Years ago, I recall, you spoke to me;
you told me something I knew you’d say,
About the way it was not meant to be;
I told you time was more than a day.
(Yeah…)
Jazz is playing in an empty mall;
The song I dreamed that they would play.
Snow’s coming down, and we watch it fall;
Thinking of you, as always, Desiree.
(Yeah…)
Desiree (Yeah)
Desiree (Aaah)
I’m living my life as though I’m dying
Half of it dreaming, and half of it crying.
See the sights of today in the light of tomorrow;
The visions I leave, but the lessons I borrow.
I’m not a believer, but you wish I would pray—
To whom should I pray in hell, then, Desiree?
Ah, Desiree…
You said you loved other men than I;
I said that didn’t bother me none
Cause around the time we said goodbye,
I had a feeling I was one.
(Yeah…)
I tried to move from place to place;
I tried loving other women, too.
But, in the night, you know, my thoughts would race,
And they’d find their way to you.
Back to you!
Back to you…
Desiree (Yeah)
Desiree (Aaah)
I’m living my life as though I’m dying
Half of it dreaming, and half of it crying.
See the sights of today in the light of tomorrow;
The visions I leave, but the lessons I borrow.
I’m not a believer, but you wish I would pray—
To whom should I pray in hell, then, Desiree?
Desiree… Desiree… Desiree...Desiree…
Desiree… Desiree… Desiree……….
If I pretend it’s you behind every door,
Then every lock is worth dying for.
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 and 12-String Acoustic Guitar
Julian Daniell - Drums and Percussion
Dylan Harris - Bass
Amir Khay Nir - Hammond C-3 and Fender Rhodes
Guest musician:
Izzy G - Saxophone
Mixed by Benjamin Esterlis
Mastering - Stuart Hawkes, Metropolis studios, London.
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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