Feb 2022 ss020522j superskirmish dust songskirmish skirmish
A skirmish song for Mom
I've been driving down a dusty road
Lost in those memories that never grow old
I realize I can never go back
Feeling pretty down when I think about that
Looking out the window as I drive around
Driving country roads avoiding the town
Too many people will crush your soul
Too many people take a toll
It's been about a year since Mom passed away
It's taken this long just to feel okay
I miss my mom, I miss my friend
I'm driving dusty roads thinking about her once again
Been driving for hours down these dusty roads
Got dust on my face and dust in my clothes
It's been good just to get away
It's a damn good way to spend a day
Putting down the visor better get back home
Been driving for hours, too much time alone
Got a wife who loves me and she's missing me
Gotta get back to her make some good memories
It's been about a year since Mom passed away
It's taken this long just to feel okay
I miss my mom, I miss my friend
I'm driving dusty roads thinking about her once again
@writeandwrong Feb 2022
So relatable to everyone once you get to a certain point in life. I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom... It's a difficult thing to go through :'-( What a beautiful tribute for her. This is one of those music is therapy tunes... This skirmish is one that you can tell... your heart just poured out into. Excellent work.
@heliosonorous Feb 2022
Really strong piece and you describe well the process of a long drive, sorry to hear of your mother passing.
@scubed Feb 2022
Beautiful guitar, wonderful lyrics - this is a great song, and absolutely amazing for a skirmish. Thanks for doing the skirmish!
So sorry about your mom.
@hmstreetteam Feb 2022
Nice job slipping the 7/4 meter into the country format, in a way that’s natural enough that the modern fan won’t catch on to it, but it provides a freshness that also fits with the lyrics. Good melody, well crafted message.
@kenmattsson Feb 2022
Really good write. I feel the subject of missing Mom. Nice guitar work.
@zeekle1998 Feb 2022
Love this line: It's a damn good way to spend a day - reminds me of when I was younger and spent time just driving around the place.
Your guitar is awesome, really nice country feel. The lyrics have that lovely sentimental feel, passionate and personal.
@mikehex Feb 2022
Lovely confessional of alienation and loneliness as a force for healing.
@pianoquest Feb 2022
Wow, this is a great example of using (outer) scenery to illuminate an (inner) emotional experience. Nice work!
@tjeff Feb 2022
Love that country-bluesy intro. The image of driving down dusty roads to “get away” for awhile is powerful. Besides, I’ve done it plenty of times myself so can relate.
@kahlo2013 Feb 2022
Such a beautiful tribute and beautifully performed. So much love and longing. Gorgeous, heartfelt, and relatable.
@aeye Feb 2022
Awesome song and a tribute to your Mom. :)
@andygriff Feb 2022
Ooh that guitar riff is sweet. Reminds me a bit of John Hiatt. Wonderful story narrative too. Great stuff.
@pabrizzer Feb 2022
what a terrific one hour write
@tunecat Feb 2022
Oh yes - reading the lyrics first feel that … hugs from me too. I lost my Dad just before the last FAWM. Beautifully played. Love it!
@sw1n3flu Feb 2022
Big hugs.
You are on fine form TC. This is my kind of song, honest and tough listen.