Sweet Emily (Dickinson)

Billy · **on:** November 14, 2008, 04:18:31 PM

Thanks to Paul for posting these lyrics.

A big thanks to hair stylist and singing sensation, Tricia!

SWEET EMILY

Author of Lyrics - Paul Dempsey
Vocals - Tricia Dovidio
Music - Billy Playle (Aidan)

You spoke of immortality
And dined alone with death
Wrote of nature's beauty
Loving it with every breath
You felt a sense of security
Submitting to obscurity
My lovely, lovely
Sweet Emily

Always dressed in white
Dark eyes and the softest voice
Simplicity and seclusion
Were your life's choice
You felt a sense of security
Submitting to obscurity
My lovely, lovely
Sweet Emily

Alone and isolated; it was a hard life you led
But the words you created, continue to be read
Beyond the shadows of Amherst and the ole Homestead
Time stood still.........

Hidden in the folds of the day
You dreamt of lovers lost
Becoming more frail
With every impending frost
You felt a sense of security
Submitting to obscurity
My Lovely, lovely
Emily

Copyright Paul Dempsey

j · **Reply #1 on:** November 14, 2008, 06:15:14 PM

Oh man, this is just beautiful. Great job from you three.

Jay

srvfender · **Reply #2 on:** November 15, 2008, 02:10:07 PM

Very nice!

AJ

Donna · **Reply #3 on:** November 16, 2008, 05:40:49 AM

Soooooooo pretty.

Well done, all.

Donna

Tricia41 · **Reply #4 on:** November 16, 2008, 06:48:45 AM

Thanks for complments.

Aidan and PVD sure know how to write!

Mimmo · **Reply #5 on:** November 16, 2008, 07:00:33 AM

Quote from: Aidan on November 14, 2008, 04:18:31 PM

A big thanks to hair stylist and singing sensation, Tricia!

It must be something with hair dressers...Most of the local singers I know are in that line of work.
A great composition and performance.
Congratulations to all.

Mimmo

Tricia41 · **Reply #6 on:** November 16, 2008, 07:03:43 AM

Mimmo!!!!

That's funny!

Maybe it's because the radio is always playing at work, day after day, year after year.

Black Stratman · **Reply #7 on:** November 16, 2008, 10:24:16 AM

Sounds great everyone,

Tricia this suits your voice loadz

Tricia41 · **Reply #8 on:** November 16, 2008, 10:35:22 AM

aww thanks Bobby.

Mimmo · **Reply #9 on:** November 16, 2008, 03:28:22 PM

Quote from: Tricia41 on November 16, 2008, 07:03:43 AM

Mimmo!!!! That's funny! Maybe it's because the radio is always playing at work, day after day, year after year.

Hi Tricia
My sister has a salon... I almost became a hair dresser too, when she went to hair dressing school, she had me almost convinced to join her. I started a construction company instead.

Mimmo

Tricia41 · **Reply #10 on:** November 16, 2008, 03:31:43 PM

I'm glad Mimmo. It might be hard working with a bunch of women.

AndyG6508 · **Reply #11 on:** November 17, 2008, 05:41:45 PM

Quote from: Tricia41 on November 16, 2008, 06:48:45 AM

Thanks for complments. Aidan and PVD sure know how to write!

TRicia,
As I've said before a great track lyrics, production and singing wise.

Yes, Aidan and PVD do know how to put together a great tune/lyric, but you, in turn, know how to sing these rather well!!

Andy

PVD · **Reply #12 on:** November 17, 2008, 08:48:56 PM

Andy:

Your comment about Tric is very true. She has grown considerable in the last six month. Of course we all tell her that, she is the one that must believe it. She will I am sure.

Paul

atljam · **Reply #13 on:** November 18, 2008, 05:34:42 PM

Sweet song, very beautiful lyrics, Tricia you did a great job on the vocals
As usual Billy great keys/orchestration

Dan

Tricia41 · **Reply #14 on:** November 18, 2008, 07:20:44 PM

everyone, thanks for the compliments