Paperback Fantasy

Story Behind The Song

looking back and realizing you didnt understand what was going on at the time, but like a good book, upon second reading all becomes clear.

Song Description

Book theme with many clever plays on words to describe a 'story that i used to love' Alt country mid tempo tune with gorgeous male vocals and female harmony."Where did I lose you? Maybe chapter one? It's only in hindsight. Should have kept our reading glasses on. The pages blur. We lost our count. All this truth. Just a fairytale. In paperback. So you can fit it in your pocket"

Song Length 3:45 Genre Pop - Easy Listening, Country - Alternative
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Mixed Vocals
Mood Charming, Content Subject Relationship, Books
Similar Artists Harry Nilsson, James Blunt Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

9. Paperback Fantasy (3:45)
Here is a story that I used to know.
It's filled with a sorrow but will rise above
any ill feelings.
It started and ended and it taught me well.
How many pages went by wishing they.
Were not unconscious or unclear,
I lost my count.
All this truth, just a fairytale in paperback.
I'll speak to you slowly, I'll pronounce my doubts.
Listen for hopefulness in the grammar
and proofread my folly.
Tenderly press back on my dog-eared page.
Words can only hope.
To express the ageless wisdom printed on my face,
It's hidden well.
All this truth, just a fairytale. In paperback.
So you can fit it in your pocket.
Where did I lose you? Maybe chapter one?
It's only in hindsight.
Should have kept our reading glasses on.
The pages blur. We lost our count.
All this truth. Just a fairytale. In paperback.
So you can fit it in your pocket,
Change the picture in your locket.
The ending came and made no sense at all.
That was a story, that I used to love.
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Written by Reid Jamieson

- Reid, Lead vocal and acoustic/electric guitar

- Michael, Piano, accordion
- Josh, Bass -
- Dave, Drums
- Jayme Stone, Banjo
- Karen Graves, Violin
- Mia Sheard, B/G vocal

Really interesting song with extremely unique lyrics and concept. I especially enjoyed the harmonies and the vocals were spot on for the feel of the song. A very nice arrangement and has potential in a time piece film or TV show. Overall very well done!

Nice vocal and overall feel to the song. well written and quite original.

Lyrics Reid Jamieson Music Reid Jamieson
Producer Josh Finlayson Publisher Reid Jamieson
Performance Reid Jamieson / Mia Sheard Label Reid Jamieson

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