Serious from Canadian Effort by Dan Haas
A long time ago, when the internet was just a baby, my dear friend of mine Rani introduced me to her friend, Jim Creeggan.
Jim, as you may know, is the bassist in the Barenaked Ladies. I can't recall how this all happened, but I was able to open for Jim's OTHER band, The Brother's Creeggan, for their show in DC. At some point after that, I made sure my passport was current and booked my flight to Toronto - all to record a song *or two* with Jim in his friend's studio.
While I was there I hung out with this other guy quite a bit... Ron Sexsmith. Crazy life I've lead. What an experience. How I wish I had kept a journal.
Tracklist
| 2. | Serious | 4:28 |
Lyrics
The fan blades they spit dust on the floor.
The thin shades don't block the light anymore.
I don't know what I'm doing here.
I don't know where to begin.
There's a cool breeze running up from the lake.
There's a shadow creeping up on me.
I don't know what she thinks she hears.
Can she see from where she stands?
But it's time now to be serious. Don't you go running from my hand.
You know now that I'm serious. It can't be the same thing twice again.
Morning light must have hit me from the other side.
After last night there is no place to hide.
I don't know what I'm doing here.
I don't know where to begin.
I don't know what she thinks she hears.
Can she see from where she stands?
But it's time now to be serious. Don't you go running from my hand.
You know now that I'm serious. It can't be the same thing twice again.
So strange I'm trying. Another page cause the old me is gone.
So strange I'm trying. Would you like to come along?
But it's time now to be serious. Don't you go running from my hand.
You know now that I'm serious. It can't be the same thing twice again.
It's time now to be serious. Don't you go running from my hand.
You know now that I'm serious. It can't be the same thing twice again.
Credits
Dan Haas - Acoustic Guitar & Vocals
Jim Creeggan - Upright Bass & Harmony Vocals
Northern Saw Whet Owl photograph - Dan Haas
License
All rights reserved.
I have been writing songs since the 90's and have released some albums, EP's, and singles over the years.
My primary instrument is guitar, so many songs have an acoustic quality. I'm a fan of lush harmonies, big strings, & dreamy synths. I hope you find something appealing. Thank you for visiting and listening.