So Sad

from Driftwood by Mike Ferguson

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This song came out of nowhere. A little ditty that I recorded in a few takes almost live - I added the bass after. This is one of those songs that maybe I could have worked on more to make it sound complete - but at the time I felt that it was appropriate for what it was: another snapshot into someone's day.

I do have occasional bouts of depression like anyone else but I have the good fortune of being able to keep pushing until I give it up for calmer waters. Easier said than done for some, of course - so for all those people out there: give me a shout if you ever need it! It's always good to have a receptive ear and a helping hand.

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I'm so sad
I don't know why but I am
I guess life's like that

It could be the things I never had
But I doubt that

I don't mean to be so sad but I am right now
I don't mean to be so sad but I am right now

Gotta turn that hurt into joy
Gotta turn that hatred into love
Gotta keep on pushing lest I find that the hurting turns me blind

I'm so sad
I don't know why but I am
I guess life's like that

I don't mean to be so cruel but I am right now
I don't mean to be a fool but I am one right now

Gotta turn that hurt into joy
Gotta turn that hatred into love
Gotta keep on pushing lest I find that hurting turns me blind

I don't mean to be so cruel but I am right now
I don't mean to be a fool but I am one
I don't mean to be so sad so help me
I don't mean to be so sad help me out
I don't mean to be so sad so help me out
You gotta help me out

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from Driftwood, released March 11, 2020

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