This song started acoustically many, many years ago. It became electric at another point quite awhile back too. Now, there's a merge of both, along with fewer lyrics, a new rhythmic slant, and a new ending.
The words are inspired by the idea that, in this crazy world of ours, things can sometimes seem totally great.
That realization might occur to us at times. It's certainly aided by being somewhat blessed in our circumstances and outlook to begin with. On top of that, we've got to be open to that "light bulb flashing on" at those times when such an impression might be possible.
I had a friend who'd said, near the time when this was first written and played, that it reminded him of Jefferson Airplane's Embryonic Journey (which I'd never heard at that time). The electric part was a more conscious attempt for me to work with a vibe remotely akin to Tomorrow Never Knows by the Beatles. If this came close to either of those templates, I'm happy.
New mix put up 2023-01-28.
lyrics
Drifting and dreaming and hanging around
Planted on the sand with the sky reaching out
Doesn't always work like this, but when it does
Just one thing to say, and it's I'm in love
It's the Universe and me
Valleys or a desert, mountains on the moon
Greenest jungles warmth, and life are all in tune
Doesn't always work like this, but when it does
Just one thing to say, and it's I'm in love
It's the Universe and me
Had a lot to do once, don't know what it was
Locked in caring arms, breathe deep the love
Doesn't always work like this, but when it does
Just one thing to say, and it's I'm in love
Just one thing to say, and it's I'm in love
Just one thing to say, and it's I'm in love
It's the Universe and me
credits
released January 6, 2019
Written and performed by John Schwetje (acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drum programming, keys, and vocals). Production, recording, and engineering by John Schwetje at Swetchsongs Studios, Long Island, NY. Photo by John Schwetje. Copyright, 2019 Swetchsongs, ASCAP.
Jswetch is a composer and multi-instrumentalist with many years of playing experience in varied settings. He's influenced by
Kurt Rosenwinkel, Neil Finn, John McLaughlin, XTC, Oregon, Todd Rundgren, Keith Jarrett, Weather Report, The Beatles, Hendrix, Jack Bruce, 70's Prog, Pat Metheny, and Fairport Convention. A little of all this filters into his own unique songs, sound, and musical vision....more
Very exciting gig captured on a recent tour. Kurt Rosenwinkel in a different setting than you might expect. Well worth hearing, and getting to know this project. Jswetch
The absolute master! What more can be said. 70+ and still writing and playing great stuff with a smoking band. Great to hear some re-visits of Mahavishnu tunes too. Jswetch