In This Land

[intro SAXOPHONE]

Verse 1

In this land, the streets are cold and hollow

The flicker of kindness is hard to follow

Where a handshake hides a guarded heart

And even the sunlight feels torn apart

Verse 2

And in this land, stories no longer rhyme

Some speak softly of a better time

A promise is more than paper and pen

Hopes fade like smoke in the wind again

Chorus

In this land, there's a long way between lovers

And in this land, there's a long space between brothers

In this land, there are few we can call a friend

And in this land, could soon be the very end

Verse 3

And in this land, we gather yet stand alone

Tethered to screens, not flesh and bone

The laughter grows faint through concrete walls

And even the children no longer call

[Bridge female vocal whispered]

But in this land, a song can still be heard

Soft as the wind, strong as a whispered word

A candle glows where two souls meet

And broken hearts remember how to beat

[SOLO]

Chorus

In this land, there's a long way between lovers

And in this land, there's a long space between brothers

In this land, there are few we can call a friend

And in this land, could soon be the very end

Outro

And in this land, though silence often plays

There's music still but in hidden ways

A hand reached out, a gentle smile

And hope returns, if only for a while

[solo]

A melodic, laid-back rock song.

Key: E major.

Tempo: 100bpm.

ESSENTIAL: Vocal MUST feature a British English accent-this is essential, A light, breathy, HESITANT, almost whispered mid-range vocal, Delivery is heartfelt and reverent.

Backing singer adds beautiful harmonies and melodic supporting lines.

INSTRUMENTATION:

Electric piano leads the song and is high and upfront in the mix, playing beautiful fills and arpeggios in a gospel blues style;

Electric guitar adds melodic, tasteful lead licks with a sustained, slightly distorted tone, Saxophone contributes raw, honest fills-like a tight pub band that plays with soul but never shows off;

Drums are minimal and light, unobtrusive, with a dry, intimate tone, They lie low in the mix, No rattle on the snare, No hi-hat cymbal, Groove is steady and spacious, in strict 4/4 time-no swing or triplet feel;

Bass is warm and clean, weaving complex soulful jazzy arpeggio based lines;

Production: overall sound is jazz club feel, clean, smooth, laid-back.