tick tock

stacey

Genre: Folk-Rock

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Do you ever feel the ticking clock?

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tick tock

forty-eight hours each week
to try and create some beauty in my world
the rest is spent helping others achieve dreams
so i guard my hours like a shiny pot of gold

i'm stuck between a hard place and a rock
the most prominent thing is that damn ticking clock
by sunday afternoon all i hear is "tick tock"
how many more minutes have i got?
tick tock, how many more minutes have i got?

everyone says i need to find that someone
to share my life and precious hours with
but i' don't know many couples truly happy
so i trudge along with my songs that ask "what if?"

i'm stuck between a hard place and a rock
the most prominent thing that damn ticking clock
by sunday afternoon all i hear is "tick tock"
how many more chances have i got?
tick tock, how many more chances have i got?

BRIDGE

each morning when i swim myself awake
i understand another has gone by
my clock is ticking faster with every passing day
hell yeah, they seem to fly

i'm stuck between a hard place and a rock
the most prominent thing this damn ticking clock
by sunday afternoon all i hear is "tick tock"
how much more time have i got?
tick tock, how much more time have i got?

stacey k. black

Song Stats

Hits: 810
Comments: 22
Fans: 18
Plays: 61
Downloads: 43
Votes: 4
Uploaded: Mar 17, 2009 - 12:36:09 PM
Last Updated: Mar 17, 2009 - 12:36:09 PM Last Played: Nov 05, 2009 - 04:03:16 PM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
Attribution-NoDerivs-NonCommercial

Song Actions

Hardware:

Taylor guitar, keyboard, epiphone electric guitar, finger drums

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Comments

kristyjo	kristyjo said 235 days ago (March 17th, 2009)
	In answer to your question- Yes. This is a real contemplative piece of music. The lyrics caught me right away. The production is great, and your voice is really top-notch. Your songs seem to be semi-autobiographical in general, and the feelings really flow through this song, as they do through much of your other material. Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

stacey	stacey said 235 days ago (March 17th, 2009)
	Thanks! Thanks so much KristyJo for your wonderful comments and feedback. I really appreciate it! Check out my latest song called tick tock

Skean	Skean said 235 days ago (March 17th, 2009)
	Ooh! yes This is one of your best in the production/mixing way. I have always loving your voice as music but this time you've made some new some very very good, an ear candy. Kudos Check out my latest song called Walking seeking & depressed

stacey	stacey said 235 days ago (March 17th, 2009)
	Thank you! This one took some real time and effort. So glad you like it! Thanks so much for listening! Check out my latest song called tick tock

magnatone	magnatone said 235 days ago (March 17th, 2009)
	hey stacey how nice to see something new from you - and what a TERRIFIC offering this is! your voice sounds wonderful here - strong, thoughtful, genuine all at the same time. Great lyrics, first rate production - this is simply an EXCELLENT song! (more please......!) Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

stacey	stacey said 235 days ago (March 17th, 2009)
	Thank you! Thank you so very much! I love that I can check my comments right from my phone! This is great. Thank you again! Check out my latest song called tick tock

drakonis

drakonis said 235 days ago (March 17th, 2009)

poignant despair
very nicely crafted song... lyrics walk the delicate line between rigid meter and stream of consciousness (the latter gives them more intimate immediacy), and the claustrophobic piano is gorgeous in the background there, so many little touches that make this really stand out as a haunting piece, but mostly your voice is beautifully strong/fragile here. I do sincerely hope that someday soon you no longer have to ask "what if?" We are out there :) Anyway, excellent music & singing, as always.
ttfn,
Drakonis

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stacey	stacey said 235 days ago (March 17th, 2009)
	wow! Thanks so much drak! Very sweet comments! And I don't take it lightly, believe me. Check out my latest song called tick tock

mowguy3	mowguy3 said 235 days ago (March 17th, 2009)
	Tick Tock This is the firt of yours I have listend to,boy have I been missing out. Everything about this track is right on. Lyrics,music ability,vocals are all tops. Great mix on a fine track. Thanks. Be well, Russ P.s I hate clocks as well. Check out my latest song called A Different Shade Of Moonlight

ktb	ktb said 235 days ago (March 17th, 2009)
	wow you truly have a remarkable voice. this one may be my favorite yet. hope its ok to pay compliment by saying "sounds like" Nicky Holland. seriously deep piece Stacey. absolutely love it. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Feter

Feter said 235 days ago (March 17th, 2009)

tick tock
Ahhhh ...its been a while since you posted a song ...what a wonderful
come back with an awesome ballad ...new dimension sound with the piano
this add a very lingering sound to your set ...your vocal awesome as
ever ...deep lyrics ...amazing song ..thnx alot for sharin such gem !!!!

