North Star
by Adey Bell
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This is a musical tribute to Daniel Ellsberg, who died on June 16th, 2023. Daniel was the father of one of my besties, Michael Ellsberg.
Daniel heard this on his deathbed.
I am releasing it today on Father's Day in his honor.
Daniel spent his childhood training and then performing as a serious concert pianist.
I performed three house concerts in the Ellsberg family home, with Daniel in attendance (two on Daniel's Steinway).
Check out "Adey @ Ellsbergs" for one of them.
PS- this version is a rough draft. With your support, we're funding the studio version later this year! Thank you for your support.
Daniel heard this on his deathbed.
I am releasing it today on Father's Day in his honor.
Daniel spent his childhood training and then performing as a serious concert pianist.
I performed three house concerts in the Ellsberg family home, with Daniel in attendance (two on Daniel's Steinway).
Check out "Adey @ Ellsbergs" for one of them.
PS- this version is a rough draft. With your support, we're funding the studio version later this year! Thank you for your support.
lyrics
You are my North Star
Through your Green Eyes
I Realize
Somewhere in my mind
it's always 1969
and someone's falling asleep at the wheel
There's a pounding in my head
and my guts are filled with dread
What is the price to devote my life
to my North Star?
In the darkness of the night
I find my highest right
I will align, I will fight for my North Star
Against all the odds
exposing tyrants and frauds
as long as I am alive I will fight
for my North Star
Truth Teller, Soothsayer, Dragon Slayer
What is the price of a human life,
where is our North Star?
Sometimes it feels like nothing will ever change
I promise you we will never forget your name
It's because of you, Daniel,
You who took the reins
Fighting for truth and justice is never in vain
Truth Teller, Soothsayer, Dragon Slayer
Whatever it's worth to be a steward of Earth,
I offer my lifetime
Children's laughter, happily after
We can avert this disaster
Whatever the price, I dedicate my life
To follow my North Star
You are my North Star
Through your green Eyes
I Realize
Truth Teller, Soothsayer, Dragon Slayer
Whatever the price I dedicate my life
to follow my North Star
Truth Teller, Soothsayer, Dragon Slayer
Whatever the price I will devote my life
to follow my North Star
Whatever the price I will devote my life
to follow my North Star
follow my North Star....
Through your Green Eyes
I Realize
Somewhere in my mind
it's always 1969
and someone's falling asleep at the wheel
There's a pounding in my head
and my guts are filled with dread
What is the price to devote my life
to my North Star?
In the darkness of the night
I find my highest right
I will align, I will fight for my North Star
Against all the odds
exposing tyrants and frauds
as long as I am alive I will fight
for my North Star
Truth Teller, Soothsayer, Dragon Slayer
What is the price of a human life,
where is our North Star?
Sometimes it feels like nothing will ever change
I promise you we will never forget your name
It's because of you, Daniel,
You who took the reins
Fighting for truth and justice is never in vain
Truth Teller, Soothsayer, Dragon Slayer
Whatever it's worth to be a steward of Earth,
I offer my lifetime
Children's laughter, happily after
We can avert this disaster
Whatever the price, I dedicate my life
To follow my North Star
You are my North Star
Through your green Eyes
I Realize
Truth Teller, Soothsayer, Dragon Slayer
Whatever the price I dedicate my life
to follow my North Star
Truth Teller, Soothsayer, Dragon Slayer
Whatever the price I will devote my life
to follow my North Star
Whatever the price I will devote my life
to follow my North Star
follow my North Star....
credits
released June 18, 2023
Music written and recorded by Adey Bell
Lyrics by Adey Bell and Casey Jeppesen
Executive Produced by Michael Ellsberg
Music written and recorded by Adey Bell
Lyrics by Adey Bell and Casey Jeppesen
Executive Produced by Michael Ellsberg
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Adey Bell Asheville, North Carolina
Bathe in luminous, loving soundscapes of beauty, truth and magic.
I am a pianist, vocalist, and
composer.
My specialty as a musician and healer is in the realm of the psyche. My music is my Shadow Work.
As singer/songwriter I have been likened to solo female virtuosos as Tori Amos and Kate Bush, blending classically influenced piano composition with raw lyrical reflective intimacy.
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May 2020
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