The year 2008 is shaping up to be a big one for Lacombe, Alberta's Gord Bamford. Gord continues his winning ways with the July release of his third single from the acclaimed "Honkytonks And Heartaches" album. "Postcard from Pasadena" was written by Gord and song writing partner Byron Hill. The award winning Stephano Barberis produced the video for the song and filmed it in the desert atmosphere of Osoyoos B.C.
In January Gord had released his second single and the song "Stayed ‘Til Two" rocketed into the top ten after only four weeks of release. The song, again penned by Gord and co-producer Byron Hill tells the familiar story of the guy who went for "one" and time just slipped away.
It was in early February that Gord also received his first Juno nomination, with the aforementioned album being nominated for "Country Recording Of The Year". An appearance on the 2008 Juno Awards show followed in April, as "Stayed ‘Til Two" reached the top of the national radio and video charts.
In May, Gord was approached by The Calgary Stampede to write a song commemorating the saga and tradition of the cowboy hat. Gord, along with co-writer Hill penned “This Old Hat”. The song was premiered at the Stampede’s Media Conference and gained local play in Southern Alberta. Gord commented on the song, “First of all I was very honoured that the Calgary Stampede asked me to write this song and even more excited that it was well received. The title “This Old Hat” was something that I felt I could write about without having to dig too deep within myself. I was brought up in a rural Alberta town and amongst a family that lives the true Western Heritage. My upbringing was exemplified by hard work and integrity. This song therefore struck a real chord with me as a person and how I strive to live my life.”
Since the release of the album in September 2007, Gord has quickly established himself as one of the "young guns" of country music. The first single "Blame It On That Red Dress" was released to radio in early August and by mid-October was firmly entrenched in the Top Ten in Canada, as well as being the highest charted single by a Canadian artist at that point. The video for "Blame It On That Red Dress" was filmed on the beach in Tofino, B.C. and in early November reached the Number One spot on CMT's Chevy Top Twenty.
In October, 2007, Gord was featured in the cover story of Country Music News, and the publisher Larry Delaney, says of the new album, “…just watch what this one should deliver. It’s the stuff that “Album Of The Year” are made of!!” True enough, the album was selected as Country Music News’ Canadian Album Of The Year.
Gord got his start in the way that many artists do, playing bars, opening for stars too numerous to mention, and saving enough money to go into the studio. Those efforts resulted in the release of his first album “God’s Green Earth” in 2001, followed by the breakthrough release “Life Is Good” in 2004. The album generated six top twenty radio hits and firmly established Gord as an up and coming star on Canada’s country music scene.
Gord spent 2006 doing what he does best – song writing and touring. He once again turned to his writing friends and started putting together songs for what would be his third album, “Honkytonks And Heartaches”. Gord also wrote in earnest with Byron Hill on frequent trips to Nashville, and those efforts resulted in nine songs for the new album. The album was recorded in Nashville and Saskatoon in 2007, with Gord and Byron at the production helm, and noted Canadian producer Bart McKay, spearheading vocal mixing.
Byron says of Gord, “He’s a true country artist and is destined to be a huge star. His very likeable personality will endear him to even the harshest critics of the genre, and those who really know the genre will instantly hear Gord’s roots. Gord Bamford lives it, breathes it and sings it. Alberta better hurry up and name a street after this guy before Texas does. He’s earned his song writing stripes with this album”.
