After going through the decades to find covers to play on an online open mic, we finally reach the 90's (my era). A song few songs from 98' sparked a memory of a mixtape made for me in that year. Nothing say's "I dig you" like a mixtape!
Mixtape
I found an old mixtape
From 1998
Made by a boy
I can’t quite recall
His name slips my memory
His face I can’t see
And I can’t quite remember why
He made it for me
But the songs I can sing
Yeah I know every word
Though it’s been such a long time
Since I even heard
Someone singin save tonight
Or my favourite mistake
Whoever you were
Wherever you are
Thanks for the mixtape
A message from the maker
On a different kind of paper
To write ‘I think you’re great, and
Can we hold hands at break’
A secret kind of code
To say he’s thinking of me
And now the songs forever
Play in my memory
And I love to sing along
Coz I know every word
Though it’s been such a long time
Since I even heard
Someone singin save tonight
Or my favourite mistake
Whoever you were
Wherever you are
Thanks for the mixtape
And I wish that we could talk like this now
Wish it could be
Simple just to say
I like you, and you like me
Yeah i want somebody
who knows just how to say
You’re a special kinda girl
In a special kinda way
Coz I love to sing along
Yeah I know every word
Though it’s been such a long time
Since I even heard
Someone singin save tonight
Or my favourite mistake
Whoever you were
Wherever you are
Thanks for the mixtape
Whoever you were
Wherever you are
Thanks for the mixtape
Whoever you were
Wherever you are
Thanks for the mixtape
@jacobwakeup Feb 2022
I'm a sucker for songs about mixtapes. This one might be the perfect opener on my mixtape of songs about mixtapes.
@artie Feb 2022
So sweet and delicate. What a beautiful ode… to mixtapes, to simplicity and innocence. What a beautiful voice!
@sw1n3flu Feb 2022
I'm sure I'd already commented on this (this isn't my first listen)... oh well.
The heady days of the mix tape is a wonderful song idea... nostalgia of a time where unrequited love was common! Playlists can do one, great song and a fab start to FAWM!
@fifithefish Feb 2022
Love this, bloody clever Stace!
@freezypop Feb 2022
wow! lovely piece. very touching <3
@saulius Feb 2022
I love this song. The story has a perfect arc, and the sentiment it carries connected with me deeply. I really like your voice too, and I look forward to hearing more of your singing.
@frostin Feb 2022
I can definitely relate to this. Great lyrics as always! A lot of good songs in 1998 for sure.
@skyezor Feb 2022
I Love this! So sweet, gentle, and innocent. I relate to the nostalgia. I'm also exploring late 90s stuff during this FAWM. ALSO LOVE YOUR WHISTLING!
@pumpkinhead Feb 2022
Great idea! It brought me back memories of mixtapes for sure and even though today offers playlists they are nothing like the tapes. Tapes were made with love and careful thought and they took some time and effort to make while listening to the songs. Sometimes I even decorated the actual tape to show extra affection. Great song. Thanks.