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I discovered a fabulous artist here at Macjams named MacFreddy ... and immediately started downloading ALL of his dark and moody piano songs. This one struck a chord in my heart and I just HAD to sing on it. The original song was called Floating (http://www.macjams.com/song/28829). The lyrics and the idea for my version of the song stems from memories of having my own heart broken from time to time (I think everyone knows about this) - I felt especially partial to the line "upon your soul are faded scars - from hurts that you once felt" - I think everyone has a few of those. Why did I choose to sing it now? Hmmmmmmm good question. (you may hear a variation on a lyric which first appeared in Spirit Child - thank you Onesweetworld) ....
Lyrics:
Why does it hurt so much
When someone breaks your heart
Why do you feel like dying
Your soul is ripped apart
Upon your soul are faded scars
From hurts that you once felt
A new scar now covers those
Fresh, alive and burning
It leaves you with an emptiness
Alone, hollow and yearning
You had to know
That I would go
Men know how to rape you
Men know how to break you
The pain this time is stronger
Worse than ever before
This time you’re sure – you won’t survive
Your heart can take no more
It broke into a million pieces
Shattered – it fell to the floor
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melancholy &mdash 04/23/07 - 09:08:10 PM
Such a happy tune! Oh, Alannah, this is a soul ripper. You have wonderful lyrics. I would only suggest a little more attention to diction because it's difficult to understand in parts and it's a shame not to have these words crystalized for questing ears.
Beautiful job here, Alannah. Very powerful. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks J .... &mdash 04/23/07 - 09:11:37 PM
... this is why I always post the lyrics ... because I tend to muffle when I sing sometimes .... I can always hear the words because I KNOW what they are .... and tend to forget that someone who is hearing it for the first time might not be able to pick some of them out. I will try to work on diction ... but I just get caught up in the moment and am not really thinking too much while I am crooning away .... heh heh
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"Music is the way our memories sing to us across time" [ Reply to This ]
Hi &mdash 04/24/07 - 06:00:24 AM
Of course you could post it! Thanks for the collab so far :) Only thing I meant was that (as usual) this is a typical song where I haven't thought it all through :)
Will let you know if / when I do a new version..
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well ..... &mdash 04/24/07 - 10:21:08 AM
.. thought it through or not .. I still LUVVED it .... yes - definitely let me know if you re-do it ... I think I wouldn't mind hearing a little more of the guitar part myself ...
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"Music is the way our memories sing to us across time" [ Reply to This ]
So Beautiful....... &mdash 04/26/07 - 04:03:03 PM
Thanks Morning Light ... &mdash 04/28/07 - 11:40:10 PM
... for always taking the time to listen and comment on my tunes .... sadness is an unfortunate reality that we all must live with from time to time - I suppose it makes the happy times all the sweeter though!
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"Music is the way our memories sing to us across time" [ Reply to This ]
Lovely Collaboration &mdash 04/29/07 - 01:47:09 PM
MacFreddy has such a nice touch on the piano its nice to hear it combined with another talented musician. Your vocals are really stunning here, very emotional. Thanks for putting this together. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Peace ... &mdash 04/30/07 - 01:40:05 AM
... for taking the time to listen and comment .. this song is feeling a little lonely .... not too many people stoppin by these days .... but I am glad that you liked it ... I think macfreddy's stuff is fab!!!!
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"Music is the way our memories sing to us across time" [ Reply to This ]
See how a comment can get you heard? &mdash 05/21/07 - 12:54:30 PM
You have a unusual and wondrous voice that moves me! Your uniqueness is a gift that you should always hold on to. You have gained my ear Alannah and I shall try to have that remix ready for Xmas! Lol.
;) Axgrinder [ Reply to This ]
Geez .... &mdash 05/21/07 - 01:48:16 PM
... of all the songs you picked to listen to first ... you picked "this one" hahahaha ok .. I could definitely recommend a MUCH better listen on one or two of my other tunes ... but I do thank you for stopping by and taking the time to listen and comment ... maybe I will secretly tinker on one of your songs one day.
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"Music is the way our memories sing to us across time" [ Reply to This ]
Wow! &mdash 05/23/07 - 08:24:10 PM
I love your voice. Who are your vocal influences? What kind of singing background do you have? [ Reply to This ]
So glad to hear ... &mdash 05/24/07 - 10:22:05 AM
.. that someone likes my weirdo voice! My musical influences I suppose were probably every female vocalist ever out there! It started with Barbra Streisand when I was young ... then moved to Pat Benetar Janis Joplin, Grace Slick ... Sass Jordan ... Alannah Myles ... Melissa Etheridge ...(not necessarily in any particular order) ... just to name a few ... and as far as musical experience goes ... well it's pretty much been singing in the shower or in the car along with the music.
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"Music is the way our memories sing to us across time" [ Reply to This ]
Impressive. &mdash 05/24/07 - 11:58:09 AM
The diversity of your musical palatte is evident in your voice. It's amazing that you haven't had any training or band experience. [ Reply to This ]
cool &mdash 06/12/07 - 01:11:51 AM
that is a diffecult thin to add a lyric to an exciciting tune.
nice job.
great lyric
your are on fire
very very nice
the harmonies at the end just rule
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well &mdash 06/12/07 - 09:52:31 PM
I believe about 95% of the songs I have posted on my page were just that ... me adding lyrics to an already finished tune that was posted by someone else.
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"Music is the way our memories sing to us across time" [ Reply to This ]
Great lyrics... &mdash 02/16/08 - 09:35:12 PM
So interesting .... &mdash 03/02/08 - 01:07:17 AM
... when someone stops by a song that I had almost forgotten .... I need to re-listen to remind myself what you were listening to ... (hahaha - funny Alannah) .... sorry for my late reply ... but I only noticed the comment on this one just now ... March 2nd ... ack .... I need to check this stuff out more often ! Thanks for the listen and the commentos ! Much appreciated! [ Reply to This ]
Powerful &mdash 04/04/08 - 11:59:22 PM
lyrics, and delivery. Grace Slick would definitely be proud... well done.
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Hmmm ... &mdash 04/17/08 - 04:19:54 PM
.. Grace Slick huh ... and here I thought I had such a subdued and quiet performance on this one .... Grace is one of my idols of course ! [ Reply to This ]
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Beautiful job here, Alannah. Very powerful.
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