All In from Hummingbirds by Richard Stuverud

This one was written in the early summer of 2021.
I had the main melody knocking on the door of my power pop wheelhouse, complete with odd time signatures on the verses.
This can be a guilty pleasure when it comes to writing songs from a drummers perspective.... seeking the odd time signature occasionally to keep things interesting.
This time the feel I tapped into while on the guitar fell right into my lap.
The synth melody seemed to develop from the vocal melody in the chorus.
The lyrics were also inspired by some deep self reflection on the landscape of personal growth and hopeful transformation.

And for extra inspiration, I had just finished reading an article with a rare Paul Westerberg interview.

It's gratifying when things come together like this!

Tracklist

3.	All In	3:25

Lyrics

ALL IN

YOU SEE YOUR REFLECTION AS A HEARTACHE
WALKED THROUGH SOME HELL TO FIND IT WAS FAKE
ON THE OTHER SIDE OF BLOWN SPEAKER MINDS
A MILLION MILES AWAY FROM THAT SONG YOU CAN'T FIND

IT'S BEEN A LONG WAY DOWN
NEVER THOUGHT TO COME AROUND

REGRETS FROM LAST CALLS LIVE BEHIND ME NOW
LOOKING FOR REDEMPTION AT THE SPEED OF SOUND
GOT "NO EXPECTATIONS" ON REPEAT
LIKE A GHOST FROM THE REARVIEW
IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT

IT'S BEEN A LONG WAY BACK
I'VE BEEN A RED SOUL DOOR PAINTED BLACK
FELL IN LOVE WITH THAT SOUND
I'M ALL IN, ALL IN NOW

ALL AND ALL AND ALL IN, I'M ALL IN (X2)

IF YOU GO YOUR WAY, I'LL GO YOUR WAY TOO
IF YOU GO MY WAY, I'LL GO YOUR WAY TOO

SOLO-

ALL AND ALL AND ALL IN, I'M ALL IN (X4)

Credits

from Hummingbirds, released March 20, 2022
Music & Lyrics by RS

Christopher Reece-Daddio- Lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass
Richard Stuverud- Vocals, rhythm guitar, synths, drums

Recorded by Christopher Reece-Daddio @ Donut Time Audio, Oakland, Ca

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