Well this feels really close intimate and vulnerable.  Its beautiful James. 

This may be a dark horse ringer. The repeated elements, moves between heavy and light, the intimacy, and the turns of phrase throughout. This is super sweet, James.

This is great songwriting and arranging, James! I love how the dynamics rise and fall. Very easy to imagine this with a full band.

I like repeat hook lines that are descriptive like "See these dreams pure saline Through the steam like nicotine".  Really nice.

Ooh - pretty guitar - I love this chorus too.

Really good song.  Great melody and solid story. It's a hit!!

Nobody ever knew...the longing 💔😢yes,yes! 👏By David Easterling

"Nobody Ever Knew" (#397, 200920)

I was once right where I was supposed to be
One by one my doubts got the best of me

Eyes like a sunset lips like a copperhead
Wrapped around my chest
So sharp my heart bleeds so heavy I can't breathe
About as naked as it gets

Nobody ever nobody ever nobody ever knew
I I could never I I could never could never let you

See these dreams pure saline
Through the steam like nicotine
Not a clue I wanted you
Fooled me too nobody ever knew

Can't go back to the way you looked at me
If I could I would fall at your feet

You're like a diamond bright as a full moon risin'
Out beyond the mist
Wish I could go there I'd hand my heart right over
Empty as it is

Nobody ever nobody ever nobody ever knew
I I could never I I could never could never let you

See these dreams pure saline
Through the steam like nicotine
Not a clue I wanted you
Fooled me too nobody ever knew

Week 39a - Nobody Ever Knew (200920)

Nashville songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Godin Guitars Official Artist and Founder of www.songaweek.org.

His catalog of 500+ titles includes collaborations with hit writers Mark Narmore, Elliott Park, Steve Dean, and Pete & Pat Luboff, among others internationally from England to Australia.

Redding's music has landed cuts by numerous recording artists including Dan Whitehouse, Emma Gale, and David Easterling.

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