There's a lot of pain in the world right now. It can be a mental struggle to ward off all the negativity that permeates daily life.
It seems hard to just keep up your own spirits, as well as fight for others not as fortunate. The sense of community is lost in the profit margins of big business and the poll margins of corrupt politicians.
Sometimes you just need to be your own source of strength to hold on and move forward.
Song Background:
Song ideas don't just appear without cause. For me, the circumstances of the moment and my mood usually muster up a particular guitar lick or word phrase acting as kindling to the fire.
After weeks of hanging on to a simple six-note intro, the whole verse and song came together when a close family friend passed away. On that sad day, my head could only think about how cold and cruel the world really is. Inspiration is not always a pleasant experience.
Shout Out:
There's a lot of folks who need this simple message. So this is for anyone who feels underwater from life's burdens. The sun will rise.
Gear:
DAW - Reaper Effects: Compression, EQ Guitar: Martin X-Series DX1RAE Strings: D'Addario Custom Light (.011 - .052) 80/20 Bronze Microphone: Audio-Technica AT2020 Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
Co-producer: Lucian Perera
Chorus:
Lick - B(2) - D(o) - E(2) - D(o) - B(2) - A(o) - G Verse - C - Csus2 - D - C - G - D Chorus - Am - Em - G - D Bridge - Cadd9 - Dsus4 - D
Lyrics:
When the world is cold and cruel And there's not much you can do You gotta find a way to fight the pain And navigate through rough terrain Hold On Ohh, the sadness is just part of the deal Ohh, the madness all seems so unreal It's time to hold on to your sanity And carry the weight of your humanity When the light fades from the day And there's nothing left to say You gotta dig deep within your soul And bury the hate that's in control Move On Ohh, the sadness is just part of the deal Ohh, the madness all seems so unreal It's time to hold on to your sanity And carry the weight of your humanity Hold on now Hold on somehow The sun will rise So open your eyes When the world is cold and cruel And there's not much you can do You gotta find a way to fight the pain And navigate through rough terrain Hold On
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