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Sea Bride
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Power ballad that builds like a storm
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Trash-pop, guitar rock and melodic miscellany.
Not so much a band as a bloke with a guitar and a laptop, The Smivets deliver a genre-bending blend of pop, rock, punk, prog and many other monosyllables.
Song Info
Genre
Alternative • Alt Power Pop
Charts
Peak #50
Peak in subgenre #5
Author
Steve Smith
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Steve Smith
Uploaded
February 12, 2011
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MP3 5.0 MB • 128 kbps • 5:26
Story behind the song
Specially created for the Coconut Blues Club "Love" challenge, Feb 2011. In a few days time, the missus and I are going away for a week to celebrate 30 years together. Yep that's three zero. Back then we had Maggie Thatcher, Ronnie Reagan, no cellphones, no internet, no PCs even (certainly no DAWs), Adam and the Ants ruled the world and there were countries on the map called Yugoslavia, East Germany and USSR. Young hearts, know this: love really can conquer all.
Lyrics
Most things are not made to last. How many bright futures are bonfired in the past? While governments have fallen, Institutions failed, Plans and ideologies, Crippled and derailed - Against this bleak current something precious Has prevailed. And it's wild out there tonight: Five metre swells past the North Point light. Waves hammer on the shoreline, The storm is charging in, Imminent destruction From a cannon-fire wind, But she's there, unfaltering, More than the tempest can bring, Stronger than anything. She's my seawall, My defence against the tide. All the ocean's rages are still'd When she's by my side. I'm in freefall, Whatever I decide I know that she's there with me My ally My lover My bride. And nothing's the same. Except for us lovers, where nothing has changed. Everything looks different, Fashions come and gone, Nations and empires, Conflicts lost and won. But we're still constant and strong, Stronger than anyone. She's there, unfaltering, More than the tempest can bring, Stronger than anything. She's my seawall, My defence against the tide. All the ocean's rages are still'd When she's by my side. I'm in freefall, Whatever she decides She knows that I'm there with her My ally My lover My bride.
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Electric Angels
Apr 17, 2011
Quite a lovely and amazing song, I am in awe.
Roger John
Mar 10, 2011
Wow! What a ride, Great song, Great song. From concept to composition you should be proud!
littlegreenman
Feb 20, 2011
Boss guitar and string arrangement Steve, Killer solo's, and just an all round well done for a great song. Mrs Smith must be quite a person :)
Mary Clare Springer
Feb 20, 2011
I remember all those things too...am I really that old? :) Anyway, a brilliant song...just beautiful! Socially aware, yet very nostalgically romantic. Love it!!
Major Snagg
Feb 17, 2011
Firstly Steve; I was there too. Maggie, Reagan strikes etc.. imagine a time before mobile phone and DAW's. However did we survive ?. Builds up so well. The cymbal crashes bring to mind the crashing of waves. Fabulous 1st. guitar solo. Your lyrics are the thing though. Heartfelt and powerful. Like It's already been said, you've managed to include social comment into a love song . . .brilliant. Yes, the 'key change' followed by such a great guitar solo is always a nice touch that 'lifts' a song and leaves a warm glow. Bloody fantastic Steve.
Eddie Clites
Feb 17, 2011
Great songwriting, Majestic Guitar, and Inspired Lyrics. I like the way it starts out all homey & comfortable like an old rocking chair with cushions and pillows and slowly transforms into something ideal and mythical. And that key change just pushes it even further.
Rodrica Rudge
Feb 16, 2011
Excellent lyrics, only you could fuse a social statement with a love song...creatively brilliant and superbly executed - love the way the music depicts the crashing sea.
Jonsson
Feb 15, 2011
3/4 celtic powerballed ! Lovely build up. Very energic and beautiful expression in the vocal on this tune. It really suits you this song !
Dr. Bob's Jazz - Benefit Boppin' Quartet - JBBQ
Feb 15, 2011
This great song is a perfect balance to your other wonderful song for the CBC Valentine's Fest on 2/12/11. This tune also showcases the range of your musical/composition abilities from vocal to instrumental to mood. This one is also REALLY EXCELLENT, Steve. And, also, thank you for the dl to our JBBQ Music Player! Bob
Michael Bennett
Feb 14, 2011
'builds like a storm' being what I'm noticing the most on this exquisite composition, but it's all great and you never dissapoint, Steve!
Mikejazz
Feb 13, 2011
Every song turns out so special. I'm always amazed with your composing abilities. Sea Bride has this celtic pop feel. Intense instrumental base and outstanding vocals. Amazing guitar solo ! Top of the tops !
Michael Duran
Feb 12, 2011
WTG Steve :) really great vibe and instumentation behind your ace vocals!
Michael R7 GT
Feb 12, 2011
Solid Gold Steve! Solid! Fabulous in all aspects! You are very talented my friend!
Carlo D'Anna
Feb 12, 2011
Another gem in the CBC line up! Sweet!!
Finnski
Feb 12, 2011
Another classic from you - great solo dude!!