FAWM: "Solace in the songs of strangers"

Solace in the songs of strangers

2 weeks ago by @gordon

Solace in the songs of strangers

gordon

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Liner Notes

#onetake #folk #fawm

Lyrics

I find solace in the songs of strangers
This time of year is good for me
It’s hard to tell you why, it’s hard to explain
I let them wash all over me

Imagination runs, worlds are opened up
Inspiration overflows, filling up my cup
Too many different styles to mention
Some appealing for redemption
Others craving attention
So many different styles

And everyone is civil
And everyone is kind
And every now and then
You find a song sublime

I find solace in the songs of strangers
I find solace in the songs of strangers

(c) words and music G Todd 2025

Comments

@sheslin 1w

Oh a beautiful FAWM tribute song. I think you summed it all up perfectly. FAWM feels like an escape from my real life where I can really immerse myself in my music and other people's music. It IS hard to describe, and I love the line "I let them wash all over me" - you feel immersed in the world of that FAWMer when you listen to their song - it is a beautiful thing. Taking an otherwise somewhat crappy month for many of us and creating this community that spends the month together making music. A beautiful one-take performance also. I actually came here for the title - such a great line and so relatable.