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Writer's pictureMark Sheldan

Sometimes the Words Come Slowly


Glow in the dark acrylic by Mark Sheldan

If you can't see that I love you then you can't

see at all. Have you ever been enamoured with someone who clearly did not reciprocate? Unrequited love doesn't turn out a happy song but rather a miserable and pathetic one. Ahh, but the poet in me must keep writing, whatever the consequences. Of course, this was many years ago but this song remains timeless and speaks volumes to the members of the broken heart's club.






Having fun at Squatchapalisa

'Sometimes' is a one-sided, romantic folk song. The agony and the ecstasy dances between the waltzing accordion (Douglas Schmidt) and the Nashville sounds of the pedal-steel guitar. (Peter Honychurch Mitchell) Peter introduced me to a bunch of fine musicians who came to Fluid Sound to play on my 'Love'll Come a-Running' album. Patricia Conroy added beautiful background vocals, Vince Ditrich from 'Spirit of the West' put down drums while Rene Worst played impeccable stand-up bass. To listen to my song grow and expand with the incredible musicianship was astounding. To watch my bank account dwindle as fast as it did was even more astounding!





Album Cover

'Sometimes' is a classic, country ballad filled with beautiful imagery and poetically perfect lyrics. Writing songs is very therapeutic for me, as most of my music is somewhat based on the truth. I enjoy a tragic tale as much as diving into the inane. It took me 43 years to find my true love so never give up hope on finding yours. Here's a shout out to my new listeners in Turkey who downloaded me on Spotify. We have a whole 7 cents in our bank account from the royalties. Exciting! Keep' em coming folks. A big thanks to my loyal fans who have supported me throughout the years. Until next time, dance under rainbows and laugh and sing till time stands still. Mark Sheldan





To listen to 'Sometimes' right now, click here:

https://twistedgitarco.wixsite.com/marksheldan/my/songs

To listen to Lea Sheldan's new release, click here:

https://twistedgitarco.wixsite.com/leasheldan-1/songs

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Photo by Dan Lybarger

Sing along with the lyrics below:


Sometimes


You make rainbows dance

Laughter sing and time stand still

You know how to fill

All of the holes in my life


I was mystified

By your style and your grace

I was hypnotized

By the beauty of your face


Sometimes the words come slowly

Sometimes they don't come at all

And if you see that I love you

Then you can't see at all


You are a little child

A little confused and a little bit wild

You are the light that shines

Deep in the darkness of night


Sometimes the words come slowly

Sometimes they don't come at all

And if you can't see that I love you

Then you can't see at all


Look beyond the horizon

Look past the stars in the sky

Where time has no reason

And freedom makes you cry

And that's when you'll know I love you


Touch me with your crimson lips

Touch me with your charms

If only you would share this love

And come into my arms


Sometimes the words come slowly

Sometimes they don't come at all

And if you can't see that I love you

Then you can't see at all


Sometimes the words come slowly

Sometimes they don't come at all

And if you can't see that I love you

Then you can't see at all


written by Mark Sheldan

copyright 1991 Socan



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