From the recording Sea Salt and Sawdust
Words: My original band Project Mercury rocked the Hudson Valley for years, and came to a friendly conclusion. Upon moving to Long Island, I had to start over again and establish myself as a singer-songwriter. Begin also ponders, how much is too much when revealing personal information in the context of songs?
Key lyric: If I tentatively share a glimpse into me, do I want you to see all the static?
Music: Switches gears between playful piano and crunchy electric guitar, with nods to Pink Floyd and a Queen-like bass-line
Sounds like: Regina Spektor, Ben Folds
Credits: Marian Mastrorilli-lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar, kalimba; Kevin Kelly-keys; Mike Mills-electric guitar; Jamie Nickolaus-drums; Glenn Govier-bass. Recorded and mixed by Kevin Kelly at The Workshoppe East.
Lyrics
Begin ©2018-2019 Marian Mastrorilli
I don't know where to begin
I’ve got to dip my toe in
The time spent without, and within, is a sin
I don’t know where to begin
I’ve got to find my way back
The doorway is open a crack
This bird without song has been caged for too long
I’ve got to find my way back, so….
Is this on? Is this on?
If I tentatively share a glimpse into me
Do I want you to see all the static
Do I really need to create this newsfeed
To reveal all the ghosts in the attic
I think it’s time to begin
Yeah I think it’s time to begin
So hello, welcome to the show
This is how we get to know
Who we are, who we’ve been
Let's begin, mmm, let’s begin, mmm…
If I come out and say what makes me afraid
It makes it hard to forget it
If it’s out there in song, left or right, right or wrong
Will I begin to regret it?
Let's begin, mmm, let’s begin, mmm
Shall we begin, mmm, let’s begin