Two Beers Away From Calling You
Another ten o'clock, same beer, same bar.
Same old thoughts of calling you.
We burned that bridge so many times,
crossing it's the last thing I should do.
Your number's still here in my phone,
But I know theres…
I was listening to Billie Holiday and this idea popped into my head. I think this is more suited for a woman's voice, so I'll re-post when that's recorded.
You’d drop the needle careful
Like it might scare the blues away
Sunday dancing…
Beautiful song. I'm curious what a smoke-aged female (thinking 1930's lounge singer here, complete with cigarette holder and slouch hat) would sound like, but you sound great on this especially on the chorus.
The melody is haunting and addicting. Keep your vocal on it IMO.
I'm a madman roaring down this rain-slicked road
Top down, laughing, rain slaps like the hand of God
Left you barefoot, summer-haired, watching me go
Like a beautiful flower I should've picked
a long, long time ago
Pre-Chorus:
You were…
I'm a madman roaring down this rain-slicked road
Top down, laughing, rain slaps like the hand of God
Left you barefoot, summer-haired, watching me go
Like a beautiful flower I should've picked
a long, long time ago
Pre-Chorus:
You were…
used to know your breathing
in the dark beside me
now the nights repeating
all my faults and broken dreams
Chorus
oh-oh-oh-oh
I’m not sure how to begin
oh-oh-oh-oh
when I can’t take and I can’t give
oh-oh-oh-oh
I’m not sure how to…
used to know your breathing
in the dark beside me
now the nights repeating
all my faults and broken dreams
Chorus
oh-oh-oh-oh
I’m not sure how to begin
oh-oh-oh-oh
when I can’t take and I can’t give
oh-oh-oh-oh
I’m not sure how to…
Sometimes it's impossible to know how to express what true art does to your heart and mind. But everything about this... I hope you know how good this is. This is that kind of art.
You say "We look happy here"
Pointing at a picture frame
My arm around your shoulder
all this happiness, never any pain
Your mom pinned it on the fridge
Called it "perfect finally"
But no one saw you later
yelling "This is killing me…
You say "We look happy here"
Pointing at a picture frame
My arm around your shoulder
all this happiness, never any pain
Your mom pinned it on the fridge
Called it "perfect finally"
But no one saw you later
yelling "This is killing me…
I walked in and you were wearing that red dress
Said you bought it from a second-hand store
someone said it didn’t fit, it wasn’t right
someone didn’t want it anymore
I said: "Baby That's like me and you
'Cause once I didn’t fit and it broke…
(Week 5 of 52)
Put my suitcase in the back seat
I know you couldn't change my mind
But all that glitters, all that shines
Never felt like it was mine
Learned the train lines, dives and bars
Learned to sleep with honking cars
But all the…
(Week 5 of 52)
Put my suitcase in the back seat
I know you couldn't change my mind
But all that glitters, all that shines
Never felt like it was mine
Learned the train lines, dives and bars
Learned to sleep with honking cars
But all the…
(Week 5 of 52)
Put my suitcase in the back seat
I know you couldn't change my mind
But all that glitters, all that shines
Never felt like it was mine
Learned the train lines, dives and bars
Learned to sleep with honking cars
But all the…
(Song 4)
Hair net tossed on the table
Name tag still pinned to my shirt
Work boots wait on the front step
but they might walk out on me too
I've got no one left to care for
No one left to hear my prayer
Talking to the kitchen window…
(Song 4)
Hair net tossed on the table
Name tag still pinned to my shirt
Work boots wait on the front step
but they might walk out on me too
I've got no one left to care for
No one left to hear my prayer
Talking to the kitchen window…
(Song 3 this year)
When you're younger,
you're everything or so it seems
Then you start becoming a ghost in the years between
People say things about you like
"He was always so nice"
"Such a good guy" , "Such a shame"
or " he always…
Remember the cul-de-sac nights
cold beer, a cigarette to share
the creak of our old porch swing
smoke curled like chinese dragons in the air
Chorus
The porch light flickers,
But it’s not lit for me anymore.
I know there’s nothing waiting…
Play it loud where you can dance!
Boom Boom Girl (c) Nick Torres 9/25/25
She struts in with a kick
A snap
A spin
Eyes like fire
You know she always wins
Boom-boom girl
Got the whole world spinnin'
She’s got that boom-boom
Shakin…
(c) Nick Torres 10/31/25
All instruments played by Nick Torres
Cubase MIDI drums and Crow Hill Pocket Strings
I play:
Mensinger Basses / Fender 1989 HM Made in USA Strat /
Breedlove Acoustic Jeff Bridges signature / AKAI Professional Keyboards…
Only In My Dreams (DRAFT) - (C) Nick Torres 9-15-25
Only in my dreams
You’re calling out my name
Running in the moonlight
Hear your laughter in the rain
Only in my dreams
I hold you in my arms
Our hearts beat like lover’s drums…
Ok. More covers. This song has always meant something to me. Probably the same thing it meant to David.
