anything,
you can't help the things you do,
now something's gotten hold of you,
Fallen angel, got a demon in your soul,
and later when the fever's gone,
I'll be here where you belong.
You're home again, so won't you close the door,
stay here with me and we'll forget what's gone before.
So hold me tight, our love is gonna make it right,
put shadows way beyond recall, the ghost has almost gone.
Thanks once again man, it was definitely a labor of love. I did the strings and other keyboard work on a Yamaha MX49 digital synthesizer, great unit that sounds pretty convincing for all sorts of stuff. Drums are actually my primary, so I'm happy you thought those came out decently as well... Threw a few other percussion instruments in there too. This is one of three songs I've had hit #1 on various cover song sub-genre charts (Pop in this case), along with "Find Her Finer" (Rock) and "Leavin' On Your Mind" (Country). It's a really great feeling when that happens! ;^)