Scared to Swim

by Jason Ewald

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This song was recorded live in Brooklyn at my small studio on Flatbush Ave. Everything was tracked live. I was singing and playing at the same time. I talked with Teddy Kumpel the guitarist on the session and he recommended us to do it this way. We play a lot together live and he likes the way it sounds when I play and sing together. He also mixed and mastered it. I think it turned out quite nicely. Kseina Vasileva is really laying it down on the bass. I love playing with these two.

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Well, I’m worried I’m stuck in the same spot
I’m in a hurry, but I’m not moving a lot
Is it my lack of self-worth
Is it my need for validation
Or is it my fear that’s keeping me stick in this state of trepidation
I pulled you in because I was too scared to swim
I used your love to fill this hole within
It’s getting bigger and I’m afraid it won’t close
Wondering if I have any more control
Can people really change
Seems like the way I’m living is pretty strange
Am I looking and living through lenses from my past
The more that I walk the longer these grooves will last
Can I ever give myself what I need
Is there a way I can start to believe
Looking for someone to blame
Only brings it back to me
Trying to find some tools and just let myself be
I pulled you in because I was too scared to swim
I used your love to fill a hole within
It’s getting bigger and I’m afraid it won’t close
Wondering if I have any more control

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released December 1, 2023
Kseina Vasileva - Bass
Teddy Kumpel - Guitar, mixing and mastering
Jason Ewald - Drums and vocals

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