Steady Striving
[BPM 122] 1986 Female Pop Rock, jangly Power Pop. Major key. Bright, upbeat energy. Vocal: Sweet lead female, airy mid-range, breathy yet clear, rhythmic phrasing. Chorus: Shimmering 3-part girl group harmonies, wide stereo spread, crystalline blend. Drums: LinnDrum LM-2 punchy snare, gated reverb on toms, crisp hi-hats, tight dry kick. Bass: Rickenbacker 4001, round warm low-mid, melodic bouncy lines, pick-style attack, slight compression. Guitar: 12-string Rickenbacker electric jangle, clean Vox AC30 chime, light chorus pedal, bright arpeggios, melodic 60s-inspired fills. Keys: Yamaha DX7 electric piano, bright FM bells, subtle analog synth pads, staccato harpsichord-like texture. Mix: SSL 4000E console, 2-inch 24-track tape saturation, medium studio room, Lexicon 224 digital reverb, vocal slapback, bright top-end, punchy radio-ready dynamics. 1980s high-fidelity studio production, clear separation, nostalgic sunshine vibe, lush pop texture.
Steady Striving
[BPM 122] 1986 Female Pop Rock, jangly Power Pop. Major key. Bright, upbeat energy. Vocal: Sweet lead female, airy mid-range, breathy yet clear, rhythmic phrasing. Chorus: Shimmering 3-part girl group harmonies, wide stereo spread, crystalline blend. Drums: LinnDrum LM-2 punchy snare, gated reverb on toms, crisp hi-hats, tight dry kick. Bass: Rickenbacker 4001, round warm low-mid, melodic bouncy lines, pick-style attack, slight compression. Guitar: 12-string Rickenbacker electric jangle, clean Vox AC30 chime, light chorus pedal, bright arpeggios, melodic 60s-inspired fills. Keys: Yamaha DX7 electric piano, bright FM bells, subtle analog synth pads, staccato harpsichord-like texture. Mix: SSL 4000E console, 2-inch 24-track tape saturation, medium studio room, Lexicon 224 digital reverb, vocal slapback, bright top-end, punchy radio-ready dynamics. 1980s high-fidelity studio production, clear separation, nostalgic sunshine vibe, lush pop texture.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Sunrise appearing, the vision was a gorgeous sight
I ascended to the summit in a middle of a golden light
And I shall proceed, since I believe the soul will truly grow
Such are the years when you plant a seed and watch it flow
Chorus
Still such a steady striving (Ah-ah)
Seeking arriving (Ah-ah)
Ever surviving (Ah-ah)
No-stopping-all-my-driving (Ah)
Still such a steady striving
Verse 2
Need to hold the center strong, trying for a perfect aim
Even with a power gone, I’d never ever quit the game
For the journey lingers while I sharpen what is in my soul
People may stop, but I’m reaching for the final goal
Chorus
Still such a steady striving (Ah-ah)
Seeking arriving (Ah-ah)
Ever surviving (Ah-ah)
No-stopping-all-my-driving (Ah)
Still such a steady striving
Bridge
Amongst every trail, how could the simple route start to
Seem wide? (So wide, so wide)
Does anybody care about the mountain top I seek?
Your chest is tied
A voice whispers in a hollow sound
"Leave every heavy thing around" (Keep standing tall)
Fate, it slips away (But the grit stays on)
Chorus
Still such a steady striving (Ah-ah)
Seeking arriving (Ah-ah)
Ever surviving (Ah-ah)
No-stopping-all-my-driving (Ah)
Still such a steady striving (Ah-ah)
Seeking arriving (Ah-ah)
Ever surviving (Ah-ah)
Still such a steady striving