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Debut albums are always the toughest. After showing your talents with singles, are you talented enough to deliver a full blown album? Hayden Merjos is about to give his first attempt at doing so. The anticipated and debut album of Hayden, is one that's been worked on for a while and met some tough challenges to overcome. Although it's been pushed back multiple times, the wait is finally over. Hayden describes the album as being a mixture of Folk, Acoustic, Blues, and a little Rock. The title Perception was explained to be his thoughts on certain subjects and how he views different things. He also says the album is his reflection of what he thinks real music sounds like. So will Hayden prove to be worthy of a #1 album or will his debut turn out to be an embarrassment to the Merjos name?
Length: 58:34
Released:November 1, 2011
Recorded:New York, Los Angeles, California, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Cover Art:Jasmine V.
Genre:Folk, Acoustic Rock, Soul, Blues
Label:Studio60 Records
Producers: Gia Rose
Personnel
Hayden Merjos – Lead Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Piano, Tambourine
Gia Rose - Producer, Writer
Lily Abbot – Vocals
Justin N. - Writer, Back up Vocals
Jack Minster – Organ, Violins
Alejandro Sanchez – Maracas, Spanish Guitar
Hannah Beth Merjos - Vocals1. Be Back Soon (4:26)
Description: This song has a very strong blues influence. Hayden has a very soulful and blues like voice. With an acoustic guitar and a drum, Hayden creates a story with this song. During the chorus you can hear some hand claps along to the beat. At the end of the song, you can hear him scatting a little. The song talks about him being tired of being left at home while his girlfriend goes off without him. He misses her and gets tired of waiting..
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[Verse 2]
I'm tired of walking alone and
Tired of seeing happy couples walking by (baby be back soon)
I'm tired of making reservations at our favorite restaurant for just me (baby be back soon)
[Pre-Chorus]
Over and over I hear you in my head
Over and over I wake up with you not in my bed
Oh baby when you coming home
A day without you is a day without the sun
[Chorus]
I've been missing out on your love and your shadows
And I can't wait much longer babe, without you near I'm going crazy
Be back, be back, be back soon
2. Down In A Cold, Dirty Well (4:22)
Description: The song starts out with Hayden singing and guitar chords, Spanish guitar and acoustic, being played softly. He sings with a sort of soulful voice. The song starts to pick up while he starts to fully play his guitar and drums kick in. Hayden maintains the same tone in his voice throughout the song, singing in a calm like voice. As he sings the next verse, you can hear echoes in the background and Hayden vocalizes a lot. As he sings the bridge, the music except the drums stops as he sings then kicks back in for him to sing the chorus again. He vocalizes and repeats the last line, his voice getting higher in a falsetto voice and then the song fades out. This song talks about people passing by when you need them the most. The metaphor being stuck in a well, screaming for help, but no one stops to save him/her.
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[Verse 1]
They state me missing and search all over the town
Look left and then right but don't ever look down
Dig me my grave, I won't be saved
No I won't be saved, so dig me my grave
[Chorus]
Helpless, Hopeless,
Cold and lonely
Only you can save me now
Trembling and shivering, scared
I want this all to end if only you could hear me now
3. Stole It (4:02)
Description: The song starts off with an organ being heard then Hayden's voice being heard which marks the start of the song as the band kicks in with drums, snares, the organ, violins, and guitar. Hayden sings the verse normally then his voice gets higher as he sings the chorus, going back down to sing the ”Yeah you stole it now.”. He does the same for the next verse, each time the organ, drums, and violins being heard. There's then a short guitar solo Hayden plays and then all that can be heard is the piano and organ. As he sings the chorus, the band sings a long with him, letting the full band kick in again. This song talks about someone coming along and stealing your heart without it expecting to happen.
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[Verse 2]
I had it in my hand,
My love all out in the open,
You took off without me knowing,
Baby I never noticed,
That you stole it
Oooh, Oooh.
[Chorus]
You stole it,
You stole it,
Yeah you stole it now,
I tried to get it back,
Take all my lovin back,
But you stole it from me
Ooooh.
4. Voices In My Head, Eyes In The Walls ft. Lily (5:04)
Description: The song starts off with Lily belting out the first verse and holding the last line. Hayden then sings the chorus with her and he sings the next verse. His voice is medium high and he sings with soul in his voice while he holds the last line also. Lily then belts out her next verse and her and Hayden sing the last line together. You can hear the violins, guitars, drums, and piano all being played in the background as they start to sing the bridge. Lily sings the first part, while Hayden sings the last part. They both sing the chorus, allowing Lily to hold the note that sings ”I know that I'm not everywhere, there are things I cannot see, But the voices in my head are clear, The eyes in the walls, they see!” Hayden then sings it with her again and they both hold the note until the song ends. The song talks about people backstabbing you and if you trusting the voices in your head and people trying to warn you of the betrayal.
