(Composed, arranged and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2013 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)
Recorded by Stymie Seamans
Musically, I tried to make this song a little sunnier by applying some Burt Bacharach-like chordal harmonies. Also, the song modulates upward at the end, which is something I very rarely do. The sunnier harmonies and upward modulation are supposed to subliminally get the listener in a properly optimistic mood. There is also a mid-1960’s naïveté at play, which is appropriate.
But this song has (so far) been a hard sell for some reason, so periodically I trot it out and give it one more “last try.”
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“Wonder Why”
When reaching for a bluer sky
It’s hard to turn around and try
At really letting go of things you’ll never know
But wonder why
Still hinging hope upon a dream
Never taking things just as they seem
Makes for a harder trail
But somehow we prevail
And wonder why
When dark clouds invade my space
I want to hide buy I can’t wait till
I’ll figure out a reason why
I’m always up for one last try
So here we are again
Until the very end
We’ll wonder why
As always, headphones help on this one.
Be kind.
Love,
Reyn