Hello everyone,
A few months ago I collaborated with @BenLeeMusic for #openmic and this recording came out of it. I just released the audio for a monthly song-of-the-month project I do, and thought I'd share it here as well.
"Georgia" is about the country, not the state. I always wanted to visit there after I heard about its famous folk music and a few years ago I happened to be working nearby in eastern Turkey, so I went. It is just beautiful there along the Black Sea Coast and the Caucases Mountains...
This song came from a conversation I had with a young fellow I met who grew up in the U.S., but was originally from Iraq. He described how difficult it is to be stuck between two worlds, and how he doesn't really feel connected in either Iraq or America.
I know this feeling and figured Ben might as well since he is originally from Australia but has been living in L.A. for quite some time.
Thanks again for your support everyone, to the open mic team, to Ben, and to @Dsound for this platform!
Lyrics:
The rain pounds against the window
The train rocks through the night
Unfamiliar words are all around
And I hold on tight
Oh those days in Georgia
But not the one you know
We had mountains with
early morning snow
Oh those days in Georgia
But not the one you see
Those black waters they still
Speak to me
Now this city is a wonder
Now I guess I have it all
And I’m rising to the top
But I’ve never felt so small
Oh those days in Georgia
But not the one you know
We had mountains with
early morning snow
Oh those days in Georgia
But not the one you see
Those black waters they still
Speak to me
Sing me a song of sorrow
With your sweet harmony
'cause yesterday’s tomorrow
Is a place I’m bound to be
Now this house is full of people
Another year and we rejoice
But I slip into the shadows
And I guess I’ve made my choice
Oh those days in Georgia
But not the one you know
We had mountains with
early morning snow
Oh those days in Georgia
But not the one you see
Those black waters they still
Speak to me
Photo: Batumi, Georgia
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