Their latest album Ponderosa is the band’s most melodic, dynamic and fun release yet.
Created over the last 2 years the album is a meticulously crafted, joyous, and bizarre collection of songs showcasing a plethora of strengths from this unique band.
Sitars, synthesizers, vocal harmonies, groovy beats and an array of found sounds combine to create a kaleidoscopic pop dream of an album. From the singalong pop gem ‘Hammered’ to the beautiful and dreamy ‘Shooting Star', Ponderosa is a journey of exploration, discovery, spontaneity and escapism.
Recorded by the band at their ever faithful Super Love Brain studio in the Blue Mountains, Ponderosa is a giant leap forward for the group in terms of performance and craftsmanship. Mixed and co-produced by regular cohort SPOD, the album features guest appearances from good friend Emily Wilton, former band-mate Jordy Lane, Alyx Dennison and even Richard’s wife Katie on the bittersweet duet ‘Crew of the Neptune’.
Band leader Richard Cartwright explains the album’s name: “Ponderosa is the name of the ranch where the Cartwright family live on the old TV show Bonanza,” he says. “Being a Cartwright myself, people often make references to my distant television cousins, so Ponderosa to me is a quest to find the elusive imaginary ancestral ‘home’. Like most quests, it is the journey that is important, and often what one seeks outwardly, one can only find within.”
If that sounds too heady don’t worry. Cartwright and his core band of surrealists (Conrad Greenleaf on bass, synth and guitar and Pat Torres on drums) have always found a way of taking the slightly off-kilter and converting it into beautifully relatable art and Ponderosa is no exception.
Richard In Your Mind’s Ponderosa is a wild ride… one that makes perfect sense while you’re on it.
Shooting Star
Richard in Your Mind Lyrics
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Don't worry where you are you're a shooting starand if somebody follows you your glow will last a little longer
Scratch your name on a stoneand leave it there in the road.
And if it gets picked up, then you're in luck.
But it'll probably be left alone.
Don't worry where you areyou're a shooting starand if somebody follows you your glow will last a little longer
The sharks are going to get youif you splash around like that
And I will never forget youif you splash around like that
In the song "Shooting Star" by Richard in Your Mind, the lyrics talk about the gift of life being hard to take, and it's easy to watch it break while time goes by quickly. The listener is advised not to worry about where they are, because they are a shooting star. If someone follows them, their glow will last a little longer. The lyrics encourage taking action and making a mark, such as scratching your name on a stone and leaving it in the road. It may or may not be picked up, but the important thing is to keep shining like a shooting star.
The lyrics also caution against being too reckless and splashing around, because the sharks – in this case could symbolize challenges – will get you. The singer affirms that they will never forget anyone who dares to splash around, so it's worth taking risks even if things don't always work out. Overall, "Shooting Star" is an uplifting song about taking chances and persevering, in spite of the struggles that may come one's way.
Line by Line Meaning
The gift is hard to take and it's easy just to watch it break
It's difficult to handle success, and often it's easier to just let it fall apart.
Time for another spin, and watch it wash away again
Let go of the past and start anew, even if it may result in failure once again.
Don't worry where you are you're a shooting star and if somebody follows you your glow will last a little longer
No matter where you are in life, you have the potential to shine bright and inspire others to do the same.
Scratch your name on a stone and leave it there in the road.
Make a mark on the world, even if it's small and seemingly insignificant.
And if it gets picked up, then you're in luck. But it'll probably be left alone.
Your efforts may go unnoticed and unappreciated, but keep pushing forward and someone may eventually take notice.
The sharks are going to get you if you splash around like that
If you're reckless with your success and flaunt it too much, you may attract negative attention from those who want to bring you down.
And I will never forget you if you splash around like that
Even if you stumble and fall, there will always be someone who remembers and appreciates the effort you put forth.
Contributed by Jordan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ohrajeesh
The Lyrics:
The gift is hard to take
and it’s easy just to watch it break
time for another spin,
and watch it wash away again
Don’t worry where you are
you’re a shooting star
and if somebody follows you
your glow will last a little longer
Scratch your name on a stone
and leave it there in the road.
And if it gets picked up,
then you’re in luck.
But it’ll probably be left alone.
Don’t worry where you are
you’re a shooting star
and if somebody follows you
your glow will last a little longer
The sharks are going to get you
if you splash around like that
And I will never forget you
if you splash around like that
Don’t worry where you are
you’re a shooting star
and if somebody follows you
your glow will last a little longer
@gbateman3
i have no words to explain how much i love this song
@ecklisalisa8630
me too!
@bethelita5006
me too!!!
@miramohsen522
Me too me too I can listen to it over and over again 💙🔝
@rupardpumpkin55
I agree this is a awesome song
@rupardpumpkin55
The video is great too
@tiffanygutierrez3414
My boyfriend of 5 years recently passed we would sing this song to each other in the car sleep in peace Bryan I love you
@italian7655
Just found this song from a Spotify recommendation. Been listening to it steady the past 2 weeks. Type of song that can bring you on a journey. Much love!!!!
@bethelita5006
This music changed my life
@user-py1vl3pg4m
I can explain how powerful this song is for me