Name: In Comparison
Duration: P00H05M16S
Description: Reflecting on the beauty and simplicity of rural Iowa, "In Comparison" delves into the nostalgia and longing for a past surrounded by nature and boundless possibilities.

In Comparison

from Room To Grow by Carmen Nickerson

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Reflecting on the beauty and simplicity of rural Iowa, "In Comparison" delves into the nostalgia and longing for a past surrounded by nature and boundless possibilities.

lyrics

IN COMPARISON

SPENT OUR SUMMERS SWIMMING ON CLEAR LAKE
JUST ACROSS THE ROAD FROM WHERE THE MUSIC DIED
GRANDMA GAVE US LESSONS ON HER OLD PIANO
& ON AN APPALOOSA NAMED BEN WE ALL LEARNED TO RIDE

EVERYTHING PALES IN COMPARISON
TO A FULL MOON RISING OVER AN EMPTY FIELD
CLOUDS LIKE MOUNTAINS ON THE FAR HORIZON
PRAYING FOR GOOD WEATHER TO BRING IN THE YIELD

WE HAD FENCE ROWS FULL OF MILKWEED
MONARCHS WOULD STOP ON THEIR WAY TO MEXICO
MAMMA BAKED FRESH BREAD, AND WE PICKED SWEET CORN
I HAD NO IDEA THAT WE MIGHT BE CONSIDERED POOR

CHORUS

THE WOMAN I AM WILL ALWAYS BE
RIDING FOR THAT SUNSET IN MY MIND
I’LL GET THERE SOMEDAY
IT’S JUST A MATTER OF TIME
IF I KNEW THEN, WHAT I KNOW NOW
I WOULD’VE HELD MUCH TIGHTER TO THE REINS
I’M STILL HOLDING ON TO WHERE I’M FROM

LILACS IN OUR HAIR FILLED THE CHURCH THAT MAY
WHEN DADDY GAVE SISTER AWAY
A POLKA BAND IN THE SCHOOL GYMNASIUM
DREAMING WHEN WOULD IT BE MY DAY

EVERYTHING PALES IN COMPARISON
TO RIDING A RED HORSE UNDER A HARVEST MOON
EVERYONE TELLS YOU, BUT YOU NEVER BELIEVE THEM
TIL YOU REALIZE YOU GREW UP TOO SOON

credits

from Room To Grow, released November 13, 2023
IN COMPARISON Nickerson/Porter

Carmen – Lead and backing vocals
Mai Bloomfield – Cello, cello arrangement
John Calarco – Drums
Kostia Efimov – Piano, string arrangement
Willy Porter – Acoustic guitar
Stas Venglevski – Bayan accordion
John Wheeler – Bass

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Carmen Nickerson Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Carmen Nickerson's story begins on her family’s small farm in Saint Ansgar, IA. She weaves profound truths and empowering messages into her music. Collaborating with renowned artists Willy Porter, Kostia Efimov & more, her work transcends boundaries. Through her highly anticipated solo album, "Room to Grow," Carmen's songwriting prowess and authentic artistry are set to captivate audiences. ... more