Very uplifting! (And say hey to pete and brad for me next you see them! Great fellas)

great song, dark, yet uplifting-- dreaming while awake... ;)

i try and reiterate this message to my daughter about the value of a smile. i like the melancholy behind it, kind of shows that sometimes it's not always easy to do. another great tune michelle.

Is the verse for this tune 5/4  ????  Did I count that right?  gah I love that.  RIGHT there you've given a focal point and a lot of character to the melody.  yeah this has a melancholy feel until it BURSTS into that soaring bridge which feels like the sun poking through dark clouds.  which falls right in line with the idea.  thats so beautiful and I actually wanted it to return and happen once more.  the juxtaposition against the minor melody is so stark.  and your accompaniment....the violin is gorgeous.....accordion too.  man this is a LUSH composition - stunning.  BRAVO

Written by Elysse

Produced by Joe Harrison, Elysse and Rahm Silverglade 

Piano: Rahm Silverglade
Guitar: Joe Harrison, Peter Wise
Bass: Mitch Friedman
Drums and Percussion: Vishal Nayak
Background Vocals: Tim Smith, Riki Stevens

Recording Engineers: Vishal Nayak, Joe Harrison, Ben Talmi, Joe Caravahlo 
Editing Engineers: Jamie Walters, Dhruv Argarwala

Recorded at Black Lodge Studios, Engine Room Studios, Virtue and Vice Studios, and Converse Rubber Tracks

Mixed by Rahm Silverglade
Mastered by Arnold Mischkulnig

there’s no wind in my sails
my dining car has gone off the rails
I spend my evenings banging my head against the nearest wall

my gut’s on fire
lost my desire
stand and face the music, 
or start running away

it’s simple, really; 
I used up my last chance
I trusted gravity
every step is a dance

a letter, a feather, a flower, a day
my thumb and my bindle, then I heard you say
once more from the top

those were the days we thought would never end
singing and dancing with my very best friend

push ‘em all in
chips begotten the original sin
face the man in the mirror
or start running away

it’s simple, really; 
I used up my last chance
trust in gravity
every step is a dance
hold me close and count the seconds
closed the door on my way out
I missed my cue, I dropped my lines
can you hear me whisper, when I’m shouting?
once more, from the top


©2017 Bruce Salmon
written and recorded in Austin TX

Once More, From The Top

Sharing a smile and the world smiles back...even when you struggle, lift your head and see the love around you, share a smile.  I believe in you.
Thanks to my friends Pete Minda and Brad Johnston for help with accompaniment.

Sun Smile: Welcome Home

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Mark Magram

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