I think the world has gone crazy. And it seems like it’s from the constant manipulation ‘noise’ that is infecting everything. So, I wanted to write something to remind everyone that we’re all the same everywhere. Just that simple. My way of saying . . . open your mind!
Credits
Composer: Gary Arthur ‘Bod’ Noubarian (BMI)
Publisher: Arthur Bod Music (BMI)
Producer: Arthur Bod & Shaw Hayes
Arrangement: Shaw Hayes
Mix Engineer: Arthur Bod
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen (Sterling Sound)
Cover Art: Randy Nickel
Lonesome Road Music
Arthur Bod – Vocals, D41 Martin
Audrey Karrasch – Vocals
Dave Roe – Upright Bass
Rick Curran – Strings
Shaws Hayes – Keys, pads, Electric
The Arrangement
I think I say the same thing on every song. This one literally started out again as a country song. So, after writing and playing it for a while in demo form, I sent the song over to Shaw Hayes. We’ve been working together for a very long time, and his ears are way better than mine.
Anyway, after listening he basically said the only thing he liked were the harmonies and a few other parts, like the bass. And I agreed. He had an arrangement ideas he wanted to bounce of me and when I heard the changes, I thought what? Hmmm . . . it was about 180 degrees away from the demo. But the vibe was perfect for the message. So, we worked it a bunch and brought in Rick Curran and his amazing strings work.
Now I’m sure most writers are never 100% happy with any song, but I can say I’m almost there on this one. I hope the message resonates with you.
The Lyrics
There’s too much hate fillin’ our eyes
And we blame everyone
It’s the state of the times
And we’re all comin’ undone
Comin’ undone
Just remember that we’re all the same deep inside
And we all want the same, the simple and divine
Peaceful dreams in the night
A little bit of love when we cry
Free to believe as we might
Open your mind
We have to get back to a simpler place
And live and let live is the only way
Just remember that we’re all the same deep inside
And we all want the same, the simple and divine
Peaceful dreams in the night
A little bit of love when we cry
Free to believe as we might
Open your mind
TECHNICAL STUFF
Copyright © Gary Arthur Noubarian
G.A. Noubarian, LLC
All Rights Reserved
Publisher: Arthur Bod Music (BMI)
Label: Lonesome Road Records
ISRC: QZJET 1900013
music@arthurbodmusic.com
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