Story Behind The Song
I wanted to write a song about my brother who passed away.
Song Description
Recalls my connections with my brother, who just passed away, as young boys, and the impact he had on the lives of those around him.
| Song Length |
3:29 |
Genre |
Folk - Country, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Poignant |
Subject |
Brother, Sorrow |
| Similar Artists |
Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1960 - 1969 |
| |
Lyrics
Hey Ted
(Anthony Marques) 17dec19v1
V1 Hey Ted, whatcha doin'?
Hey Ted, whatcha sayin'?
It's like you are still here.
We had such joy
When we were boys,
Never knowing fear.
V2 Hey Ted, whatcha thinkin'?
Hey Ted, whatcha feelin'?
In neighborhood blocks we knew,
We did boy stuff,
Got into mischief,
Were inseparable, too.
Chorus You are my brother, now you are gone.
All I can think to do is pray...and write this song.
You made a mark on me that'll never fade away.
When emptiness hits all I do ... is say:
V3 Hey Ted, whatcha doin'?
Hey Ted, whatcha sayin'?
You made friends at every turn,
At work, at school,
That Smoke Shop, the pool
And the friendships were returned.
V4 Hey Ted, whatcha thinkin'?
Hey Ted, whatcha feelin'?
A great guy to us all.
Such loyalty
To family
You had reason to stand tall.
Chorus You are my brother, now you are gone.
All I can think to do is pray...and write this song.
You made a mark on me that I will not forget.
When emptiness hits all I do ... is say:
V5 Hey Ted, whatcha doin'?
Hey Ted, whatcha sayin'?
Family and friends have come
To say goodbye,
We'll be alright,
Just know you're missed and loved.