Story Behind The Song

A song about the ups and downs, the ins and outs of life. A song about phases in life. This is the title track to my first album produced for Kama Sutra Records.

Song Description

________________________________________________ "Time Loop" record review Chet Nichols : Time Loop (Kama Sutra - 1972) Category : criminally overlooked 4:33 stars If you're into smart and poetic Folky singer/songwriter stuff, then this obscure release is a must have because of the high quality of the songs and the driven yet pleasant way in which they are performed. But as several of these Chet Nichols songs also have doses of Rock, I guess the album could also be of interest to fans of Classic Rock and Folk Rock. 'Time Loop' has a pure and honest and at the same time slightly melancholic feel that's reminiscent of James Taylor or, to name someone more recent, José Gonzales. And it's just as good as the best material either of these artists released, which raises the question why this album didn't get the attention it deserved and why it didn't propel Nichols to stardom. One listen to the album highlights 'Electra' and 'Who stole the Ivy' is enough to make you understand what a gifted composer and lyricist he was. In fact, there's only one average track on the entire album (not counting the superfluous outro 'Quasar Sleeper'). Highly recommended.

Lyrics

"(Spinning On The) Time Loop"
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Lyrics and Music by Chet Nichols
Copyright 1969 by Chet Nichols (ASCAP)/Magic Garage Music (ASCAP)
MagicGarageMusic@gmail.com :: http://www.chetnichols.net
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

CHORUS
Spinning on the time loop
They start to phase you in
When the man comes and turns the wheel
He?ll phase you out again
Spinning on the time loop
They start to phase you in
When the man comes and turns the wheel
He?ll phase you back again

VERSE 1
Yesterday was your point of disappearing
Yesterday was yesterday and that?s no doubt
Yesterday was your point of disappearing
And disappearing is the only way out

REPEAT CHORUS

BRIDGE
When the time came to take your place
Was it really worth the taking?
When the time came to change your hand
Was it worth the re-arranging?
When your need poked you full of holes
Was it really worth the habit?
Is it worth all these illusions
When people treat you like they own you?

REPEAT CHORUS

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Copyright © 1969 ® ? by Chet Nichols ASCAP & Magic Garage Music (ASCAP)
All US and Global rights reserved. This song or any portion thereof (lyrics, music, samples, vocals) may not be reproduced in any form or media, distributed, transmitted, downloaded, shared or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publishers. For permission requests, write to the publisher at chet@chetnichols.net or http://www.chetnichols.net, or addressed to "Attention: Permissions Coordinator," at the address below.
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