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stacey	stacey said 235 days ago (March 17th, 2009)
	thanks you guys! I'm glad you are liking my new song. I don't know Nicky Holland, but I will check her out asap! Thanks again! Check out my latest song called tick tock

racerat

racerat said 234 days ago (March 18th, 2009)

Long time
I feel your pain. I get the same tick tock on Sunday afternoon...Stacey it has been too long. This is a really strong effort! The smooth sumptuous pads in this song really carry the silky mood perfectly. The lyric delivery as at once a bit staccato and also slippery. Production values are top notch. The harmonies are really haunting. Good to see you back and posting.

Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

dolby

dolby said 234 days ago (March 18th, 2009)

I like it
Great chorus - rock/clock/tock/got - lyric -
Lovely voice as always, and love the harmonies -
Generally I like the production - you get some lovely low notes out of the synths and it sounds like your using Logic rather than GB - so credit there on a solid production. One minor gripe is the acoustic guitar - which sounds a little thin - maybe go back and EQ that? But it's a minor quibble on what is a great effort!

Check out my latest song called You Can't Win Them All

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 234 days ago (March 18th, 2009)

I totally get it...
...and feel it...

Great lyric, and a nicely done job of balancing the form with the skipping-away-from-form in the way you deliver the lyrics... The singing's great...again...

And I think your production grows by leaps and bounds every time I hear a new song... This sounds full, lush and complete... I'll have to listen later over headphones as regards Phil's comments about the acoustic, but even if it can stand a tweak, it's still way more polished than your original efforts, and I thought those were still excellent...

Most significantly, you don't have to apologize to ANYONE as a songwriter, and if one is going to have a strength, that, to me, is the one to have... Follow that up with a great voice.... and steadily stronger production values... And really, now it's down to waiting for your CD....

Ed

Check out my latest song called After Loving Anne (w/jiguma, SISTERS, Komrade K and Scott Carmichael)

stacey	stacey said 233 days ago (March 19th, 2009)
	You're very kind Ed! Thanks so much! I put a lot into this one. Really glad you like it, and thanks for taking the time to post your comments! Always means so much when you do! Check out my latest song called tick tock

buckhorn	buckhorn said 234 days ago (March 18th, 2009)
	very nice sounding production and fantastic singing. Impressive. Check out my latest song called another fool

Relic67	Relic67 said 233 days ago (March 19th, 2009)
	good song great sounding vocals and playing. Like how the drums "tick tock" along with the song. Check out my latest song called Novis Libris

Remark80	Remark80 said 211 days ago (April 10th, 2009)
	Awsome Your vocals are tremendous!! I love your backing vocals...very smooth. The production is great as well. Nice job. Check out my latest song called It's Been Too Long

Livingstone

Livingstone said 181 days ago (May 10th, 2009)

SWEET SWEET VIOCE
sad tune though.. I feel your actually .. SOARING HIGH.. above the clouds.... You`ve captured a real moment in everyones lives here.. a blessing at that.. you backing vocals are just as fine as the lead vocals.. HOPE TO HEAR MORE FROM YOU!! SO did you do the whole thing in 48 hrs?

I wish I could figure out how to become a fan!!! I used to know, but its beyond me now!!!!

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egobandit	egobandit said 158 days ago (June 2nd, 2009)
	powerfull Desperate and beautiful all in one, your singing is outstanding! what a gem I downloaded it right away! I feel your lyrics it applies to me and everyone I know! Just greatness thanks! Check out my latest song called So I been told

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 141 days ago (June 19th, 2009)
	Beyond talented; soulful What do star-struck fans say when they meet their idol? "Gawrsh, Ms. Stacy, you're my biggest fan!" and things like that. I respect and appreciate the talent of many fine musicians but what you evoke takes me into adoration territory. I'm no puppy but this old dawg loves what you're up to. Thank you for the download. Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine

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Artist Info

Name: Stacey K. Black

My latest short film, "The Truth Is Underrated," has been accepted as an Official Selection in the 2008 Action On Film International Film Festival, and has been nominated in the category: Best Female Filmmaker - Shorts. Also, just got the notif... [see more]

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Genre Info

Folk-rock is a musical genre, combining elements of folk music and rock music. In the original and narrowest sense, the term referred to a genre that arose in the United States and Canada around the mid-1960s. The sound was epitomized by tight vocal

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