Holding My Breath

by Ken Shane

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Perhaps the only straightforward love song I've ever written, I wrote this song a number of years ago at the start of a new relationship. I'm pleased to say that the story has a happy ending.

The vibe for the recording was '70s soul.

lyrics

Suddenly, I'm half crazy
Didn't think I'd lose this heart of mine
Cause I know
I could never stand another sad goodbye

But there you are and I feel breathless
Wish that I could find some words to say
Cause right now
Every doubt and fear seems somehow far away

Chorus
And now I'm, holding my breath
Hoping to see
Just what this feeling will turn out to be
Holding my breath
Taking my time
Praying for just a little positive sign

With nothing to hide
And no detail left
I'm holding my breath

Is this a dream, please don't wake me
This is where I'm sure I'm supposed to be
And if you'll stay
We can turn this dream into reality

Chorus

My last love wasn't good for me
So I've been laying low
'Til tomorrow I've played wait and see
Not sure what this feeling means
But I'm ready to know

Chorus

With nothing to hide
And no detail left
I would do anything now
For just one night, with you
I would do anything now
For just one night with you
And I'm holding my breath
For just one night, with you

credits

released October 3, 2017
Written by Ken Shane

Ken Shane - acoustic and electric guitars, vocals
Jerry Cordasco - drums, percussion
Herbie Maitlandt - lead guitar
Adam Gustavson - electric bass
Bill Baker - keyboards
Regina Bonelli - background vocals

Produced by Ken Shane
Vocals produced by Tomás Doncker
Engineered by Jerry Cordasco and James Dellatacoma
Mixed by V.d. King

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Ken Shane Narragansett, Rhode Island

discography

Viola

Sep 2018
Human

Feb 2018
Chelsea Girls

Nov 2017
Who Could Be Loving You?

Oct 2017
Holding My Breath

Oct 2017
Believe

Sep 2016
Shine

Sep 2016

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