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The Showers of December
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A few years back (when I lived it Texas), I drove out to an open field to watch the Geminids meteor shower… I really need to remember to look up at the night sky more often.
The Showers of December
Lying flat on my back
Looking up at the southern sky
No point in keeping track
Of the shadows from the starlight in my eyes
Just a kid from New England, I was born in the summer
Beneath the sign of the lion in the sky
I might not burn as bright as the showers of December
But I can sure as hell try
I can sure as hell try
For as long as I remember, I looked up to the heavens
To make out the constellations in the Massachusetts sky
Count four lengths from the end of the big dipper
Like the needle of a compass is how I’d lie
The departed always face the east
To see the sun as it rises from the night
When I’m gone, give me a quarter turn please
So I face the northern lights
Just a kid from New England, I was born in the
Beneath the sign of the lion in the sky
I might not burn as bright as the showers of December
But I can sure as hell try
I can sure as hell try
Guest
said
I spent 6 months in Australia a few years ago -clear skies no light polution- I get where your coming from. Oh and really like the song :)
Al's left hand
said
Nice guitar playing, keeps the beat going without being simplistic, and some really great moments vocally!
Guest
said
like your arpeggios. That's how this song starts. Nice, melodic and great timing! Again the lyrics induce great imagery of star lights and "counting the constellations in the Massachusetts's sky" in my mind (having been born in the summer and lived most of my life in NE). Good job with this one too, Keith.
Gumbo
said
Masterful. That's a great image of lying down aligned to the Pole star and the big dipper. Faved.
Guest
said
This is a great song. Fabulous vocals also! My fave on the album so far.
Guest
said
Beautiful playing - lovely warm summer feelings here...maybe your Decembers are warmer than ours. :)
Movement To Contact
said
Really good guitar on the rpm keith. Sounds like your trying a few different styles and patterns for strumming. Nice lyrics as well, and it sounds like your new studio setup is workin pretty good!