This is one of my more short and simple songs… but it still packs a punch. These pilot tracks were some of my very first multi-track recordings (as you can hear in the unrefined sound quality). Compare how this one sounds next to “Where Now?”…lol! I have many to thank for the improvement in my production abilities. Thank you! Enjoy!

Watch the leaves, child, fall to the ground
See them change from red to brown
Seasons change, dear, like you and I
–Remember

Watch the sun, child, move ‘cross the sky
See the daylight turn to night
Time can change, dear, like you and I
–Remember

If you wish upon a star tonight
Think of love and may your dreams burn bright
Time can change, dear, change you and I
–Remember

Written, performed, produced and arranged by Colleen Gray
© 2003 Colleen Gray – All Rights Reserved

This is a teaser of pilot track recordings of a song I originally wrote when I was much younger… it’s been refined a bit since then. Enjoy!

I lie awake staring into darkness
Feeling what it’s like without you by my side
I can still hear the softness in your whisper
I can still feel your lips as they kissed mine

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Betrayal is nothing new to me, though I am always shocked at the dark depths some people will lower themselves to in order to attain what ever it is they desire.  Whether they are left by ’friend’ or ’colleague’, the scars left by psychological wounds are only visible in my eyes or my lyrics – the latter coming when the pain has all but healed – sometimes many years later.  I am grateful that these experiences have strengthened my character and resolve – the alternative outcome… let’s not go there.

This new song is dedicated to the Master Manipulators I have had the misfortune of knowing – you know who you are.  Whether it matters to those who have inspired these words or not, you did not ever break me – you only inspired my creativity.  Thank you.

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Lying all around me
Manipulation
Dishonesty
It’s clear to me now
Tell me how you can sleep at night
You preyed upon me and my capacity for kindness

Lead me not down your darkened path
I will not cross this line
Though you have tried to force me over
Those like you, thankfully, are few
So spin your web of lies
Your words don’t really matter

Play the game of means and ends
Pretend it’s quite alright
Twist the truth as twisted as your soul
Take your alligator smile and crocodile tears
And sell your crazy elsewhere – you’re not welcome here

To be continued…

© 2010 Colleen Gray – All Rights Reserved.

Update!
I’ve finally gotten around to recording the harmonies for this new tune. These are pilot tracks, including the original live recording of the piano and 1st lead vocal track, recorded on the fly as the first section came to mind. The concept of this piece, lyrically, is how the cycle of our human lives correspond to the four elements and seasons in nature. I hope you enjoy! Please be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you think… how is this song shaping up so far?

 

“Elemental Seasons”

Look towards the horizon – the future is unforeseen
The winds always change as the seasons pass endlessly [...]

These are pilot track recordings – Enjoy!

 

All our hopes and dreams have wishes have disappeared
I wonder where they’ve gone
When did we decide to change the path once chosen?
With no compass, no direction, we got lost

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