Consolidating Folk-Pop
Gwendolyn unfolds with the bright folkish optimism of a Cat Stevens song (think: "If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out"), sung to a disheartened friend named, of course, Gwendolyn. Other comparisons can be made to the Beatles' "Dear Prudence" or Bob Dylan's "To Ramona," both which bear similar themes of friendly consolidation to someone with the blues. The tune is sophisticated and pleasant, and Minnesota's Brian Peterson has a kind voice that you want to trust.
Gwendolyn, you could be laughing now
All the hurt is far away
Days go by, are better forgotten now
Let the happiness in,
and have a laugh, Gwendolyn.
Gwendolyn, you could be singing now,
Don't you hear the melody
Be yourself, live in the moment
Life's a game you could win
So take a chance, Gwendolyn
There was no use in pretending
That everything might come your way.
Might not be a storybook ending,
But tomorrow could be your day.
Gwendolyn, you could be dancing now
Doesn't matter what the tune
Soon there'll be music for everyone
Let the dancing begin
You and me, Gwendolyn.
So when you get over denying
you have a friend who cares for you.
Don't ever give up on trying
No matter what you do .
Gwendolyn, you could be dancing now
Doesn't matter what the tune
Soon there'll be music for everyone
Let the dancing begin
You and me, Gwendolyn.