This is a song I originally recorded in 2002 on a Fostex MR-8 with a Korg Poly-61, acoustic guitar with the beats programmed on Fruity Loops (FL Studio).  When I was looking for tracks for the Starry Eyes album, I added new vocal layers and a new drum track (Battery) in Logic.     

In The Dark

Originally appeared as part of the "Xavier Sessions" EP by We Said Things.  Performed, Produced and Arranged by We Said Things featuring (Court Fortier on Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Synth Bass and Bells; Michael Beno on Synth Pad, Drum Programming and Mixing); Jon Potter on drums; John Vanderweit on bass guitar. 

You're Sleeping Through Something

Some Find Tomorrow

A Circumstance

Subtle signs like ashes left
On a table, what a mess.
You should’ve cleared this up.
What am I to do now?  What is up?
Lips as red as drunkards wine
Bathing me with those sorry eyes
Who is he to you?
Why look at me like that if he’s for you?
Like a damsel in distress,
Really, damn you, you’re a mess!
You should be with me but missed connections
Rarely come to be.
A circumstance beyond reproach,
Guess I should let it go.

Seen like a nice thing,
Themed like a nice dream.
 Seemed I was fated for you.
No point in waiting,
Cause I guess it wasn’t meant to be.

One day while riding on the “L”
A sunny haze of drizzle fell.
By this point in time, 
I had finally purged you from my mind.
Now was it meant, or maybe chance?
I saw you then at random glance.
I froze with bated breath, 
And when we spoke I nearly lost myself.
As we made it to your stop,
You looked so sad as you got off.
It’s human nature though,
To deny ourselves what we want the most.
A circumstance beyond reproach.
Oh, I’ll just let it go.

Seen like a nice thing,
Themed like a nice dream.
 Seemed I was fated for you.
No point in waiting,
Cause I guess it wasn’t meant to be.

And it’s all I want to know…
Are you gonna love me or should I let this go?

Subtle signs like ashes left
On a table, what a mess.
You should’ve cleared this up.
What am I to do now?  What the f#(k?
Lips as red as drunkards wine
Bathing me with those starry eyes
Who is he to you?
Why look at me like that if he’s for you?
Like a damsel in distress,
Really, damn you, you’re a mess!
You should be with me but missed connections
Rarely come to be.
A circumstance beyond reproach,
Guess I should let it go.

Words and Music by Court Fortier
Performed, Produced and Recorded by Court Fortier


A Circumstance

Devastation

“What are you waiting for?” 
You whisper to me slowly.  
You’re everything 
Everything I need and more.  
Guiding me to the floor
Your rhythm is so soothing
You’re everything
Everything I’ve waited for.

You’re just my type, 
Girl you really move me.
You’re giving me the green light (green light),
Like it happens in the movies…

The chemistry back and forth 
Feels like you really know me.
The club is packed
But you and I are here alone
The look in your eyes is right
So come a little closer
You’re everything
Everything I’ve waited for
We don’t have to say goodnight,
You know it’s just too hard to take.
I’m devastated by those eyes,
I know that we can do this.
Just show me you know.

At last, the moment comes 
And last call has been made
Can I give you a call
Sometime so we can talk
I know 
Your friends are waiting by the door 
But this evening has been building up for so long
Its hard to walk away right now

We don’t have to say goodnight,
You know it’s just too hard to take.
I’m devastated by those eyes.
I know that we can do this.
Just show me you know.

Words and Music by Courtney Fortier 
Copyright 2007




Devastated

Court Fortier is a songwriter/producer originally from Chicago, IL.  Now based in Cincinnati, OH, his last official release Starry Eyes included pop, funk, and indie elements.  Since this time, he has been a part of several projects as a performer (mostly vocals, guitar, keys and/or bass), songwriter, producer and/or band member.

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