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I used to play bass for a singer/songwriter named Stephen Rideout. Amazing guy. He HATED one word titles. This is for him!!! ;-)

This song is about the power of words, and how the smallest thing said can make a huge difference - good or bad. The forst two guitar parts you hear are Jam pack software instrument apple loops. I has to do some midi editing to get the chord progressions right. The drums are also loops. The rest is all me. (acoustic, bass, piano, vocals)

I wrote this one morning in the shower at 6am. It was one of those that came to me just about finished. That doesn't happen often.

Enjoy.

Mike T.

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Lyrics

Words

If you could see the expression on your face, would you take those words away?
If you could see the damage words can do, would you say the things you say?

If you could save the world with just one word, would you curse or would you pray?
If you could heal the wounds that words inflict, could you wipe the tears away?

Would you take it back?
Could you take it back?
Would you take back those words you said?
Would you take it back?
Could you take it back?
Would you take back those words you said?

Sticks and stones can break your bones but words can break your heart.
Bones will mend in time but words can leave a deeper scar.

If you could see the expression on your face, would you take those words away?
If you could heal the wounds that words inflict, could you wipe the tears away?

Would you take it back?
Could you take it back?
Would you take back those words you said?
Would you take it back?
Could you take it back?
Would you take back those words you said?

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Hits: 1842
Comments: 26
Fans: 3
Plays: 347
Downloads: 55
Votes: 7
Uploaded: Aug 02, 2006 - 09:17:07 PM
Last Updated: Aug 02, 2006 - 09:17:07 PM Last Played: Sep 22, 2009 - 01:43:19 PM

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Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 1210 days ago (August 3rd, 2006)
	painted well Moody and somber... a little sad... perfect atmosphere for the subject.. I love how the undercurrent in this song points to the hurt... all the way to the solo at the end... the melincholy of being the target of someone... the song really works and the lyric is very good Check out my latest song called Good Morning

trembmic

trembmic said 1210 days ago (August 3rd, 2006)

painted well
Thanks Scott,
This one stuck with me. I grew up as a geek pretty much (before geeks were cool!) and went through hell in high school and university. Now as a teacher I see how high school is still a really cruel place. I tried to keep the lyrics vague enough so that it could apply to the street, the home, to the office, to global conflict. Humans still treat each other like sh&$ and it all starts with the decision to say one word.

Check out my latest song called Open Your Eyes

craft	craft said 1210 days ago (August 3rd, 2006)
	one man band Sad song... Very well played and mixed. The prodution is pretty cool too. Catchy till the end.. The lyrics are good too. Good job... Check out my latest song called Blue Lights (feat. Spleenveil)

trembmic	trembmic said 1210 days ago (August 3rd, 2006)
	one man band Thanks, I had the lyrics and progression for about 2 years before getting to record it. It was done in my head. I stumbled upon those 2 first guitar parts in Jam Pack 3 and they fit perfectly. It changed my whole perception of how the song would sound. I'm happy with how it came out. Check out my latest song called Open Your Eyes

Feter	Feter said 1208 days ago (August 5th, 2006)
	natural the easiness in this floatin song says it all ... readin how easy this song been written ..can see why its true one . very good production Mike T. well done .. ! ! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

trembmic	trembmic said 1208 days ago (August 5th, 2006)
	natural Thank you. The arrangement came together quicker than I expected. I appreciate you comments about the song feeling true. It feels that way for me. Mike T. Check out my latest song called Open Your Eyes

jiguma

jiguma said 1207 days ago (August 6th, 2006)

Lyrics are universal
Nicely done Mike. Lyrics are universal - I have just finished working as
a school counsellor (for a very long while), and I really know what
you're talking about. Trouble is that kids/people/countries don't
understand lots of the time that words are so powerful. Like the way
you've used loops - probably the most effective use in this sort of song
that I can remember at MJ. Good all round post.
Neil

Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

trembmic	trembmic said 1206 days ago (August 7th, 2006)
	Lyrics are universal Thanks, I get you're perspective. I'm a middle/high school music teacher, that's the perspective this tune first came from. ... and thanks fot the loops comments. I love having them at my fingertips! I work alone so it's like having all these great musicians to colaborate with! I picked up all the jam packs... Mike T. Check out my latest song called Open Your Eyes

ktb	ktb said 1200 days ago (August 13th, 2006)
	very well done Great song writing. I liked your singing, the hook induced chorus, and the well produced background tracks. Awesome job incorporating the loops. The whole thing is very pro sounding. Was Stephen Rideout a solo artist or was he part of a group. Sounds familiar Check out my latest song called Texas stump

ktb	ktb said 1200 days ago (August 13th, 2006)
	very well done Great song writing. I liked your singing, the hook induced chorus, and the well produced background tracks. Awesome job incorporating the loops. The whole thing is very pro sounding. Was Stephen Rideout a solo artist or was he part of a group. Sounds familiar Check out my latest song called Texas stump

trembmic	trembmic said 1200 days ago (August 13th, 2006)
	very well done Thanks for the kind comments! Stephen is/was a solo artist. You can check out his site at www.stephenrideout.com. I learned a lot about songwiting from playing with him and had the opportunity to write basslines for some great well crafted songs. Mike T. Check out my latest song called Open Your Eyes

thetiler	thetiler said 1196 days ago (August 17th, 2006)
	well done soft rock Like how you put an importance on words on this song. Makes for an understanding on how important words are. Nice music in there as well. Thanks for sharing Check out my latest song called The Bluebird Cafe (with two other guest)

pooey

pooey said 1195 days ago (August 18th, 2006)

Hey
Nice to not only hear the great song, but to find a fellow band teacher on
the site (a fellow canuckian as well). Oh, and you're a low brass player
(me:trombone) and bassist. Gosh. You even enjoy writing and recording
with a mac. We've a fair bit in common!

