Come On Down

by Barry and the Fountains

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Just because we can’t play for you live doesn’t mean we can’t be part of your lives! Please, comrades, enjoy this piping hot new single, with our compliments!

“Come on Down” is a song about growth. A liberated mindset is something one develops by conquering one’s own delusions and committing to change hurtful and unproductive behavior. Come on Down is a challenge directed by the narrator to themself— a call to self-actualization, Motown-style!

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lyrics

Well, the truth is clear, but isn’t so exciting
As a laser show put on by a circus clown.
It takes effort not to read such clever writing
On your own walls, although that tends to tear them down.
But, it’s never been your modus operandi
To do the things you need to do to make things right.
That’s the way it is; I find the tricks that we don’t try
Are the ones that bring us down,
Or the ones that let us down when it’s time to fight.

But if that’s not where you want to be,
You could always follow me to my destination.
And, if it’s entering your mind
To leave your loneliness behind and find salvation,
Then get your groove on
Get a move on
Come on down!
I said, get your groove on
Get a move on
Come on down!

I don’t know if you believe the things that you tell me,
But I know, one day, the axe is going to fall.
I suppose that’s just the way the things that we don’t see
Can sometimes put our backs against the wall.
I don’t know about the mountains you say you’re climbing;
That’s a point-of-view I just don’t comprehend.
If there’s one thing you do well, though, that thing is timing;
You can always find some time
Yeah, you always make the time to condescend.

But if that’s not where you want to be,
You could always follow me to my destination.
And, if it’s entering your mind
To leave your loneliness behind and find salvation,
Then get your groove on
Get a move on
Come on down!
I said, get your groove on
Get a move on
Come on down!

credits

released April 17, 2020
Lyrics, music and vocals - Barry Jean Fontenot

Produced, recorded and edited by Amir Khay Nir

The Fountains:

Jake Cavalier - Electric and Acoustic Guitars
Julian Daniell - Drums
Dylan Harris - Bass
Amir Khay Nir - Piano

Guest musician:
Izzy G - Saxophone
Alex Santilli - Percussion

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

Booking and social media - Fun House Entertainment, drewj@funhouse.events

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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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