Vocal was recorded while playing the piano so it's a bit iffy.
Here's my "super professional studio" for interest and posterity…
Another great tune from good ol' Brian.
Original guitarist Keith is back to sprinkle a little magic on this song, upping the quality to levels that go beyond great...well past my own usual half-assed efforts. It won't be long before they kick…
The best covers are the ones that have a unique take. BTW did you know Mick Jagger sang backup vocals on the original?
Very nice interpretation, the sparseness really adds. Addictive.
And thanks so much for your kind words. They really mean a lot.
When you feel you have to tell them Don't keep quiet..........
Keep Quiet
I think I’ve got it
I think I’m begining understand
That I am nothing but an ordinary man
I live
I dream
I try to keep quiet and work…
Another one for Steve, our amazing bass player….a BIG Planet of the Apes fan.
I never followed Those movies, but he assures me that he’s kept within the bounds of the narrative.
-Lyrics…
This song was a favorite of a dear friend we lost a year ago. It felt like a good song to practice the piano. This was the first try -- not that it was good, but it just kept getting worse.
The vocals sound distant because they are... the microphone…
this is a new song not much to it , all instruments played by myself , drums , programmed ,by myself, vocals and backing vocals by myself, thanks for your time ,cheers tony cee
Wow, I recorded something very similar a while back called “don’t sleep in the subway” Made with all random sounds, a car door, industrial fan, a dumpster closing, a speaker and spell. I’ll have to see if I can find it.
There's a story behind this that's uninteresting to anyone but me. A short version is that my old, broken guitar (made semi-immortal with duct tape and instrumental willpower) needed to play this Dylan song before it is laid to rest.
Comments on Nick Torres's stuff
Damn, man...read the title and couldn't wait to hear this one. I was NOT disappointed.
Beautiful song. I'm curious what a smoke-aged female (thinking 1930's lounge singer here, complete with cigarette holder and slouch hat) would sound like, but you sound great on this especially on the chorus. The melody is haunting and addicting. Keep your vocal on it IMO.
I agree with the Proods. Really lovely. Your voice is so full of emotion and is so perfect for these lyrics. Really pulls you in. Thanks
Amazing lyrics. Beautiful.
I agree with Mike...
Sometimes it's impossible to know how to express what true art does to your heart and mind. But everything about this... I hope you know how good this is. This is that kind of art.
Goosebumps and tears. Brilliant again.
Wow...nice build up! Amazing vocal. Another GREAT song.
Hey, this is Froggy/Abby from FAWM... do you make CDs? I love to buy a CD of yours or anything on Bandcamp?
Amazing lyrics!
The groove had me halfway through the first verse, and then pulled me enjoyably in the stream---------Great job!
I love this, Nick. Great job.
excellent productions and vocal great lyrics "Talking to the kitchen window Like someone out there still cares"
Great lyrics.
It's a beautiful song.....and it speaks to those of us of a certain age. Bravo, Nick.
Very nice.
you write some catchy tunes ,......cheers tony cee
this is brill my type of song , superb ,.....cheers tony cee
brilliant music , very catchy love the bass , fantastic vocals , and lyrics ,top notch recording ,....cheers tony cee
nice tune , like the lyrics ,.....cheers tony cee
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This is great, the contrast between the upbeat piano and your earthy vocals is amazing. You have a great voice!
Oh that jangle….sounds like 1967! I love the vibe!
The best covers are the ones that have a unique take. BTW did you know Mick Jagger sang backup vocals on the original? Very nice interpretation, the sparseness really adds. Addictive. And thanks so much for your kind words. They really mean a lot.
Nice playing and recording!
Sounds like it ended on the cutting room floor after a tense debate about what goes on Sabbath Bloody Sabbath! And I love that album. Nice!
Really beautiful playing
In my head I can see a video of someone walking backward through an empty carnival, all the lights on, the carousel music playing in reverse
Stunningly good and heartfelt. Swordfishtrombones vibe!
Were you the singer for The Faces in 1969? Nice song, excellent vocals
Wow, I recorded something very similar a while back called “don’t sleep in the subway” Made with all random sounds, a car door, industrial fan, a dumpster closing, a speaker and spell. I’ll have to see if I can find it.
Just browsing and this one came up, it's like if the Cranberries and B52's took a trip to the 60's and took a trip
I wouldn't have been surprised if Neil Young's voice came on after the intro, but then again I really like Tom Waits. I feel your pain...
Nice work
Really nice acoustic work, and this is supposed to be a compliment, but your voice is perfect for Dylan.