At my request, @abudabard12514 sent me the instrumental tracks for this piece, and my challenge was to write the lyrics and melody. His instrumentals were so rich, I heard epic tales of adventure, or the grandeur of mountains and glaciers and mighty rivers. But I couldn't put any of these feelings into words, and I was getting increasingly intimidated by the task. Hence, a song about being limited by your own mind.
Guitar, ukulele, djembe, and cymbals by @abudabard12514;
vocals, lyrics and uke solo by @oaksnprairie
Expectations, complications
Always in control
Calibrations, palpitations
Such a timid soul
Staring at an endless sea
Your mind finds boundary
Release the bonds and fly away
Far from everything
Soaring higher, widening gyre
A hawk upon the wing
Let go fear, be bold, be strong
Dream big and act
Lose your mind and take the plunge
Hold nothing back.
Float along the tumbling stream
Let the current choose
Lingering eddies, thrilling rapids,
Nothing left to lose
Stop with the no, no, no
Start saying go, go, go
Uke Solo
Cynicism, criticism
Enemies within
Cast them out
Cancel doubt—begin
Float along the tumbling stream
Let the current choose
Lingering eddies, thrilling rapids,
Nothing left to lose
Celebrations, exultations
Finding joy right here
@bjunker Mar 2022
I think it's a success - very nice! Well done.
@sherrylynnlee Feb 2022
Very dramatic topline! Reminds me a bit of early Within Temptation. Nice one
@liz561 Feb 2022
This is a wonderful collaboration-so imaginative! I think it's got everything in it-instruments, singing, drama and a uke solo!!!
@richaaaay Feb 2022
This is great. The instrumentation has a lot of movement and energy, in a delicate way. The lyrics and vocals are a great addition. Love the ukulele solo too. Well done you two!