"Standing By Your Side" genre: Guitar Rock
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	Ska based rock
	CD: 10-58 : And Then...?   Label: Independent
	Story Behind the Song This song started as a slower country flavored ballad and was performed as such with my group. After some significant personnel changes it was suggested to "juice" up this song as not to drag the highly energized set down. After a few suggested tempos and styles this song evolved into the ska influenced tune you hear now. Most likely due to the large amounts of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones I'd been listening to. The song, despite its upbeat sound is actually a sad account of a period in my relationship. This version, again, is my drummer and myself. I had to figure out a ska type bass line, as I had never really tried it before and playing on the upbeat (guitar) was a new challenge for me as I had never tried that, either. Recorded during the "And Then...?" sessions, this song took a few weeks to record. Mostly due to allergies affecting the vocal performance. Lyrics You call me up; You bring me down You could say I'm a little disappointed We've been through around and round Can't you see the way we're pointed I can't be with you anymore Are the words I'm hearing Am I stupid; am I blind Is it true you really hate me I don't wanna be the one wading through the lies I just wanna be the one standing by your side You pack your bags; you drive the car I'm standing screaming at the door I climb the stairs; I feel the pain How did our love get so strained I can't be you or how you want All the words are so confusing Tell me stories; feel my need Find a reason for my shaking I don't wanna be the one wading through the lies I just wanna be the one standing by your side

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