There is an utterly timeless quality to Max Jury’s
songwriting; a pairing of delicate vocals, narrative story-telling and outstanding
ability to construct tender melodies which would sit beautifully at any point
in the past 6 decades.
“Great American Novel”
is yet another example of his talents, and another stunning step in the exciting career
of the young Iowa-based singer-songwriter. His debut album (which he is currently working on) is set to be one of my most hotly anticipated in recent years.
Great American Novel Lyrics:
There’s a story in your voice
And in the way you say goodnight
Leaves me wanting more
It lingers in my mind
Lingers in my mind
It was the golden age
Of being lost in love
You wrote the perfect page
Then you ripped it
You ripped it up
Now I’m waiting for a train
From New York to Boston
It’s not supposed to be this way
It’s not supposed to be this way
It’s the price I have to pay
Throw roses at the rich girls
And I start to feel ok
When I start to feel ok
There’s a song inside my head
It plays on constantly
Loud enough to wake the dead
It’s a song for you and me
It’s a song for you and me
Those were the sleepless nights
Learning to make love
And all the sunken eyes
Of being too far apart
Too far gone
Now I’m waiting for a train
From New York to Boston
It’s not supposed to be this way
It’s not supposed to be this way
It’s the price I have to pay
Throw roses at the rich girls
And I start to feel ok
And I start to feel ok
I start to feel ok
It’s the price I have to pay
