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Bring Your Daydreams To Me

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New one from me. It’s ended up as a bit of a “crying into yer beer at Bob’s Country Bunker” sort of song lol…

I’ve been sat on these lyrics in some form or another for absolutely years. I first wrote them one very dark night a few years after my first marriage ended.

I’ve written a song around them two or three times before, but I wrote a new one yesterday.

The recording is a bit of a first for me. I told myself this morning that I was going to record a complete song in one day… and I’ve managed it. Usually I would have replaced a few of the parts that I don’t like, but I’m going to pretend they’re not there instead!


Bring Your Daydreams To Me - A A J Russe

Write down the names
Of the things that you wanted
Cross out the ones you’ve received
Those that are left
Highlight as daydreams
Bring your daydreams to me

Now draw up a list
Of the hurts you have suffered
Especially the ones that won’t heal
Make a note of the times
That you needed comfort
Then bring your daydreams to me

I can’t be everything
Don’t fool yourself that I can
But just this once
I can bear anything
Bring your daydreams to me

Copyright (c) 2011 A A J Russe. All Rights Reserved

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tonycee said

brilliant music and vocals, outstanding , love the lyrics , superb listen .....cheers tony cee

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tonycee said

another great track again superb vocals .....cheers tony cee

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MemphisMaiden said

really good !

Guest said

You have a lot of talent and skill, Andrew. I'm enjoying going through your songs. You sound like Jack Bruce sometimes (compliment)

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thetworegs said

Thanks Andy your on the money... not sure what upset him in the lyrics I can't find anything offensive but hey it takes alsorts to make a world he must have been having a bad day.... And by the way this is still a beauty

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Colleen Dillon said

Found this one just now... WOW this is just awesome. Amazing lyrics....

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Sister Savage said

Just spectacular song-writing (oh, and performance, SHOCKER!!).

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slkrell said

Ohhh , sweet country heart felt, lots of air here. not too shabby. Slide me Andrew

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Dave Berry said

Fine song, fine, fine song. I love your slight country feeling here, really true sounding. This really works for me.

Guest said

Andrew,mighty country slow bluesy winner.this set of lyrics is why ilistento country tunes .. Faved

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rinyville said

This one got to me right away. Wow, great song!

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This Caveman's Fire said

Love the sound, the way you sing it, the lyrics. Very good song.

Guest said

another nice one

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James Michael Taylor said

Yeah.Takes me back to high school.

Guest said

I could sit and chill with your music all day, it's quite relaxing and thoughtful. Much respect over here, lovin the smooth blues-y, folk-y sounds. Very very much so. And the stories you tell are impeccable, I can feel the emotion. You're very real. Keep it up!

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Anton said

I really like your singing, i feel that you put a lot of yourself into your songs. Very melodic guitar lines too, i like slide arrangements!

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Greg Connor said

That *SLIDE* adds the perfect touch. Fantastic song!

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JR James said

Dude...this song is killing me. That slide guitar is placed perfectly in the spectrum...everything is....god damn that is a good tune...jeez louise!

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JR James said

Andrew...best song I have heard in a long long time...i am blown away. Everything is perfection on this. Your voice is great...your voice is similar to Ed Roland from Collective Soul...but more soulful....I must listen to this 500 more times....thanks for sharing.

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dobrodaddy said

Sweet ballad, Andy! Well written. Love the tone you're getting on your reso - rich and sweet. Excellent slide work. Well done! DD

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Lady Jane said

Great vocals, great slidy bits :)

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Johnny Stone said

your a good guitarist and your vocals are cool D DOG.

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Johnny Stone said

Beautiful track mate.

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Greg Connor said

Hope you don't mind. I added this to my "Favorites / Other People" playlist. I enjoyed this Adrew!

Guest said

Andrew, this is truly wonderful. I love it!

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oldrottenhead said

back for another listen magic andy

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thetworegs said

A beauty of a song "...........

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Mannequin Races said

Nice slide guitar! Really cool tune. Definitely has a vibe and I like it.

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igor said

What remains, what will be - don't write down but to remember, but to sing. Live with them and with them go...

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Richard Hardrick said

I like this feeling, and very well played : nice track

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lgh said

Hi Andy, I just got signed up here, and I'm glad to see that you are here as well. I just wanted to comment on this, your latest song... I find words difficult to say how much this song moves me! I think this is a Perfect song! I am a fan, LG

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rinyville said

Love this one. This is the second time I've listened to it. It's a great song!

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facemask93 said

Bloody great song , the vocals do it for me every time

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boy named bri said

Just enjoyed rolling through your 5 "Latest Music" tracks. You have a very nice sound. Remind me of a guy I used to play coffee house gigs with, Rick Walker. Nice work mate. :) And thanks so much for all of the kind comments on my tracks. Really encouraging to hear fellow musicians say such positive things.

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crackitopen said

really like this song...love the first verse especially...and I like how you string out "I" in the beginning of the chorus...I say you made a fine song in one day...good to meet You... Michael

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twirretwarre said

Big applause Andrew, great lyrics, almost therapeutical. The music is giving the right accent on the lyrics, totally fitting! (And I am relieved you came over the shock and relaxed when you heard my music! :-) I had a big smile seeing your comment! Roeleke

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Dave Berry said

And a beautiful thing

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thetworegs said

This is a thing of beauty.....a thing of beauty I say

Guest said

Very nice song, love the slide!

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Dave Berry said

You made it to the top big boy.......top of the world......very deserved for this song..............when you make it to the top of Alonetone, thats high praise indeed.

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richardlaceves said

very cool,,, great in all respects

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Dave Berry said

Its got it all....in all the right places

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chesook said

What a great song... Melody, lyrics, vocals and playing - all outstanding!

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oldrottenhead said

braw tell yer maw. fabulous andy

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ShamPain said

great sound very clean

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Dave Berry said

One of the best songs I have heard on any internet songwriters site............ever

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thetworegs said

beautiful....that all i can say to this one .....beautiful

Guest said

What can one say but, wow! This also has an Hank Williams feel in parts. The emotion of it. Seemed to be rather common in country music in his time. Gospel..soul..blues. You are quite the alchemist. This one goes on the space station with me too. :)

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Norm said

Excellent!

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Wildgeas Music said

Man, this is a real nice track...well done.

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Greeny (Outta Here) said

It's an absolute masterpiece... !

Guest said

Three times lovely! Love your voice - got a great tone and some real power going on. Mix is gorgeous also.

Guest said

very nice;)

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Geir said

This is just too good !!! Love it Andy !!!

Guest said

Magic man!

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Dave Berry said

Like Cave street says.....Blue Rodeo, thats a good comparison, and that is a high compliment indeed, one of the best loved Canadian bands out there....you done real good here Andy.

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Cave Street said

Excellent work, reminds me of Blue Rodeo, one of my all-time favorite bands!

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chesook said

Really like the chords changes and vocals.

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Movement To Contact said

Perfect vocals, and a nice mellow song. Very clean recording. :)

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Djörk said

instant classic - really nice job!

Guest said

Excellent! Sung like a song writer!

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Gary Fox said

Great, great song. The slide is perfect. Love the soulful vocal delivery.

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Gumbo said

My beer is all blurry ....

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stoman said

Your best song so far - IMO. And all the others were great too. But this one has that wonderful blues-gospel feel that grips you from the very first note. I'll listen to this song a lot more times, no doubt about that.

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