![]() Writer(s): Amelia Randall Meath, Phillip Gardner CookĬontributed by Landon E. I cannot find you because I have been away for too long You are ready for me to come back, but I am always on my ownĭespite my actions, we are still emotionally distant ![]() I want to be with you, but I have been away for too long I know that you are waiting for me to come back home I am emotionally distant, even though I am physically with you I am physically present, but emotionally distant We may have difficulty listening and connecting with them, which can cause us to drift away from them. The song suggests that sometimes, even when we are physically close to someone, we can feel far from them emotionally. The repetition of "miles away" draws attention to the emotional gulf between the speaker and his partner. ![]() The song evokes the themes of emotional distance, miscommunication, and longing for connection. The speaker is left wondering where he is going and where he went wrong, as he never meant to wander away from his partner. He is aware of the shame of the situation: he kisses his partner but still feels miles away from them. He acknowledges that they have been waiting for him to return and that he wants to be with them, but he is always drifting away. The speaker admits to not listening to his partner and asks them to repeat what they said. Despite being next to his partner, he feels detached and disconnected. The speaker repeats the phrase "miles away" throughout the song, emphasizing the emotional chasm between him and his partner. In Phil Cook's song "Miles Away," the speaker describes his emotional distance from his partner despite being physically close to them. You're always runnin' (you're always on your own) Where could you be? (I been away too long) I'm out here waitin' (when'll you come back home?) I know you're ready (I'm always on my own) Where I wanna be (you've been away so long) With People Are My Drug, Phil Cook displays his fine skills as a multi-talented musician with a strong grasp on all of the styles that makes music a party and celebration.I know you waited (when'll you come back home?) In the middle of the song, powerful piano chords take over the song structure and build the energy for a strong finish of a masterpiece album. To conclude the album, Phil presents Life, a relaxed, medium tempo jam. The continuous rocking positive energy on this song keeps the momentum grooving with no end. At track eight, listeners have experienced both the mellow, and upbeat energized meter that strikes throughout the entire album. Phil Cook contains the powerful songwriting skill of switching up the vibes and style on each track that gives all of his fans an emotional, riveting ride through his music.ĭeeper Kind is the perfect deep track on this record. Immediately from the beginning, listeners are thrown into an acoustic, meditative paradise and find themselves in a relaxed, joyful state. Tupelo Honey is another highlight and surely a top song throughout Phil Cook’s entire repertoire. ![]() The next song, Now That I Know, continues the mellow vibe momentum but also awakens the energy of the listener with raging guitar solos. He Gives Us All His Love winds down the energy a bit with slow grooving guitar melodies and a hypnotizing drumbeat. The guitar melody in the beginning foreshadows the vocal melody which makes the song that much more enticing. Song four, Another Mother’s Son, is one of the big highlights on this album with its memorable melody and powerful energetic rhythm and soul. A memorable moment on this track is the call and answer vocal structure at the end, which beautifully blends both of their vocal ranges and tones together. Miles Away features Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath on gorgeous, outstanding back-up vocals. A slight tempo increase towards the middle of the song creates the change that sparks more rock and roll spirit into the song. Song two, Tide Of Life, begins with a hypnotizing, anticipating groove that keeps the mellow vibe strong. The building, relaxed jam in the beginning of the song truly makes the powerful, upbeat and energized ending. The opening track Steam Powered Blues sets the perfect mood for the rest of the album. This shredding master on guitar and keyboard wiz has brought a lot of heart and soul into this record and the result is an absolute five star masterpiece. As a follow-up to his debut album Southland Mission, Cook reaches new levels on this record that blends together all of his early gospel and blues influences with his already flourished rock and roll style. All-star musician and songwriter Phil Cook is back with his second solo album People Are My Drug.
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