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Two Steps Back
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This tune is a bit of an autobiographical rocker. (It really explains a lot. Lol…)

Sometime between 2007 and 2009 I recorded the demo for this song.

In 2023 I partially re-recorded it… tweaking the guitars and drums.

Not too long ago I sent it to Tom Hellsten for mastering. As usual, he did a great job.

Hope some of you can enjoy this one!

:-)
Released: 18-Jul-2024
Category: Rock
Application: Logic Pro
File type: mp3
File size: 8.0 Mb
Plays: 24
Downloads: 1
Weekly plays: 1
Weekly downloads: 1
License: No derivative works allowed
Lyrics
TWO STEPS BACK


I’ve spent most of my life and times
a-searching for the Light;
tryin’ to avoid those dead-end paths
strewn to the Left and to the Right.
This life’s a jungle, and I ain’t nobody’s fool;
but it’s no easy task to slice through all the bull!

Down life’s road I’m driving
strugglin’ to stake awake;
looking for a place I can pull over and stay.
Sometimes I misread the signs along the way.
I have to double back; start all over again!

Forgive me please, if I seem proud or rude;
but ol’ Diogenes’ got nothing on this dude.
After all that’s happened, I’m no worse for all the wear.
I’ve made my peace with this burden I must bear.
Oh yeah…

Every wakin’ hour I’m searching, just looking for that clue;
circlin’ the wagons in this merry dance that I do!
It might seem strange to you but I really have no choice.
I am committed to obey my inner voice.

Maps and torch in hand, I set off into the day;
lookin’ for a place I can pull over and stay.
Others seem to progress, must be something I lack.
I take one step forward, then I take two steps back!
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artist
Another great track Mike. I especially like the guitar work on this one.
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4 months ago
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@Smileygeezer 
Thank you Shaun. 
Played it a bit tighter than I usually do. 
Must have been the coffee! LOL...
:-)
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4 months ago
artist
What brand of coffee do you use? LOL
 jokes aside, great song, gritty guitar...congratulations to you and Tom!!! =)
4 months ago
listener
Cool tune Mike ! Really do love your screaming guitar. 
 
4 months ago
artist
@morfadrena 
Ha ha... GOOD ONE Gian!
Thanks for listening and commenting my friend!
:-)
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4 months ago
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@Chips 
Hello Don... Glad you can still make time to lend an ear old friend.
Sorry 'bout all the "screaming." That old guitar was certainly in a MOOD!
Lol...
:-)
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4 months ago
artist
I love how the drums and guitars are in front ! Great song, Mike, much enjoyed.
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4 months ago
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@Dyl 
Thanks man! 
I was conflicted over whether or not the drums were too loud. Now I'm glad I left them alone. 
:-)
I appreciate the kind words.
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4 months ago
artist
Great song Man, excellent mix, vocals and lyrics... Enjoyed this one to 👍🙂
4 months ago
artist
Fantastic!
Grabs you from the opening guitar and bass and doesn't let go. This one really rocks. And love the lyrics.
Thanks for sharing.
4 months ago
artist
@eX1_Music 
Ha ha... Hey Jim, at first glance I thot you wrote "excellent... EXCEPT mix, vocals, and lyrics"... Glad I looked again!
:-)
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4 months ago
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@jgurner 
Happy to oblige Joseph. Thanks so much for lending an ear and a comment!
:-)
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4 months ago
artist
Nice song.  Mike love that guitar and I hear a higher range in your vocals.  Great arrangements too.
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4 months ago
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@TrebleFace 
Thanks Matt. 
As for the higher vocal range... well... I was a bit YOUNGER then! LOL...
:-)
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4 months ago
artist
As TrebleFace stated we feel the relative youth of your voice in that song. Voice can slightly change in 18 years.
Each of your song is a hit on iBS :-)
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4 months ago
artist
Fantastic!! Love it :)
4 months ago
artist
You guys are so prolific!
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4 months ago
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@thsantac 
Thanks Thierry. 
Sadly, a lot more than one's voice can change in 18 years; but let's not go there! LOL...
:-)
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4 months ago
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@deezee 
Thank you Dorothy. MUCH appreciated!
:-)
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4 months ago
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@Grathy 
WE'RE "prolific"? Look who's talking!!! Lol...
Thanks for listening and commenting Mary.
:-)
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4 months ago
artist
This is a singular piece of brilliance-Kudos- There are subtle notes here that mark the greatness of this music
4 months ago
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@AlHughson 
Many thanks Al! 
I am, however, a little disappointed that no one has mentioned the backwards guitar soloing in the mid-section. I thought it sounded pretty cool. Oh well.
I appreciate your clocking in on this one. ALWAYS good to see your face!
:-)
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4 months ago
artist
Love your lyrics Mike. Nice playing as well.  Bravo!
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4 months ago
artist
Good rock music, my friend. Did you play all those instruments? I like the drummer too! I very much enjoyed this...and hopefully your taste can rub off on me for future writes!
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@Telemetry @OGraciousLight 
Many thanks gents for the kind words!
:-)
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4 months ago
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@StanTheManLoh 
Yes indeed, Stan, I played all those instruments. 
Of course, the drums aren't live, but rather Apple Loops that I cut and pasted together.
I do prefer a live drummer, but more often than not one is not available, so I do the best I can to emulate one.
:-)
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4 months ago
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@Wyndsok  @Toveco 
Nice job on this rocker, I enjoyed the listen and guitar work!! Tom, great job as always!!
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4 months ago
Hi Mike- I thought I commented oin this.. well, good thing I checked today..Reminds me of a better than Ozzy song.. I  especially liked the percussion but the whole production was ear candy..:)
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3 months ago
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Yes, very good rock! It's a good way to know oneself. Thanks
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