Long Time Waiting

Long Time Waiting - John Hardman Band

Sky spitting can’t decide what it wants to do
I wish it would just open up and pour down on me
At least to stop the wipers squeaking across the windshield
intermittent wipers keep streaking across the windshield

I’m driving in the dark 
away from my one time home
Wondering if and when
We will all be together again

And we can see that life is balanced
So precariously
And when it comes to tomorrows,
There is no guarantee

And sometimes from the edge
There is a beautiful, beautiful view
If the fear of falling 
doesn’t have to tight a hold on you

And sometimes from the edge
There is a beautiful, beautiful view
If the fear of falling 
doesn’t have to tight a hold on you

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View From the Edge

It’s actually a myth that the quartet played “Nearer my God to thee” as Titanic was sinking. Survivors later recounted that the musicians attempted to play something upbeat to reduce panic on the decks. In my imagining they might have opened with a happy tune. But the music shifts back and forth between happy and sad bits. The ending speaks of calm resignation and acceptance, knowing they will go down with the ship, and it's ok to let go

Titanic

Lullaby

A jazz study in -plets that doubles as a bleak wide-angle shot of the artificial ways we humans divide ourselves.

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Divisions

Whispers of the Ethereal

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SMILE

Words and Music Andrew Smith/Vitor Pegas

So Down in Lisbon Town as I walk these streets tonight 
Graffiti on the Wall It’s a wake-up call, I’m so happy I can see the light 

But waiting here by the Ocean Pier
Night time is falling, my heart is calling
got your letter, feel the tremor

Half a million Souls in this land of old, sway to Fado in the air
Heading for Alfarma, I am Vasco Da Gama, just a lover without a care

But you’re not there in Rossio Square
Saint Jorge is smiling, Castello’s beguiling
Vasco Da Gama, he knows what I’m after

10,000 Miles just to see your smile, like a rider in the night
Lost and Found as I as I hit the ground, heaven knows I’ve got the right

And you’re not there in Rossio Square
Saint Jorge is smiling, Castello’s beguiling
Vasco Da Gama, he knows what I’m …tonight

Now I’m home but you’re not there
Your scent lingers in the air
Walls they whisper what’s been said
…and your there sleeping in our Bed!

So Down in Lisbon Town as I walk these streets tonight 
Graffiti on the Wall It’s a wake-up call, I’m so happy I can see the light 

As I lay down beside you and as   I close my eyes
Saint Jorge is smiling, Castello’s beguiling
And Vasco Da Gama, he’s got what he’s after…tonight

Lisbon Town

Wedding Day

Today is calling with a crooked smile
Just 5am and I walk a crooked mile
And you there sleeping like a little child
And me here working, and the thought it drives me wild
And oh no, got to make it through the day
It ain’t forever but I got to earn my pay
The kick inside you says it’s got to be this way and so I’m

Walking on a thin line, everyday just to join the line
Walking on a thin line for you just to see this through
Walking on a thin line 5am just to make you mine
Walking on a thin line for you, hope we’ll make it through

The sun it falling as I walk these dirty streets
15 below, I can barely feel my feet
Turn the corner and she’s waiting by the wall
My heart is beating and I’m waiting for her call
And I’m home and I’m taking in your smile
Is this forever, or is it just a little while
And if we’re guilty then I’m ready for the trial and so we’re

Walking on a thin line, everyday just to join the line
Walking on a thin line for you just to see this through
Walking on a thin line 5am just to make you mine
Walking on a thin line for you, hope we’ll make it through

Now you’re here dreaming, laying in my arms
3 hearts are beating, underneath the stars
But I’m not sleeping, ‘cause I got to find a way
To pack away our fantasies, our Dreams and fly away…..

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Walking On a Thin Line

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Chris Drabble, based in the Northwest of England, is a rock guitarist who has over 50 years of playing experience.
With nearly 50K streams on SoundCloud in the last 12 months being a mixture of Guitar Rock and softer Ambient instrumental tracks, Chris is now ramping up his rock guitar work with his latest album ‘Foot to the Floor’, which harks back to his youth when rock guitar tracks had a catchy opening riff, and was the sort exciting music you felt you had to tap your foot to. 
His influences include Rush, Led Zeppelin, The Police, Simple Minds, Pink Floyd, Joe Satriani and Jimi Hendrix. He is currently listening to Porcupine Tree, Dream Theatre.