Ep. 103: Eric Bay and I Write a Song About the Pandemic

In this episode, I’m joined by Eric Bay, a singer/songwriter from Surrey, England. We talk about his music career and collaborate on a brand new song. We recorded this back in March, so you’ll hear us talk a little bit about the spread of the COVID-19 kind of at the earlier stages when more people were panic buying toilet paper and groceries.

After Eric and I finished writing the song over a video chat, we recorded our parts separately in our own home studios. Eric provided vocals and keyboard tracks along with some synth parts and I recorded backing vocals, guitars, synth, bass, drums and percussion. I did the initial mix, with Eric finishing the final mix. The song mastered by Joe Lonsdale.

I’m really happy with how it turned. I hope it can provide some optimism for people during a difficult time. Enjoy.

Lyrics:

Knocking on the door on a rainy afternoon
Thursdays always seem to come around so soon
I could tell from the look on your face that it’s getting to ya
You wanna be strong but you’re worried about the future

A sunny day is on its way again
The clouds of fear will start to clear, my friend
These are troubled times indeed
But you got everything you need
So hold on for the sunny days ahead

Saw a man I hadn’t seen in years
Wasn’t sure if he still lived ’round here
He said the people in this town have all gone crazy
Human nature never ceases to amaze me

A sunny day is on its way again
The clouds of fear will start to clear, my friend
These are troubled times indeed
But you got everything you need
So hold on for the sunny days ahead

A sunny day is on its way again
The clouds of fear will start to clear, my friend
These are troubled times indeed
But you got everything you need
So hold on for the sunny days ahead

A sunny day is on its way again
The clouds of fear will start to clear, my friend
These are troubled times indeed
But you got everything you need
So hold on for the sunny days ahead

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