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Fairfield, Indiana
Fairfield, Indiana
Lyrics: Steve Bleh
Music: Anthony Broxterman, Tony Gilardi, Steve Bleh
© Shivelight Music, all rights reserved
Verse 1
When I was just a little boy
My father took me for a ride
To his hometown of Fairfield, Indiana
On the East Fork River, in a green valley wide
We stopped outside his old house
My daddy looked on in wonder
He said on summer nights we’d sit on that porch
Listen to the Redlegs and wait, for the far off thunder
Chorus
Son take it all in now
Remember this valley and town
They’re building a dam right down this river
And soon, Fairfield will be drowned
Verse 2
We drove out to the Sewell Day Farm
Where my daddy hunted the crop line
And atop Speer Hill where the Cory boys gathered
Playin’ their fiddles and drinkin’ moonshine
Repeat Chorus
Verse 3
I’m glad my father can’t see it now
They say life goes on I guess it's true.
Boats and bikinis and grand ole’ times
But what lies below them they haven’t a clue
Repeat Chorus
Song Notes:
When I was a kid, my dad would sometimes take my brothers and me to fish on Brookville Lake in Indiana. My dad had a friend who would tell us that there’s an old town on the bottom of the lake, and the buildings and road of that old town make for great fishing spots. This really sparked my imagination, but I don’t think I believed him. I thought he was telling ghost stories.
Turns out it is a ghost story, but a true one too. On Google Maps you’ll see the town of Fairfield, right in the middle of the lake. I thought it made for a good metaphor for things lost, and the price we pay for our blind faith in progress.
Lyrics: Steve Bleh
Music: Anthony Broxterman, Tony Gilardi, Steve Bleh
© Shivelight Music, all rights reserved
Verse 1
When I was just a little boy
My father took me for a ride
To his hometown of Fairfield, Indiana
On the East Fork River, in a green valley wide
We stopped outside his old house
My daddy looked on in wonder
He said on summer nights we’d sit on that porch
Listen to the Redlegs and wait, for the far off thunder
Chorus
Son take it all in now
Remember this valley and town
They’re building a dam right down this river
And soon, Fairfield will be drowned
Verse 2
We drove out to the Sewell Day Farm
Where my daddy hunted the crop line
And atop Speer Hill where the Cory boys gathered
Playin’ their fiddles and drinkin’ moonshine
Repeat Chorus
Verse 3
I’m glad my father can’t see it now
They say life goes on I guess it's true.
Boats and bikinis and grand ole’ times
But what lies below them they haven’t a clue
Repeat Chorus
Song Notes:
When I was a kid, my dad would sometimes take my brothers and me to fish on Brookville Lake in Indiana. My dad had a friend who would tell us that there’s an old town on the bottom of the lake, and the buildings and road of that old town make for great fishing spots. This really sparked my imagination, but I don’t think I believed him. I thought he was telling ghost stories.
Turns out it is a ghost story, but a true one too. On Google Maps you’ll see the town of Fairfield, right in the middle of the lake. I thought it made for a good metaphor for things lost, and the price we pay for our blind faith in progress.
It's Alright
Lyrics: Tony Gilardi
Music: Anthony Broxterman, Steve Bleh
© Shivelight Music, all rights reserved
Verse 1
Just pass the bottle,
For me to hold and coddle,
All the long night until the cold, dreaded light.
And I'll say, "I'm alright,
I just can't let it go tonight."
Verse 2
When I can we will,
Do what you thought could maybe fill,
All the places that we keep shut from the light.
And you'll say, "It's alright,
You can just hold my hand tonight."
Chorus
I know you'll try to forget,
All my mistakes and my past sins.
But in the stillwater reflections,
You'll see them all again.
As we walk along the river,
With my head above the water,
I might've heard you say,
"It's alright"
"It's alright"
Verse 3
So the years go by,
But I never asked you what or why,
And you always kept the moment light.
That's when you'll say, "It's alright,
Just lock the door when you leave tonight."
Repeat Chorus
Song Notes:
I was in a John Prine-inspired mood, as we are frequently, thinking about how he often uses his dry sense of humor to write and sing about love that is tragic or just not meant to be regardless of how hard those involved try at it. I reflected on how in our busy lives we all run the risk of taking others for granted - often it's the one you love the most. You might blame it on having been distracted by "dealing with" something of your own doing for so many years. Since they love you the most, they'll stick by your side, for as long as they can. Then a day comes when its no longer "alright". After that day passes, all we can do is look back on our own mistakes and past sins, and live with our regrets. I felt that seemed like something Prine would sing about, but the song turned out a little darker than a typical Prine song.
Lyrics: Tony Gilardi
Music: Anthony Broxterman, Steve Bleh
© Shivelight Music, all rights reserved
Verse 1
Just pass the bottle,
For me to hold and coddle,
All the long night until the cold, dreaded light.
And I'll say, "I'm alright,
I just can't let it go tonight."
Verse 2
When I can we will,
Do what you thought could maybe fill,
All the places that we keep shut from the light.
And you'll say, "It's alright,
You can just hold my hand tonight."
Chorus
I know you'll try to forget,
All my mistakes and my past sins.
But in the stillwater reflections,
You'll see them all again.
As we walk along the river,
With my head above the water,
I might've heard you say,
"It's alright"
"It's alright"
Verse 3
So the years go by,
But I never asked you what or why,
And you always kept the moment light.
That's when you'll say, "It's alright,
Just lock the door when you leave tonight."
Repeat Chorus
Song Notes:
I was in a John Prine-inspired mood, as we are frequently, thinking about how he often uses his dry sense of humor to write and sing about love that is tragic or just not meant to be regardless of how hard those involved try at it. I reflected on how in our busy lives we all run the risk of taking others for granted - often it's the one you love the most. You might blame it on having been distracted by "dealing with" something of your own doing for so many years. Since they love you the most, they'll stick by your side, for as long as they can. Then a day comes when its no longer "alright". After that day passes, all we can do is look back on our own mistakes and past sins, and live with our regrets. I felt that seemed like something Prine would sing about, but the song turned out a little darker than a typical Prine song.