On my own (Gerald Toto - Jule Japhet / Gerald Toto)
This track speaks of the imperative need to refocus by returning to nature by following a sensory path. At the river's edge the pulse becomes audible again.
The style of the track is a mix of Cadence lypso, zouk and sebene groove through the play of rhythmic guitars.
lyrics
Feel the sun,
Feel the sun on my nape.
Down by the river,
On a rock, have a break.
Close Babylon’s phone,
Spy microphone.
Blooming inside,
Breathing all alone.
On my own.
On my own.
I’m in awe.
On my own.
I’m singing on my own
Healing my lonely song
It feels like,
Like the first time.
I’ve let my joy,
Be reborn on a rhyme.
It’s a foolish game,
That jog in the acid rain.
No whim for toys,
On my aeroplane.
In this place,
In this place of solace,
No need to join in,
The chariot race.
I sit quietly,
Near the mango tree,
One with it all,
Singing on my own.
credits
from EP - On My Own,
released November 25, 2022
Jowee Omicil : Flûte
Thomas Bellon : Congas
Gerald Toto : Guitares / Basse / Percussions / Programmations / Chœurs / Lead
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