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This song is built on a memory of a practice space I used to go to when I was in a band. It was west of the city and I could get up on the roof and see the Chicago skyline all lit up at night. I felt alive. I felt hopeful. I felt like the world was mine for the taking. The band was really tight. The songs were great. I let my ego get in the way though. I wouldn't play bass. I wanted an even split of my songs vs. the other guitarist/singer/songwriter even though his songs were stronger than mine. I wonder how life would have turned out if I had the maturity to let that band develop. "They'll never get to me" is more of a delusional mantra than a positive thought. I took pleasure in any little victory that I could grasp even if I was the one ultimately hurt. I destroyed my Telecaster at a house party gig. I was kicked out of the band the next day. I felt like I was in the right. I wasn't. I certainly would have lived that night differently, had I the choice. A few days later, I was robbed and almost all of my guitars and musical equipment were stolen. I was left with an acoustic and a Marshall that was probably just too big to steal unnoticed. They'll never get to me. No.

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The lights are shining bright tonight
Bursting brilliance in the air
A simple smile makes it right

I feel the wires cross
I see the time lost
Never miss that shot

Cause time and time again
They try to get you down
I stir in my mind and I find
They'll never get to me
Never get to me, no

The fireside is full of life tonight
Popping embers warm the air
And your warmth makes it right

I feel the smile form
I see the pages torn
Never miss that shot

Cause time and time again
They try to get you down
I stir in my mind and I find
They'll never get to me
Never get to me, no

It could be it's meant to be
Another shining light
It's hard to see the meaning here
It's burning so bright

They'll never get to me, no

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from Always Flying Blind, released February 17, 2018

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Matt Sams Chicago, Illinois

Matt Sams is a singer/songwriter and producer from the Chicago area. He has been performing music and writing songs for over twenty years. Influenced by classic and alternative rock bands like: The Who, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins and Big Country.

Matt has written and recorded over 800 songs and continues to create every day. ... more

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