I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Rockville neighbor and new friend Lesley Lightfoot through a local songwriters group to bring this duet to life. Funny what talent is sitting in your own neighborhood! “Tolstoy” is a story about a fictional couple's journey through the phases of their relationship and the uncertainty along the way as the times change, and love evolves. It draws inspiration a little bit from Springsteen and a little bit from Swift, among others. As often, thanks to Kyle McAllister for adding just the right touch with the guitar.
Working with Lesley at the piano!
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Credits:
- Performed by - Drew Pictures, Lesley Lightfoot
- Music & Lyrics written by - Andrew Glor
- Produced by - Andrew Glor
- Mixed & Mastered by - Kyle Holland
- Piano - Andrew Glor
- Guitar - Kyle McAllister
- Bass - Marcin Palider
- Drums - Glenn Welman
- Cover Art - Helen Christine Gottberg
Lyrics:
Title: “Tolstoy"
Male Part:
Say to me you’re happy now
Twist the words, ease my doubts
I’m lonely
I have not seen paradise
You don’t have to sympathize
If only whoa, oh oh if only
We had roses in our eyes
We told delightful lies
You said ooh you're trouble boy
I'm not your pixie girl and I read Tolstoy
I really do
Now how 'bout you?
I said hey, I'm a modern man
I've been to Tokyo, I'm a Bernie fan
I give a damn
Hold my hand
You understand me
But do you love me?
Female Part:
That was many years ago
Before we lived and worked
At home up county
I have loved and I have lost
Count of all the lines we crossed
Will you hold me, oh oh you never never never hold me
I believed your lullabies
Never stopped to wonder why
They said ooh the wedding ring
She’s quite unsure and she needs something blue
And something new
They said hey, he’s a little shy
But he’s got plans and he shares his fries
No surprise
You’ll compromise
Now you’re family
That’s what they said back when you loved me
Male Part:
Ooh as dreams go by
You can barely hear the peace and quiet
Should we talk about the things you don’t like?
Female Part:
Hey I’m feeling overlooked
Recognizable like an open book
I can’t keep giving you more than you took
Male Part:
Ooh can you read my mind
It’s subliminal, it’s the daily grind
Are we kind enough to leave the past behind?
Female Part:
Hey save the valentines
for another girl for another time
I can’t keep living this way without a fight
What’s our Plan B?
Together:
Don’t throw us away, do you still love me?
The way that we once loved
Do you love me?
Is this modern life enough?
Do you love me?
The way that we once loved
Do you love me?
Is this modern life enough?
Do you still love me?