stuck in the middle of your smile.  Nice descriptive line! Nice work. Thanks for Sharing 

Very interesting, these lyrics remind me of the 90s alternative greats (Live, Bush, Sponge, etc.). So effective at making me curious!

I always look forward to your lyrics and themes-you have so much freedom in your writing -cool :)

I love the different ways you use the "half as good" hook line. Makes for such a good payoff in that last line.

super cool! reminds me of Liz Phair's early stuff but still uniquely your own

Super cool opening line!  Also really like the title.  And the pacing back and forth section is amazing - totally relatable, just the right amount of unpredictability.

This is great.  Very reminiscent of some 90s femme alt rockers. I definitely agree about the early Liz Phair vibe. Love your voice on this too.

Copyright Dan Tanz & Erin Wolf 2021

Pedal Steel: Dan Tanz
Guitar, Vocals, Lyrics: Erin Wolf
Arrangment: Dan Tanz & Erin Wolf

**Thank you to Dan Tanz (aka Songwriter Circle) for adding pedal steel to the track and taking it to the next level! He's an insanely talented singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, and y'all need more of his music in your life. Links below.**

Dan Tanz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSYqTzE61DyhHUQaR5dI7ZA
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Erin Wolf solo version: https://youtu.be/My65U4DPIXs

Week 14 Prompt: Inside there's a fire

you say your heart
is frozen and cold
ain't nothing left
so i might as well go

but i know you better
i know it ain't true
deep down you're hurtin'
you don't know what to do

oh i know
inside there's a fire
it just needs some space to breathe
so it doesn't expire

a little love
and some tender care
oh trust me, dear
you got a fire in there

i know you're scared
to love again
easier to be alone
than 'nother turn 'round the bend

but i know you better
this i know is true
deep down you're hopin'
that this love is true

oh i know
inside there's a fire
it just needs some space to breathe
so it doesn't expire

a little love
and some tender care
oh trust me, dear
you got a fire in there

a little love
and some tender care
oh trust me, dear
you got a fire in there

You Got A Fire In There (feat. Dan Tanz)

Artwork by @ nyctophiliacmb

Lyrics:

I wonder how it feels like
to say it as it is and when the moment's right.
Look you in the eyes and
say "it's alright" instead of just walking out.

Cause I'm a liar, I'm a coward
but it's not even half as good as you are.
I'm addicted to what's ours 
but it's not even half as good as what's mine.

(and now I)
Wish I didn't know what it's like
to be stuck in the middle of your smile.
But I do, and you wouldn't know what to do.
If this joke's on me, this fire's on you.

Cause I'm a liar, I'm a coward
but I'm not even half as good as you are.
I'm addicted to what's ours 
but it's not even half as good as what's mine.
If I'm a liar it's cause I'm tired
but I'm not even half as done as you are.
Cause when we touch you start a riot
but it's not even half as good as mine.
(and now I'm)

Pacing back and forth
until you tell me what you want.
Pacing back and forth, would you tell me what you want?
Pacing back and forth, cause I know that you won't.
So just get out, that's what I want.

Cause I'm a liar, I'm a coward
but it's not even half as good as you are.
I'm addicted to what's ours 
but it's not even half as good as what's mine.
If I'm a liar it's cause I'm tired
but I'm not even half as done as you are.
Cause when we touch you start a riot
but it's not even half as good as mine.

When we touch you start a riot
but it's not even half as good as mine.

Half As Good

"Touch Me" (#418, 201122)

 * Co-written with Pete & Pat Luboff * 

Alarm goes off we’re up and running
In the driveway motors gunning
Catching breakfast on the fly
No time to kiss goodbye

You call I text for a dinner date
Work overtime then it’s too late
And we get home too tired to even say

Touch me take me in your arms again
Honey haven’t held you since I don’t know when
Trust me come meet me in the here and now
Lucky we got a little time ‘til the sun goes down
Funny all we need is the two of us
Touch me

It’s up to us to stop the clock
Kill the phones and lock the locks
Give ourselves the gift of time
Be tender warm and kind

Take my hand and lead me slowly
Somewhere sacred sweet and holy
Full of things that only you can show me

Touch me take me in your arms again
Honey haven’t held you since I don’t know when
Trust me come meet me in the here and now
Lucky we got a little time ‘til the sun goes down
Funny all we need is the two of us
Touch me

We don't have to feel like strangers
It's amazing how everything changes when you

Week 48a - Touch Me (201122)

"Ship To The Shore" (#419, 201122)

Got no gin blanket's gone
Wind so cold water's calm
Prayed for grace don't know how
Threw the compass off the bow

Made up my mind ship to the shore
Ran out of time do that anymore
Throw it all out deadbolt the door
Ain't too proud that's for sure

Anchor's up tide is low
What's my plan hell if I know
Raise that flag load that lead
Burn that oil sun to set

Made up my mind ship to the shore
Ran out of time do that anymore
Throw it all out deadbolt the door
Ain't too proud that's for sure

Cast my face hard and mean
Break the chain nice and clean
Drop this freight light the fuse
No more runnin' nothing to prove

Week 48b - Ship To The Shore (201122)

God's got it (he's got it going on)

Drive by remance

NIKKI DEAN

AMSTERDAM

Untitled Flint

Brighter better things

Copyright Erin Wolf 2021

Week 6 Prompt - Wind & Water
Instrument featured: Concert Ukelele
Video: https://youtu.be/RpGH83d3uf4

*Song is sung in Spanish - scroll past lyrics for English translation*

algún día en el futuro 
quiero ir contigo
hasta la playa 
en Loiza

sentir el viento y el agua 
sobre nuestra piel
irías conmigo
a Loiza 

siente el viento en tu cabello
está bien
siente la arena caliente
bajo nuestros pies otra vez

soñarás conmigo 
mi amor
de la llamada 
de la gaviota
Volverás conmigo 
a Loiza

siente el viento en tu cabello
está bien
siente la arena caliente
bajo nuestros pies otra vez

siente el viento en tu cabello
está bien
siente la arena caliente
bajo nuestros pies otra vez

algún día en el futuro 
quiero ir contigo
hasta la playa 
en Loiza

sentir el viento y el agua 
sobre nuestra piel
irías conmigo
a Loiza 

*English translation*
someday in the future 
i want to go with you
down to the beach 
in Loiza

to feel the wind and water 
upon our skin
will you go with me
down to Loiza 

Feel the wind in your hair
it's okay
feel the hot sand
beneath our feet again

will you dream with me 
my love
of the gull's call
will you return with me
down to Loiza

Loiza

26. the girl with bad karma.
My first EP "the demos" is out now! https://open.spotify.com/album/5HW6gAvQ3LcAqM16ynT1yx?si=EwKDGTw6TQmxxmFxjCrqcQ

(This Silence Is So) Loud:
https://open.spotify.com/track/2dZMZ9pWzo1bmAosxO5WWa?si=mCZc_-GhSJaC8VkQ8jeURA

Like a Kid: https://open.spotify.com/track/3P9DWi9yh66lLQKUoOZgD8?si=HqxH3FICRZuGbyGu6_ijUw

Shaped Like You feat @lossketches :
https://open.spotify.com/track/5ypE55qUIeLFh1ZYX7AbE9?si=TGMWJpTrQmWOF_ppLXF_lQ

Currently writing a song every week on www.songaweek.org

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