New Song Lyrics

Chases

I was lost
In the worst of places
tired of chases
that lead me no where

You come along
like a long lost angel
but you were unable
to love me like i needed you

it's over
honey its over
over now

So take what you need
and leave me no worries
I'm in no hurry
I waited so long for you

But you say goodbyes
like you really mean them
you've been mistreated
but i wasn't enough to carry you

it's over
honey it's over
over now

it's over
why must it be over
over now

Love

So I had a thought about love today. I know this is really random, but as I was falling asleep last night I realized that I was approaching love in the wrong way. Here is my thought:

Love is like a small bird. We spend our time trying to capture it. It's fast. It moves. It won't stay still and we can't seem to catch it in our hands. Here lies a problem. If we are trying to catch it then we spend too much time with our hands closing and closed. We can't catch the love bird with our hands closed. In fact the way I see it the only way is to open your hands and allow it to land. This gives you twice as many places for it to go. A closing hand is only one place. Two open hands are two. Even I can understand that math. So what does this all mean? I don't know, but I think the general idea is that you have to be open and willing to let it come and go as it wants. Then and only then will it actually stay.

Maybe I am just crazy. Or maybe I haven't slept enough lately. Or maybe I am on to something.

Radio and Podcast

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I recently did an interview with Dave Grant from the Appetizer in Abilene Texas. You can listen this weekend for our song Abilene and Takes A Lot of Love to be played on his radio show. I will also be doing a call in interview with him on the show as well. I will tell him some secrets about my writing process and why I chose to write a song about a town in West Texas I have never been to. You can check out the show here:

www. kacu. org

And be sure to check out the podcast of the story of the song Abilene here:

www. appetizerradio. com

If you looking under the songwriters cook book you will me.

Also if you get a moment drop him a line to thank him for having me. He is such a great guy and I would like more people to know about him and his show.

Happy Weekend,
d

Ryan Adams, quit your bitchin'!

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Dear Ryan,

So I learned to day that you have decided to call it quits from the music business. I have to admit I had the immediate reaction of just bidding you farewell. I mean poor you. You are successful, you have your own place in New York City, and people love your music. But I read your post. And then I was a bit sympathetic. I mean I understand the loneliness and seeking approval of others. I get that. Hell, I live in that land. Write a song and hope to hell that someone gets it and that will mean you are accepted. And on top of that the whole health thing. Ok. But let me tell you something. Take this advice from me. If you are anything like me the whole seeking approval of others isn't gonna stop the minute you are out of the spotlight. It might be refreshing for a moment to not be seeking it through your writing or performing, but it won't leave you. And the public forgets quickly.

So what next? You gonna go all JD Salinger? Gonna hide away in your Manhattan? To each his own. But let me tell you what is really hard. Your life ain't hard. Hell my life ain't that hard. In case you didn't notice there are people out there with real troubles. I mean there is a recession going on. Some people are losing their jobs and you have just decided that because it's hard and people don't love you enough you are gonna quit. Or is this just another stunt? Who knows with you. Anyway, if you want to quit. Do. But don't coming crawling back in 6 months with a new solo record. Cause some of us will still be here trying to make it the first time around.

d

On the road...well not anymore.

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Well, it has been about a week since we came back from our run of shows down South. I have been meaning to do an entry for some time now, but in case you hadn't heard I have been sick sick sick. I am hacking up a lung as I am writing this. I am feeling better, but I am convinced that my meds are making me crazy. Actually, it's probably because I have been watching too much Columbo. I have seen the first three seasons in just the past week.

Let me say a few words about the shows. They were awesome. We played well and meet up with some old as well as new friends. We had to cancel our final show in Pittsfield, Mass. because I was sick. I hated to do it, but I knew if I went one I would suck. People don't want to pay hard earned money to see me cough after every other word. Sorry Pittsfield, we will be back. That is if you will have us. Enough about the shows.

Ok so I forgot why I started writing this blog. Maybe my meds are making me loose my mind after all. Uh....I guess that is it.

Oh in serious news my friend Gen just had surgery and if you don't mind sending up a little prayer for her and her test results I would be ever so grateful. Is that how you spell grateful? Who knows....

Much love,
d