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[Verse 2]
Hear me,
You may have think you won, but the fighting's not done,
See me,
Speaking loud and clear, all the things you fear
I'm turning it over, trying to go under
I couldn't see way back then,
But my senses have strengthened
[Chorus]
I know that I'm not everywhere
There are things I cannot see,
But the voices in my head are clear,
The eyes in the walls they see
5. Lullabye (4:52)
Description:This is a slow song with the only instrument being used is Hayden’s guitar. It sounds almost like a lullabye and dreamlike. Hayden sings in a low voice as if he were sad himself. He has a little hint of soul in his voice. This song tells a sad and tragic tale of the aftermath of a car accident.
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[Verse 2]
Memories of the walks down to the park
Enjoying the flowers on the pavement
Sharing double-scooped ice cream
Her favorite flavor was strawberry, yeah yeah
Empty swing and empty yard and empty playhouse
Her only joy is now gone
And now she's left all alone
[Chorus]
2001 to 2005
Always remembered by her beautiful smile
Katie, tattooed on her arm
Now Momma's gotta live on
Lullabye
Lullabye
6. Take Me On (3:03)
Description: This song also has a soft melody with an acoustic guitar. Hayden sings softly until he sings the chorus which is Take me on. His voice gets louder and has more feeling to it. His voice has some soul in it and he vocalizes singing high. This song is about a summer romance he had.
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[Chorus]
Take me on
All alone, take me on take me on
All of life take me on, take me onnn, love take me on, take me on, onn take me on, take me on
Take me on, ohhh take me on
[Verse 2]
As the wave came close I tried to flee
But it swept me right off my feet
And a gentle touch pulled me down below
There were dolphins dancing everywhere
And mermaids with red glowing hair
And God shone on his throne like the sun
Passing wisdom trees filled with golden leaves
I could feel the warmth of a perfect melody
7. Carried You (3:55)
Description: The song starts off with a guitar, drums, and maracas being played with violins and a keyboard. Hayden starts to sing and then the beat picks up into the chorus. His voice sounds as if he's almost upset and anxious. He sings second verse and chorus, going into the bridge while he talks over the music being played. He then starts to sing the bridge, repeating a simple line, ”Heaven is only 3 blocks.” His voice goes from singing normal to almost sounding like he's scatting and gets lower each time sung. He sings with the backup singers the chorus again and then repeats the line, slowing down each time, until the song fades out.
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[Bridge]
Heaven is only three blocks,
Heaven is only three blocks,
Heaven is only three blocks away ooh,
Heaven is only three blocks away,
Heaven is only three blocks,
Heaven is only three blocks,
Heaven is only three blocks,
Heave is only three blocks away
[Chorus]
Well I carried you, carried you,
Carried down to the ground, down to the ground, down to the ground
I carried you
Well mercy mercy mercy mercy mercy mercy mercy(x2)
Heaven is only three blocks,
Heaven is only three blocks,
Heaven is only three blocks away
8. Standing Still (4:25)
Description: The song starts off with a piano being played and Hayden vocalizing. He starts to sing while an acoustic guitar is heard in the background. His voice starts off low and gets higher by the end of the verse. He goes into the chorus, singing high and hitting high notes. He then goes back to a low voice singing the second verse and repeats as he did with the chorus. He goes into the bridge where drums start to kick in with another guitar and the music stops while he sings the last part. It all kicks back in and he finishes up the song with him vocalizing and singing a high note. The song talks about when someone leaves you and you can't move on with your life, so it's like time is standing still. You can hear the emotions in the song as he sings, almost as if he were genuinely sad.
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[Chorus]
It's as if today I've lost my will,
Nobody moves, I can't feel
Something deep down inside of me
It's like I'm standing still
[Verse 2]
When you moved on,
I lost my life
My purpose, my strength
So what will it take today?
To get you back
My faith or my mind?
But I seem to stay
So far away
9. Connection To The Stars (4:13)
Description: This song starts off with drums being heard and then keyboards and tambourine being played along, with a guitar. You can then hear Hayden whistle to the tune of the beat and then starts singing. then sings the pre-chorus and chorus and Hayden is heard in the background singing ”Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh”. He then sings the next verse in a soft and high voice. He sings the pre-chorus with his back up singers and then sings the chorus in the background again. He then starts to whistle again while he vocalizes and they sings the bridge as the drums and tambourine are heard being played. After he sings it, the beat kicks back in and he sings the chorus and then vocalizes some more This song talks about.
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[Verse 1]
Woke up this morning in my head,
Thoughts of you and me in our bed
Then I realize it was all a dream
Nothing's ever what it seems
Told myself that I would find you now
Never knew that you could figure it out
All the signs and hints you got that day
Could this be fate?
