Story Behind The Song
looking back and realizing you didnt understand what was going on at the time, but like a good book, upon second reading all becomes clear.
Song Description
Book theme with many clever plays on words to describe a 'story that i used to love' Alt country mid tempo tune with gorgeous male vocals and female harmony."Where did I lose you? Maybe chapter one?
It's only in hindsight.
Should have kept our reading glasses on. The pages blur.
We lost our count. All this truth. Just a fairytale. In paperback. So you can fit it in your pocket"
| Song Length |
3:45 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
Charming, Content |
Subject |
Relationship, Books |
| Similar Artists |
Harry Nilsson, James Blunt |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
9. Paperback Fantasy (3:45)
Here is a story that I used to know.
It's filled with a sorrow but will rise above
any ill feelings.
It started and ended and it taught me well.
How many pages went by wishing they.
Were not unconscious or unclear,
I lost my count.
All this truth, just a fairytale in paperback.
I'll speak to you slowly, I'll pronounce my doubts.
Listen for hopefulness in the grammar
and proofread my folly.
Tenderly press back on my dog-eared page.
Words can only hope.
To express the ageless wisdom printed on my face,
It's hidden well.
All this truth, just a fairytale. In paperback.
So you can fit it in your pocket.
Where did I lose you? Maybe chapter one?
It's only in hindsight.
Should have kept our reading glasses on.
The pages blur. We lost our count.
All this truth. Just a fairytale. In paperback.
So you can fit it in your pocket,
Change the picture in your locket.
The ending came and made no sense at all.
That was a story, that I used to love.
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Written by Reid Jamieson
- Reid, Lead vocal and acoustic/electric guitar
- Michael, Piano, accordion
- Josh, Bass -
- Dave, Drums
- Jayme Stone, Banjo
- Karen Graves, Violin
- Mia Sheard, B/G vocal