Following the March 2002 release of their debut CD, "Delta Moon," the band started ranging farther from home. What really launched them on the national scene was when Delta Moon beat out over 50 other competitors to win the prestigious International Blues Challenge in Memphis in January 2003. In June of that year they released their second CD, "Live," recorded at Tree Sound Studios in Atlanta. The band was voted the Best Overall Music Act in Atlanta by Creative Loafing Readers that summer.
After a year of touring North America and England, in June 2004 the band released "Goin' Down South." Drummer Scott Callison, who had played with the band in its early days, rejoined in 2003. In fall 2004 Gina left the band, and six weeks later Kristin Markiton became Delta Moon's new female singer. "Howlin'" was released in 2005 and has been their most successful CD to date.
The band has come full circle with the latest changes in lineup, and Delta Moon is being re-born (again) as a tight 4 piece band featuring the dual slide guitars of Tom and Mark and the songwriting, as always, of Tom Gray. They are recording a new CD utilizing Ted Pecchio and Tyler Greenwell, the energetic rhythm section behind The Codetalkers. But in addition to great songs and critcally acclaimed CD's, this is a band that is best appreciated LIVE. Swampy, sinewy, improvisational, Southern roots music at it's finest.
Tom Gray
lap steel guitar,
keyboards & vocals
Originally from Arlington, Virginia, Tom has written songs recorded by Cyndi Lauper (“Money Changes Everything”), Carlene Carter, Manfred Mann, and many other artists. Tom was the leader of the 1980s rock band The Brains and has since recorded and performed with a long list of vocalists and groups.
Mark Johnson
guitar
A dedicated and talented player who is relentless in his quest for tone, Mark moved south from Ohio and formed a band called The Rude Northerners, then worked with the Atlanta band The Crawdads before becoming a founding member of Delta Moon. Mark made up the band’s name after visiting Muddy Waters’ cabin near Clarksdale, Mississippi.
Lonely
Delta Moon Lyrics
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Look beside you, no one's there no more
Walk outside, hold your head up high
Every smile you smile just feels like a lie
Are you lonely, baby?
Come on, tell me true
Are you lonely for me, baby
I'll get dressed up tonight, go downtown
Get with some friends of mine and mess around
Hold onto something, a drink or a girl
'Cause I feel like I'm falling off the edge of the world
Are you lonely, baby?
Come on, tell me true
Are you lonely for me, baby
Like I'm lonely for you?
Love'll bring you joy, it'll bring you pain
It's the source of life, you know it ain't no kid's game
You and me, we got something that's real
Trust your heart, baby, What do you feel?
Are you lonely, baby?
Come on, tell me true
Are you lonely for me, baby
Like I'm lonely for you?
Are you lonely, baby?
Come on, tell me true
Are you lonely for me, baby
Like I'm lonely for you?
For you, baby
Are you lonely for me
Like I'm lonely for you?
Delta Moon's song "Lonely" delves into the emotions of a person who is feeling lonely after the departure of their loved one. The song poetically describes the various actions of the person who is dealing with their loneliness, from waking up alone to going out with friends to try to forget the pain. However, no matter how hard they try, the person feels like they are "falling off the edge of the world." The chorus asks the question, "Are you lonely for me, baby/ Like I'm lonely for you?" This line shows that the loneliness is a two-way street and both parties are feeling it, suggesting that the separation was not mutual but rather a result of circumstances.
The song then goes on to explore the idea of love, emphasizing that it can bring both joy and pain. However, the singer believes that their love is something real, asking their partner to trust their heart and reveal if they too are feeling the loneliness. The repetitive questioning in the chorus highlights the urgency of the situation and ultimately begs for the loved one's response.
In conclusion, Delta Moon's "Lonely" is a melancholic song that deals with the emotions of a person grappling with loneliness after a parting with their loved one. The song asks the person's loved one whether they are also feeling the sadness, emphasizing the idea that love and its pain are a two-way street.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up the morning, put your feet on the floor
Start your day with a routine
Look beside you, no one's there no more
You wake up alone every day
Walk outside, hold your head up high
Be confident despite your loneliness
Every smile you smile just feels like a lie
Your happiness is not genuine
Are you lonely, baby?
Asking if you are lonely
Come on, tell me true
Encouraging honesty
Are you lonely for me, baby
Wondering if you miss me
Like I'm lonely for you?
Expressing my own loneliness
I'll get dressed up tonight, go downtown
Going out to have fun
Get with some friends of mine and mess around
Spend time with friends for companionship
Hold onto something, a drink or a girl
Seeking temporary distractions
'Cause I feel like I'm falling off the edge of the world
Feeling lost and overwhelmed
Love'll bring you joy, it'll bring you pain
Love has ups and downs
It's the source of life, you know it ain't no kid's game
Love is serious and important
You and me, we got something that's real
Our love is genuine
Trust your heart, baby, What do you feel?
Listen to your feelings and instincts
For you, baby
Directing the sentiment towards you
Are you lonely for me
Asking if you feel lonely without me
Like I'm lonely for you?
Comparing our respective loneliness
Contributed by Hudson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AP
a true blues gem!!
Travis Harper
This is my first time hearing Delta Moon & I'm so sorry I haven't found on my own. Thanks Beer Whisperer for referring them. Great Music from an Awesome Band. 🍻🍻🍻
Elke Pluntke
damn good tune