FAWM: "Signs"

Signs

6 days ago by @k8sikora

Signs

k8sikora

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Liner Notes

The lyrics to this song were inspired by an experience I had long ago when I heard what sounded like my grandfather whispering my name as I was waking up from a nap. He had passed away about 15 years before. Years later, after my grandmother had passed, I was thinking of her as I was about to fall asleep in the room she used to sleep in. There was an electric candle in the window. I asked her to show me that she was with me and the candle blinked off and then on again. Sometimes I feel signs that people I love are still around. This is a song about that.
The guitar is a bit repetitive but I just wanted something to put the lyrics to. I might work on this a bit more after FAWM.
#singersongwriter #indierock

Lyrics

Did you really say my name?
The one that no one calls me anymore
That's how I knew it was you
No one calls me that name anymore
I was halfway in between asleep and smelling dinner
That's where you could find me
I heard you whisper

I look for you in electricity
I look for you in the sky
I listen for you on the radio
and I'm not sure why

I was afraid to blink my eyes
In case I'd miss your loving face
but I was also so afraid
that you might actually be there
If you shine the light 2 times
I'll know you're with me (now)
If you shine the light 3 times
I'll know you're with me forever
... ... ...
I look for you in electricity
I look for you in the sky
I listen for you on the radio
and I'm not sure why

Can you really call my name?
Like you call me on the telephone
I promise that I'll always answer
I promise I'll always be home

I look for you in electricity
I look for you in the sky
I listen for you on the radio
and I'm not sure why

Comments

@rocketgrrrl 1d

This is a very poignant song. Nice moody tone to the accompaniment and your voice, and beautiful harmony. The lyrics in the chorus speak to the search for the transcendental in nature, and the lyrics in your verses remind me of my own attempts to suspend disbelief.
I have a song I wrote of my own for FAWM this year about hearing a voice from a lost relative. It’s called “I never told you”. That can be very special moment in my experience.

@sheslin 3d

I totally relate with the first verse, and older relative calling you by a version of your name you no longer use. Really cool inspiration for your song. So nicely written around your theme, and I also like how you just ask questions and don't draw any conclusions. It very effectively pulls us in to this reality you have created. I also like the indie vibe you have going. The bridge was also so well done and those clicks were such a great idea! Super enjoyable song.

@amlaperi 3d

Love the backstory, whispering vocals and what a catchy chorus!

@kenjku 3d

I like the whispers I’m hearing in the verses. Kind of ghostly and careful sounding. That little percussive break was neat! “I look for you in electricity” love that line.

@communitykickabout 3d

The vocals sound great here with the soft half-whispered delivery; it works really well.. Love the line about it being the name that no one calls you anymore, immediately adds a mysterious air. I look for you in electricity is a peach of a line too.