Recovery (2002) by Dirk Diamond published on 2021-12-14T23:35:28Z If you so happen to like this, please please give me a like. The only thing from the original recording is the vocal, me in 2002. I've kept the original vocal because I like how I stylised it, though I'm not entirely sure what I was aiming for there, most likely trying to sound like someone - though I can't remember who! It's got the benefits of being a voice about 19/20 years younger than the present one! I'm by no means fallen to pieces, but have a notably different voice at 42 to the one I had at 22! I did try to re record a little piece of the vocal, just a couple of words, won't say which bit, only because it was a lyric I didn't love, but that sadly made the voice difference over 20 years glaringly obvious, because of which I've left the vocal as it was. Lyrics You always tell me that I'm looking fine I know you know I've got things on my mind I know I've been lost and, in the freeze, Been beaten down, the bruises only I can see! I feel the cold wind cut close to the bone At times when I feel like I’m on my own But no, I ‘m still me I’m still me! Just need a little recovery Try and be the way I used to be And see the things I used to see A smile on my face But smiles can be misplaced In time, can be erased But mine will be replaced Will be replaced! You exorcize the things that haunt my soul Can leap through fire when I’m not alone But no I'm not brave My life's another slay Inner punches by my fist alone Struggles twine themselves around my throat But no I'm still me I’m still me! Just need a little recovery Try and be the way I used to be And see the things I used to see A smile on my face But smiles can be misplaced In time, can be erased But mine will be replaced Will be replaced! Sometimes I feel like there’s just no way out Feel like my body’s knocked into the ground I know I seem to have lost all control My frail image might have lost it’s soul But I know, still, I won’t go! Just need a little recovery Try and be the way I used to be And see the things I used to see A smile on my face But smiles can be misplaced In time, can be erased But mine will be replaced Will be replaced! Re-uploaded 20/9/23 (that's just for my reference). Genre Pop Comment by SOUND23 great rhythm excellent voice and powerful song! 🌍☮︎👍🐞🍀2024 2024-03-19T01:09:29Z Comment by Watchglass Another excellent one... I hope you get out to play some of these live. They'd go down well in a quiet pub or restaurant 2024-01-01T09:26:48Z Comment by Craig T Elliott Excellent song with outstanding vocals (coo thatl they are from 20 years ago)! 2023-04-10T14:51:42Z Comment by Chris Lane Sr. Just really reminds of of old Elton John when he didn't suck and Bernie was on his game. Really nicely done. 2023-03-06T19:05:05Z Comment by Howling Fret Fumbler Uplifting 2023-02-15T22:01:21Z Comment by Shirley Barr Very cool to have a twenty year old vocal recording 🙂 2023-02-14T20:11:39Z Comment by MouthKeevin Nice 2023-02-09T09:29:39Z Comment by Dom Torregrossa Grand! Muddy masters (not saying this is one) can't hide the well written song underneath. I'm glad you're finallynsharing them. BTW.... Fantastic voice. The voice is what kept me from doing it for so long. 2022-12-21T03:26:12Z Comment by flyingdoctorcee Great song ..nice vocal n sounds 🤗 2022-12-16T17:24:13Z Comment by Stewart McKie Loved it from the opening chords great voice 2022-08-14T19:46:04Z Comment by The fallen archangel These vocals are on fire 🔥🔥🔥 2022-07-22T21:45:23Z Comment by learningtoplay Great song. Your voice reminds me of Elton John's. 2022-06-21T23:34:10Z Comment by Pierre Bordetti Great song, nice vocal too ! 2022-04-05T11:31:28Z Comment by SuZanne Ledwith Great honest writing and delivery. 2022-03-28T06:55:49Z Comment by Gaz Brownie What a great tune love the melody and the vocals are a very familiar tone which gives it great depth to radio airplay. Top writing 👍 2022-03-26T09:46:39Z Comment by No Mates Ensemble excellent! 2022-03-26T01:56:36Z Comment by Mike Krath 70’s Elton John vocals with catchy, thoughtful lyrics. 2022-03-26T00:19:59Z Comment by Baji great track :) 2022-03-25T13:29:10Z Comment by Dom Torregrossa Hey Dirk..... this just came up on my "artists to follow" feed. Loved it! I got a kick out of your bio too....production is the battle for all of us. I won't judge to heavily on your if you do nthe same for me. New Follower. I'll be listening! 2022-03-24T11:33:27Z Comment by wilbud914@gmail.com So good music. 👍🌈♥️ 2022-03-24T11:05:58Z Comment by AetherWave Nice production, great song 2022-03-18T06:02:23Z Comment by Michael Sellers Really good vocal! 2022-03-08T18:45:42Z Comment by Drunk Crows Sensational! 2022-03-06T12:26:26Z Comment by WAVES Love it! 2022-03-04T09:35:33Z Comment by Per Bronco Karlsson Great vocals (a feel of early Elton John in my ears) on this good song 2022-02-19T10:40:55Z Comment by Wally Bartfay Music Great lyrics and guitar play on this quality track. Nicely done. 2022-02-17T23:32:16Z Comment by 8000 Miles Great song! Yeah, your voice reminds me of Elton's, very nice soulful clarity. The energy here is infectious. Very good song. ⁓Rebecca 2022-02-15T02:17:25Z Comment by JB STREETZ nice song 2022-02-11T06:01:53Z Comment by B.Moth great VOX, great lyrics, great bridging, great song 2022-02-10T13:45:44Z