Bo… Read Full Bio ↴Dave Reachill is a British/Australian/Canadian singer-songwriter.
Born in Cambridge, England to his Scandinavian/Scottish father and Philippine mother, Reachill spent the majority of his life on the road. Reachill’s second release, aptly named, ‘These Random Places’ is a reflection of a life between cities, having lived in Cambridge England, Adelaide Australia and now Toronto Canada. With his warm, intricate, indie-rock sensibilities and his penchant for poetry, Reachill paints words into pictures and distant places into melodies.
To produce ‘These Random Places’, Reachill teamed up with Canadian producer and Jacksoul guitarist, Justin Abedin in Toronto, and Grammy nominated mixing engineer John O’Mahony in New York City who’s work has graced Coldplay’s Viva La Vida, Metric’s Fantasies, Depeche Mode’s Live At World Cafe and Kaiser Chiefs Off With Their Heads. The recording features guests from the likes of Bryden Baird (Leslie Feist, Sean Lennon), Ron Lopata (Ron Sexsmith), Kevin Fox (Dolores O’Riordan, Kathleen Edwards) Justin Abedin (Nelly Furtado, Serena Ryder, Jacksoul), Davide DiRenzo (Alanis Morisette, Jacksoul, Tom Cochrane) and Kathryn Rose (Sarah McLachlan).
‘These Random Places’ is the perfect embodiment of Reachill’s unique British, Canadian and Australian hybrid sound.
On Your Mind
Dave Reachill Lyrics
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Speed up the mysteries
The ghost of your masterpiece
Breathes now like the trees
Begging please
'Cause if you feel love in the city tonight
Wont you breathe in 'cause you know it's alright
Day train has beens
Daisy chains on the silver screen
The bloodshot limousine
Gold mine entities
Begging please
'Cause if you feel love in the city tonight
Wont you breathe in 'cause you know it's alright
Feeling sober with all of us on your mind
On your mind all of us on your mind
All of us on your mind
Feels like a film with your love in black and white
Sunday through Monday the radio star wont run away
'Cause if you feel love in the city tonight
Wont you breathe in 'cause you know it's alright
Feeling sober with all of us on your mind
All of us on your mind all of us on your mind
The lyrics to Dave Reachill's song "On your mind" suggest a sense of nostalgia and reflection on past experiences. The first verse describes slowing down while the light is green, emphasizing the need to take a moment to appreciate and understand the mysteries of life. The line "The ghost of your masterpiece breathes now like the trees" could refer to the passing of time and how the things we leave behind continue to exist and be remembered. The singer is then heard begging for recognition and understanding.
The chorus draws attention to the idea of feeling love in the city, urging listeners to take a deep breath and embrace the feeling of being alive. Despite any challenges, it's important to stay grounded and present. The second verse brings up classic images such as day trains and daisy chains, perhaps another nod to reminiscing about the past. The mention of a "bloodshot limousine" and "gold mine entities" hints at the idea of materialism and the pursuit of wealth, with the singer once again asking for compassion and empathy.
Overall, the lyrics of "On your mind" seem to convey a message of needing to slow down and appreciate life while also recognizing the struggles that come with existence. The focus on love and unity suggests that we all need to support each other, even when things get tough.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow down the light's green
Take your time and don't rush, even when it seems like an opportunity or chance is presenting itself
Speed up the mysteries
Don't waste time trying to solve every mystery, embrace the unknown and let things unfold naturally
The ghost of your masterpiece
The idea or creation that you've put everything into still lingers even when you're not actively working on it
Breathes now like the trees
The beauty and life of your creation grows and flourishes like the natural world around us
Begging please
The creation or idea is desperately asking for attention or care in order to continue growing
'Cause if you feel love in the city tonight
Wont you breathe in 'cause you know it's alright
Feeling sober with all of us on your mind
If you're feeling love or happiness in the midst of a chaotic city, take a deep breath and remember that it's okay. Even if you feel overwhelmed, you're not alone
Day train has beens
The train of everyday life has already passed by and we're living in the aftermath
Daisy chains on the silver screen
The romanticized depiction of life in movies, which may not be reflective of reality
The bloodshot limousine
The flashy and glamorous lifestyle can sometimes lead to a destructive and unhealthy mindset
Gold mine entities
The things we value and strive for can sometimes turn out to be empty or unfulfilling
Feels like a film with your love in black and white
The romance or love you're experiencing may seem like a cliche or played out, but it still feels real and meaningful to you
Sunday through Monday the radio star wont run away
The ordinary and mundane parts of life continue on, despite any moments of excitement or passion
All of us on your mind
The weight of the world and other people's emotions can sometimes feel like a burden, but remember that you're not alone in that feeling
Contributed by Camden N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jeffreyfeinstein5525
(( ...ah happened to be there just after this song and resume hit the big corporate publlisher.
It's "Dan Hill", right?
For some reason, 'Dan' did not want to be associated as himself and his first big hit.
They told me that Dan's resume and song submission's were under a ficticous name.
At this time, the electro-R&B-Pop, self-packaging before being granted corporate promotion ( Technotronic, etc) were just being released.
Last ah remember, Dan Hill, Bruce Hornsby , Randy Travis, maybe include Joshua Kaddison.
But the raw singer/songwriter era was on its way out.
Thinking back as if almost another dimension, in the car, between mah mother and father, sister n bro, with "Sometimes WhenWe Touch" on car the radio, being acknowledged as 'a GOOD song!', in the midst of late Seventies, domestic in 'real time', ((Surreal now.))
AMEN, Amen.
@besthillsongworshipsongs48
Lost my Sister this morning. She was only 43. I love this song so much. I know she's free from the sickness and pain. I can't help but smile through these tears. She is dancing in heaven with Jesus and now I have an angel helping me...she was pretty amazing. I will see you soon, Ali. I love you and will miss you so much. I will see you soon and I can hardly wait until then.
@charlespresident5894
Sorry for your lost.Take it easy for now,she is in good hands.
@scottmorrison4955
Sorry for the lost pray for her soul to be in a better place
@Iamjosh13
Thats so sad Im sorry for your loss
@staceypiedrahita89
I am so sorry. 😪Sending you so much love and a huge hug! She is dancing with God and pain free!💞
@tjodogify
i’m so sorry for your great loss .. my own brother died in my arms at 49 💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@motobatangueno9314
A message to the new generation, don't let this song die.
@gianniss0228
I won’t believe me. I’m 17 years old and I love this song so much. I’m listening this song now and always. I will never let it die
@angelaschaefer5883
Honey it is great song. I am 50 years old and agree with you. Awesome song!!
@heavenly4849
This song is Immortal ...