I‘ve got my feet buried in some sugary white sand and my head clearing from a busy period of work. I feel very blessed to be able to be with my family on the Emerald Coast in Florida for 7 beautiful days! It’s a time to thank God for my many blessings and to plot and plan for the future.
This is my first visit to this part of Florida. I am super impressed with the quality of the beaches and the clarity of the water when the seaweed isn’t clouding the surf. I have been to so many islands over the years including Hawaii, Kauai, Oahu, Antigua, St. Thomas, St. John, Puerto Rico, Isla Mujeres, Cozumel and I have to say, the beaches along the Emerald Coast are some of the best! We’re staying in a nice suite with some great views!
Check this out! A storm drove us from the pool for a second night but it was beautiful.
A view from the suite!
I’m looking forward to my live set on the 25th and to celebrate my son’s birthday that same day. The event is sold out but I think you can get on the waiting list if you really want to go. Taylor Trumble and I have prepared a fun set that includes some Dua Lipa, Depeche Mode, Elton John and some amazing originals. This will be my first chance to try out some of the latest singles in a live but acoustic setting, You can expect to hear “Freak Show Alone” and “Love is the Sharpest Knife” as well as some unreleased new songs like “10 Miles” and “Letter to America.” This last song “Letter to America” is a bit of a protest song. Here are the lyrics:
Letter to America – Words & Music by Tye Murphy
Mothers and daughters
sons and fathers
how do we live this way
When old friends need new beginnings
from the dumbs shit they say
And if you don’t mind, I’ll just set this one out
So save all your grace, it covers your faith when your faced with doubt
And if you don’t mind I’ll just lay low for while
You won’t even notice I’m about
Cuz I get lost in the mystery of it
and now I’m drowning in the mystery of it
Chaos in daylight
in the air the smoke is rising
higher and higher
the lines are drawn
And if you don’t mind, I’ll just set this one out.
So save all your grace, it covers your faith when your faced with doubt.
And if you don’t mind I’ll just lay low for while
You won’t even notice I’m about
Cuz I get lost in the mystery of it
and now I’m drowning in the mystery of it
How in the hell did we lose our way
from perfect clouds and perfect days
When everyone was allowed their own truth
Now they’re barring the doors
They’re taking the streets
They’re burning the cities until you agree
Their way is the only right way.
If I wrote a letter to America
this is what I’d say
is your song of anger, hope or hate?
Is it really so bad that you
want to tear yourself in two
and drag all us down with you.
I wrote a letter to America
I wrote a letter home
Where is your kindness you loving soul.
Is it really so bad that you
want to tear yourself in two
and drag all us down with you.
and drag all us down with you.
If I wrote a letter to America
this is what I’d say
If I wrote a letter to America
this is what I’d say
Mothers and daughters
sons and fathers
how do we live this way
See you all the 25th! Good night!