Unreal
Gord Bamford Lyrics
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From a clear blue sky
When my throat is dry
She's like a tall glass, full of love
Or a ... flying through the clouds
With both her arms around
My heart, she can turn a bad day into dust
So out of this world
Unreal
So down to earth
So good, for me
So wide, so deep
Her love
The way it makes me feel
She's unreal
It's like a honeysuckle,
Blooming in the snow
A warm kiss in the cold
And the shade of a purple moon
When I trip and fall
She always has my hand
Right there when I land
When I am down,
She's running my rescue
She's unreal
So out of this world
Unreal
So down to earth
So good, for me
So wide, so deep
Her love
The way it makes me feel
She's unreal
She's like waking up in a dream
Walking around in my sleep
A touch of heaven, totally surreal
She's unreal
Unreal
She's like waking up in a dream
Walking around in my sleep
A touch of heaven, totally surreal
She's unreal
Unreal
She's so good, for me
So wide, so deep
Her love
The way it makes me feel
She's unreal
The lyrics of Gord Bamford's song "Unreal" are a romantic ode to a woman who is described as an extraordinary being who can turn a bad day into dust. The song explores the idea that this woman is both out of this world and down to earth at the same time, with her love being compared to various beautiful and unlikely things such as a drop of rain from a clear blue sky, a tall glass of love, a honeysuckle blooming in the snow, and the shade of a purple moon.
The singer also compares her to a touch of heaven and walking around in his sleep. The chorus repeats the title of the song, emphasizing this woman's unreal nature and the way she makes the singer feel. The lyrics highlight the depth and width of her love and how it can rescue the singer from his tough times. The song portrays a strong sense of admiration and respect toward this woman, describing her in poetic language to convey her compassion and care for the singer.
Overall, "Unreal" is a heartfelt love song dedicated to a woman who is beyond words, an extraordinary being who brings endless happiness and love into the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
She's like a drop of rain
She has the power to refresh and bring life to my soul.
From a clear blue sky
She is unexpected but always welcomed.
When my throat is dry
In my most desperate moments, she is a source of relief.
She's like a tall glass, full of love
Her love is abundant and nourishing.
Or a ... flying through the clouds
She brings a sense of adventure and excitement to my life.
With both her arms around
She embraces me fully, both physically and emotionally.
My heart, she can turn a bad day into dust
She has the power to relieve my stress and make my problems disappear.
She's unreal
She is beyond what I could have ever imagined.
So out of this world
She is unlike anything I have ever experienced.
So down to earth
Despite her amazing qualities, she remains humble and relatable.
So good, for me
She is exactly what I need in my life.
So wide, so deep
Her love knows no bounds and is all-encompassing.
Her love
She is the source of love that fuels my happiness and well-being.
The way it makes me feel
Her love has a profound impact on my emotional state.
It's like a honeysuckle,
Her presence is a source of natural beauty and pure delight.
Blooming in the snow
She has the ability to thrive even in difficult circumstances.
A warm kiss in the cold
Her affection brings comfort and reassurance in difficult times.
And the shade of a purple moon
She brings a sense of wonder and magic to even the most mundane moments.
When I trip and fall
She is there to catch me when I stumble.
She always has my hand
She is a constant source of support and guidance in my life.
Right there when I land
She is always by my side to help me through my struggles.
When I am down,
She is there to lift me up when I'm feeling low.
She's running my rescue
She is my hero, always coming to my aid when I need her most.
She's like waking up in a dream
Her presence is surreal and dreamlike.
Walking around in my sleep
Even when I'm not fully alert, I'm still aware of her presence and impact in my life.
A touch of heaven, totally surreal
She is like an otherworldly being who brings joy and peace to my life.
Contributed by Penelope F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
bandabanderos
How this doesn’t have more veiws and comments is beyond me. I love his style and songs
oh yeah
I know it's unreal.
Paula Jane
I love this song forever so nice and sweet ❤💯🎸
William Hill
I've never been one that truly appreciates county music, more to the point, slow country music.
But when I heard this song just now, I actually teared up. It would be nice to find someone who could make me feel this way again. The way this artist obviously feels about his 'Unreal' lady.
Mat Day
one of the most talented musicians in country today. glad we get to experience it
Colin McKendrick
Mat Day agree live he just the same
Marissa Hunter
Really good song!!! Could listen to it over and over :) brings back memories of classic country music.
Breanna Brander
Love, Love, Love him. Saw him this past summer, amazing voice and talent. Keep it coming Gord!
Colin McKendrick
Breanna Brander saw him last night and honestly blew me away how good he is live. Didn’t play unreal or fall I love if you want to, but still he played a great set and didn’t leave anything else out
Cher Macfarlane
His voice is so soothing