Naturally is track five of the 2022 Find A Better Way album by The Commoners. Stream it here.
Lyrics
Lately I’m stuck in my head
Unsettled scores, filled with regret
They tell me the world’s not as cold as it used to be
But it’s throwing me punches
And I’m already down
I’m begging for someone
To turn it around
Is it you (I’m calling out to you)
Do you have the time, to save me from my mind
It’s true (No matter what I’m too)
Too lost in the madness
To deal with this naturally
Seventeen I went off on my own
Did what I could to call this a home
I don’t blame you but I wish I had known
How hard it would be, on this side of the phone
So I’ll play this guitar
Till there’s blood on my hands
And travel the world
For a means to an end
Is it you (I’m calling out to you)
Do you have the time, to save me from my mind
It’s true (No matter what I’m too)
Too lost in the madness
To deal with this naturally
(Ghostly Whaling)
Is it you (I’m calling out to you)
Do you have the time
To save me from my mind
It’s true (No matter what I’m too)
Too lost in the madness to deal with this naturally
I gotta deal with this naturally
Gotta deal with this naturally
Ooo… I gotta deal with this naturally. Naturally. Ooo…
Discussion
“Swelling with vulnerability, and hard truths, Naturally confirms that honesty writes one hell of a song. A sparse intro pours into a symphony of voices, wrapping the listener like a pair of welcoming arms for a chorus that hits like an arrow through the heart. Miles Evans-Branagh lays the foundation from which this ballad blooms with an organ arrangement that sighs and stirs, echoing an emotive vocal performance by Chris Medhurst.”
–Lauren Campbell | Peter Noble Press Release
“An album standout, “Naturally” reflects the band’s originality in the form of a country rock ballad with a beautiful melody, innovative chord changes and harmonies. Medhurst absolutely breaks new ground with compelling vocals, including a few spots sung in his head voice. Backed by singers (Chantal Williams, Shezelle Weekes and Tash Lorayne), it’s a stunning song of heartbreak with special attention to the craft of songwriting. Soulful.”
–Rock and Blues Muse
“…the backing vocals are sensational.”
–Maximum Volume Music
“Acoustics and organ are to the fore for the ballad ‘Naturally’ with an impassioned vocal delivery from Medhurst, with subtle backing vocals working their way in.”
–The Midlands Rocks
Discussion
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