Sometimes you have a day where you feel like it doesn’t matter what you do, you just can’t do anything right. I actually had one of those days last Friday. I was set to play in a $100,000 poker tournament. My first “big” tournament. The day before I had played in a pre-tournament and unfortunately got knocked out by two players that got lucky in two hands that were less dominating – but its never over until the river. I finished 100 out of 500. I ended up playing for a while afterwards at a straight cash game and winning my buyin for the big tournament. But I was up way too late and ended up having to sleep in my car because the hotel was sold out.
The following day, I’m having nothing but issues. I didn’t sleep well. I couldn’t get a decent meal. I started to play some poker before the tournament, and did even play. Then came the tournament. I’m not sure what happened but essentially it didn’t matter how good my starting hand, I’d get into a hand and everything would completely miss me. Actually uncommon for me. Eventually I did get one hand that I felt strong about, and unfortunately I was chopped down to just 3 of the smallest chips there are. I then waited out an ok hand and went all in. I won that. So now I had a few more. Then I got another hand where I went allin and won that, barely. Now I’ve gotten back into a position of being able to do some recovery. I then got one more hand of an AKs. The lady that essentially took my stack the first time called with an KQo. As the cards came out for the flop, I was in great shape with top pair of A’s. Then came the turn which was a J. Then the river which was a 10. Meaning this woman ended up with a straight to knock me out. Very disappointing, but it happens. And it’s the earliest I’ve ever been knocked out of a tournament. Thinking I could play cash again I went back to the cash game. Mistake. I ended up giving back $300 and staying too long. Important lesson learned there.
As for this song, I relate to these lyrics in that, in certain circumstances you end up forgetting your common sense – even though it’s kicking you in the head. I’ve learned never to play a skill game while being too tired. Of which I was. In terms of the song, he’s referring to a relationship. Obviously we’re all prone to losing our common sense from time to time. Especially when we’re around someone whom we’re thoroughly infatuated with. What’s a good examply of coming undone for you? For me it’s when no matter what you do, things don’t go right, no matter the intension. I’d much prefer to do things wrong and have them be brilliant and good. Strange how I never seem to remember moments when that happens.
Sonically this song is superbly done. Great tones on all the instruments. I’m really keen on all the production work. I especially dig the big chorus and the harmonies Owsley pulls together. Interestingly he’s been a hired guitarist for other bands for a while. I also realize he’s had some solo success. But his main gig is still playing guitar for Amy Grant. Not a bad gig if you ask me. What I don’t get is how someone with melodies and production this strong get’s passed over by the general public. Hmmm. Wait, actually no, I do know how that’s possible. I’m a walking example of it myself. The difference is, I’m not playing guitar for some other major label artist as my day gig.
Owsley deserves your attention and as a matter of fact, I think you ought to buy the whole CD and not just this song. There’s several gems on it. I believe he’s currently working on his next CD or putting out singles via iTunes. I think that’s a wise way to go these days. Don’t you?