Gerard O'Riley

Gerard O'Riley writes poignant and personal songs that encourage the listener to think a little more deeply about life and love. He always has a positive message, regardless of how sad a story can be, a happy ending is always available.

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There is a feel of hot sandy desert and warm evening breezes. I was inspired by the atmosphere of Southern California and Mexico. The loss of a loved one, not knowing what happened then finding out through a third party. There is a feeling of the loss, but also the calmness of the extreme heat and gentle winds.
After the upheaval of a relationship breakdown there is a period of calm. The Singer, desperate for peace, is proposing maintaining that calm by carrying out a suicide pact. Tomorrow becomes the last tomorrow, thereby stopping any more painful tomorrows.
This describes the collapse of a relationship. How a partner becomes an unfamiliar person who acts differently and who's outlook changes. The pain of the cessation of any closeness and denial of any special connection.
A cynical look at the members of Western Society who purport to have our interests at heart, but who have their own agendas. There is a sneer in the delivery at politicians, lawyers, bankers et al who deceive us with fears of instability and play on our insecurities.
This is a song of hope. The possibility that if the dream is there and you don't give up, it can come true. The main character is a woman author who works hard, through adversity, to achieve the ultimate in her field.