FAWM: "Only This Moment"

Only This Moment

Liner Notes

Serene says: Rich sent me this gorgeous guitar track a very long time ago and I'm ashamed to say I sat on it for aaaages.. It was so beautiful I was scared to mess it up. Fortunately Rich gave me a nudge this fawm to get it done! It always feels hard to come up with original lyrics, especially on themes that have been done before, but I'm really happy with what we've created. thanks Rich!

Richaaaay says: It was worth the wait...Thank you for the gift 💕

Lyrics

Verse

There are days that will vanish in a blink
Minutes that feel like hours
Time is a treacherous thing
And now I’m old

Pre chorus

All that we have is the now
The joy and the pain and the sorrow
I’ll hold it all in my hands

Chorus

I will feel everything
Cry to ease the pain
Love like it’s my last remaining
Breath, there is only this moment

Verse

And it’s not an easy ask
There are things that I can’t control
When all the odds have been stacked
And now I know

Pre chorus

That all that we have is the now,
The joy and the pain and the sorrow
I’ll hold it all in my hands

Chorus

I will feel everything
Cry to ease the pain
Love like it’s my last remaining
Breath, there is only this moment

Comments

@jerrypettit 12h

That IS a lovely guitar riff--and what a vocal you've put over it! I don't think I've come across one of your vocals recently, just gorgeous! Great collaboration, you two! ❤️

@cts 14h

I believe beautiful is the best way that I can describe this. The chorus is so strong and @serene you deliver it with so much conviction and feeling. It definitely haunts me even after the track is over. @richaaaay - once again, your understated personae shines though in your arrangement. Cool. Classy. Easy-going. And with lots and lots gravitas that is so restrained. Y'all this is a gem.

@andrea 23h

This is a beautiful guitar piece, and I think you did it justice @serene. The lyrics touch me, and the vocals are stunning. I always know something special is at hand when I see your names together. Amazing collab💖

@theicylakes 1d

Lovely, especially the chorus!!

@davidtaro 1d

What I love about FAWM is you get this regular stream of collaborations between people you think are amazing. And then every once in a while you hit play and it’s that, but also several levels above that. This is SUCH a great song guys, like… you’ve written a classic. I think having a strong melodic hook on the guitar is one the reasons for this. Beautifully played (and the little descending run you sneak in there too, wow!). The words just make me want to sob, but in a half-happy way, you’ve basically captured the paradox of love and time. That’s pretty heavy stuff. Then Serene’s breathy delivery is the cherry on top. Sorry if that all seems a bit gushing, but this one has genuinely floored me. Props to both of you!

@sunfire 1d

Beautiful singing, guitar playing and riffs, and lyrics. Enjoyed listening.
Awesome collab! Congrats!

@wobbiewobbit 1d

love that extreme swing feel of the vocal... like the double dotted rhythm of old. it sits nicely with the smooth groove of the guitar and creates a beautiful tension and bond between both of your parts. oooh harmonies too, beautiful. aw over too soon. gorgeous collab!

@djtjb 1d

Stunning! I love those descending riffs you are doing Rich. The lyrics and performance are fantastic. I especially dig the pause before "breath" in the chorus. Very cool effect. Great song y'all!

@nuno 2d

This is great. Nice and simple with just beautiful guitar and great vocals. Nicely done with the lyrics. Great collab.

@coolparadisoMod 2d

Well I so recognise that first verse! Yup all we are sure we have is now, well said! So use it wisely! Beautiful delivery of a really nice guitar track. Nice collab

@funnypunkband 2d

The way the vocals and lead guitar weave around each other is really well done—they complement each other beautifully without stepping on one another. The chorus hits especially hard with that fullness. Really gorgeous track!

@oswlek 2d

Beautiful. You two are magic. Every time I listen to your collabs I come away wondering why you aren't on a stage somewhere performing in front of thousands of adoring fans.

Great interaction between the guitar and vocal in the verses. Each element is able to get a moment in the sun without a hint of conflict between them. And when they come together in the chorus it is spine tingling. And an extra jolt when Serene takes the breath before saying "breath". Superb work all around!