This song was "inspired" by the lack of inspiration and insomnia I was feeling due to a second bout of anxiety and depression. This "second bout", was caused by the onset of "tinnitus"...the constant noise in my ears. The lyrics ring true...
lyrics
Chorus I:
I’m Tryin'
To keep myself inspired
In spite of feeling tired and blue
I’m Tryin’
To keep myself from cryin'
Myself to sleep at night ’n
Thinkin' about you
Verse I:
My head rings but my heart sings
It's such a funny thing
‘Cause when you lose a thing you love
You start from the beginning
Chorus repeat
Bridge:
We all should know
What we're livin' for
If you don't, it'll show
You'll get cut twice
Like three blind mice
No I won't
Yes you will
No I won't
It's your fate
You're too late...
Ooh we whistle and wail ... repeat out
credits
from Mother's Dream,
released August 19, 2016
Written, Produced & Recorded by: Nyle Girgis
Publishing: Lightwise Music (ASCAP)
Mixed By: Hayley Hersh
Mastered By: Evren Goknar
Lead Vocals: Nyle Girgis
Female Vocals: Elisa Fiorillo (Dease)
All Instruments except guitars: Nyle Girgis
Guitars and Lap Steel: Wesley Garren (aka Wes Styles)
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