A little ditty about how friends don't need to talk all the time. I was going for a 100 second song.
THE BRANCHES AND THE BIRDS
There's poetry in silence
When the world is running riot and the clock's on fire
Nothing like the wonder when there are no words
When we leave the chatter to the branches and the birds
There's a remedy to madness
Where hearts can't handle sanity, we need some slack
In quiet there's an answer if we listen out
Some capacity to ford the source of doubt
There's enough for us here to be
You can talk or not, you can keep it in
I'll stay as long as you need
Now I know what you're thinking
You see the irony in this brief song
Wait a moment, it will soon be done
Then we'll leave the chatter to the branches and the birds
@sheilerk Mar 2022
You certainly conveyed a lot in just 100 seconds! It’s very special to have friends you can just be quiet with. And, I purely love the lines about leaving the chatter to the branches and the birds. What a wonderful turn of phrase.
@audrey Feb 2022
What a lovely song. I really like the sentiment. It has a very relaxing feel that I'll bet will help anyone needing relief from stress in their life. It's always good to take the time to enjoy nature and let it heal us. Love your lyrics and gentle melody. This song is a treasure. Just lovely!
@tunecat Feb 2022
Nice chords nice melody nice delivery .. very nice. Goes well into the mid section . There’s a very slight resemblance to raindrops keep falling… but seriously lovely stuff
@annaharp1 Feb 2022
This is really nice and stuck a chord with me. I’ve been told throughout my life that I’m too quiet. I only talk when I’ve got something decent to say :)
@cblack Feb 2022
I love those vocals. They sound very thoughtful, which matches the lyrics well. And great lyrics they are! Truly great song. Nice one!
@pabrizzer Feb 2022
so much to like here - applause from me - too noisy? - how about a thumbs up then
@andygetch Feb 2022
A pleasant listen and visual lyric. Thanks for posting the 100 second challenge!
@mariekevinkmusic Feb 2022
Aw mate... I love it. So good at capturing the essence.
@conuladh Feb 2022
Beautiful tune, beautiful guitar part, beautiful singing, beautiful lyrics. All-in-all it beautiful...and clever.
@melaniepegge Feb 2022
Totally love this Andy.
@leka Feb 2022
Sweet melody. Beautiful delivery too.
@bobjestes Feb 2022
Very lovely, poetic piece, if not somewhat bittersweet. Nicely done.
@lissielou79 Feb 2022
Really lovely song. I think a violin would sound cool on this track.