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Behind Panes of Glass

from Year With No Spring (2020 Yearbook) by Sean McGaughey

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ductapeguy says: These lyrics came in late March from a Facebook conversation with DD, when we were each beginning to realize the impact of the pandemic and the lockdown. Although we live on different continents, we both had the experience of being separated from loved ones who live blocks away. The first verse is a retelling of one of my experiences, and the second was an experience of Dragondreams.

We revisited these lyrics for 5090 and DD came up with a beautiful, lyrical instrumental track. I provided melody and vox. It is always a pleasure to collaborate with Dragondreams. He shoves me way out of my comfort zone.

Dragondreams says:
I love working with Ductapeguy! Our styles are so different that it fits right in with my "borrow references from all genres" approach. And we get on well, which is also a good trait, even in a virtual band. I sat on these lyrics for ages, trying to find a way to musically convey the emotions they stirred in a way that conveys the awkwardness that we both mentioned we felt in our respective, continents apart, situations. It finally clicked a couple of days ago. The chorus is deliberately "difficult" in its phrasing for that reason. And I'm surprised that Sean still wants me in his band after this!


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We tapped upon your window, stood out on the drive
The dog barking happily on the other side
I wanted to embrace but these groceries have to do
I hope behind the glass you heard us say we love You

V2
The neighbour left a box of eggs on the stair.
More than enough for myself and folks to share
My dad came to the hall, but I could not come near
We had to keep our distance, faces streaked with tears

Chorus
I want to wrap you in a warm embrace
Watching your eyes light up, your smiling face
Keeping our distance, This too shall pass.
Longing to hug from behind panes of glass.

Bridge- Outro Whisper

Though we can’t touch, I look into your eyes.
Respectful of distance, we improvise.

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from Year With No Spring (2020 Yearbook), released January 4, 2021
Paul Hudson: Guitars, Bass, Drums
Sean McGaughey Lyrics and vocals


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Sean McGaughey Ontario

I am a folk singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and children's entertainer in Simcoe County Ontario. By day, I am a mild-mannered Elementary School teacher-librarian.

Since 2013, I have been participating the the February Album Writing Month Challenge at fawm.org to write 14 songs in February.

This year I challenged myself to up my musicianship and production values. This is the result.
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