Painting Pictures - SINGLE (2020)

by Amber Hargett

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Painting Pictures is a tribute to the poets, builders, artists, hospitality and healthcare workers whose efforts often go unnoticed, are misunderstood or unappreciated. It is specifically dedicated to: Dayton songwriters, Nick Hargett, Megan Fiely, Emily Mendenhall and Heather Davis. A sincere thank you to all of you and to every individual striving to make a positive impact during the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic. May we continue to move forward together with love and hope.

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LANGUAGE MILES WIDE, BRIGHTEN SILENT NIGHTS
I’VE BEEN RIDING HIGH ON ONE LINE
RATTLES OFF THE TONGUE, SCRIBBLE, STOP AND STRUM
WORK IT TILL IT’S DONE, SHE MIGHT BE THE ONE
AND WHILE THE DAWN IS BREAKING, THE HOUSE IS DEAD ASLEEP
AND I’M DOWN HERE WRESTLING SECRETS I DON’T WANNA KEEP
DESPITE MY FEAR
I’LL KEEP ON WRITING MUSIC THAT NOBODY’S GONNA HEAR

COLLAR’S MADE OF BLUE, WORN OUT, BUSTED BOOTS
ACHES AND SCARE TO PROVE, WHAT I PUT MY BODY THROUGH
LUMBER, IRON AND SAND, BUILD IT WITH MY HANDS
TRUSTING THAT SHE’LL STAND, AGAINST THE STORMS AHEAD
DRIVING IN THE DARK, DOING ALL I CAN
TO KEEP UP WITH YOUR PRIVILEGED DEMANDS
I’M PICKING UP SPEED NOW
AND I’LL KEEP ON CARVING ROADS SO WE CAN FOLLOW WHERE THEY LEAD

COLORS BARELY DRY, TRY AND FOOL MY EYES
BRUSH STROKES THIN AND WIDE, THEY CANNOT DISGUISE
PLACES IN MY BRAIN, TRYING TO KEEP SANE
WHY MUST I EXPLAIN, CAN’T YOU READ MY NAME
THE SHAPES THAT I AM TAKING, FAR OUTSIDE THE LINES
THE BARRIERS I’M BREAKING ALL THE TIME
MAYBE JUST FOR ME
BUT I’LL KEEP ON PAINTING PICTURES THAT NOBODY REALLY SEES

HOURS ON MY FEET, UNREST IN THE STREET
ORGANIZING PEACE, SO FAMILIES CAN EAT
BARELY GETTING BY, PRAYING FOR SUPPLIES
KEEPING HOPE ALIVE, FIGHTING FOR THEIR LIVES
AND EVERY DAY WE’RE SEPARATE, REQUIRES SO MUCH MORE
UNTIL THE DAY WE’RE FINALLY RESTORED
AND MOURN THE LOSS
I’LL KEEP ON SERVING STRANGERS, NO MATTER WHAT IT COSTS

WE’LL KEEP ON WRITING MUSIC THAT NOBODY’S GONNA HEAR
WE’LL KEEP ON CARVING ROADS SO WE CAN FOLLOW WHERE THEY LEAD
WE’LL KEEP ON PAINTING PICTURES THAT NOBODY REALLY SEES
WE’LL KEEP ON SERVING STRANGERS, NO MATTER WHAT IT COSTS

credits

released May 27, 2020
Written by Amber Hargett.
Arranged by Amber Hargett and Patrick Himes.
Produced, recorded, engineered by Patrick Himes at Reel Love Recording Company, Dayton, OH.
Mastered by Alex McCollough, True East Mastering, Nashville, TN.
Vocals, acoustic guitar by Amber Hargett.
Drums, percussion, bass, electric guitar, piano, pedal steel by Patrick Himes.
Original album artwork created by Megan Fiely, Dayton, OH.

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Amber Hargett Dayton, Ohio

Amber delivers honest and well-crafted lyrics against a diverse landscape of musical influences, including: folk, country, rock and soul.

Presented through powerhouse vocals, Amber's songs reach a wide audience and are designed to leave a lasting impression.

The Dayton, Ohio-based artist is primed to release her sophomore album, titled "Coal Mine Canary" in 2023. ... more

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