Like the Love in I Love You

Song Length 3:49 Genre Folk - Contemporary, Folk - Country
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Troubled Subject Life, Existence
Language English

Lyrics

Like the Love in I Love You
©J.C. Ashbaker 2007
909-793-0245

I've been singing through the years
And I wonder if I'll ever
Sing a song somebody hears
Write a line that makes it clear
That the answer is so near
If you ask it will appear

I've heard the voice of true desire
Speaking after and before
I saw the spirit move inside her
Like a wave upon the shore
Bringing peace without the sword
Offer love and nothing more
------Chorus-----
You've got to give to be forgiven
And you must listen to be heard
Some of the rules are left unwritten
It seems you get what you deserve
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I've let you in on what I've noticed
As if you hadn't notice too
But perhaps we've all forgotten
Little things that we once knew
Simple things get so confused
Like the love in I love you

I've been singing through your ears
I am the voice of true desire
Can you tell me what you heard?
Cause, it seems we've all forgotten
Little things that we once knew
Simple things get so confused
Like the love in I love you x2

This is an interesting song...mostly abstract. It appears to me to be a "combined wisdom" song, taking some truths/observations the songwriter has gleaned over the years and putting them into this song. Love the "give to be forgiven" and "Like the LOVE in I LOVE you." Clever and original. I loved the fiddle and hand percussion. Nice production, clear delivery. Keep up the good writing!

This is a strong song.The lyrics are touching,clear and leave an impression!The arrangement is clean and spacious.Sounds like it was recorded on a pro level!Can't go wrong with love! This songs sounds perfect for the movie "Urban cowboy,playing on the radio as he rides through the country side!
LC Team

Song has a really nice feel, and some good lyrics....I particularly like the second verse. The guitar player is excellent, and reminds me of DIre Straits. Recording is strong and arrangement is pretty much what the song needs.

Nicely written piece with a cool beat and very introspective lyrics. Song is very witty and sentimental, both at the same time.

A well done Folk song! To hear the Vocalist and understand each word is what makes the piece work! Great guitar work and great work overall! The electric guitar is reminiscent of Mark Knoffler's work.

Overall, the instrumentation and playing on this song is very good. The balance between the voices and instruments was also good. The recording is clean, and you can easily understand the lyrics. Although, I picked the Folk genre, I think this song in more in the Americana genre.

Beautiful guitar work, reminiscent of Mark Knopfler style. Love the vocal harmony of the guy and girl. Song could be country contemporary also. Nice fiddle work too. A nice simple (in a good way) song with a poignant message. Like something we like to listen to on Pandora alternative stations.

Great tune, very folky. Love the harmonies and the build

good vocals, entertaining song, pleasant guitar work ,nice fiddle,

really enjoyable track. very good arrangment, liked the style. musically there is a lot to it and really suits the track.

Very nice melody, very good voice, a large voice that could sing larger songs than this. Lyrics that are warm hearted and wise and some opulent, delicious instrumental interludes. I think it has potential for going far and becoming really popular.

This is an amazing piece of work. I loved it!

Wow!! Very interesting and nice song. I loved violin part. It was a little haunting and reminded me a bit of an older Dylan song.

Lyrics Jeff Ashbaker Music Jeff Ashbaker
Performance Jeff Ashbaker

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