[Chorus]
Oh, this has gotta be a connection,
Gotta be a connection
I know we're far apart,
But I can see you in the stars
This is really in my head now
I think i've got it figured out,
I know we're far apart,
But I can see you in the stars
10. My Heart Is Yours (3:16)
Description: The song starts off with an acoustic guitar, tambourine, and drums being played. Hayden sings in a soothing, soft voice while back up singers can be heard in the back singing Ooh, Ooh, Ooh,, getting a little higher then back down every time. The full drums kick in while he sings the second verse and chorus. You can then hear violins being played as he sings the bridge. As he keeps singing, it sounds like a choir is singing with him as he ad libs and vocalizes, showing off his amazing voice. You can also hear hand claps to the beat as the music gets louder and picks up more. The song talks about being in love with someone and giving them everything you have.
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[Chorus]
Cause my heart is yours
My heart is
My heart is yours
My heart is
[Bridge]
Oh, darling when you look at me
It's sweet just like a summer breeze
My heart
Close your eyes and listen to the moonlight melody
Darling dance with me
Darling dance with me
Darling dance with me
Hey, Hey, Hey
11. How Low (4:47)
Description: The song starts off with a simple repeating melody on the guitar. Hayden sings the first verse softly, moving into the chorus. He then does the same with the second verse. The song is very slow and the music is soft, almost overshadowed by Hayden's voice. He sings in a medium, high voice, hitting low notes when needed. The song talks about when people turn against you and you have no where else to turn. It talks about wondering how far or low one must go to find comfort or help. Towards the end of the song, Hayden repeats the bridge, giving his voice more soul in it and him singing louder and higher.
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[Verse 1]
Me against the Water
I've got so much now to lo-oo-oo-oo-oo-se
Why I didn't want to bother
To fall so Deep into Yo-oo-oo-oo-oou
[Chorus]
How Low, How lo-oooooo-ow
Do I go?
How Low, How lo-oooooo-ow
Do I go?
12. Criminal (4:51)
Description:The song starts off with Hayden playing his guitar and someone playing the drums and another guitar. It's a up tempo song that will have you nodding your heads and tapping your feet. Hayden starts singing and the music kind of picks up when he sings the chorus. When he sings the bridge, the guitar stops for a second as he sings the first line then it picks back up. You can only hear his guitar and the drums as he sings and as he repeats the last line of the bridge, the music picks up more and does a crescendo. The song is a story about a kid doing a simple wrong doing and fearing that he will be a criminal forever. He perceives a kids thoughts about being a criminal. At the end of the song when the song stops, you can hear police sirens and then the song fades out.
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[Verse 2]
It didn't last too long, no I passed out, woke up and the guilt was gone
Without a care I walk down the stairs, into the kitchen eat my breakfast there (Ooooooooh ohh)
Turn on the television screen,(oooh)
Emergency News Team(oooh)
Little girl crying on the street saying "gla-gla-gla-glass made my feet bleed"(oooh)
Oh tell me what am I gonna do
I'm for sure done
What am I gonna do,
I have no choice but to run
[Chorus]
I'm a criminal, I'm a criminal [x4]
[Bridge]
Change my name and move to Mexico
Dye my hair red and get surgery on my nose
Buy a small condo, stay low in Mexico.....
13. Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) (4:03)
Description: This is a cover of the song made famous by Don McLean. Hayden starts off by singing the first verse while playing his guitar. His voice is low and he sings with a little bounce to his voice. As he sings the next part, his voice gets noticeably higher and louder. As he sings the bridge, his voice sounds soft and gentle. While he sings the last part, you can hear violins and he holds the note, singing the same key, until the song ends. The song talks about Vincent Van Gogh and his life. Hayden remembers this being the first song he learned how to play while growing up.
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[Verse 1]
Starry, starry night
Paint your palette blue and gray
Look out on a summer's day
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul
Shadows on the hills
Sketch the trees and the daffodils
Catch the breeze and the winter chills
In colors on the snowy linen land
[Chorus]
Now, I understand, what you tried to say to me
And how you suffered for your sanity
And how you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they did not know how
Perhaps they'll listen now
14. Won't Complain ft. Hannah Beth (4:12)
Description: The song starts off with two guitars playing to a little island like feeling (Think Jason Mraz – I'm Yours) Hayden sings the first verse while Hannah vocalizes in the back. He then goes into the chorus with Hannah singing along. Hannah sings the next verse and you can hear the guitar, drums, and keyboard being played. Hayden then starts to scat a little, vocalizing. Hannah then sings the next verse as Hayden plays the guitar. They both sing the chorus until the song fades out, them both showing off their vocal skills. This song talks about Hannah and Hayden being grateful for how far they've gotten into the music business and them wanting to forget about problems for a minute and make music. Hayden says this song is almost similar to the message of Lily's Shame
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[Verse 1]
Well, now we all need to stop the fussin and fightin
And get back to the lovin of life
Then we'll do what we aim to do
Making music while we enjoy it too
We only got one life so let's stop time wastin
Let go of things and start pacing
For the memories to make
Nobody will give if we don't take
[Chorus]
So let's not hesitate to enjoy
Enjoy our precious lives
I'm sure
You won't need to contemplate
Your choice
Because life just won't wait
So I won't complain
Ooh, Ooooh
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