Okay, but seriously, did you raid my grandparents' house back in the day? It was a hoarder's paradise. Some awesome memories, for sure, but also a lot of "ope nope" in there, too. Weirdly comforting to think of that listening to this.

I have heard this a few times. Really reflects my life right now...sweet.

I liked the contrast between the upbeat delivery and the melancholy lyrics - really great songwriting!

A song of everyday life. Junk collection. Made me go back to McCartney's song Junk to compare the list (his stuff was already in the junk shop though).

Nice soul searching lyrics but so relatable it makes you smile while listening. Good driving rhythm and smooth,  flowing singing. Nice collaboration!

Brilliant! Still got some of that stuff. Such a meaningful chorus!!!! 🙂🎶❤️👏 From David Easterling

The life-changing magic of song of the week! I'm moving house at the moment - this one speaks to me at the moment. Nice work guys.

and then there's the garage . . . oh this is a very relatable song ;) I loved the lyrics in the bridge.

"Attics And Basements" (#452, 210410)

 * Co-written with Pete & Pat Luboff * 

Lately my mind’s been on what's in my attic
Got a house full of crap and a head full of static
A ratty tin tree from so many Decembers
Letters and photographs no one remembers

And I’m feeling down about what’s in my basement      
Suitcases broken but I won't replace 'em
Bed frames and coolers and two legged stools
A couple flat tires and some rusted out tools

Why do I keep all the things I ain't usin'
Up above and down below
Smack in the middle in a state of confusion
I keep holdin' on when I need to let go
All the time and the space that I’m wasting
In my attic and basement

My ceilings are sinking from what’s in my attic
A console TV and my Dad’s leather jacket
Grandmother's trunk full of moldy old clothes
Teddy bear missing an eye and a nose

Can’t open the door too much junk in my basement
Silly straw hats from a long gone vacation
Lawn chairs and dumbbells and folded up boxes
Rubbermaid bins full of dead electronics

Why do we keep all the things we ain't usin'
Up above and down below
Smack in the middle in a state of confusion
We keep holdin' on when we need to let go
All the time and the space that we're wasting
In our attics and basements

I got all of these memories and all of these plans
Why can’t I be right here where I am?

Week 15 - Attics And Basements (210410)

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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