Have you ever camped out under the stars with friends or family? I’m talking about sleeping in a place where it’s truly dark at night, and so quiet that you can hear for miles.
This song is about that feeling of awe that comes from stepping outside the safety and comfort of the firelight to explore. It’s about solitude and discovery.
It’s also a very rough demo, as all of my songs are (for now). Think of this as a preview of things to come.
Here’s a new song for you, just in time for warmer weather here in Washington D.C. It’s called “One More Summer Like That“: an acoustic tune with imagistic lyrics.
Lush green forest, cool blue lake water, and slow hikes up rugged mountainside — these are my memories of childhood summers in Maine, where I was born and raised.
There’s a carefree feeling surrounding these early memories that I miss. Don’t we all? Early in life we have fewer responsibilities, fewer projects weighing on our minds, and fewer things holding us back from running, biking, swimming, playing, jumping.
Is it possible to reach such a carefree state of mind as an adult in the modern world? Can I feel that excitement of wind rushing through my hair in the same way again? Can I feel as relaxed and happy with life as I did when I swam in the lake?
I want to have just one more summer like that.
words and music by Nicholas Tozier
Guitar courtesy of Seán Barna
Creative Commons photo by José Manuel Ríos Valiente
Thanks for visiting my new home on the web. I’m still unpacking, and there’s a lot more to come.
If you’re looking for something to read, you might like Song Written, where I write about the craft of songwriting from a literate and literary perspective.
And if you happen to be a musician or a writer, I’m also teaching the fourth edition of an online course called The Art of Daily Practice. It’s aimed at helping musicians and lyricists design a practice routine that they can actually stick to.
Thanks again for visiting. There’ll be much more music and writing and conversation to come.
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Creative Commons photo by Drew Coffman