Richard, I think I've figured out that Glen Campbell is one of the artists that you remind me of (although I know that's not the main one). Ah, another is B.J. Thomas and maybe even Charlie Rich . I just had a quick look on www.allmusic.com & had some of my hunches confirmed, but, also that they, too, straddled the lines between A/C country and pop their entire careers. That's VERY hard to do today, in my opinion, unless your target audience is one that already knows & loves the type of artists I referenced &, therefore, thinks far less about genre and style that the younger, hip iPod audience of today. This 2nd song is a nice departure in lyrical tone from EACH DAY (actually, it's a bit on the heavy side, although that's not matched by the vox or production, which is probably best since it's part of a 13-song album). Overall, though, it's feel & vibe is pleasant, almost mellow, very enjoyable & consistant, especially for your peer audience. I was also happy to hear less distractions from any of the instrument performances; plus, the nice foil to your distinct leads. **& positive journey for you AND the listener, as well as fits the whole tone of the album.
STYLE
A/C pop from another era, a la Glen Campbell's rendition of "Wichita Lineman" & maybe B.J.Thomas , too, e.g.
MELODY
The verse melody has a very, very familiar feel to me; I think it's similar to something by B.J. Thomas . And, the title phrase, at least in the verse, reminds me of Jimmy Buffett :) I think it's key that you shift the melody rather dramtically halfway through the chorus; a VERY smart decision to hold a listener's interest & put a fresh twist on sometimes*
LYRIC
*familiar melodies.
This is a story that those of us who have lived awhile can understand, relate to AND accept :) This story shows patience, maturity and growth. So, not exactly the lyrical substance that a young audience would embrace, eh? But, I have a hunch that's not who you write this for anyway; I think you wrote this for your peers. I must admit though, the story hints at a depth of pain that the vox & production doesn't really adequately convey, but, that's probably OK as long as it's pleasant**
TITLE
The title track!! :) and even though it's in the verses, it's also repeated. and expanded upon, in the chorus, and in a strong placement, too.
