James Pezet
Heavy Mellow was an absolute staple of my youth. Hearing this 20th anniversary version truly brings tears to my eyes. Beautifully done, Nik. Thanks for the years of music. Here's to more ahead.
Favorite track: Summer Hearts.
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about
"Summer Hearts" was originally written and recorded 20 years ago and released on my second album "Heavy Mellow" in 2003.
I've always wanted to re record this song, so i did to give it a proper
20th Anniversary release. Hope you like it.
lyrics
Summer Hearts
Summer Hearts beat so easy
when they share a view
children stare at a TV
wishing for cartoons
but summer hearts
now have better things to do
summer roads weave so easy
with no end and no clues
teenagers speed down a freeway
wishing there were no rules
but summer hearts can't be broken
summer chairs sit so easy
in the middle of the afternoon
fathers creep to a barstool
wishing they'd stayed in school
but summer hearts can't be broken
even if you want them to
seasons will change
but our love can stay the same
summer hearts have no reason
to be afraid
summer dreams come so easy
and can live throughout your years
most will say dreams aren't easy
will you make it through the tears?
grandmother kneels at grandpa's bedside
whispering so he can hear
summer hearts live forever
summer hearts beat together
summer hearts stay together
through the years
credits
released August 9, 2023
produced, performed, and mixed by Nik Freitas at Poppy Peak
in Monterey Park, CA.
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