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From Deepest Depths To Highest Heights

by Reuben Anderson

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1.
Let me tell you now about how I broke my back My life forever changed It happened kind of suddenly as things tend to in a crash Not a lot of pain They rushed me to the hospital, doctors x-rayed my bones Said I broke the middle of my frame And laying in that bed people around me yet alone I thought of things I'd never do again I heard it was the queen who said, "Grief's the price we pay for love" And sometimes things will break if they can't bend I knew it was my back I'd hurt, but my heart was broken then A tear rolled down my cheek and to the bed Still I was alive, I had my family and my friends A smile there began Sure there are things that I have lost, but there are also things I've gained And accidents are hard to comprehend But ain't perspective worth it in the end
2.
My back’s completely broken I know you don’t feel the same But it’s your kind words and love that keeps me goin’ You help to brighten up my day My life’s been a series of crashes (cymbals go crash crash etc.) Up and down the whole way through But as far as grades go, I’m happy to say it passes And I’ve been lucky to have you My back’s completely broken I know you don’t feel the same But it’s your kind words and love that keeps me goin’ You help to brighten up my day Whoever said this would be easy Never walked a mile with me (or laid up in a bed for a week) But I don’t complain ‘cause with who I am I’m happy And I know that you’re happy with me My back’s completely broken I know you don’t feel the same But it’s your kind words and love that keeps me goin’ You help to brighten up my day My back’s completely broken And I’m glad that you don’t feel the same And I don’t need the sympathy, but I love the love you’re showin’ And I’ve got drugs to kill the pain Friends and family to keep me sane You helped me to see a brighter today
3.
First Day Of My Life (free) 02:58
C E AmG This is the first day of my life F G C (G, B) Swear I was born right in the doorway C E Am I went out in the rain suddenly everything changed DG They’re spreading blankets on the beach Yours is the first face that I saw I think I was blind before I met you I don’t know where I am I don’t know where I’ve been But I know where I want to go C G/BAm And so I thought I’d let you know FG That these things take forever C E Am I especially am slow Dmsus2 But I realized that I need you GC And I wondered if I could come home C E Am Dmsus2 (or add9) Fmsus2(ish) idk Remember the time you drove all night Just to meet me in the morning I thought it was strange you said everything changed You felt as if you’d just woke up And you said “This is the first day of my life I’m glad I didn’t die before I met you But now I don’t care I could go anywhere with you And I’d probably be happy” So if you want to be with me With these things there’s no telling We’ll just have to wait and see But I’d rather be working for a paycheque Than waiting to win the lottery Besides maybe this time it’s different I mean I really think you like me
4.
Intro: C B Em C B Em Verse: C B Em To fix him they would need some help C B Em G Repair his broken bones and re-enforce with living cells C B Em The surgurey it seemed went well C B Em A With after effects no one would believe if he would tell C B Em Memories of a living hell C B Em I had a habit and I walked alone C B Em G Decidedly empathic, but I’d hoped she wouldn’t know C B Em Then everything began to go slow C B Em A My knees started to weaken and my heart sank fuckin' low C B Em (G, A, B, C) Moments later I hit the floor Chorus: C A D G D/F# Em Please don’t look at me she said I aint tryin to earn your sympathy A D G D Em A D G B This is just a need, can’t you see? Now bleed, just bleed Verse 2: I felt the edge against my neck She pushed a little harder dragged an inch then stopped to check She said now just hold on a sec It’ll all be over soon and in an instant you will rest Then she pulled in close against my chest Last thing I saw ‘fore the lights went out I flashed across her face then sank down deep into the couch There was a kind of quiet loud Finally I was sure there was no longer any doubt Then I was gone at least for now (Chorus) (Solo) Verse 3: He came to in recovery The drugs were wearing off and his senses returning The nurse came and urged him back to sleep In a dream I realized I had my first chance to speak I said listen here I gotta tell you a story Look at all this sick shit that was done It’s kind of sad I had to die for this sick bitch to have fun And you know I’m not the only one To stop her get some cops here or at least someone with a gun And let me say right now thanks a ton Final chorus: Police stormed in and she, she said I ain’t tryin to hide you got nothin’ on me This is - this place is clean, can’t you see? Now leave, just leave Verse 4: But the detective knew where to look He got impossible information now he’d do it by the book He had her sinker, line, and hook She wondered after all these years if her god had forsook her Sad, but relieved, her goose was cooked I didn’t speak to him again I let him go on with his life, heal his back, get on the mend But I’m there at each and every bend Silently I’m guiding, a subtle push every now and then My last and only friend These memories of a living hell come to an end
5.
I write my songs like this Inspired by the hope that someday you and I will kiss And I know in my heart I don’t ever want to miss The chance to be near ya And I gave this song a theme It’s about dreaming all the dreams that I can dream And I imagine you saying you love me like coffee loves cream And I just want to re-hear ya These words are me These songs are who I am and who I want to be And if it didn’t hurt, could it ever be as sweet I need the sour to compare ya I wrote this verse I sing Tellin’ how you make me feel like you’re a queen and I’m a king But my songs can’t turn coal into the sparkliest bling But they don’t have to that’s not what you care about And I wrote these chords I play I try and play them almost each and every day Cause it’s about as close to what I’m trying to say You’re so precious I don’t want to share ya now You’re like my favourite jeans, I don’t want to wear you out These words are me These songs are who I am and who I want to be And if it didn’t hurt, could it ever be as sweet I need the sour to compare ya I’ll take an hour to prepare ya For the who, what, when, where I’m willing to dare ya Let’s get together
