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By The Edge Of The Sea

from The Great Extreme by Barry and the Fountains

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lyrics

When I told you that I loved you, you said you’d follow me—
But not just anywhere.
Halfway across the sea could never quite compare
And I could never be
The one to take you there
Oh, but even as I tried, I knew you’d rather die than waste your precious years,
And, really, so would I,
Though, as my vision clears, I can watch you pass me by—
Move beyond the tears.
But I can’t forget your smile
With your hand in my hand as we walked
By the edge of the sea;
You were looking at me, and you made me believe.
If only for a while,
I believed when you smiled.
And I just can’t forgive myself
For allowing my senses to fail;
That was all on me. By the edge of the sea,
Though it was naïve,
If only in that smile,
I believed for a while.
Time heals all wounds, but, in the meantime, I don’t know what to do.
I was shaken by the sea;
taken with the sight of you.
You were standing next to me,
And I thought I’d broken through, but the truth was plain to see.
But I can’t forget your smile
With your hand in my hand as we walked
By the edge of the sea;
You were looking at me, and you made me believe.
If only for a while,
I believed when you smiled.
And I just can’t forgive myself
For allowing my senses to fail;
That was all on me. By the edge of the sea,
Though it was naïve,
If only in that smile,
I believed for a while.

credits

from The Great Extreme, released October 19, 2020
Lyrics, music and vocals - Barry Jean Fontenot

Produced, recorded and edited by Amir Khay Nir

The Fountains:

Jake Cavalier - Electric Guitar
Julian Daniell - Drums
Dylan Harris - Bass
Amir Khay Nir - Hammond C-3

Guest musicians:
Izzy G - Saxophone
David Thrift - 12-String Acoustic Guitar

Mixed by Benjamin Esterlis
Mastering - Stuart Hawkes, Metropolis studios, London.

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Barry and the Fountains Chicago, Illinois

Barry Jean Fontenot is a Louisiana-born, Chicago-based Soul musician. Raised in the “Deep Soul” and “Delta Blues” musical traditions, Barry’s vocal style brings to mind the strong, rich tenor notes of legendary singers such as Sam Cooke and Otis Redding.
Upon moving to Chicago, Barry met The Fountains members, together they created a solid bond, smoothly complementing Barry’s voice and songs. ... more

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