I guess you could say this is song about inspiration. About getting past the obstacles that keep us from pursuing our dreams.
It’s basically a rallying cry for artistic creation, problem solving, innovating etc. A summoning of attitude: Yes we can! The realization of our visions and dreams is always “just around the bend.” Which means it is within our reach, even as it eludes our our sight line.
With “big ideas” in mind, I was apparently inspired to write a rocker of a tune. Much of my songwriting in recent years has leaned towards the acoustic/easy listening vein. But this song is a clear step in the other direction. Loud and psychedelic, majestic. Turn it UP!
Thanks for Andrew Hanmer on drums, Kane Stanley and congas and Shelley Lotus on backup vocals.
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FALLEN OBSTACLES Fallen obstacles In the pathway Screech and turn Just to get around The prize of freedom Peace of mind Is around the bend Full speed ahead Yonder horizon Great explorers We own the sea Better believe it Promised land is around he bendI wanna do something that’s not been doneI wanna fly a ring around he sunInner vision Moving asses Lighting matches Flash to bang New dimensions Up around the bend Where do you come from? Where will you go? We all got tickets To see your show A great performance Is up around he bend One small step For all mankind We ride together We shoot the moon Amazing things Are up around the bendI wanna do something that’s not been doneI wanna fly a ring around he sunI wanna go somewhere I have not seenI wanna know the spaces in betweenFallen obstacles In the pathway Screech and turn Just to get around The prize of freedom Peace of mind Is around the bend