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This was a song written many years ago that I originally had envisioned in the style of, Nowhere Man, by the Beatles (listen to the demo on this release). Some 14 years later I decided to re-fashion it in classic doo-wop style. This is the only song on the album that fast forwards to my current life, happily married with two kids in a blissful domestic setting. The basic feel of this song is vaguely reminiscent of, Fools Fall in Love, by The Drifters and the vocal solo references obscure doo-wop classic, Marie, by, The Four Tunes.

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Why was it so hard to find before I saw her?

Lucky to find a pillow when she sleeps her head
So long as it’s there when she wakes up tomorrow
The summer sun in her hair sparkling new

I’ve waited so long to hear her whisper songs into my ear
As it goes away
Another day
So lovely to know
She is mine

Why was it so hard to find before I saw her there on the couch?
She does not want to even hear me out

My it was so hard to find before I saw her
There by the door
Searching for the answers
I don’t know but it’s good
Away this summer’s day so lovely to know
She is mine

Clean, fair, and clear
Insisting that I brace her hand long-term
Fleeting stones
Yet radiant and free
Wondering truly you and me
Tethered and wanting

And making them in twos
But spaced out and separate by threes
Bustling
Just like a weary dream
Accounted for
Another ring
She is mine

Why was it so hard to find before I saw her there by the door?
Searching for the answers evermore
No other rings
Away another day
So lucky to know she is mine

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from She's A Girl (deluxe edition), released January 1, 2018

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Tim Smolens Denver, Colorado

Tim Smolens is a composer, producer, bassist and pivotal contributor of Estradasphere, Don Salsa, ISS and currently heads up international sci-fi prog rock band High Castle Teleorkestra. He is known for elaborate, multi-layered productions and a keen insight into chord progression "theory." ... more

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