All original. All lyrics and vocals by me.
It looks like I'm getting into the habit of finishing old songs and finally uploading them. This one has been sitting around for many months. The music was 99% finished, but most of the lyrics still had to be written and recorded. So today I decided to finish it once and for all. Perhaps I rushed the writing and recording process, but surprisingly, I am quite satisfied with the results. Listening to the final export, I realize that some of the vocals might be pretty quiet, but then I thought that would suit the theme of the song. You can't sing too loud when you're the last one awake. :)
Anyway, this song is basically about my strange sleeping patterns. For as long as I can remember, it has never been difficult for me to stay up all night (if I wanted to). So I have lots of experience being the "last one awake". Fortunately, I love the night and very early morning. I love how calm the world feels when everyone is sleeping.
I found this picture on google. It was not the type of image I originally had in mind, but right when I saw it, I knew I had to use it.
Thanks so much for listening! I hope to hear only your honest opinions.
Lastly, I wonder...can anyone guess my favorite part of the song?
Edit: Sorry, I should have included the lyrics. Here they are:
Night falls and everyone's falling asleep, but not me
Why am I always so full of energy (late at night)?
The world seems so empty, so quiet and so still...
Chorus:
When I'm the last one awake
it feels kind of post-apocalyptic, yeah!
Kind of like I'm the last survivor
of some kind of sleeping virus outbreak
I'm telling you, make no mistake
it looks like everybody's gone, now I'm alone
Kind of like I'm the last survivor
but it will only last until tomorrow morning
Hours feeling so endlessly long, but that's okay
I'll make the most of this night like you seize the day
('cause I say)
The world seems so empty, so quiet and so still...
Chorus
Solos...
Chorus