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Beyond the Bird

from Loose Gravity by Up in the Air

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Wrote this bouncy, energetic song in the mid-eighties and the original recording had Vic doing lead vocals in 1990. We kept playing this over the next 5 years, and Mark sang lead vocals on the next recording. Finally, I found a live version that I really loved because of the live energy. I (John) did lead vocals and that's the one I've included.

lyrics

Beyond the Bird
written by John Beccia

Babe, don't you know
Survival's what the world is livin' for
Somehow it seems there should be so much more
Spread your wings and start to fly
Pass on thru the lonely sky
Flyin' on and on........beyond the bird


Babe, don't you know
Every brand new day should be a thrill
Things have changed, and change they always will
Everything must live and die
Everyone must laugh and cry
Flyin' on and on........beyond the bird

instrumental break

Babe, don't you know
If you ever really knew me well
Everything outside is just a shell
You can see right thru these eyes
Rivers run and then go dry
Flyin' on and on........beyond the bird


Babe, don't you know
Time moves on and on, no matter what
Don't get caught in someone elses rut
It should come as no suprise
The truth today's tomorrows' lies
Flyin' on and on........beyond the bird
Beyond the bird.........beyond the bird

credits

from Loose Gravity, released April 1, 1991
John Beccia- lead vocal and keys
Charlie Kleeman-bass
Ryan McLain - drums
Victor Rocha - congas, hand percussion
Larry Hoffman - sax
Tyson Leonard - violin
Mark Pierce - electric guitar
Bobbie Smith - background vocals

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Up in the Air Santa Margarita, California

Up in the Air blends elements of structure and improvisation into musical styles as varied as folk, pop, dixieland, bluegrass, latin, and worldbeat. The result is a fresh and ultimately dancable musical experience with a conspicuously multi-cultural sound. Their original songs center on themes of social equity and justice, environmental consciousness, love, and respect for others. ... more

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