Stop to feel the wind

[matt_rawlings]

This is a really upbeat folk pop number I wrote, kind of has a Kevin Devine/Limbeck feel to it.



'Stop to feel the wind'


I hop into a taxi and start talking
About the world outside the window that just blurs and falls apart
Now the driver starts to smile
A word of wisdom for each mile
He says “Son, just give it up, enjoy the ride”

Every graceful touch my body took for granted
They walk me home, superimposed, on every single move I make
If every day we had was warm
We’d still be waiting for the storm
So step outside, come rain or shine, and live to learn.

The sky seems
To float away as
All my fears start taking flight
While I’m waiting
On interventions
To clear the clouds from out my eyes

If amazing grace could help me
Then I’d live life on my knees
The things I want, come at a cost, but I am free

My speakers are singing songs about the city
The petty crime, the changing times, looking for something that we’ve lost
With every photograph I take
There lays a life that’s gone to waste
Ignore the signs, forgotten lives, just drive away.

I’d like to make the most out of my movements
Set out a plan and understand just how I’m meant to set things straight
I need to focus on the future
And stop living through my past
Its broken rules, its empty rooms, its scattered ash

I am floating
In an ocean
Made up of all I’ve left behind
I am moving
Through the beauty
Carried forward through the tide

So if you stop to feel the wind
Dancing cold across your skin
Forget your thoughts, silence your words, and breathe it in

[matt_rawlings]

Not related to this song but;

For those who know and love Mr Jr and The Fun Bunch, we are shooting a music video on Wednesday

[as_we_learn]

Holy Shit I hope I get to see it Matt. These lyrics are so badass.

[matt_rawlings]

Holy Shit I hope I get to see it Matt. These lyrics are so badass.

Thankyou,

And the music video isn't for this song, or any of my serious songs.

It's for "Ain't It Great Being A Gay" by Mr Jr and The Fun Bunch (my homosexual band). It can be heard here (http://TheFunBunch.bebo.com)

[missmatilde]

matt rawling, this was simply amazing... I'd so love to har this :-)

[matt_rawlings]

matt rawling, this was simply amazing... I'd so love to har this :-)

Thanks,

I am going to record this song full band acoustic I believe when I get in the studio.

Acoustic guitar/vocals, bass, drums played with brush sticks and piano

[lostfear]

The next Ben Gibbard I reckon.

[matt_rawlings]

The next guy who wishes on every star in the sky that some day he could even build up the skill to suck the shit off of Ben Gibbard's asshole I reckon.

I corrected your statement

[lostfear]

haha, too much praise?

yeah I thought so, but it was like one of the those half jokes, half serious comments. Because your really really really good . but your not ben gibbard.

[matt_rawlings]

Nobody here comes close to Ben Gibbard, no matter how hard they may try.

I simply write when I feel like it and write what I feel

[a speedo model]

Excellent.

[matt_rawlings]

Excellent.

Thanks tiger.

btw, how sweet is the AP compilation cd? Your song made me feel like I was tripping balls

[a speedo model]

Thanks tiger.

btw, how sweet is the AP compilation cd? Your song made me feel like I was tripping balls
I haven't heard it yet, I will once I get home. Hahaha, and thank you. Exactly what I desired to do. ;-)

[xxmarsxx899]

WOW something on this darn forum i felt obliged to comment on and compliment. very cool. good job.

[vandalsandquinn]

Bravo, good work Mateo
Not related to this song but;

For those who know and love Mr Jr and The Fun Bunch, we are shooting a music video on Wednesday
OH MY GOD. I'm so excited

[matt_rawlings]

Bravo, good work Mateo

OH MY GOD. I'm so excited

Thankyou.

And as for the video...expect makeup on men, dancing, colourful clothes, and much more

[vandalsandquinn]

Thankyou.

And as for the video...expect makeup on men, dancing, colourful clothes, and much more
Ahahah, I'm very eager to see it

[matt_rawlings]

Ahahah, I'm very eager to see it

It will blow your balls off

[vandalsandquinn]

Pft what balls? Hah

[matt_rawlings]

Pft what balls? Hah

Every girl has balls. Be it their own hidden ones or the balls of any man who fucks with them...they are bound to be somewhere

[OveriseFan]

Every girl has balls. Be it their own hidden ones or the balls of any man who fucks with them...they are bound to be somewhere

Metaphorical Penises.

[matt_rawlings]

The video may have been delayed due to crippling depression

[vandalsandquinn]

Every girl has balls. Be it their own hidden ones or the balls of any man who fucks with them...they are bound to be somewhere
Hahahah.

And depression? What? You're such a happy person!

[matt_rawlings]

Hahahah.

And depression? What? You're such a happy person!

Alot of really bad shit has come my way over the last day or so. I havent slept in about two days, I have barely eaten

[vandalsandquinn]

Alot of really bad shit has come my way over the last day or so. I havent slept in about two days, I have barely eaten
Aw man Matt, are you okay? If you ever need anything to cheer you up or help you out, you've got me and I'm sure Josiah, James and the rest. Hope things get better for you buddy :-(

[as_we_learn]

Alot of really bad shit has come my way over the last day or so. I havent slept in about two days, I have barely eaten
Man that sucks. Thought it might be bad, but not the bad. I feel for you man and hope things get better. Good Luck man.

