See What I See (v1)
Extended atmospheric keyboard intro inspired by Magnum’s 'One Sacred Hour' – emotional, cinematic, slowly evolving keyboard chords. Transition into mid-tempo melodic rock with atmospheric guitar textures in the style of 'Wild Swan' by Magnum – evocative, open, and bittersweet. Male vocals in the tradition of Magnum, understated delivery, poetic lyrics about the power of music. Progresssive rock and ballad rock.
See What I See (v1)
Extended atmospheric keyboard intro inspired by Magnum’s 'One Sacred Hour' – emotional, cinematic, slowly evolving keyboard chords. Transition into mid-tempo melodic rock with atmospheric guitar textures in the style of 'Wild Swan' by Magnum – evocative, open, and bittersweet. Male vocals in the tradition of Magnum, understated delivery, poetic lyrics about the power of music. Progresssive rock and ballad rock.
Lyrics
for Tony Carey
instrumental
bluesy
Verse 1
I see the buildings rise from dust,
Then crumble down to dust as fast.
I see the millions rise each day,
And just as quickly fade away.
It’s in the dreams I see each night,
They vanish fast in morning light
Not sure what they’re trying to say,
You may not see them the same way
Chorus
Hey you, do you see what I see?
Yes, you, do you see what I see?
Worlds rise fast, and they fade endlessly,
Nothing lasts — do you see what I see?
Verse 2
This isn’t quite how they said it would go,
“Keep working hard and your story will show.”
But dust goes to dust, and time keeps its pace,
Life goes by fast, better savor its grace.
The dream returns — I don’t have a choice,
When I wake up, should I cry or rejoice?
Nothing lasts — that’s the truth of it all,
All is dust, whether mighty or small.
silence
Chorus
Hey you, do you see what I see?
Yes, you, do you see what I see?
Worlds rise fast, and they fade endlessly,
Nothing lasts — do you see what I see?
Outro
Win or lose, it’s all the same in the end,
What you choose doesn’t matter, my friend.
Nothing lasts — that’s the way it must be,
All is dust, and that sets us all free