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"Errico manages to get more sophisticated, more bare-bones, more subtle, and more ballsy all at the same time. An amazing thing." – The New Yorker
Wander Away, Errico's sixth release, is lush pop-rock that expands his signature songwriting style with new instrumentation — including dobro, string sections, harmonium, and pedal steel — a varied group of cowriters, and a vocal vulnerability only hinted at previously.
In welcoming cowriters for the first time, Errico says, "I think of it as social networking within the artistic process. I’ve toured with (Soulive’s) Eric Krasno and Ari Hest, met Raul Midon and (Goldfrapp/Peter Gabriel keyboardist) Angie Pollock through friends, and worked with (Grammy-winning producer) Ben Mink before. Together, we went places I wouldn’t have thought of on my own." Errico also showcases his skill as a guitarist in an intricate arrangement of the Tom Waits classic, "Johnsburg, Illinois." "The song has such an aching quality to it, and I just needed to arrange it, so I’d always have it with me," Errico says.
For Wander Away, Errico reunited with producer Ken Rich at Grand Street Recording. "Ken and I go way back," he says. "I have always respected his naturalistic approach, and felt it would be a great match for the songs I was writing. We both introduced fantastic musicians to the mix, and he kept me open to choices that made me vulnerable and were deeper as a result." Together, they reached back into Errico’s catalogue, rearranging "1000 Miles" and "Someday" and orchestrating "You Could Be Anywhere" and "Count to Ten," songs that were originally released as solo performances.
A surprise addition to Wander Away is pedal steel master Bruce Kaphan, known most for his work with Mark Eitzel and American Music Club. After hearing the rough tracks, Bruce enthusiastically joined the album, trading takes over the Web from his studio in Northern California. "The first track he came back with was 'Wish You Well.' My jaw hit the floor," Errico says. "There aren't many guitarists I'd die to have on one of my records. There's Angus Young. Eddie Van Halen. And Bruce."
Errico’s mother, the painter and sculptor Angela Errico, provides the cover art. "She had the painting hanging in her Chelsea studio, and I found myself returning to it when I went in to see her new work. It's called 'Toxic Walk in the Park.' I don’t know what the figures are doing, what they're walking away from, or towards. I do know that they're outfitted for a tough journey, and they're together, maybe walking out of the frame entirely." He says, with a laugh, "For better or worse, I can relate."
For all its expansion, Wander Away is, at heart, Mike Errico at his most focused and distilled. "I don’t know that I've ever been prouder of anything I've ever done," he says. "The combination of my writing and the artistry that was brought to it–it's an unrepeatable moment." [2]
[edit] Podcast
In 2011, Mike launched the Mike Errico Podcast, featuring stories, songs, interviews and onstage riffs that are a staple of his live shows. The podcast is available for free on iTunes and his own Web site, www.errico.com.
[edit] Writing/Editing
In addition to his musical career, Errico worked as Senior Online Editor for Blender magazine from 2006-2008. He has conducted interviews with major figures in music and pop culture, and covered music technology and national music festivals including Lollapalooza, South By Southwest, Ozzfest, Bonnaroo and CMJ. He has also lectured on songwriting and the music industry at Yale University and Berklee College of Music.
Monday Morning
Mike Errico Lyrics
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It feels like I'm going down.
Every wasted day is
Going through my head
Monday morning
Know how it feels to be young
Do you know how it feels
I run at nights till I drop
I run at nights till I drop
Cause I am astray in my head
And that?s in everything I do
I am astray in my head
So I can?t hear a thing you,
hear a thing you say
Monday morning
Feels like I?m going down
Every wasted day is going
through my head
Early evenings
These are the times I love
But every now and then
it feels like I am dead
I run at nights till I drop
I run at nights till I drop
Cause I am astray in my head
And that?s in everything I do
I am astray in my head
So I can?t hear a thing you,
hear a thing you say
The song "Sad" by Mike Errico is a melancholic reflection on the struggles of everyday life. The lyrics describe the feeling of being lost, both physically and emotionally. The singer is haunted by the weight of wasted time and is struggling to find meaning in their existence. The beginning of the song sets the mood, as the listener is immediately transported into a state of despair with the opening line "Monday morning, It feels like I'm going down".
The singer then expresses their frustration through the lyrics "Every wasted day is going through my head", highlighting how the past is present in every aspect of their life. They also portray a sense of isolation, as they explain how they feel like they're "astray in [their] head" and can't hear what others are saying. The song then shifts to describe the moments of respite the singer finds in early evenings, before returning to the same refrain of feeling lost and trapped in one's own head.
Overall, the lyrics seem to be a reflection on the difficulties that many people face in trying to find meaning and purpose in life. The singer feels stuck, weighed down by the past and unsure of where to go next.
Line by Line Meaning
Monday morning. It feels like I'm going down.
Starting the week with a feeling of sinking into despair.
Every wasted day is going through my head
Regretting past mistakes and missed opportunities.
Monday morning. Know how it feels to be young and challenge everyone. Do you know how it feels
Remembering the boldness and confidence of youth, wondering if others can empathize with that feeling.
I run at nights till I drop. Cause I am astray in my head. And that?s in everything I do. I am astray in my head. So I can?t hear a thing you, hear a thing you say
Using late night runs to try to clear his mind of confusion and distraction, but ultimately feeling lost and disconnected from others.
Early evenings. These are the times I love. But every now and then it feels like I am dead
Enjoying the peacefulness of evening but also experiencing moments of emptiness and despair.
Monday morning. Feels like I?m going down. Every wasted day is going through my head
Repeating the opening lines to emphasize the ongoing struggle and regret.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETER YARROW, NOEL PAUL STOOKEY, MARY ALLIN TRAVERS, MILTON T. OKUN
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