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The View

by Bailey Judd

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This song has been in my repertoire for the better part of a two years. I wrote it around the time I moved from Goulburn to Melbourne. Personally, the track captures that time of transition - living in a whole new city, meeting new people and questioning who I was. It caused me to deeply reflect on the relationships that had broken down throughout my early years and learning that I more was responsible for than I ever realised. In addition, I became acutely aware of how people interacted in a city. No longer did it feel right to smile at passing strangers as you would in a rural town. I had just moved to a beautiful city which seemed to be largely unappreciated by the people of it, however, I've met some better people since. All of these emotions where circling my head as I tried to make peace with them.

This track would not be what it is without the incredible work and enthusiasm of my friends and colleagues Dom "Time-Feel" Stitt, Ben Cooke and Max Teakle. Their musicianship and ideas gave this song a whole new energy that I couldn't possibly have conjured on my own. This recording is a testament to the power of collaboration with passionate talented people.

A massive thank you to Will Latham. His generosity and dedication on this project made it such a joy to record. The drums sound especially good!

Finally, I want to thank my incredible friends who encourage me to keep making music despite the doubt that I might feel. I hope to never lose perspective of how fortunate I really am.

- Bailey

lyrics

The best friends in my life, I don't know where they've gone
They're not too far but they're far from close
I blame me for who I've become 'cause it's not a game to be won
I wish I could see them with my eyes now

Feels like my eyes were never open to the view
I won't spend my life only climbing to get nowhere
One day I'll be wiser and I'll know just what to do
Feels like my mind was only talking and I missed the view

I thought I had decoded the secret
The world seemed controlled by all the people worth hating
I blamed them, I'm sure they're guilty but it never made the world any better
Angry at the shifts in culture 'till I learnt to turn off my screen

Feels like my eyes were never open to the view
I won't spend my life only climbing to get nowhere
One day I'll be wiser and I'll know just what to do
Feels like my mind was only talking and I missed the view

I'm sorry
I didn't know, didn't know what I know now
I'm sorry
I didn't know, didn't know why you cared

Feels like my eyes were never open to the view
I won't spend my life only climbing to get nowhere
One day I'll be wiser and I'll know just what to do
Feels like my mind was only talking and I missed the view

Feels like my eyes were never open to the view
Feels like my eyes were never open to the view

credits

released March 25, 2019
Bailey Judd - Vocals, Guitar, Mixing, Mastering
Ben Cooke - Bass
Dom Stitt - Drums, Percussion
Max Teakle - Keyboards

Recorded and engineered by Will Latham at Abbey Road Institute, Southbank, Victoria.

Cover design by Ellen Waite

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Bailey Judd Melbourne, Australia

Bailey Judd, known for his ridiculous musical proficiency, determination to be the master of all trades, and penchant for wearing his heart on his sleeve. With an unrivalled ability to be both incredibly multi-skilled with all aspects of music and production, as well as being unapologetically honest and down to earth, Bailey Judd is fast becoming every musician's favourite artist. ... more

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