I wrote this song some years ago, figured it was time to re-record it and put it back up on youtube. Hope ya'll like it. I wrote this song after reading Johnny Cash's first autobiography and reading about his cycle of taking barbiturates and amphetamines.Lyrics:You were looking to find another way to flyYou thought it couldn't hurt if you just give it a tryNow the bloodshot in your eyes tell the story o so wellof the time you spent flyin through hellAnd the uppers and the downers will start messing with your mindYou'll think that your a profit when the Devil's on your sidenow your looking for the answers in a spiral going downBut you can't fly when your face first under groundSometimes we just know but we choose not to believeOther times just blinded by vices and greedthen you face a situation with two ways to escapebeat the devil or accept a much worse fateAnd the uppers and the downers will start messing with your mindYou'll think that your a profit when the Devil's on your sidenow your looking for the answers in a spiral going downBut you can't fly when your face first under groundGear used:Guitar: "Smokey"Effect: Sabella Studios Spring Reverb tank with TremoloAmp: Fender BassmanCab: Motion Sound SRV-212Guitar Mic: Motion Sound SRV-212 built in microphonesHarmonica: Honer Marine Band (G)Vocal Mic:Altec 633ACamera/Mixer: Zoom Q8
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Thank you for the kind words.
it sounds autobiografical ,but that becouse you bring this tune a cross whit heart felt exubarance Constantine ! chilling ! well done !
Love that harp and guitar work. Ah man. Good sad, true ringing song. Good vocals too.
I am glad that Johnny got his stuff together and went out well. Made some real good music, he did.
I like your sound Constantine. Good voice, good guitar.