I created a first version of ‘Jump before you touch the ground’ some nine years ago. Now there’s an entirely new remake which is way stronger, compact and balanced. AND there are lyrics, vocals, drums, bass, rhythm- and leadguitar played by real musicians: Chris Bouchard, Jeff Bragg, Jordi Ribas, Mark Adams and Tez Katajala. I’m ever so grateful their contributions made my track come to life.
Jump before you
Touch the ground
Shout before you
Make a sound
Reality is
Somewhere around
If you look
It can be found
Looking for answers
In the dark
Need to go back
To the start
Every time is different
Until it’s all the same
What’s going on
Inside my brain
Jump before you
Touch the ground
Shout before you
Make a sound
Going up
Coming down
Space is
All around
Don’t wait
Till it is too late
Now’s the time
To consolidate
Abate
The way you relate
Be the one
To compensate
Jump before you
Touch the ground
Shout before you
Make a sound
Going up
Coming down
Space is
All around
Refine
The way you define
How you live
And communicate
It’s time
To come back down
Time to give
And consummate
(Lyrics: Tez Katajala, Vocals: Jeff Bragg)