[Paulski]

The lyric is my entry in the June lyrics contest and the music came rather quickly - so the melody's probably stolen. Ah well, as my buddy says - good artists borrow - great ones steal! 
Just learning harmonica so bare(bear?) with me on that front.
Any comments welcome and thanks for listening, if, in fact, you do. 

https://soundcloud.com/paulcanuck/the-truth-comes-stumbling-in

The Truth Comes Stumbling In

The trial was well underway
Each side had been pleading its case
But the Lie had convinced them
And no-one would listen
When the Truth came stumbling in

The Lie had arrived by Ferrari
The Truth - charact'ristic'ly tardy
So the Lie had the show
Wrapped up with a bow
When the Truth wandered into the party

Now, the Lie was as sharp as a dagger
And he spoke with a confident swagger
With his mirrors and smoke
The jury was stoked
To believe him ahead of that laggard

The Truth, to the murmurs of laughter
Had the facts stacked up to the rafters
Then she took her sweet time
Crossing T's, dotting  I's
But the crowd wanted out of there faster

Yeah, the crowd wanted out of there faster

When you sit in your chair in the evenin'
And you're glued to the news of the nation
Well, your judgement should wait
'Cause the Truth will be late
Awww, you're just going to have to be patient!

Yeah, she's bound to be late
So you'll just have to wait
For the the Truth to come
Stumbling..
Bumbling..
Grumbling..
Until the Truth comes stumbling in!

[Almosthumanrobot]

Good work man, love the backing vocals that come in around one minute in. The rest of the song is good too, got a really old scool country feel to it. The 'chorus' has a lullaby quality to it, I really like the singing melody you have. 'Borrowed' perfectly!

[MichaelA]

I guess the idea of such a song is to 'entertain', and if so it worked on me as it put a big smile on my face within the first ten seconds. Very quirky, yet intelligent lyrics and clever intonations eg charact'ristic'ly tardy and tiered rhymes at the end with grumbling etc. The simple harmonica was just fine, and added to the fake melodrama of the mood.


Maybe the harmonies were a bit sparse, as there perhaps needed to be a bit more of a sing-a-long section, well for some reason I imagined it being sung in a drunken bar, with the crowd drawn in and wanting to join in the fun.


Great storytelling though. Smart fun! 

[adamfarr]

As you didn't like my comments on the lyrics I'll not go back there again! ;-)

I actually really like this version, lots of humour and expression in the delivery. And the slightly live feel goes well. Perfect length.

That change that you do for "the show" is a real trademark of yours I think - always reminds me of you anyhow. Not much stolen there.

Nice work (and thank goodness we're all different!)

[PaulAds]

I really enjoyed the lyric...I thought it was really fun and clever. The music was impeccably written and performed too.

[Paulski]

Thanks for the comments..

@Almosthumanrobot - Hi AHR - thanks for the kind words!

@MIchaelA - cheers Michael - yeah a bar-room choir would suit I think. Glad you thought the harp was OK - just learning 

@adamfarr - thanks Adam. Sorry for not responding to your lyrics comments sooner and this was in and out of the hopper before I had a chance to change anything, damn impatient song. Oh well a final version might stumble in yet.  Yeah I like those dim 7th chords - it's my go-to chord. 

@PaulAds - cheers Paul - glad you had time to listen before your hiatus. Appreciate the support!

[Cazrolina]

Well now. That was some mighty fine storytelling Paul, as usual. Clever, engaging, catchy. Impressed with your new harmonica skills too. A brilliant listen. cx

[Skub]

Yo Paul.

Very cunningly crafted lyrics,young man.

You have a real knack for the Randy Newman style of song,which depends on great lyrics.

I desperately wanted to find the song you stole the melody from,but alas my search continues. 

Great stuff Paul. 

[nooms]

love the idea of the lyric
melodys kind of traditional paulski
good vocal
reminds of louden wainwright or newman as skub mentioned
clever words almost black or 'bleak' comedy.. the attitude and wry smile
hits home for us everyday folk   
backing vocals rising in approval
fine work paul

[Jamie]

Hi Paul, a very clever lyric,and your usual spot on vocal and geetar strummery. Good stuff!
Cheers
Jamie

[Jambrains]

Classic (and classy songwriting) with great, witty lyrics and a fine delivery. What more can one ask for? Not much I'd say. The harmonica sounds just fine to my ears as well. Can't really fault this in any way. Well, it won't make you wanna get up and dance but that was probably not the intention so, 12 points from me.
Oh, btw, Truth asked me to tell you it will be just so ever slightly late 

[Binladeda]

 Ahh Paul, Great stuff . mate....pure entertainment (for me anyway) 

 When I hear a song, it's always the music I hear, the lyrics pass me by.  But,
 with your stuff it's the other way round .  So, I would say, that is a reflection
 on the power of your lyrics and delivery, and how it connects/engages with me on
 a level that others miss.  Your work is always full of interest and nostalgia for me,
 always a pleasurable, and different experience...a joy mate

 And YES.....my Gran would've loved it to

 take care old chap......love your work

[mickyplankton]

yes i agree with the other commentators. a joy to listen to. theres an innocent, almost timeless quality to a lot of your songs, as if written for an era less cynical, less polarised. Although that said these lyrics made me think of Hurracaine by Bob Dylan. In another universe (where you sing with a bit more venom) this could be a searing and blistering protest song. But im assuming (correct me if wrong) that you are not intending the lyrics to represent any specific injustice more a timeless observation of one of humanitys many failings. done more for playful reflection.
either way the lyrics are clever and thought provoking and the melody catchy as hell. Great job once again.

[Cawproductions]

Hi Paul

Another cool track, My dad is well into John Denver and for some reason this track reminds me of some of his tracks. Think it could be your rocky mountain twang..

Clever lyrics as always and delivered well.

Great work...

[Paulski]

@Cazrolina cheers caz - glad you like the story 

@Skub thanks for that - Randy Newman - that's nice to hear! 

@nooms - cheers nooms - yeah bleak haha

@Jamie - thanks Jamie - glad my strummery worked OK 4U.

@Jambrains - haha yeah nobody's going to dance to this one - thanks for listening and the supportive comments.

@Binladeda - cheers bin - always good to get a thumbs up from you (with your impeccable taste  )

@mickyplankton thanks micky. "a timeless observation of one of humanitys many failings" - couldn't have said it better myself 

@Cawproductions thanks - I'm a long way from the rockies hehe, but guilty as charged on the twang 

Thanks to all for taking the time from your busy day!