take it slow

like a graffiti artist creates, a songwriter creates…..something new….with their instrument….
i'm demoing a lot of new songs gearing up for a new record…..i like to write in the morning and get it down as fast as possible….first thought best thought…...which I agree with…..before you leave the dreamlike state, put down your thoughts…your ideas…your melodies…..for this song, i found a lyric in an old book:

"there's only so much time"…..that set the song in motion…..and an hour later, here's the demo with lyrics below:

https://soundcloud.com/danzweben/take-it-slow-demo

take it slow

there's only so much time
to fill your day
and feel so productive
in a fulfilling way

there's only so much grind
one man can take
before he feels like he's about to break

it's such a long road
you've got to take it slow

there's only so many friends
one man must need
to feel loved and everything in between

there's only so many towns
and the places feel the same
and you know that nothing is to blame

it's such a long road
you've got to take it slow
it's such a long way to go

take it slow
take it slow
take it slow
take it slow

all words and music by dan zweben (shorewood songs, bmi)
recorded at brd studios in brooklyn