For anyone suffering from depression, hopelessness or suicidal thoughts, this song offers HOPE. I hope you like it.

Words, Melody and Vocals by Marlena Phillips. 
Mixed by Gary Agresti
Track created by Mak for Songtown Studios Tracks Writing Class

Demons (Demo) by Marlena Phillips

SLEEPING ALONE by Marlena Phillips, 2021.
Milford, NH, 603-801-3956  love2sing@MarlenaPhillips.com


I'm not gonna be sleeping alone tonight
I've learned a lot you see, keeping myself company


Gave you my heart, then you'd become someone 
else again, and I'd forgive again
Shame on me, for needing you more,
More Than my dignity


I'm not gonna be sleeping alone tonight
Tonight it's not just me. I'm sleeping here with my dignity


You're gonna find again, 
To lift you high upon your little pedestal				
Another lonely girl	  
You're gonna lie again. 
Always right, and then
She'll get it right. 	
And leave you in the end.


BRIDGE
I'm not gonna try again
You're gonna lie again
And I'm tired of being lonely


You're gonna find again
To lift you high upon your little pedestal				
Another lonely girl	    
Who needs you more			
Than honesty


I'm not gonna be sleeping alone tonight
I'm not gonna be sleeping alone

Sleeping Alone (Demo) by Marlena Phillips

Grow Old Along With Me (Cover)

Written & performed by Marlena Phillips. A song about being so grateful and kind in your daily life, that every day can be as magical as Christmas. Sweet and simple, this song practically wrote itself over the holiday season 2018 while I stayed and sang in the White Mountains in NH, feeling grateful for my life. 

Gratitude (Nashville pop country mix)
Written and performed by Marlena Phillips

Chorus:
Live an attitude of Gratitude
And every day is Christmas (3X)

Verse:
Every day, your helping hand
Can soothe someone’s soul, and bring them hope
Once simple smile makes it all worthwhile
You might not know it. They might not show it.

Chorus 2:
So Live an attitude Of Gratitude (and kindness)   
Every day is Christmas  (every day is Christmas)
Every day is Christmas (everywhere is Christmas)
Every day is Christmas (in your soul is Christmas)
When your attitude
Is Gratitude (and kindness)
Gratitude (compassion)
Gratitude

(guitar solo) 

Chorus 2:
So WITH an attitude Of Gratitude (and kindness)   
Every day is Christmas  (every day is Christmas)
Every day is Christmas (everywhere is Christmas)
Every day is Christmas (in your soul is Christmas)
When your attitude
Is Gratitude (and kindness)
Gratitude (compassion)
Gratitude (and kindness)

Copyright 2019 Marlena Phillips.
Song, lyrics, vocals by Marlena Phillips
All instrumentation & production by Pat Herlehy.

Gratitude (Demo) by Marlena Phillips

Written and Recorded by Marlena Phillips, copyright 2019.

This was my first full production original song in 25 years. Very fitting, since this song is all about how slow your dreams move forward when the responsibilities of life must come first. I had an absolute blast with this song. From the time I first imagined it, sitting at home alone at my piano, to developing ideas with some dear friends, working with talented Nashville keyboardist/organist Steve Peffer (Alabama band), having several musicians give generously of their time and talents to make this song great, and finally finishing 6 months later, it was a beautiful ride. This song became even more exciting than I’d initially imagined, and I’m extremely grateful for each person’s contributions. Feeling SO FORTUNATE.

Credits:
Gary Agresti, K Productions, Tilton, NH: Executive Producer, Recording, Mixing, Mastering, Arranging, Guitars, Drums, Percussion. 
Steve Peffer (Alabama band), Nashville, TN: Keyboards and Hammond B3.
Don Mousseau, Hudson, NH: Guitars, Bass, Arranging, Artwork.
Bob Catalano, Londonderry, NH: Bass
Marlena Phillips: Songwriter, Lead and Background Vocals, Producer

Running Underwater by Marlena Phillips

I haven't been to Boston in such a long time
Haven't seen much of the world in my own life
Racing on a treadmill to nowhere fast
Task list growing with an endless stack of bills

And the days fly by, and my dreams go slow
Time moves on, and it's go, go, go
It's like running underwater, and flying without wings
Where it ends I cannot know
Oh, but it's a beautiful ride.