Anyways, I am gonna check out your other stuff. The recording is great
on this track, btw.

Do we hear any tuba on your other tracks?

Check out my latest song called Wake Up (Pooey Remix)

trembmic	trembmic said 1195 days ago (August 18th, 2006)
	Hey Wow! And not only that. my wife is an Elementary School Music Teacher/Piano Player/ Singer!!! We do have a lot in common. I'm goin to check out your stuff too. Look forward to coresponding with you!. Thanks for the kind words! ps... Are you anywhere near Macklin Sask? Did a school band exchange there once! Mike T. Check out my latest song called Open Your Eyes

pooey

pooey said 1194 days ago (August 20th, 2006)

Hey
Not terribly close to Macklin, about 3 hours south. Mind you, for Saskatchewan,
that is pretty close.

And again, the similarities are eerie. If "That's Incredible" was still on air they
may just have come out to do a story here.

Looking forward to your correspondance!

Jim

---
My Wife <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/18379">Revealed</a>

Check out my latest song called Wake Up (Pooey Remix)

	said 1157 days ago (September 25th, 2006)
	Sweet! They guitars interplay with each other well, lyrics are good as well as the singing. Nice memorable song.

sdgreen	sdgreen said 1001 days ago (February 28th, 2007)
	Great Great job! I play bass also (or try to), so I pay attention to the bass part... exellent job on this one, very professional. I liked everything else too. Check out my latest song called Ever Solitude

trembmic	trembmic said 956 days ago (April 14th, 2007)
	Thanks, I appreciate the comments on the bass playing. Bass is my main instrument but I feel really rusty after taking a few years off playing with an arm injury. The compliments meant a lot! Check out my latest song called Open Your Eyes

guitapick

guitapick said 970 days ago (March 31st, 2007)

Semantics...
...words...phrases.
Some Chinese cultures would write what they wanted to say, when it was important. Then take the completed letter to the recipient and read it, word for word, in order to make sure that it was understood the way it was supposed to be.
Some kinda tune, trembmic. My first listen. Very nicely done. Lyrics/performance/arrangement.

Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

trembmic	trembmic said 956 days ago (April 14th, 2007)
	Thank you too! Man thanks, It's the tune that I'm most proud of... I have my own childhood baggage, and what I see in high schools every day makes me sick. Let's not even mention what most of the role models are loke out there today. Thanks for the kind words. Check out my latest song called Open Your Eyes

timothy devine	timothy devine said 956 days ago (April 14th, 2007)
	Great Tune I can so relate to the lyric. So well writen...very real. The guitar tone is excellent. The chords are laid down so smartly. You are a talent i am happy to fine. Nice piano part too. guitar solo at the fade is very hip. great work. I'll check out more for sure later. (Mending Heart) Tim Check out my latest song called Mankind Needs a Change/WoodstockII

trembmic

trembmic said 956 days ago (April 14th, 2007)

Confessions...
Thanks for the comments...

I have to confess though the lead guitar parts are apple loops. I found 2 sets of loops that blended so well. I can't play electric like that. (I wish). I did really play with the midi parts to taylor the rhythms and chord progressions to match the tune I'd written. I was really happy with the results. THe fade out is my favorite part too!
I did play the acoustic, piano and bass though....

Thanks Man!!

Check out my latest song called Open Your Eyes

mccannmp1	mccannmp1 said 949 days ago (April 21st, 2007)
	beautiful Song MIke, very nice song!!! mike Check out my latest song called Push and Shove

Pete_NB	Pete_NB said 632 days ago (March 3rd, 2008)
	Beautiful This is quite the song you have here Mike. Professional sounding with a great hook and a worthy message. And those leads were loops?!? Man, if people start using them as skillfully as you have here than there isn't going to be much work for us guitarists! Well done. Check out my latest song called First of Fall - Slide

KevinElvisPoirier	KevinElvisPoirier said 593 days ago (April 11th, 2008)
	nice Great job! i really like the message you have in this one its deep and simple. Really good job on the vocals and the back round parts, i remember you telling me about this one in class friday. this one has struck some inspiration for me, thanks a bunch! Check out my latest song called Rain

trembmic	trembmic said 592 days ago (April 12th, 2008)
	thanks Kev... I appreciate it!... now get posting some of your new stuff! Your fans await! Check out my latest song called Open Your Eyes

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Artist Info

Name: Mike Tremblett

Mike Tremblett began playing bass in the band PILOT in his home of Grand Falls, Newfoundland, Canada before getting his B.Mus from Mount Allison University, majoring in Tuba. He has performed regularly with singer/songwriter Stephen Rideout, Celtic r... [see more]

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