Indeed it can feel that way sometimes - over the years I have learned to try and stretch the times when you're on a high as long as possible. Being sad is easy...being happy requires dedication and work. Beautiful song Durg.

Very well written song, and moving for me, moving and comforting. And it is interesting; both how an original demo can often not be beat for expressiveness, and also how a skilled producer like Nat can work with an original "lo-fi" recording (but only when the song and performance is this good!)

Just a simple song to try to reassure someone that was feeling like the world's weight was on their shoulders. Originally recorded live as a rough video on my i-phone, I later added a harmony track. 
2018 Update: With the help of my dear friend and musical cohort Nat Daniels added!

Craig Durgy: guitar & vocals
Nat Daniels: piano, bass & production

Music & lyrics by Craig Durgy

You’re getting caught in a yo-yo
You start so high and go so low
And here I am just standby-in’
Watching smiles turn to cryin’
Dangle-ing upon a string
I know it’s a terrible thing

How did it get so relentless
Up or down you’re defenseless
Some days life’s a romancer 
But mostly love’s not the answer
Dangle-ing upon a string
I know it’s a terrible thing

Oh, what is the matter, what made things shatter
You had the whole wide world on a string
What can I tell you, why can’t I help you
Feel the joy that every new day will bring, on a string (on a string)

This whole big world is a yo-yo 
Spinning ‘round going loco
Too many great expectations 
It just won’t wait and there’s so little patience
Dangle-ing upon a string
I know it’s a terrible thing

I’m getting caught in this yo-yo
I won’t just watch you go solo
Up or down, you know I’ll stay 
And love will lead to a brighter day
Dangle-ing upon a string
I know it’s a terrible thing

Oh, what is the matter, why can’t I flatter
You with love, because you blow me away
What can I tell you, this private hell you’ve
Been imprisoned in every day, on a string (on a string)

Repeat last verse

On A String

Singer/Songwriter concentrating on traditional country, folk and pop rock. Working as part of the duo Daniels & Durgy; https://soundcloud.com/danielsdurgy

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