FAWM: "Time to Go Home"

Time to Go Home

2025 by @amtunlimited

Liner Notes

So I found the "American football never meant" tuning and it's going to take conscious effort with this to not become my entire personality... anywho

Once again this is SO MUCH ROUGHER than I would normally publish, but FAWM it is!

Of the songs I've published so far, this is the one I feel like would most likely turn into an actual release without re-recording. I'd probably add on piano, maybe bass and accordion. Actually like the vibe a lot. I might redo the guitar to use standard tuning though, maybe not. I think this one has legs.

I always feel super weird about putting guitar in things, as strange as it sounds I don't consider myself a guitar player, as I find my abilities on the guitar...unbalanced? I have a lot more theory and tricks in my head than I do experience in my fingers, and it shows (at least to me). This took probably half an hour to try and record, while the piano tunes were both first takes.

If I were doing it for real I could just comp together a few takes but whatever. It is what it is, and either I put this out or it doesn't come with a demo.

#midwestemo #folk #guitar #singersongwriter

Lyrics

Shadows dance across the floor Silhouette of a long lost friend they'd come running through the door Throwing dirt and play pretend

Shadows dance across the floor Memories in a long lost time Dance together through the night Adventures had and hills to climb

We were in a world All our own We danced and twirled Until it was time to go home

(Inst)

We would sail across the floor Chasing monsters off the bow Across the sea to fight some more Chasing off the here and now

We would sail across the floor Chasing clouds across the sky Fight them right across the moon Had no care no how nor why

We'll chase down a world All our own That pulled and swirled ...

Shadows drift across the floor Can't tell if they're lost or found Drift away to distant shores Maybe I should chase the clouds

Comments

@jodyp28 2025

This song has such a cool vibe. Your voice, phrasing, and melody sound great with that guitar part. I'll be listening for more!

@markfulwider 2025

Yep, it has legs! Make that thing run! Nice job!

@russkeys 2025

Nice chord progression you get with this tuning. It really helps give it that dreamy memories feeling. And your voice has the wispy quality that is just right for the lyrics.

@briggs 2025

I agree with @spinhead ... you're being too hard on yourself. If you're concerned about your guitar playing, I can't wait to hear your piano playing! Love the repetition of phrases in the verses. I got a Ben Folds vibe from the first chorus. I could definitely see Ben performing this. Really fantastic piece!

@nilsjesper 2025

Agreed re: Legs! And yeah totally would work like this. It's so crazy how sometimes a different tuning pushes you in one direction or another. Anyway fits nicely in that AF, Frightened Rabbit space but feels like your own thing too! Also, as much as I love that genre of music, I appreciate that you've got a little confidence and oomph in your vocal delivery.

@spinhead 2025

These words are beautiful. I'm sucker for images of the sea. So much instinctive human memory in pictures of clouds and chasing things, and shadows. Excellent usage of universal themes.

Again, you're too hard on yourself. I have been FAWMing 21 years, the guitar is my second instrument after the bass, and you're better than I am. A good bit.

Relax. Have fun. You're producing marvelous music, and it does not in any way sound rough or unpracticed. Enjoy yourself!