So I drew soul, probably not my least favourite of the genres but nowhere near the top of the list. I think that's been true for most of us and some of the songs have been brilliant.
This has taken so long because I keep going back to the stuff I do like
, but that period of leaving it and revisiting it has definitely helped. Given that I don't listen to this sort of stuff, my initial thought was 70's soul/Motown, but Motown had its own category. Eventually it all clicked into place and I worked out what else fitted into the genre.
Vocally, I feel it is lacking because I just can't get the tone I was looking for or the growl to accentuate different parts and emotions. More to work on!
Anyway, lyrics by Neil again (other than my running repairs
) and they relate to a girl he went out with. She was a fair bit younger than him and for their second date he took her to Brighton, a good time was had by all and memories were created.
Verse 1
Take me the coast, to London by the sea
Walking hand in hand, it’s where I wanna be
Coffee in the morning, then sights we’ve come to see
Laughter in the evening, when we were young and free
Pebbles on the beaches, ice creams on the pier
Sunshine on the prom, my memory is crystal clear
Verse 2
Smiles recall the times, unveil the tattoo
Dreaming of the good times, dream of me and you
Nero’s in the morning, then Laines come into view
Drinking in the evening, the sky still shining blue
Paintings in the arches, and photos of the pier
Walking on the prom, my memory is crystal clear
Chorus
I’m day dreaming, dreaming on a summer’s day (Dream my life away)
I’m day dreaming, dreaming for tomorrow’s rays (Dream my life away)
I’m day dreaming, dreaming my life away (Dream my life away)
Verse 3
Hanging on the wall, cherished canvas art
Like paper caught in wind, written from the heart
Calm, cool and collected, wise beyond your years
Changing how to see things, overcome my fears
Close eyes to dream, in my mind still here
Dreaming on the prom, my memory is crystal clear
Chorus/Ending
I’m day dreaming my life away, dreaming on a summer’s day with you (Dream my life away)
I’m day dreaming my life away, dreaming on a summer’s day with you (Dream my life away)
I’m day dreaming, dreaming on a summer’s day (Dream my life away)
I’m day dreaming, dreaming for tomorrow’s rays (Dream my life away)
I’m day dreaming, dreaming on a summer’s day (Dream my life away)
I’m day dreaming, dreaming for tomorrow’s rays (Dream my life away)
I’m day dreaming my life away, dreaming on a summer’s day with you (Dream my life away)
I’m day dreaming my life away, dreaming on a summer’s day with you (Dream my life away)
I’m day dreaming my life away, dreaming on a summer’s day with you (Dream my life away)
I’m day dreaming my life away, dreaming on a summer’s day with you (Dream my life away)