6.
Up There 03:01
Verse riff: G G/B C G/B C G/B A D I’m on my way to the Fair to see My friends and I’m gonna eat, drink and be merry I’m a sit by a fire and play some of my favourite tunes I’ll bet that you’re higher, I could tell just by lookin’ at you (run into prechorus is C B G E) Am D And I’m gonna need to know G DEm D C What time did I say we should head to that show D (let ring) It’s not that far to go, to the GC North Country let’s get out by some trees and Em D We’ll make friends we never knew, at the GC North Country Fair there are fun things Em D For you and I and everyone to do DG Come to the Fair and you’ll love North Country too Solo (same as verse riff, run into prechorus is C B G F#) Em D If I run out of beer Em C I know that you will have my back Em D You brought more than me this year C But I’ve got a shot of whiskey C Shoot it back and don’t you worry Still C D (stop) The end is almost here, of the North Country you won’t need tons of money Like that silly trip to Bonaroo, it will be More funny than a barrel of monkeys If you have friends something like I do, in the (come back in) North Country it could get dusty Or muddy cause it often rains in June, at the North Country Fair I hope that I will see you there And when it’s done we’ll come back soon To the Fair cause you love North Country too Yeah ya do Ain’t it true Hey guess what me too
7.
Baby C'mon 03:51
A F#min D A I wanna spend some time by the water with you A F#min D E Where I can share my mind tell you what I’m gonna do A F#min D A I’ll put my arm around your waist grab you by the hips A F#min D E Savour the taste when I put a kiss on your lips D (shot) E So c’mon Baby c’mon You’re like a bird and you fly through my mind But just say the word and baby we’ll stop on a dime Or let me go a little longer this can’t be bad I can feel it getting’ stronger and it’s the best we ever had So c’mon Baby c’mon You’re so cool like a cold winter’s day Like minus two, I could see your breath when you say You want me close enough to see the sparkle in my eye Call me verbose, but it’s love I’m tryin' to describe Oh Baby c’mon Repeat the Baby c’mon part x3
8.
Don't Let Us Get Sick (free) 03:50
E C#m Don’t let us get sick A E Don’t let us get old E Emaj7 C#m Don’t let us get stupid, all right? A E Just make us be brave G# C#m And make us play nice A B E And let us be together tonight E C#m The sky was on fire A E As I walked to the mill E Emaj7 C#m To take up the slack in the line A E I thought of my friends G# E C#m And the troubles they've had A B(ish) To keep me from thinking of mine Don’t let us get sick Don’t let us get old Don’t let us get stupid, all right? Just make us be brave And make us play nice And let us be together tonight Beautiful guitar solo The moon has a face And it smiles on the lake As it causes the ripples in Time I’m lucky to be here With someone I like Who’ll maketh my spirit to shine Don’t let us get sick Don’t let us get old Don’t let us get stupid, all right? Just make us be brave And make us play nice A B C#m And let us be together tonight A B E(ish) And let us be together tonight
9.
Bedwritten 03:08
10.
I don’t want to see it this way, another day Stuck in my head (this bed), shit man, How long can it take? I’m tired and wide awake This ain’t Slave Lake It’s North Country Unfair And I’ve hit a bad break It’s a pain stake, this name sake It’s true to me, but my brain’s fake Can’t you see? Steady aim makes the frame shake You’re burnt to a crisp, but I’m rare like a steak You don’t need to remiss, I’m makin’ it easy bakin’ it And I’m back on my feet after three weeks of shit sleep I’m not weak, I can’t lift But my mind swims sea deep With puzzles solved, I evolved, like my homie Charlie Darwin wrote that shit about me You’d best fuckin’ believe I’m not here to deceive, be relieved I crashed on my skis, fucked up Got that hospital steeze, skier please You can’t stop me, a hop couldn’t drop me You’ll find me at Louise waitin’ on the mountain to freeze! I don’t know why this happened to me Could’ve been worse though cause I’m still walking And I won’t go if that means leaving you be Behind I’ve grown used to your company So how about now, it’s times two What’d you expect? To get loud? Hear my voice cutting through? That’s how I do, now how about you? No excuse I rock paper and scissors I drink gin with my juice I get loose with my words like a harmonic third You can choose if you like to call me absurd Yeah I might be a nerd, but my blessing’s my curse You’re coming in now, but I’m coming in first Got my mind in the dirt, I blurt the worst Even my shirts are offensive, I can’t wear ‘em to work But talk to Richie’s ex-wife, she’ll tell you I’m not the jerk I’m assured you’re concurred now wipe that face off your smirk My broken back’s cracked, Jack Ain’t that a sad fact? You’re crossing I’s dottin’ T’s skier please you react Sittin’ starin’ at me, baring your teeth Fading the black, heart attack At ease if this mother fuckin’ mountain would freeze! I don’t know why this happened to me Could’ve been worse though cause I’m still walking And I won’t go if that means leaving you be Behind I’ve grown used to your company And I don’t know why this happened to me Could’ve been much worse though cause I’m still walking And I won’t go if that means leaving you be Behind I’ve grown used to your company And you’re used to me At least you used to be Used to me This song is super easy, you don't need me to tell you how it goes. :)

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Dear You,

I wrote this album in the year following a crash that burst fractured my L1 vertebra. Though all the songs are not directly about this, there is a constant theme, and even the songs that aren't about my back, are still about my back. Somehow.

With kindness,

Reuben

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released February 20, 2015

Recorded by Harry Gregg
Mastered by Brad Smith
Sequenced by Scott Franchuck
Artwork by Charlie Biddiscombe

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