Joe – ”The seasons change on everyone and when we’re gone the world goes on”
I started out with the idea of a man (possibly thinking of his own mortality) wondering ,was it time to talk about how we are here and then are gone to god but, the world goes on without us. Lullabies may be coming to an end but the dreams live on.
The song has a few notions / ideas going through it , coming from different peoples perspective The “Magic Ship ” idea can be escapism or, the aforementioned man , promising a magical trip to his kid or, someones idea of being heaven-bound , it can be many things. So I decided to let the listener take what they want from it. I would like to say though “Magic trip” has nothing to do with drugs – I am totally anti-drugs !
The music is a little rough and ready. I was more concerned with getting magic ship sounds from the axe.than musical perfection but , all in all I’m happy with it .Tony of course provided the flawless bass – have to say that or he won’t play again (only joking).
I think it has a beatlish flavour to it ?-not sure how that happened !
Anyway I mixed it up and there it is -warts and all
Tony – ‘When Joe played me this I definitely thought ‘Beatles’ ! Once I put down a simple bass it was ready to go. It is a great closing track on the album, wraps things up very nicely,’The World goes on’. Also I love the way it jumps out and wakes you up after the soothing ‘Smile’. ‘No more time for lullabies…’ sooo cool! ‘
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