FAWM: "Abandon"

Abandon

Liner Notes

#bluesy #acoustic #girlwithguitar

Slow start, but I do have lyrics. This is not how I imagined, thought it would have a bluesy sound, but I can't seem to capture that on guitar, I can't play some cool keyboard bits, so it is what it is and I move on. This is written about someone who abandoned someone and how they perceive the person that abandoned them and how they move on.

Lyrics

Abandon
by Tammy Jann
© 2025

Why make a thing of beauty
and leave it to decay
Can't you hold it tightly
instead of pushing it away
love won't be taken lightly
when it's holding your soul
or was leaving it behind
all that you could control

chorus
You don't know how to hold on, Abandon
don't know right from wrong, Abandon
You abandoned me, or did you set me free

How's a dream conceived
without changing your heart
when you saw what you've achieved
did you want to tear it apart
are pieces of you missing
do you pretend that you're sound
are the ruins of your life
the thing that makes you proud

chorus
You don't know how to hold on, Abandon
don't know right from wrong, Abandon
You abandoned me, or did you set me free

bridge
I'll rebuild, find a new connection
take time to heal, go a new direction
find happiness and affection
I'm done being abandoned

chorus
You don't know how to hold on, Abandon
don't know right from wrong, Abandon
You abandoned me, or did you set me free

Outro
Abandon, Abandon
You abandoned me, or did you set me free
You abandoned me, or did you set me free

Comments

@richaaaay 4d

The vocals are outstanding here. The phrasing is so great. Love the lyrics too. Really dig this...

@tawny249 6d

Love the harmonies! What a cool groove, too - you're crossing genres here in ways that work so well. I couldn't tell whether this was blues, or some kind of modern country, or something else entirely, and that's actually a good thing - it's not the same old song. And it sounds like you. 😄

@gerrybhoy 6d

Good write the chorus is strong, a real nice R&B sound I can hear it done by a 60's girl group, good job Tammy

@cindyrella 1w

Super writing and that bridge is to die for girl! Love the melody and your performance!

@barbara 1w

Line 1 of the chorus is chef's-kiss! It's the perfect, succinct analysis: You don't know how to hold on. Being abandoned is so painful and perplexing. I'm glad the singer is starting to see that maybe she is dodging a bullet, maybe this person can never give themselves over completely. As such, it's not as personal as it feels (which is soul-crushing). Strong start to FAWM!

@crisp1 1w

"You abandoned me, or did you set me free" -- that's a great line. You made some wonderful choices here melodically and lyrically and it all comes together beautifully. It's always a huge pleasure hearing your voice!

@karan 1w

I really like the perspective on abandonment as liberation - it's very empowering, and reflected in your wonderful performance, too!

@nancihobson1 1w

I love the phrasing here. Love the vocals. Really nice lyrics and the chorus is great. Real easy listen, everything rings true.

@gerrybhoy 1w

Lovely soulful delivery, the chorus is fab and the bridge is tasty, super write

@tseaver 1w

Nice write! Exactly the kind of questions the one left behind asks themself.

Wonderful melody and arrangement carry the song forward.

@ttg105 1w

Fabulous vocals, as always, and the percussion combined with the strumming of the acoustic guitar makes for a nice, rolling rhythm. Harmonies just lovely!

@blindkiwi 1w

Love the positive spin from abandoned to set free. Break ups are always hard to deal with but they have spawned some great songs. Lovely vocals and playing. Great to hear you again Tammy 😎

@chill4matt 2w

Here is a song with great lyrics, and the strumming and accentuation of the lyrics makes it very special. So nice.

@grayland 2w

Ahhhhh!!! It's SO nice to hear you again!!!! This song is indeed kinda bluesy and, man I love it!!! I really relate to alot the sentiments in this tune, especially "You abandoned me, or did you set me free" that'so very awesome!! What a voice!! I rerally enjoyed the harmonies too!! Not many folks sound as excellent as you do with just a guitar backing!! Awesome Tammy!!

@bigdaddybanjo 2w

Loved it! I wonder if your back spasms contributed to the haunting pain which came through your voice? How ever you got there, it was a moving song. Thank you for sharing!

@resonut123 2w

Ahhh, Nice.
Very good singing and playing.
The lyrical phrasing makes me think a bit of Stevie and Fleetwood Mac.
The Chorus is So Good!!!!

@billwhite51 2w

while not exactly blues, your performance is akin to bluesy folk singers such as Melanie. i really miss songs like this, as they are rare these days. excellent structure and lyrical development, with a steady guitar rhythm and a voice that dips and rises as you soar through the melody.

@fearlessflight2014 2w

Great melody and the lyric captures the emotional landscape beautifully. Repeating the word Abandon makes it feel more like a soul cry. Awesome stuff.

@val 2w

Catchy chorus. Those high notes are sweet! Sad that some people really do identify as the things that are wrong with them out the things they failed at. I think we all know those people though.

@sheslin 2w

I really like your melodic choices, and your vocals are really well done - wonderful note bending and flexibility and just the right emotion. Nice backing vocals also. Such a good chorus, and I love how you used the song title in the song. Really well done.

@chandra83 2w

Heartbreaking, and yet lovely too. Well done! ❤️

@coolparadisoMod 2w

Great to hear you! Great topic, I know a few who have never recovered! Lovely delivery of an important issue!

@monty 2w

Great to hear another of your terrific songs. Have a great FAWM.

@doug52 2w

Hello, Tammy. The opening line sets up the story and hooks the listener by asking what is happening and your choice of making Abandon your characters name is very creative. I was only wondering if you could find another to describe the singer's new connection. "I've found a new love interest, Connection." (Only a thought.) Hope to see more of you and your songs. 😄

@mikeb 2w

A great first FAWM song for this year! I can hear the roots of a blues tune here, we'll just need to change up the guitar rhythm - time for your electric guitar!