Feb 2022 valentine modern ballad ukulele
So this story is based back in the day when talking to strangers on the internet didn’t set off quite the same alarms as it does now.
And not about anyone in particular but I do know quite a few people it could be about :)
@janeukey Has taken it to the next level. Love what she has done with it.
Way back before
social media was coined
You would download IRC
and find a channel to join
And you could talk about the things
That got you stimulated
from DMT
To the books that you rated
In an old chat room
On the internet
Yeah an old chat room
That’s where they met
Not sure if they were hiding
or trying to escape
But aren’t we always looking for
something new on our plates
So they would slowly get plastered
in their virtual bar
Without anybody knowing
That they really were
In an old chat room
On the internet
Yeah an old chat room
That’s where they met
And he said something funny
She couldn’t stop laughing
He spilt wine on the keyboard
And the whole thing went crashing
And she said hey,
Do you wanna go private
And he said, well sure
I’m willing to try it
In an old chat room
On the internet
Yeah an old chat room
The night they met
Seems they were both,
looking for directions
When they found they had
some common predilections
Well what happened next
Don’t belong in this song
Let's just say he made some music
and she sang along
In an old chat room
On the internet
Yeah an old chat room
That’s where they met
And though they laughed a lot
It was clear they weren’t happy
Both trapped in relationships
That were well past crappy
And he said you know
I’ve already got a wife
But Everything changed
Once they met in real life
In a hotel room
On the interstate
In a hotel room
He found his perfect mate
In an old chat room
On the internet
Yes an old chat room
That’s where they met
In an old chat room
@darcistrutt Mar 2022
I spent time in those old chat rooms. The lyric was touching. The music was gentle and gave it a sad yet peaceful feeling. A lovely listen.
@toms Feb 2022
This tells the story really well. The vocal turn on "in an old chat room..." is perfect. But good golly I am old.
@crisp1 Feb 2022
Love the way the uke sounds here and the vocals are beautiful and aptly wistful. The story is both sad and sweet -- and a reminder of how much things have changed.
@cheslain Feb 2022
Beautiful! Great fingerpicking and awesome vocals. The contrast of the modern theme of the lyrics set to the timelessness of the music is very effective. Nicely flowing melody.
@jessicagraae Feb 2022
This is fantastic! Great collaboration. I am struck by how odd it is that we’ve been on the internet so long that there could be chat rooms-from the olden days. I really enjoy the sense of mystery, and the story that unfolds. @janeukey is that a baritone uke?
@janeukey Feb 2022
I’d love to have a go at this one @blindkiwi
@gwyn1234 Feb 2022
Yep...that's a really good narrative and I'm sure it resonates with many people...
@shallowcarrot Feb 2022
Great song! An interesting subject, and very creative lyrics :)
@wylddandelyon Feb 2022
Oh, what a sweet love story!