In 'illusions by the sea' Edel recounts 'the time of our lives, perfect and bittersweet' in which he sings about moving into a conversion van full-time with his pregnant wife. They set out to play live outdoor shows across North America but Edel suffered a stroke 3 shows into the tour in April 2021. 'illusions by the sea' is a psychedelic modern rock road trip jam filled with catchy melody and charming intent, perfect to drive into the sunset with.
The song is the second single from 'casseroles & flowers' out July 22nd, 2022 which sees Edel rehab back to make his full-length self-production debut.
lyrics
the time of our lives
perfect and bittersweet
like the sun in my eyes
were we out of our minds
pillow talk a little scheme
leaving it all behind
i’m not moving on
i’m just a little bit gone
i’ll let it slip through my fingers
show me everything that you see
it feels like a dream
it feels like a dream we once had
if you let go then hold on to me
it feels like a dream
it feels like a dream we once had
the glow in your eyes
illusions by the sea
vermillion waves crash over me
we’re going to find
the future of a memory
and see from the other side
now the rain is coming down
and the crowds are pouring in
i don’t want to drown
i just question everything
and the cities start to change
but the people look the same
as they hold onto these
illusions by the sea
hold onto these
illusions by the sea
hold onto me
credits
from casseroles & flowers,
track released May 17, 2022
Produced by Parker Bossley
Lead vocals produced by Mike Edel
Backing vocals produced by Parker Bossley
Recorded at Jam Florist Studios (Vancouver)
Mixed by Ryan Worsley
Drums by Flavio Cirillo
Guitars, keys, backing vocals, bass, and drum production by Parker Bossley.
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