Who doesn't have a bit of pain, regret and a stack of confounded bills? This cool rock number emerged from my soul one cold Autumn afternoon. A proverbial dark cloud happened to be hovering over the house at the time and I woke up in pain, missing my mother and facing a load of debt.
The album cover reflects the mood I was feeling when I wrote it.
This vintage photo is from the time I spent as an apprentice at Moods Hair Salon, downtown Vancouver in 1992 -93. I had long hair then as I do now and the stylists wanted to play with it... so I let them. The beehive was a good look with my velvet catsuit, fishnet stockings and thigh high patent leather boots; heavy on the black eyeliner. With one look I will destroy you! Fun.
When I showcased this song at one of our musical parties last year, it was an instant hit! It's one of the best songs on my 'Anything Goes' album with Steve Horvat playing an exquisite, sultry guitar that leaves me breathless. His perfect solo is too short for my liking. I begged him to play a longer lead but he just said, "Lea, it's about the song, not the guitar." Aww, but I wanted more.
I am pretty proud of myself for working out the groovy drum track and of course I do all my own vocals on it. It's reminiscent of old Chili Peppers, someone said. Pain, Regret and Bills deals with the crap life shovels onto your doorstep. The relatable message cuts deep but I tried to use a bit of humour to turn the tide.
Speaking of things piling up on doorsteps, we got mounds of snow this year. Our poor herbs on the side were shivering from the cold and the croci and the hyacinths out front were bewildered. I can't wait for spring.
But on the other hand, I get to go skiing tomorrow up at Cypress, my favourite local ski hill. It's my birthday present from our good friend, Lisa Ward. I plan on swooshing down the slopes, listening to Bob Marley, avoiding all negative thoughts such as: Mark just got laid off work, the taxes have to be sorted through, the landlords are raising our rent, etc, etc, ad nauseum.
When I was young, I made some regrettable fashion statements. For instance, take a good look at this photo. Don't you just love those white granny boots with the red stockings and matching belt? And get a load of that denim puffy sleeved shirt/dress thing-a-ma-jig. And to top it all off, how about that hair and those glasses? When I was young, I did a lot of crazy things. Now that I'm older I find that I'm paying the price for some of them. If this song brings a smile to your face or tickles you in the right spot, then it's all worth it. Thank you to all my listeners, now one in Taiwan and one in Norway. Remember to love, laugh and dance! ~*.*~ Lea Sheldan
To listen to this song on Spotify, click on the link below:
https://open.spotify.com/album/2KMxpQohWagcAbElwCYx6D?si=S6vAguJzTxue4I9vdQq6xw
To listen to a free sample, go to my website then to 'My Songs' page:
www.leasheldan.com
Sing along with the lyrics below:
Pain, Regret and Bills
When I was young and on the run. I didn’t think about the times to come
I had no scruples, my judgement stank. Didn’t bother what I ate or drank
But as the years went by, my perfect body said bye-bye
My health began to drain and now I’m a great big ball of pain
I got pain. I got pain. It’s a shame
The older I get, the more I got pain Pain
When I was young, I wasn’t nice. Got in trouble once or twice
I didn’t care who I let down, acting crazy all over town
But as the years go by. The less I smile, the more I cry
My soul’s deep in mortal debt and I’m swimming in an ocean of regret
I got regrets! I got regrets. What’s worse yet
Is the older I get, the more I regret You know I’ve got regrets
When I was young, I didn’t care. I had cars, boys and hair
Overspending, I forgot to save. Didn’t think about that rainy day
But as the years went by. The cost of living went sky-high
Now my money is nil and I’m staring at a great big stack of bills
I got bills! I got bills. Gives me chills
All I get is pain, regret and bills Regret and bills I’ve got pain
Pain, regret and bills Pain, regret and bills You know I got pain
Pain, regret and bills Pain, regret and bills . . .
written by Lea Sheldan
copyright 2018 Socan
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