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Our Lyrics...
Jackie’s lyrics echo the highs and lows of life, inviting you to join her in stories of emotion and introspection.
Pebble Beach
These words reflect on loss and warm memories.
We found pebbles on the beach
We would throw them out to sea
Watch them skimming on the waves
It was always our escape
Sit and talk and eat ice cream
Hear the seagulls as they scream
Those days are hard to leave behind
It’s not a happiness I’ll find again
I remember Pebble Beach
I remember Pebble Beach
I read your letter yesterday
I love to read the part that says
I won’t be gone for very long
Soon be on the beach where we belong
Not Tonight
Living with the devasting effects of dementia.
She takes his hand and holds it tight
He smiles, he nods, doesn’t recognise her face
Once there was passion, warmth and light
Now there’s confusion and losing the will to fight
But not tonight, no not tonight
No, no, no, no, no
They walk and see the seasons change
He likes to watch the ducks and swans upon the lake
There was a time when they would run and chase each other
Laughing and kissing all their cares away
But not today, no not today
No, no, no, no, no
It’s a relentless fight
With no sign of ending but she carries on
Watch the sun descending in his eyes
It’s time for bed, he cleans his teeth
She gets his dressing gown
Takes slippers from his feet
He used to kiss her when she turned off the light
But not tonight
No, no, no, no, no not tonight
No, no, no, no, no not tonight
Not tonight
Meet Me At The Fair
A story of young love inspired by the musical, Carousel.
She knows what she’s getting into
but she don’t care
She thinks that she can trust him
and real love is rare
Falling in love for the very first time
Meet me at the Fair
Don’t be late I’ll be there
Can’t wait to see you
Don’t be late I’ll be there
She met him at the Fun Fair
One night dark and cold
She had the strangest feeling
She’d known him before
Falling in love for the very first time
Early in the morning as she makes her way
A suitcase full of clothing
Sunlight starts to play
Falling in love for the very first time
She waited ‘till the evening
Then walked to the lake
Had to stop the pain as her heart starts to break
Breathe
A reminder for us all that self-care is important for managing our mental health.
I find a place where I can breathe
A safe little space is all I need
There’s people talking at me
Demands are being made
I look out at the sky and I think of my space
Don’t we all need a little time
To be ourselves and rest our minds
The world is always turning
No matter if we stop
Nothing bad will happen it’s just we all forgot to...breathe
Just try it now, breathe and let it out
Feel your mind relaxing
Feel the tension leaving you now
I’ll find a space where I can breathe
Maine to LA
Jackie was inspired to write this after reading The Ride Of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts. It's the story of 63 year-old farmer Annie Wilkins who, in 1954, rode her horse from Maine to California with only her dog for company.
Such a long long way from home
With your horses and your dog
At the age of sixty-three
You decided to be free
OOOH, OOOH, OOOH
Without thought of harm or danger
You left your little town in Maine
Relied on kindness of strangers
Found new friendships on the way
OOOOH, OOOH, OH
From Maine to LA
Such a long, long way to ride
A woman of grit, so brave
To leave your home behind
Your home behind
The doctor said you got two more years
But your spirt said now go, Annie ride!
You lived another twenty years
Telling stories of your ride
It's Okay
Here, we witness a reassuring conversation between the wisdom of age and the anxiety of youth.
Oh my love
You’ve been hurting and you just can’t see
The way out, the way out of your misery
You are so young, I know you worry
It’s all there in your face
But things can change, yes they can change if you just wait
It’s ok to be still, don’t have to be strong
It’s ok to be sad when things go wrong
This is what I say
It’s ok, it’s ok, it’s ok, it’s ok
So my love
Don’t think I got my life all figured out
We all do our best
We do our best you know somehow
Coming Out of the Rain
Coming out of a toxic relationship and realising that we all have an inner strength that we can tap into.
Do you see me?
Do you hear when I speak?
I knew this day would come
The day I break free
Coming out of the rain
Out of the rain
I feel I can breathe again
I stand tall and tough as a tree
I leave sadness behind
Find the real voice in me
No more will I betray myself
No more hide from the light
I know I can support myself
Everything I need is all in me
Miss You
Having fond memories of a relationship that we thought was 'The One'.
We made the break, it doesn’t matter anymore
I think I’m fine, to see you walking out the door
I know I’m strong, I just carry on
But a little piece of me will always miss you
But that’s ok, I give myself the time to grieve
Life finds a way to bring us all the joy we need
I know I’m strong, I just carry on
But a little piece of me will always miss you
But, a little piece of me will always miss you
A little piece of me….will always miss you
Little Promises
Here, we are dropped in on the painful journey through unrequited love.
Just before the dawn is breaking
And the day comes to life
I make my first cup of coffee
Dregs of wine from last night
And you know I understand each time that you go
But I can feel the strain between us is starting to show
Oh little promises
They fall from your lips
Why..do I believe them?
Your little promises…on my mind
I read the note that you left for me
Stuck on the fridge door
How do you think I feel?
When you say you are unsure
Do you know I’m so tired of understanding
It’s wearing me down
Well, I could be moving on
But I’m starting to drown