This song may be a little out of place on this collection, but it represents the rock and roll that I come from - big guitars, synths, harmonies... And it is more true now than ever... Everyday we are more connected... Unless you left your phone at home.
This version forgoes the analog modem chirping sounds that started the song, even though DSL was making headway at the time, I liked the idea. Now, it is comically dated. I'm sure there's ONE person in the world who stills hears that call... beep-chirp-boing-boing-boooop-shhhh...
I swear that I can feel a heartbeat a half a world away
You can tell me what you’re thinking but I know what you’re thinking, just the same
You can pick up the telephone, or you can try to get me on-line
But, I’ll be in contact with you, I’m only waiting for your sign
There’s so much for you to learn
So many things that I’ve left unspoken
Your world awaits your interaction
We are Connected - We are One
We are Connected - One Vision under the Sun
As I lie here underneath, in an environmental trance
I see you could lose it all if you were only given half a chance
It’s still a bit early, can’t you see I’m barely awake
Still in my infancy, in a subterranean-unconscious state
There’s so much left for you to learn
So many things that I’ve left unspoken
Your world awaits your interaction
We are Connected - We are One
We are Connected - One Vision under the Sun
We are Connected - We are One
We are Connected - One Vision under the Sun
credits
from REBOOT,
released July 16, 2013
Words and music by Patrick Fleming, Jr.
Produced by Patrick Fleming, Jr.
Vocals, backing vocals, electric guitars, keyboards, programming: Patrick Fleming
Drums: Bob Dunlevey
Electric Guitars: Vince Genella
Start with a helping of Southwestern-inspired Americana.
Infuse a bit of East Coast/New Jersey
flavoring.
Add a dash of 'Bono'-esque insight and showmanship.
Spice up with memorable melodies and musical hooks.
Finish off with a splash of heartfelt and tongue-in-cheek lyrics.
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