Sometimes a song really hits an audience.
There is nothing that makes a songwriter feel more proud, than when one of his or her songs emotionally hits an audience. When I perform, I always play a mix of covers and originals and lately my song Already There has been very well received. So I thought I would share the lyrics and a YouTube video of Already There when I first released it.
Already There
Mike Lucey
They say a mirror reflects what's already there
I've come a long way upon a hill
I think about you on the night I swear
That moment in time, when time stood still
That first meet was funny, the second a show
You thought I'm ok, and I turned out fine
That first date turned into many more
I had someone to share my time
Memories keep floodin' back to me...
Chorus:
I'm already there, I'm already there
Time keeps driftin' back in time
I'm already there, I'm already there
Thinkin' back through a younger mind...
Back to the time when the kids were young
Laughin' and playin' like no tomorrow
Skinned knees, bruises all fixed with fun
Do it all again if we had to borrow
Campin on the weekends was a lot of work
We go with friends, watch the tide go by
Ridin' bikes and playin' in the dirt
Time to go bye, we didn't ask why
Memories keep floodin' back to me...
(Chorus)
A mind like a car can take a trip
like somewhere on the moon
The flowers on the path you're walkin'
May not always be in bloom
Think back to a summer's day
When life can't get you down
Just close your eyes and make believe
your back to where you’re found
Puzzles need solving and don't we all...
(Chorus 2X)
The next time you hear an original by an artist, make sure you tell him or her you appreciate their efforts. Remember, they just shared a part of themselves with you. And if you ask, they might even give you the back story on how the song was created. Have an awesome day my friends.