untethered

from john & the motive by John Rankin

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That's when she said, I want something just a slower
To calm and ease that head
So I start to feel as if I know her
And, I try my best not to forget

But take this tether from my soul
It don't belong here anymore
You gone and done it all by yourself
Whatever love thinks it's got on us now
It's been a long road, but I know we'll work it out (yes, we will)

When I cry, Ray you are my sunshine
So I try, yes I try, just for you
And when I laugh, the clouds seem to say goodbye
So I try, yes I try, just for you

But take this tether from my soul
It don't belong here anymore
You gone and done it all by yourself
Whatever love thinks it's got on us now
It's been a long road, but I know we'll work it out (yes, we will)

That's when she said, she wants something just a slower
To calm and ease that head
So I try, yes I try, Lord knows I do
But in the end, it's me who I'm best.

credits

from john & the motive, released May 31, 2016
Music & lyrics by John Rankin.
Produced by John Rankin.
Mastered by Nick Moon at Tone Proper Mastering.
Engineered by Brent Rogers.
Mixed by Matt Greco at The Rye Room.
Recorded at Rex Audio & Rhythm Productions Studios.

John Rankin: vocals, guitar, piano & synths.
Jackson Conrad: stand-up bass, drums & percussion

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John Rankin San Diego, California

John frequently uses a looper to mix violin, guitar, beats, and vocal harmonies throughout his live shows. He has opened for John Legend, been named Best Performance of the Year by the WestCoast Songwriters NW Chapter, and played over 250 shows in the past three years. He likes playing music in his kitchen and leaving his phone at home. ... more

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