Rise Above the Blues

Story Behind The Song

The vocal on this song was written and recorded at the same time. Created on the fly!!!

Song Description

Finally made it to Rock Top 10 chart with this tune.

Song Length 5:19 Genre Rock - General, Rock - General
Lead Vocal Male Vocal Subject Hope, Energy
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

RISE ABOVE THE BLUES

We're oceans apart but still together
No matter what the waves, the stars, stormy weather
I've been treating you like a second class citizen
Something on my mind all day and night
And I'm ready for some redemption
Come with me, come with me
Baby this time you will see

CHORUS
Open up the dam and let the rush come through
Everybody's smoking
You and me we can rise above the blues
Rise above, rise above the blues

You and me walking with the sunset as our easel
Stretch out your arms - you can't reach the ends of the earth
Maybe there's a diamond in the rough waiting in the sky
Big enough for us both
We've got egos the size of mountains
We've got hopes higher than the sky

CHORUS
Open up the dam ....

luv the beginning very noble and confident nice balance and mix
strong vocal singer didn't start yesterday

Really Nice heavy guitar from the start - digging the production - there is definitely a journey influence, maybe bon jovi, lover boy. Simple and driving tune - really dig it. The hook and bridge - tasteful. Smoking. Outro takes me home - yeah baby.

Wow nice fat production qualities to this track. Reminded me of some Rush stuff mixed in with the Rolling Stones.

Introduction creates a tension, which is a good lead in to this song about a couple seeking some kind of rebirth in their relationship. The singer admits his failure in the first verse and then declares that there's a second chance, a hope, which he describes, using several metaphors. He uses oceans, a dam, sunset, eagle, diamonds. Lead guitar nicely done. Vocal is very clear and performance is passionate. The outro is really super cool. Someone put a lot of thought into this production. Most original lyric in song: I've been treating you like a second class citizen. Very honest and creative. Nicely done.

Firstly I like the swagger of the song. Great guitar chords and clever lead work. A strong vocalist who absolutely sells the song. I like the way the chorus provides release to the tension that verses build and that fits in well with the 'open the dam' idea. Very well recorded. The song puts me in mind of the group Television particularly in respect of the vocal.

I love everything about this song. So many colors and elements that are reminiscent of so many greats. 5 stars!

Much to like about this piece. Great instrumentation, arrangement, and vocals. Intelligent lyrics. A very well put-together effort. Puts me to mind of some of the really good rock of the 70's and 80's, but with a modern feel.

Lyrics Kevin Denomme Music Matt Mereu, Kevin Denomme
Producer Matt Mereu Performance Kevin Denomme: vocals, Kit Banghor: drums, Matt Mereu: everything else
This track is on 3 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Good Advice Rock 11/19/2018
Douglas Branson aka dB+1 Rock Anthems 11/9/2018
Mic Ceaser My Top Songs 9/24/2018

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