This is a song about me thinking about all the people (and animals) in my life who are suffering and how much I wish they were not. I also was obviously thinking about being sleepy because I am sleepy but also I know people who are suffering are so tired from it.
It is so far past my bedtime! But I started this song on the evening of the End of FAWM, and I really wanted to get a demo up. This is for sure my final song for my first FAWM. What a ride. Thanks everyone! Goodnight FAWM!
It’s time to sleep
I know you’re tired
You’ve had to keep
Climbing higher
Tranquiilty
Is what I want
For you to be
relaxed and calm
Tomorrow I will write a song for you
I wish you well
Just rest tonight
Can you tell
when I’m by your side?
I’m know I’m not
That kind of doctor
But I just wish
I could just give
you wellness
I would trade all my traits
To erase all my mistakes
I’d replace my sunny days
With some gray ones full of rain
Just to take away your pain
If there is healing
I hope you find it.
I know the feeling
of being blinded
By the long road
So distant from me
But I will go
as far as we need
I would trade all my traits
To erase all my mistakes
I’d replace my sunny days
With some gray ones full of rain
Just to take away your pain
I would trade my life away
I am trying hard to change
My undying love won’t fade
Even while there’s trepidation
I pray you’ll escape your pain
I pray you’ll escape your pain
It’s time to sleep
The day is over
Some rest will be
A small step toward
Some better days
I just can’t wait
Tomorrow I will write a song for you
To play you when you make it through
@wrenarcher Mar 2022
I love the distant sounding drum kit. Wonderful, appropriate treatment of the production mix. This is really nice Bert. The subtle but discernible reverb is really nice. Wonderful lyrics delivered so well.
This is definitely a keeper and can imagine it being the last track of a full length album.
@coolparadiso Mar 2022
yes this is nice, i wish for hope and peace for everyone! got nice build at verse 2 with that holding guitar. The time i have wished suffering to cease for loved ones yeah i dig this! #tit4tat (5of 5)
@apolez3 Mar 2022
Peaceful song. really sweet. #tit4tat
@katestantonsings Mar 2022
The lyrics are kind and lovely! Your soft vocals and guitar create a soothing atmosphere. Beautiful song!
@danvaillancourt Mar 2022
Great ending lullaby to end FAWM. It is a fun change how it has a lulling quality and then adds the contrasting marching driving drums underneath. Nice message and touching lyrics.
@seanbrennan Mar 2022
"I just wish I could give you wellness." Such a heartbreaking feeling to hold - knowing the suffering of your loved ones and not being able to just heal it.
The sentiment, all the same, is felt. As I am sure you know, a lot of folks are able to endure a lot of darkness, just knowing someone is there in the background, even if there isn't a way or a time for them to step in and bear the load. I am sure you are giving strength to someone right now. Be there, and be present!
All this to say the lyric is powerful and near-perfect as-is. The calm, steady vocal delivery really enhances the empowerment and assurance we get as listeners. You should be pleased with how this turned out. Thank you!
@cicpisces Mar 2022
Warm message. I like the sentiment. Has a sweet genuine innocence. Enjoyable melody and heartfelt lyrics. Nice.
@ayehahmur Mar 2022
That's such a beautiful guitar line and your melody over it is lovely. Really liking the llittle hurry-up snare drum in the background too.
Overall I really appreciate the calm and gentle tone and message of this song.