Seeing Things

I felt like pulling something old out tonight and I've developed a severe appreciation for Seeing Things lately. Seeing Things is off TBC's first album, Shake Your Money Maker. Consequently, it's been played 221 times live. This is one of those songs that is amazing live. I've heard Seeing Things on a few different shows lately and it gives me goosebumps, seriously. Crowesbase has a great quote from Chris about Seeing Things:

"Musically, this is our Steve Cropper tribute. A soul ballad that could be on an old Stax record. The kind of song you don't hear much these days. A lovesick blues."

And that is exactly what Seeing Things is to me--a lovesick blues song. My favourite line is "Don't leave a light on for me / 'Cause I ain't comin' home." The sentiment in Chris's voice when he sings this song and particularly that line just chills me. I can't imagine being a singer and singing something you didnt believe or feel...with TBC, I never have to wonder that. Every ounce of heart and of soul comes through in their songs....and Seeing Things is the genesis of it all.

I find it hard to shed a tear
You brought it all on yourself my dear
Wrong, yes I may be
Don't leave a light on for me
'Cause I ain't comin' home
It hurts me baby to be alone
Yes, it hurts me baby

A hundred years will never ease
Hearing things I won't believe
I saw it with my own two eyes
All the pain that I can't hide

And this pain starts in my heart
And this love tears us apart
You won't find me bent down on my knees
Ain't bendin' over backwards baby
Not to please

'Cause I'm seeing things for the first time
I'm seeing things for the first time, oh yeah
I'm seeing things for the first time
In my life, in my life

I used to dream
Of better days that never came
Sorry ain't nothin' to me
I'm gone and that's the way it must be
So please I've done my time
Lovin' you is such a crime
You won't find me down on, on my knees
Won't find me over backwards baby
Just to please

'Cause I'm seeing things for the first time
I"m seeing things for the first time
Seeing things for the first time
Oh I'm seeing things for the first time
Yeah, seeing things for the first time
I'm seeing things for the first time
Yeah, I'm seeing things for the first time
In my life, in my life