The Comedown (feat. Sarah Clarke)

by Chance Hayden

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Guitarist Chance Hayden and vocalist Sarah Clarke join forces in songwriting with an openhearted glance at the complex feelings of a new love and its often confusing emotional intensity. Within that experience, it’s somehow possible to feel elated, terrified, confident and doubtful all at the same time. The lyrics for The Comedown reflect this sensation, toying with the trope that ‘love highs’ and ‘drug highs’ are closely related. Volleying between tender contemplation and assured wonderment of the inevitable drop, at its core, this song is about the sweetest parts of love and never wanting to let them go. With a steady head-bobbing groove, soulful jazz harmonies and two inspired solo sections, The Comedown delivers among one’s end-of-summer musings.

lyrics

My eyes don’t deceive
My heart says believe
A wildfire lit in the depths of my spirit
One with all things, one with you
We both know that it’s true

The moment is perfect
Now is the time
What we’re you saying, the feeling’s sublime
Is there a crack in the frame of my picture of you
Do I know what to do

I’m waiting on the comedown
Elevated baby, thinkin’ ‘bout the drop is gonna make me crazy
I know I gotta come down
But then again it feels right
What are the odds I’m gonna stay this high

Is the sun always shining
Is the moon always bright
Does the light come day, is day born from night
Are we bound together by this moment in time
Or is it all in my mind

I’m waiting on the comedown
Elevated baby, thinkin’ ‘bout the drop is gonna make me crazy
I know I gotta come down
But then again it feels right
What are the odds I’m gonna stay this high
I don’t wanna come down
Elevated baby, thinkin’ ‘bout the drop is gonna make me crazy
I know I gotta come down
But then again it feels right
What are the odds I’m gonna stay this high

credits

released September 18, 2020
Sarah Clarke - vocals
Chance Hayden - guitar
Michael Elson - organ
Alex Milsted - electric piano, synthesizer
JP Downer - bass
Tyrone Hendrix - drums

Recorded & Mixed by Bob Stark at Sonic Media Studios Portland, OR
Mastered by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering Boulder, CO
Art by Jamie Breiwick at B Side Graphics Milwaukee, WI
Videography by Chance Hayden (additional filming by Todd Gee)

Produced by Chance Hayden

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Chance Hayden Portland, Oregon

Guitarist, composer and producer Chance Hayden is internationally acclaimed for delivering “good vibes, finely arranged” (All About Jazz). Since the mid 00's he has appeared with renowned artists including Darrell Grant, Mel Brown, Farnell Newton, Andy Stokes, Lindsey Webster and Jarrod Lawson with whom he toured fifteen countries, performing at many of the world's most important jazz festivals. ... more