Lately my songs are flowing through me
Coming from a place that I feel, but not see
I think I'm on the verge of something more
Yeah, there's got to be something more for me

And the days (years) fly by, and my dreams go slow
Time moves on, and it's go, go, go
It's like running underwater, and flying without wings
Where it ends I cannot know
Oh, but it's a beautiful ride.

Running Underwater, by Marlena Phillips

A fun, up-tempo re-make of my single, Gratitude, in a pop country style. This song practically wrote itself over the holiday season 2018 while I stayed and sang in the White Mountains in NH, feeling grateful for my life. I really enjoyed collaborating with some fantastic Nashville musicians on this song. I'm feeling very fortunate. I hope you love it!

CREDITS:

Gratitude (Nashville Mix):

Jason Roller (Nashville) - Acoustic & Electric guitars

Steve Peffer (Nashville) - Piano, Synths,  Programming

Kimo Forrest (Nashville) - Drums, Percussion, Bass

Gary Agresti (NH) - Vocal Engineer, Mixing, Mastering, Producer.

Marlena Phillips (NH) - Songwriter, Vocals, Co-Producer. 

Liberty Phillips (NH) - Cover Photo

Don Mousseau (NH) - Cover Design, Video Production


LYRICS:

GRATITUDE  (Pop Country Nashville Mix)

Chorus:
Live an attitude of Gratitude
And every day is Christmas (3X)

Verse:
Every day, your helping hand
Can soothe someone’s soul, and bring them hope
Once simple smile makes it all worthwhile
You might not know it. They might not show it.

Chorus 2:
So Live an attitude Of Gratitude (and kindness)   
Every day is Christmas  (every day is Christmas)
Every day is Christmas (everywhere is Christmas)
Every day is Christmas (in your soul is Christmas)
When your attitude
Is Gratitude (and kindness)
Gratitude (compassion)
Gratitude

(guitar solo) 

Chorus 2:
So with an attitude Of Gratitude (and kindness)   
Every day is Christmas  (every day is Christmas)
Every day is Christmas (everywhere is Christmas)
Every day is Christmas (in your soul is Christmas)
When your attitude
Is Gratitude (and kindness)
Gratitude (compassion)
Gratitude (and kindness)


Gratitude (Nashville Mix), Copyright Marlena Phillips, 2020

Gratitude (Nashville Mix) by Marlena Phillips

MEANT TO LOVE YOU is about being in love, and sensing that we’re always exactly where we’re meant to be, guided from above, by whoever and whatever that means for each of us. That it’ll all be ok. Sometimes I write my songs to comfort myself, as much as my audiences. I hope you will love it, and that it touches you.

I wrote MEANT TO LOVE YOU last year, and received strong feedback every time I sang it live. People I didn’t even know teared up, and said they could imagine this song in a movie or on the radio.  Well, thank you, and I’m dreaming of that too!! 

4 talented Nashville musicians (3 of them from the band Alabama) played all the music for me. The #1 guy on my team, Gary Agresti helped me produce, arrange verse/chorus/ending, recorded my vocals, mixed and mastered. Gary, you invested so much time and love into this song, which I wrote for you. I’m deeply grateful to you for sharing your multiple talents, giving me so much of your time, caring about my songs and success, and for always seeing the best in me, musically and personally. I hope everyone enjoys this song!!

Marlena Phillips, NH - Melody, Lyrics, Vocals, Co-Producer.
Gary Agresti, NH - Producer, Arranging, Vocal Engineer, Mixing, Mastering.
Steve Peffer, Nashville, TN: Piano, Strings, Programming.
Jason Roller, Nashville, TN - Acoustic , Electric, and Nylon String Guitars
Kimo Forrest, Nashville, TN - Drums, Bass
Dave Ristrim, Nashville, TN - Steel Guitar
Don Mousseau - Cover Art 
Liberty Phillips - Cover Photo

Meant To Love You by Marlena Phillips

I'm a singer/songwriter/entertainer, writing and recording original music, and performing full time throughout the New England area. Thanks for listening!

Marlena Phillips, Singer/Songwriter

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