Story Behind The Song
Based on a similar real life account experienced by Barry Russo, in which he was actually encouraged by an audience member on a night where it seemed that everything else was going wrong.
Song Description
Singer/performer comes to a realization while dealing with the frustration of a seemingly oblivious audience. Out there among all of the nightly visitors to this establishment is a woman who is indeed listening intently, and on whom his music has an effect. In the subsequent eye contact between these two, the singer feels a renewed sense of fulfillment and purpose.
| Song Length |
3:24 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Restless, Endearing |
Subject |
Musician, Encouragement |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
THERE'S ME
(Barry Russo, Shay Watson)
Another Friday night at East Bay
The crowd comes stumbling in
Stuck behind this corner piano
Is anyone listening?
Sometimes I wanna look at them and scream
THERE'S ME
Have you noticed that I'm here?
THERE'S ME
Behind the crowd, the smoke, and the beer
Beneath the neon lights
I try to make it through another night
THERE'S ME
I see her watching from across the room
As her brown eyes lock with mine
Lonely, searching, intensely hearing
Each phrase, each lyrical line
Without a word she looks at me and speaks
Chorus:repeat
Her face says I've made a difference
Sometimes that's all I need
THERE'S ME
Now I know why I'm here
THERE'S ME
Behind the crowd, the smoke, and the beer
Beneath the neon lights
I've finally made it through this night
THERE'S ME
Now I know why I'm here
THERE'S ME
Behind the crowd, the smoke, and the beer
THERE'S ME
©2005 Riptee Music (BMI)