This is a story about a song named “Emotional”. I wrote it many moons ago while living in NYC. I had feelings for a guy that was playing lots of games, lying, leading me on-you know, a real winner.
Sometimes, when I’m really emotional (no pun intended), the only way for me to deal with it, is to sing. And to write. So I sat down at the piano and I wrote this song.

I remember distinctly feeling and realizing that my emotional state, had nothing to do with this particular guy. Or at least that’s what I was trying to tell myself.That if it wasn’t him, it’d be someone else. I put that line in the song. It is my dad’s favorite one:-)

I often think that I chose these guys or would feel sad/emotional, just so I could write songs. I’d like to think I’ve matured since then….hopefully anyways;) It’s so rare to writes songs about being happy! Can you imagine Adele singing ” We really had it all. We didn’t lack a thing”? It wouldn’t sell. There’s something very cathartic about singing when you’re feeling blue.

I wanted to revisit this old song because it is my dad’s favorite and because it reminds me of being back in NYC. I recorded it a couple years back with just me, the piano, and a cello. It’s pretty minimal but I really like it. I’m going to talk about the different recording processes in another post. But for now, here is “Emotional”. The lyrics are below.

Please let me know what you think! I always love hearing from you.

Lots’ of listening love,
Dana

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“Emotional” Lyrics

I’m flashing back to that night
When I thought that everything would just work out fine
But baby, I guess I knew, somewhere deep inside
That it would be the last time

I’m emotional, but it doesn’t mean I feel for you.
I like to have you on my mind
But it’d be someone else if it wasn’t you

Baby, some things are meant to be
Cuz I needed you like you needed me
I know, it doesn’t mean a thing
But can I keep you on my mind?

I’m emotional, but it doesn’t mean I feel for you
I like to have you on my mind
But it’d be someone else if it wasn’t you

I like that way you look at me
Don’t worry baby, I won’t ask you what you see
Yes, I know, that you don’t feel a thing
And I won’t try to change your mind

I’m emotional, but it doesn’t mean I feel for you
I’m just trying to pass the time
And it’d be someone else if it wasn’t you.