[lfdfforever]

wonderful as always

[OveriseFan]

Alot of really bad shit has come my way over the last day or so. I havent slept in about two days, I have barely eaten

If you want to talk at all, especially if you just want to vent to someone you don't exactly 'know', feel free man. I'm here.

Put on some good music, but happy music.

[matt_rawlings]

I am currently listening to cowalker (http://www.myspace.com/cowalker), because they are fucking remarkable.

I have had alot of stress lately with relationship problems (there is a girl I really care for, she cares for me as well, but we can't do anything about it because her ex is one of my best friends), both of my grandfathers are very sick, my university coursework is pilling up and I am becoming less satisfied with the things I do.

It all came to a head yesturday when a guy I barely know (an aquantance from back home) wrote an 800 word diatribe about why he hates me, saying he has hated me every minute he has known me and refered to me as a cunt on numerous occasions.

People keep asking me if I am okay (which of course I am not, especially because I am super sensitive about what people think of me), but nobody is willing to call this guy out and say "Dude, what you did was uncalled for and plain horrible" because they dont want to make things awkward, which makes me feel completely isolated.

On top of this, my band is pretty much dead (I am keeping the name Little Drawings though because I like it) due to the fact that the other guys in the band don't give a shit, I am desperate for work or I wont have money to stay at university and I cannot pick up a guitar and write anything original for the life of me.

[OveriseFan]

I am currently listening to cowalker (http://www.myspace.com/cowalker), because they are fucking remarkable.

I have had alot of stress lately with relationship problems (there is a girl I really care for, she cares for me as well, but we can't do anything about it because her ex is one of my best friends), both of my grandfathers are very sick, my university coursework is pilling up and I am becoming less satisfied with the things I do.

It all came to a head yesturday when a guy I barely know (an aquantance from back home) wrote an 800 word diatribe about why he hates me, saying he has hated me every minute he has known me and refered to me as a cunt on numerous occasions.

People keep asking me if I am okay (which of course I am not, especially because I am super sensitive about what people think of me), but nobody is willing to call this guy out and say "Dude, what you did was uncalled for and plain horrible" because they dont want to make things awkward, which makes me feel completely isolated.

On top of this, my band is pretty much dead (I am keeping the name Little Drawings though because I like it) due to the fact that the other guys in the band don't give a shit, I am desperate for work or I wont have money to stay at university and I cannot pick up a guitar and write anything original for the life of me.

Well, I figure as all the forum regulars are on a block right now, why don't we all work on one piece together? I know we had the idea back in the day (Shauna, Tariq, Mike, Josiah, Myself) to write an album together, and while I think that's a bit much, maybe an EP-ish type thing? Just a song?

It would be a fun experiment, and we could just play around with shit.

If you (and everyone else, please do the same) are down, PM me.

P.S. Love Cowalker, good rec.

[vandalsandquinn]

We're going to cheer you up Matt. There isn't much we can do, but you're hands-down one of the greatest guys on AP. Don't let anyone bring you down. James, myself, and perhaps Josiah are planning a little something to try and cheer you up a bit. We all hate seeing you upset like this

[OveriseFan]

We're going to cheer you up Matt. There isn't much we can do, but you're hands-down one of the greatest guys on AP. Don't let anyone bring you down. James, myself, and perhaps Josiah are planning a little something to try and cheer you up a bit. We all hate seeing you upset like this

Check back this time tomorrow night.

[as_we_learn]

I am currently listening to cowalker (http://www.myspace.com/cowalker), because they are fucking remarkable.

I have had alot of stress lately with relationship problems (there is a girl I really care for, she cares for me as well, but we can't do anything about it because her ex is one of my best friends), both of my grandfathers are very sick, my university coursework is pilling up and I am becoming less satisfied with the things I do.

It all came to a head yesturday when a guy I barely know (an aquantance from back home) wrote an 800 word diatribe about why he hates me, saying he has hated me every minute he has known me and refered to me as a cunt on numerous occasions.

People keep asking me if I am okay (which of course I am not, especially because I am super sensitive about what people think of me), but nobody is willing to call this guy out and say "Dude, what you did was uncalled for and plain horrible" because they dont want to make things awkward, which makes me feel completely isolated.

On top of this, my band is pretty much dead (I am keeping the name Little Drawings though because I like it) due to the fact that the other guys in the band don't give a shit, I am desperate for work or I wont have money to stay at university and I cannot pick up a guitar and write anything original for the life of me.
Man talk about stress. It's like it all came crashing in all in the cousre of one day. That guy who is talking shit about is a dick man. No point in writing something like that, he's ignorant. As for your band the guys don't want to be serious means you need people with more drive to try as hard as you man. Hopefully you get all this straightend out. We're all pulling for you man.

