Lyrics by Paul Beaumont
Music, instruments and vocals by Ian Jenkins
Engineered and Produced by Ian Jenkins

This was the first song I ever wrote, February 2011. My grateful thanks to Paul for the words...top man! You can hear his version at this link https://soundcloud.com/search?q=the%20time%20zones%20inside%20out

Open mouthed and open armed
Am I cursed or am I charmed
I’ll never know
Lost in awe is where I’m found
Caught between the ups and downs
It’s where I go

Stuck for words but want to speak
Hearing things that make me weep
I’m not alone
All my thoughts are always meant
And from my heart the message sent
It’s not on loan

Turn me inside out
Turn me inside out
Turn the key and let me out
Let me show you that there’s no doubt
Turn me inside out
And let me show you who - who I am

In my strength a weakness hide’s
Tempted by the vivid sides
I know my mind
Deep in thought of shallow lies
The truth redeemed can bind the ties
You look you find

Repeat Chorus

Break

Meant to say and meant to do
Too much thought the process through
In heart and mind
It’s open season everyday
Welcome in no farewell say
Don’t be unkind

Turn me inside out
Turn me inside out
Turn the key and let me out
Let me show you that there’s no doubt
Turn me inside out
And let me show you who - who I am
Who I am - Who I am

Inside Out

I've been a semi-pro keyboard player and singer since the mid 70's but only started writing songs whilst at a loose end in February 2011 - don't ask why!

In no way am I a lyricist so I rely on collaborations with others, nameley my fellow Soundcloud members Paul Beaumont (found on here as The Time Zones), Carroll Kiphen (found on here as Carroll Kiphen!) and Lucy Prasad (yea, you guessed it, on here as Lucy Prasad!!), along with Rod Barry.

If you have any comments to make please add them, they're most welcome.

For those of you who maybe interested, I have another Soundcloud page featuring the instrumental music I compose and record, and you'll find that at https://soundcloud.com/ian-jenkins-104831901

Most definitely not a musician myself but love listening to most genres and love the eclectic mix of sounds found here on SoundCloud. If I've clicked like on one of your songs and you don't mind me re-posting that would be fab but if you'd rather I didn't please let me know, just drop me a message. Thanks :) x

Inside Out

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