Andrew rele… Read Full Bio ↴A singer/songwriter/composer, and a well travelled soul.
Andrew released his debut album Well Tread Roads on Monday 5th May 2014. It is a project that explores the highs and lows of creating music with the demands of a full time job, giving up evenings and weekends and being dedicated to the task. The album was written and arranged in Andrew’s bedroom. It was taken on, mixed and post produced by Jordan Critz, in Dallas, USA.
Andrew was born in Melbourne in Australia. His love for music began age 5, placed at a piano and brought into the world of traditional folk music. He wrote his first song at 12, taught himself the drums and guitar when he was 13. Songwriting always came easy. He developed a love of 197O’s Laurel Canyon artists – James Taylor, Jackson Browne, the eagles and later a fascination with Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen.
Well Tread Roads explores depression [This Black Dog] a longing for family [Home City] and a desire to carve out his own path through the title song Well Tread Roads. It is a rollercoaster of driving pop/folk and acoustic songs, each with its own identity.
As well as his album and two EP’s, Andrew has had success with music placements in TV adverts for two major brands, Thatcher’s Cider and Vodafone. He has written for production music companies and films around the world including EMI and Imagem.
Oh Tonight
Andrew Morris Lyrics
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Past your old hometown
There's no sweeter sound
Than to hear your footsteps walkin' 'round
Oh tonight
I'll be giving myself right to you
Oh tonight
Oh tonight
I'll be giving myself right to you
Only if you want me to
Lightning chases clouds
The wind blows daggers through you
Now the future lies
Down that road in front of you
All it takes is a little bit of courage
And we can make it through
You're never on to be discouraged
The simple things will do
Lightning travels fast
But not as fast as time goes by
We could count the days
Living without asking why
In the song "Oh Tonight" by Andrew Morris, the singer expresses his willingness to commit to his love interest. He paints a vivid image of himself walking for days through his lover's hometown because nothing sounds sweeter than the sound of her footsteps. The singer seems to be very enthusiastic about the relationship and is willing to give himself completely to the relationship. He reiterates this willingness in the chorus, where he sings that he will be giving himself entirely to his love interest tonight, but only if they want him to.
The second verse highlights the uncertainty and fear that come with taking the next step in a relationship. The singer acknowledges the challenges that lie ahead and even likens them to daggers from the wind. However, he encourages his lover to be brave and take risks, as they will get through it together. The singer seems to be very optimistic about the future, and this can be seen in the line, "The simple things will do." Here, he suggests that their relationship doesn't need grand gestures or expensive gifts; simple acts of love and commitment will suffice.
Overall, "Oh Tonight" by Andrew Morris is a beautiful ode to love and commitment. The singer's willingness to give himself to his lover is admirable, and his optimism and encouragement make the song an inspiring and heartwarming piece.
Line by Line Meaning
I could walk for days
I'm willing to trek long distances just to be close to you.
Past your old hometown
Your comfort and security is important to me, even if it means venturing to where you came from.
There's no sweeter sound
Something about the sound of you moving around brings me joy and peace of mind.
Than to hear your footsteps walkin' 'round
I cherish and appreciate your presence in my life, no matter how small it may seem.
Oh tonight
In this moment, we have an opportunity to grow closer together.
I'll be giving myself right to you
I'm willing to commit myself to you fully and completely.
I'll be giving my whole world to you
I'm willing to give everything I have to make sure you're happy and loved.
Only if you want me to
I want to make sure I'm not crossing any boundaries and that you're comfortable with how we proceed.
Lightning chases clouds
The world is full of chaos and unexpected events which can sometimes make life difficult.
The wind blows daggers through you
When things get tough, it can feel like life is attacking you and that there are few places to go for refuge.
Now the future lies
There are a lot of unknowns in the world, and it's hard to say what the future holds.
Down that road in front of you
The choices you make now can have a big impact on where you end up in life.
All it takes is a little bit of courage
Even when things are difficult, sometimes all it takes to keep going is a little bit of bravery and determination.
And we can make it through
I believe in us and our ability to find a way to overcome the challenges that may come our way.
You're never on to be discouraged
I know you're a strong and resilient person who won't give up easily.
The simple things will do
I don't need anything extravagant or fancy to be happy; just being with you and having you in my life is more than enough.
Lightning travels fast
Time is fleeting and things can change quickly.
But not as fast as time goes by
Even as time passes by quickly, I cherish every moment we have together.
We could count the days
Time can feel like an enemy in some ways, but it's also something that we can keep track of and appreciate the passing of.
Living without asking why
Sometimes, it's okay to just live in the moment and not worry too much about the reasons behind everything.
Contributed by Muhammad Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.