[matt_rawlings]

Well, I figure as all the forum regulars are on a block right now, why don't we all work on one piece together? I know we had the idea back in the day (Shauna, Tariq, Mike, Josiah, Myself) to write an album together, and while I think that's a bit much, maybe an EP-ish type thing? Just a song?

It would be a fun experiment, and we could just play around with shit.

If you (and everyone else, please do the same) are down, PM me.

P.S. Love Cowalker, good rec.

Well, I am trying to re work and improve older material in order to make the most of what I have stockpiled.

I am going to hopefully record in the summer now, and Jared Kaufman has asked me to send him anything I record in the future for him to review (he said my song was his favourite on the AP compilation cd...which pretty much made me blush for an hour).

And yes, "Yes I Mean No" is still very much a highlight for me to play, because it makes me smile every time I play it

[matt_rawlings]

We're going to cheer you up Matt. There isn't much we can do, but you're hands-down one of the greatest guys on AP. Don't let anyone bring you down. James, myself, and perhaps Josiah are planning a little something to try and cheer you up a bit. We all hate seeing you upset like this

Thankyou so much, that really means so much to me...I wonder what this suprise is...

[matt_rawlings]

Man talk about stress. It's like it all came crashing in all in the cousre of one day. That guy who is talking shit about is a dick man. No point in writing something like that, he's ignorant. As for your band the guys don't want to be serious means you need people with more drive to try as hard as you man. Hopefully you get all this straightend out. We're all pulling for you man.

Its like my life is a hallway with many doors. It just so happens, the lights in this corridor are on the fritz, there is a water leak so the floor is damp and every time I open a door I get kicked in the mouth.

But its nice to know that I have friends in far off places who care about me, and I am thankful for every one of you

[vandalsandquinn]

Thankyou so much, that really means so much to me...I wonder what this suprise is...
:thumbup: You've always been one of my favorites. You'll love the surprise

[patpratt]

rawlings has always been a favorite, even of us noobs. get well, man. if it makes you feel any better, i still have you quoted many times in my sig!

[as_we_learn]

Its like my life is a hallway with many doors. It just so happens, the lights in this corridor are on the fritz, there is a water leak so the floor is damp and every time I open a door I get kicked in the mouth.

But its nice to know that I have friends in far off places who care about me, and I am thankful for every one of you
Yeah man like I said we're all pulling for you. Can't wait until this is all done. We don't need someone on the forums broken down like this. This is like a little family and we all help try and pick each other I guess. Hope things get better.

[matt_rawlings]

rawlings has always been a favorite, even of us noobs. get well, man. if it makes you feel any better, i still have you quoted many times in my sig!

Hahahahaha, I cannot even remember the context in which I said this anymore;

"Matthew Rawlings, a tall handsom swine staggered up the isle of a 747 heading for the land of fun. But he had his own rollercoaster...in his pants. It just needed a good ride, and to Matt's advantage, he had a fast pass.

So he got to the bathroom and started tossing his glorious salad to an image inbedded in his mind, like a thorn in a tigers paw, or a bullet in an Iraqy child.

After a long struggle, Matt conquered his demons. The people were safe, for Matt had beaten the only Snake on this motherfuckin Plane half to death."

[patpratt]

i have no idea either but it was quite possibly the funniest thing i have read on ap.

[a speedo model]

Sorry to hear, Matt. Hope things start looking up for you, man. I sort of know the feeling, things have been a mess lately. But if you need chat dude I'm here.Well, I figure as all the forum regulars are on a block right now, why don't we all work on one piece together? I know we had the idea back in the day (Shauna, Tariq, Mike, Josiah, Myself) to write an album together, and while I think that's a bit much, maybe an EP-ish type thing? Just a song?

It would be a fun experiment, and we could just play around with shit.

If you (and everyone else, please do the same) are down, PM me.

P.S. Love Cowalker, good rec.
I really think this is a good idea. I think we could all do something pretty great. I always wondered why the concept album sort of died on us...it never went anywhere...

[black rose]

I think the whole album/EP thing would be a really neat idea. While I couldn't be part of it, I'd love to hear the end product.

And Matt, sorry things are so down right now for you. You're such a sweet and cool guy, don't let anyone else tell you otherwise.

[matt_rawlings]

Thanks alot guys...

I am still waiting for my suprise

[black rose]

Nobody's told me what the surprise is :-(

[vandalsandquinn]

Thanks alot guys...

I am still waiting for my suprise
Just wait. Josiah and James need to send me some things. It will come.
Nobody's told me what the surprise is :-(
You'll find out eventually.

[black rose]

Okay, I guess.

[matt_rawlings]

My email is down at the moment, but I will keep trying to send Clouds in the Window

[black rose]

It worked. You sent it to me 3 times, haha. Thanks again.

[matt_rawlings]

Better three times than only 0.6 of a time...because that would have missed out most of the last verse and the final chorus and stuff, which would have been rubbish

[OveriseFan]

Ok, so my 'cheer-up' is kind of weak at the moment, but I'll try to add something more to it tomorrow. :-)

[vandalsandquinn]

Bah! He left?!