Nico Boesten - What Matters

from Inn Cluded | A compilation to benefit Inn from the Cold Kelowna by TribeHouse Collective

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This was inspired by a dream I had about my dad 3 years after he died from cancer.

Written and Performed by Nico Boesten
Used by permission.

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When my father died
Something inside
Felt like a piece of me was torn out

I just can't seem to find it again
Aching for the affirmation
But there's silence and I'm left here without

CHORUS
I'm filled with emotion
I'm filled with the notion
That what matters -- remains

I had a crazy dream
There in front of me
Just the way I remember him -- my old man

Bright blue eyes staring right through
Everything I tried to hide he knew
(he said) "Son, don't hide your face in your hands"

BRIDGE
Now that you know what you know
So much has been taken
How am I supposed to carry on

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from Inn Cluded | A compilation to benefit Inn from the Cold Kelowna, released September 28, 2013
Recorded at Lille Gard Studios (Kelowna, BC) by Andrew Smith. Upright Bass & Hammond recorded at Solar Nest Arts Studio, Kelowna, BC.

Written by Nico Boesten along with Andrew Smith & Norm Strauss
Lead Vox, Acoustic Guitar: Nico Boesten
Fretless Bass: Brian Wiebe
Hammond: Malcolm Petch
Background Vocals & Beer bottle sound effect: Ari Neufeld
Pedal Steel: Graham Ord
Drums: Eric Funk
Electric Guitar: Andrew Smith

Mixed & Mastered at Lille Gard Studios by Andrew Smith
Produced by Nico Boesten

Story and video here: nicogroove.com

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