“Memories on the Moon” is the latest single from Jaelee Roberts, “The lyrics hit me immediately,” Roberts said of the bluegrass ballad. She drew inspiration from Marty Raybon, one of her longtime musical influences.
“When I first started singing this song, I immediately thought about the honesty and emotion in his voice,” Roberts shared. “I tried to bring some of that same sincerity into this recording.”
Billy Droze wrote “Memories on the Moon” with Keith Barnacastle and Rebekah Speer. Roberts first heard the song during a workshop led by Donna Ulisse and Jerry Salley, where Barnacastle and Speer played Droze’s demo for the group.
“From the very first listen, I knew I had to record it,” Roberts added. “I didn’t know when I’d get the chance, but I remember looking at them and saying, ‘I want this song… When we got into the studio, it honestly felt like magic. Tony Wray on acoustic guitar, Alan Bartram on bass, Justin Moses on mandolin and dobro, and Ron Stewart on banjo brought so much heart and depth to the track. Zack Arnold added harmony vocals that elevated everything even further his voice and ideas were truly the finishing touch.”
“I have fallen completely in love with this recording,” she concluded, “and I’m beyond grateful that I got to be the one to bring this song to life and share it with all of you. I truly hope that it touches your hearts the way that is has mine.”
“What makes this song so special to me is how deeply personal, yet universal, it feels. It was originally written from the perspective of losing a partner and learning how to live with that kind of heartbreak and absence. But I think it can also speak to anyone who’s experienced loss in any form a breakup, distance, change, or simply missing someone you love. To me, that’s what makes a truly great song: when people can hear it and find pieces of their own story inside of it.”
Lyrics
1st Verse
Ain’t no space in this crazy heart of mine, I’m running out of my head
When the worlds asleep and my overthinking keeps the covers off the bed
Oh, fights with the dawn, the morning can’t come too soon
I’ll turn my face to the sun, hang my memories on the moon
Chorus
So, I don’t have to face another lonely night
My hands are tied, and I ain’t gonna win this fight
Oh, the only thing that ever really keeps me pushing through
I turn my face to the sun, hang my memories on the moon
2nd Verse
I was holding on now I’m letting go, the future ain’t friends with the past
Nothing there for me it’s my enemy and I don’t plan on going back
My heart’s on the mend, my soul seems different, too
I turn my face to the sun, hang my memories on the moon
Repeat Chorus
Oh, I turn my face to the sun, hang my memories on the moon
…memories on the moon….
Ain’t no space in this crazy heart of mine, I’m running out my head
Musicians: Jaelee Roberts on lead and harmony vocals; Zack Arnold on harmony vocals; Tony Wray on guitar; Justin Moses on mandolin and dobro; Ron Stewart on banjo; and Alan Bartram on bass.
Producer: Danny Roberts
Engineer: Chris Latham — Gorillas Nest Studio — Ashland City, TN
Mixed by Chris Latham — Gorillas Nest Studio — Ashland City, TN
Mastered by Clay Miller — Crossroads Studios — Arden, NC
Graphic Designer by Rebekah Speer.
Author: World Music Central News Room
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