“The Beaches...”

by Benci

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▼ Genre: Acoustic

License: FeedForward Collaboration License
A short song. Listen to the newer version on Surftime! Get it here:
http://www.benci.bandcamp.com

Lyrics:
I started to run along the shore
I wasn't tired yet so I ran some more
The sun was bright so I turned away,
But there was a sand castle in my way
So I ran right through, I tore it down
The sand castle's broken on the ground
The kid who built it wasn't there,
But I kept on running 'cause I thought he'd care

I started thinking, wondering why
I didn't want to see that poor kid cry
The water was cool, the breeze was blue
I was already running, might as well continue
The day was nice, it's good to share
Drinks with ice, sand in my hair
Sitting on the beach I could show you where
I started running - all the way down there

Pineapple fruits and coconuts
Little kids eating in little huts
One umbrella beside the chair
Drinks with ice, sand in my hair
The broken sand castle was still there
Kid started crying but I didn't care
Taking a break from running on the shore
So that maybe later I can run some more

Stream: 96 kbps, 32 kHz (joint stereo)

Download: 192.0 kbps, 44 kHz (stereo), 3.57 MB

Playing time (m:ss): 2:36

Date uploaded: Apr 17, 2011, 18:18 PDT Show more info

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Belgion gave feedback to Benci for “The Beaches”:

Sure wish I was on a beach right now. However, I find it strange that there is no mention of very old topless women in this song, since this seems to be the biggest hazard I face whenever I'm on vacation.

Comment ☆ Like Link Flag Feb 16, 2012, 10:39 PST

Benci I know exactly how you feel! (Feb 16, 2012, 10:58 PST)

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DecadentDisarray gave feedback to Benci for “The Beaches”:

I love this. This has a very Cure feel circa Boys don't cry era. Love the rhythm and the voice leading.

Comment ☆ Like Link Flag Jan 30, 2012, 00:20 PST

Benci Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. (Feb 01, 2012, 19:28 PST)

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JZC gave feedback to Benci for “The Beaches”:

cool voice. very unique. Did you write this song?

Comment ☆ Like Link Flag Jan 13, 2012, 16:47 PST

Benci Thanks! I wrote this song a bit more than a year ago. (Jan 18, 2012, 06:21 PST)

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Megatherian gave feedback to Benci for “The Beaches”:

This is a good story based song in my opinion. The core of your guitarist's talent is there, but the recording doesn't really convey the sound well. I'm all for making do with what you have, but I would invest in a way to make the guitar's tone come through to its fullest potential.
-Alex

Comment ☆ Like Link Flag Dec 12, 2011, 14:05 PST

Benci Thanks a lot, Alex! I'm fully aware of this song's recording, but I hope you enjoyed it.
PS: I'm the guitarist, it's all me. Cheers! (Dec 13, 2011, 06:09 PST)

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The Closers gave feedback to Benci for “The Beaches”:

Cool tune. I like the beach-bum vibe :) Any more on the way?

-Robb

Comment ☆ Like Link Flag Sep 20, 2011, 19:07 PDT

Benci Thanks Robb! I feel like I've been saying that I have some stuff in the works for a long time now, but I've got some stuff in the works... (Sep 24, 2011, 09:07 PDT)

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The Closers I know how you feel! (Sep 24, 2011, 17:04 PDT)

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The Middlemen gave feedback to Benci for “The Beaches”:

How is your album coming,? Haven't heard this one in a while-- great summer tune-- I don't think it sounds much like Jim Morrison as others do, because of the Liverpudlian inflection in your voice.

Also, could you post the lyrics? Sounds like a cool story, but I don't know what you're saying exactly...

-Shoham

Comment ☆ Like Link Flag Aug 05, 2011, 13:22 PDT

Benci Hey! Thanks for listening again! The album is going well, but I started a few smaller projects and they're delaying me a bit, but there is a lot more music to come (for free)! One project will sound pretty different, but most of the stuff will have the same (or arguably similar) feel as this song.

I will definitely post the lyrics! I never really felt like I needed to, but I guess I should have. Cheers! (Aug 13, 2011, 06:10 PDT)

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The Middlemen Nice! Congratulations on the new projects as well. Make sure to post here when you've got your stuff together. I'll be looking out for the new stuff :) (Aug 13, 2011, 19:19 PDT)

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Benci I definitely will and I hope you will be looking out for it all! I also put up the lyrics. Thanks a lot! (Aug 29, 2011, 08:53 PDT)

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The Middlemen Funny story. (Aug 29, 2011, 10:31 PDT)

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Ryan Toth gave feedback to Benci for “The Beaches”:

love the lofi recording, you sound like jim morrison .

Comment ☆ Like Link Flag Aug 02, 2011, 10:24 PDT

Benci Thanks a lot, man. I hope you enjoyed it. (Aug 03, 2011, 13:42 PDT)

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J. Wager gave feedback to Benci for “The Beaches”:

you've got a golden voice there guy

Comment ☆ Like Link Flag Jun 14, 2011, 04:47 PDT

Benci That's very nice of you. Thank you. (Jun 16, 2011, 10:04 PDT)

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Print(the)Seas gave feedback to Benci for “The Beaches”:

Hey great sound....gotta love lo-fi recordings. Vocals reminds me of Jim Morrisson meets the dude from The Strokes.....and the lyrics are very picture-able. Gonna scope out your other stuff!

Comment ☆ Like Link Flag May 31, 2011, 21:25 PDT

Benci I appreciate your comment and I hope you enjoy listening to my other songs too! (Jun 01, 2011, 06:35 PDT)

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