TOUCH DOWN

Story Behind The Song

Tune that's been languishing unfinished for many years, finally got back to it. It's written more for a movie credits roll....a longer version will be coming with the proper instrumental backing....need a newer computer to handle the new software......

Song Description

On a long space flight to discover life on other planets an astronaut decides to return to earth and the love he left behind.

Song Length 2:43 Genre Rock - Easy Listening, Unique - Soundtracks
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Welcoming, Content Subject Long, Existence
Language English

Lyrics

TOUCH DOWN

Music and Lyrics by: Bill Dake
Copyright 2016 billdakemusic ASCAP

I've spent some time near heaven
Checkin' out the view
Soakin' up some inspiration
And thinking of you

Out among the stars I've traveled
Far beyond the sun
A trillion lights fill the broad horizon
But for me, there's only one

So, I'll catch a ride to that shiny world
Where my life began

And make,
Touch Down onto the earth of my birth
Touch Down, put my feet on some solid ground
Touch Down, back to a sky that's blue
Touch Down, home to you

So many moons, so many planets
In this infinite dark
Are we alone or are we cousins
To some ancient, distant spark?

I'm sure the world awaits the answer
Maybe someday we'll know
But this searching has left me weary
Time for me to go

So I'll catch a ride to that shiny world
Where my life began
And make,
Touch Down, onto the earth of my birth
Touch Down, put my feet on some solid ground
Touch Down, back to a sky that's blue
Touch Down, home to you
I'm coming home.....

you always bring it. and no exception with this track. nice

Nice flowing easy listening rock tune! With overtures of Jazz and a little 'Rat Pack' influences. Well balanced production with proper blend of vocals and music. Enjoyable!

Like the song overall - sounds more like a jazz song than soft rock to me - the chords you're using are more complex than a rocker would use...
Reminds me of my old jazz piano teacher's music: Keith Williams.

Well - what a terrific song! Great arrangement and brilliant vocal. Interesting and original chord sequence behind an engaging melody. Loved the lyrics. Not usually my go - to genre but I will check out your other songs!

Very deep and sincere sounding tune with great piano work and very deep and meaningful lyrics. Very easy to listen to.

Liking the instrumental parts.

Lyrics Bill Dake Music Bill Dake
Producer Bill Dake Publisher billdakemusic
This track is on 1 Broadjam Top 10 Lists
Top 10 List Rank
Rock - Easy Listening #10
This track is on 1 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
BroGreede TK-FAVS:) 5/23/2024

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