A sparse production in classic style with three part vocals, rock steady beat and Garrison 12 string. Recorded and produced by Jonas at his private studio in the last quarter of 2010. Less is More!
On its surface this song is highly accessible pop. Listen a little longer and you’ll hear a complex instrumental rhythm and haunting lyrics: “When I see a mirage, I’ll know there’s nothing there/Won’t look for meanings in rings around the moon…”
lyrics
Lingers On by Maureen Paraventi Copyright 2010 All Rights Reserved
Chasing illusions is my talent
I’m so good at seeing things that are not there
In his silences I heard all those reassuring words
Thought that maybe I could make them be true
It’s just another dead end, another empty night
Just an idea that won’t survive the daylight
What I fool I feel, thinking that it could be real
Took me so long to get it, but I did, yes I did, oh, yes I do
I’m gonna leave it alone, I’m gonna move on
Turn memory to stone till all traces are gone
Another lesson I learned, a pain that lingers on, lingers on, lingers on
Maybe this time I’ll learn from my adventures
Maybe next time I’ll know it’s a fantasy
Just a story in my head. It’s a book I haven’t read.
I’ll never have the ending I want for me.
When I see a mirage I’ll know there’s nothing there
Won’t look for meanings in rings around the moon
I’ll only dream when I’m asleep, won’t let feelings run too deep.
I will never chase illusions again, not again, no, not again.
Chorus, rpt.
credits
from Little By Little,
track released January 1, 2012
Maureen Paraventi - Lead Vocal
Tina Paraventi - Background Vocal & 12 string guitar
Lisa Marsh - Background Vocal, drums, percussion
Dainius - 5 string bass, percussion
