When lovers quarrel, the conversation often leads to the definitive question, Should we work it out or should we part ways? Should we combine or melt into separate things? With any luck, the outcome will settle the unsettled and finally leave you at ease.
Below is a video discussion of the behind-the-scenes background of Separate Things, track #9 on my new album Another Gleam — a revealing look at the inspirations, the meanings behind the song, the songwriting process, the recording experience and much more. Enjoy.
SEPARATE THINGS
by tyler stenson © 2008
The trees have gone
But they’ve graciously left their leaves
In piles on the ground.
These are the coldest days (with the coldest breeze)
That I have ever found
But still I feel fine…
Cause I’ve found the sun still shines without you here
(Though it’s missing the brightest piece).
Usually, there is something in Silence that I fear
But I don’t miss you in the least-
In fact, I feel fine and it might be just what I need.
She came to talk about Love.
She came to talk about this want to combine-
One last time-
Before we melt into separate things.
So much of our love is dissonant;
Detracts from the beauty in life.
So, I’ll try to write a silver lined song
With a melody that’s nice
Just to make me feel fine and believe
This might be just what I need.
She came to talk about Love.
She came to talk about this want to combine-
One last time-
Before we melt into separate things.
Believe me.
Believe me, I’m trusting my head
Because to live by the Heart is to die.
She came to talk about Love!
She came to talk about this want to combine
One last time…