Everything Around You, by Kwanza Jones

Everything Around You

by Kwanza Jones

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	EVERYTHING AROUND YOU Songwriters: Kwanza Jones (ASCAP) / Keith Rouster (BMI) Ah, ooo, ooo What if I try Can I go back to The time in my life When I first met you Will you be there Or will it appear That you are gone, long gone Away In dreams we can find A perfect place for us But change comes with time It’s not like a fairy tale, oh well Will you be there Or will it appear That you are gone, gone, long gone Away And it seems that Everything around is trying to tell me you’re not happy And everything around is trying to tell you I’m not happy And everything around is trying to tell us we ain’t happy And everything around is trying to tell us we ain’t happy Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey You’re not happy Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey I’m not happy Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey Aah, ah check it, aah, aah Aah, aah, ah check aah My heart beats oh so steadily Your melody captures me, we Are fighters in a ring and we know It’s time to let go So will you be there Or will it appear That you are gone, long gone, away And it seems that Everything around is trying to tell me you’re not happy And everything around is trying to tell you I’m not happy And everything around is trying to tell us we ain’t happy And everything around is trying to tell us we ain’t happy Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey You’re not happy Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey I’m not happy Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey You’re not happy Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey I’m not happy Yeah, everything around is trying to tell me you’re not happy And everything around is trying to tell you I’m not happy And everything around is trying to tell us we ain’t happy And everything around is trying to tell us we ain’t happy Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey You’re not happy Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey I’m not happy Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey You’re not happy Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey

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“Nobody likes to talk about what happens when love has fizzled and the difficult decisions you have to make. I wrote this song to help get through times like that.” With anguish, bold honesty and a steady building “in your face” delivery, this song about unhappiness is not a pessimist’s moody anthem. Rather, it is Kwanza’s perspective on how to “check your situation, realize what’s not working and do something about it.”

Kwanza says, “This song was inspired by a girl I know who had issues with this guy. They were going out and everything was fine, but then it all changed. He was distant, always on his phone and texting all the time. She asked me what should she do, and I asked her, if she was really happy? She said, ‘No.’ So I said, ‘You can change yourself but you can’t change him. Either accept your situation or cut the rope and move on.‘” Be sure to check out the video at www.kwanzajones.com, it’s as beautiful as the song. Also, check out the follow-up: Not a Breakup Song

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released July 14, 2009

CREDITS:
Written by Kwanza Jones + Keith Rouster
Published by Senona Sounds (ASCAP) + Hideous Music (BMI)
Executive Producers: Jose Feliciano + Kwanza Jones
Producers: Keith Rouster + Kwanza Jones
Mix: Keith Rouster
Mastering: Bernie Becker + Dale Becker of Bernie Becker Mastering
Lead Vocals: Kwanza Jones
Background Vocals: Darrell Black + Kwanza Jones
Guitar: Adam Hawley + Kwanza Jones
Bass: Keith Rouster
Drums: Cedrick Anderson
Keyboards: Ronnie Hasley
Strings: Joel Gaines
Artwork + Photography: Donnell Spencer Jr.
Makeup: Melissa Anchondo
Hair: Kito Jones of Lavish Hair Spa

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Kwanza Jones Los Angeles, California

Kwanza Jones established her dance-pop credentials in 2011 with her Billboard charting hit, Think Again. This song signaled the Supercharged sound for Jones, who is known for her never-ending energy, non-stop curves, and outspoken nature. More than a singer and songwriter, Kwanza Jones is an “Ambassador for Equality” -- an outspoken supporter of equality and empowerment causes. ... more

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