Beside Me

This is my song of triumph over alcohol. My anthem. The writing of the song spanned my entire fight with alcoholism. Not that the song is so intricate or complex that it took a long period to write, but rather one of those songs that a few lines were jotted down and forgotten about until a later date. Almost as if the song was waiting for me to live it before it was born. 

The first lines of the song were written in my early 20's inspired by a segment on a news journal about drug addiction. Little did I know that I was about to start my own journey into addiction, except with alcohol instead of drugs. The chorus and music was written during one of my many attempts at sobriety. By my late 20's I had the song finished (minus the solo which was written recently). A friend had suggested that I wait to record the song until I could honestly say I was "free" of alcohol. I agreed, though I didn't think it would take another 20 years for that to be true. 

The song is written sounding like a break up song, and if I didn't explain it further, that would be the perception. I was once asked why I didn't put some lines in the song that would make the meaning more obvious, to which my reply is that alcoholism/drug addiction is a love affair. The most one sided, selfish, possessive relationship anyone could ever have, but a love affair none the less. Those who have been through the struggle will understand the association, those who haven't can still relate to the relationship aspect. 

I hope to give those who are still struggling inspiration to keep fighting. As of this writing I am 7 years sober. If I can do it, so can you. Never give up the fight. We are in this together. 

This song is dedicated to the 15 people that I have known personally who has lost the battle. You are gone but not forgotten.

Lyrics:

I cry 
These tears that fall remind me of your lyin' 
I cry 
These tears that fall they make me feel like dyin' 
No way 
To keep me from the pain that you've inflicted 
Can't stop 
Can't get on top 
Can't break the spell you've got me in 

So long 
I believed 
You were my existence 
Blinding me 
With temptation and persistence 
You gave me visions of a love that was true 
Making me believe the way to live was to have more of you 

But now.. 
I'm Free of you! 
Free of all the want and desire 
Free of you! 
Free of all the pain you conspire 
Free of you! 
Free of all the chains that bound me 
No way that you can tempt me now, no way to confound me 'cause 
I'm Free of you!

Shayna Strong - Vocals 
Jerry Guthrie - Rhythm and Lead Guitar, Bass, Drums 
Music and Lyrics Written by Jerry Guthrie 

Be sure to check out the vocalist for this song Shayna Strong, She has some awesome music herself. 
www.shayna-strong.de

Free of You

Free Of You - Ft. Shayna Strong

This is my song of triumph over alcohol. My anthem. The writing of the song spanned my entire fight with alcoholism. Not that the song is so intricate or complex that it took a long period to write, but rather one of those songs that a few lines were jotted down and forgotten about until a later date. Almost as if the song was waiting for me to live it before it was born. 

The first lines of the song were written in my early 20's inspired by a segment on a news journal about drug addiction. Little did I know that I was about to start my own journey into addiction, except with alcohol instead of drugs. The chorus and music was written during one of my many attempts at sobriety. By my late 20's I had the song finished (minus the solo which was written recently). A friend had suggested that I wait to record the song until I could honestly say I was "free" of alcohol. I agreed, though I didn't think it would take another 20 years for that to be true. 

The song is written sounding like a break up song, and if I didn't explain it further, that would be the perception. I was once asked why I didn't put some lines in the song that would make the meaning more obvious, to which my reply is that alcoholism/drug addiction is a love affair. The most one sided, selfish, possessive relationship anyone could ever have, but a love affair none the less. Those who have been through the struggle will understand the association, those who haven't can still relate to the relationship aspect. 

I hope to give those who are still struggling inspiration to keep fighting. As of this writing I am 7 years sober. If I can do it, so can you. Never give up the fight. We are in this together. 

This song is dedicated to the 15 people that I have known personally who has lost the battle. You are gone but not forgotten. 

Lyrics:
I cry 
These tears that fall remind me of your lyin' 
I cry 
These tears that fall they make me feel like dyin' 
No way 
To keep me from the pain that you've inflicted 
Can't stop 
Can't get on top 
Can't break the spell you've got me in 

So long 
I believed 
You were my existence 
Blinding me 
With temptation and persistence 
You gave me visions of a love that was true 
Making me believe the way to live was to have more of you 

But now.. 
I'm Free of you! 
Free of all the want and desire 
Free of you! 
Free of all the pain you conspire 
Free of you! 
Free of all the chains that bound me 
No way that you can tempt me now, no way to confound me 'cause 
I'm Free of you!

Credits:
Pixy Muse - Vocals 
Jerry Guthrie - Rhythm and Lead Guitar, Bass, Drums 
Music and Lyrics Written by Jerry Guthrie 

Be sure to check out the vocalist for this song Pixy Muse, She has some awesome music herself. 
www.pixymusemusic.com

Free Of You - Ft. Pixy Muse

Shine up your Boots and dust off your Hat. It's time to go dancing with some old-style Country. 

Dedicated to: 
Glenda and Glenn Paul Wiggins 
Howard, Kenneth and Jack Guthrie

Jerry Guthrie - Rhythm and Lead Guitar, Bass, Drums 
Music Written and Performed by Jerry Guthrie

Jerry Guthrie

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