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54 Degrees

by Garrison Ulrich

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PeKaNo
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PeKaNo I hope a new album will come soon ! Favorite track: House of Glass.
SK
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SK Прекрасное продолжение прошлого альбом. За лето переслушал уже не пару десятков раз, да и в коллекции полно и другого, но почему-то двигаться дальше пока не получается...
PeKaNo don't worry - although it would be only in next 2016 year, your patience will be fully reward, I swear - available demo are great! Favorite track: Under The Sun (Acoustic).
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Nightingale 54 Degrees shows how far the artist has developed his capabilities in composing music.

This time I'm seriously speechless. I don't know how to further highlight the excellence of this album, especially for those who like to interpret their music to different themes and/or listen for the instrumentals. Favorite track: Alone (2014).
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1.
(v1) Lights all around Dreams to be found Can't here a sound With Tears on the ground (chorus) You tell me Stay I'll stay. If you beg me To leave, Come with me. Cause I'm headed for a place called somewhere Where the sunshine never leaves And I'm headed for a place called anywhere It's a place I can't believe is there (v2) Start up the car Couldn't if I ran Not getting far But catch me if you can (repeat chorus) Is there. (bridge) You can tag along. You can prove me wrong. Dark are the skies Now I realize (alternate chorus) That I'm headed for a land called some where Where the sunshine never leaves And I'm headed for a place called anywhere It's a place I can't believe is there. Is there. Is there. (repeat bridge)
2.
(v1) Dear something that I used to have I'm the circus where no one laughs 'Cause I know there's something missing You could say I haven't been around You could tell me that I need more clowns But I would not be list'ning (chorus) But now that August has come and gone I think that it's time that I moved on I can't help but try not to remember So, to the rescue, September Whoa... (ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh...) (v2) Dear someone that I used to be I wish that I wasn't me But only at certain times You can probably tell I'm tired And lately I haven't felt inspired When it comes to words that rhyme (chorus) But now that August has come and gone I think that it's time that I moved on I can't help but try not to remember So, to the rescue, September Whoa... To the rescue, September To the rescue, September To the rescue, September So can you be my September?
3.
(v1) Figure out Why it is I can't just shout it out "She's a beautiful girl!" And so let 'em know Put my voice into the air But it's a cruel world I know I know (chorus) Ever since I met you You know I never ever let you down Just make some sound Sometimes I can't take it You would be my blanket And you may be just a girl But you stand out from all the others In this world (v2) I turn to stone I'm clueless when I hear you on the telephone I don't know what to say I got to slow it down Kick it down a notch and try to stay in bounds Got a keep it in play I know I know (repeat chorus) (bridge) I would sail across the ocean And repeat in slow motion Just to say "you're beautiful" I can be your prince charming Would never be harming You know You know You know (chorus 2) Looking into your eyes Made me realize That they never stay the same They're constantly getting prettier Every day
4.
(v1) If I was ever king I'd lose myself in my power I might have everything But I'd lose myself by hour (v1 reprise) so much power by the hour might have everything If I were king (chorus) Life is like a bag of jelly beans Sometimes it's sweet Life is like a new song 'cause it's never what you think. You are like a friend who's true to me take away the blues life is so very beautiful kinda like you. (v2) If I have nothing to do means I'm out of my place Always know what you do or float around out in space. (v2 reprise) know what you do nothing to do out of place outer space (repeat chorus) (bridge) Kinda like you kinda like you Sometimes it's sweet never what you think (alt. chorus) Life is like a bag of jelly beans Sometimes it's sweet Life is like a new song 'cause it's never what you think. You are like a friend who's true to me take away the blues life is so very beautiful and so are you.
5.
(v1) The same old lie again I tell it when I can But I'm starting to regret it now because inside myself I've found I'm becoming what I don't want to be. (v2) I'm in too deep again and I'm so far from land and you know I know how to swim but it's not a pool I'm swimming in. And I can look to you to pull me out. (chorus) 'Cause you always seem to know when the time is right and you always seem to see when my future's bright Bring me back to shore So I can stand 'cause I know you've saved my life Once Again. (v3) I can't remember why I started all those lies and I know that I regret it now because the truth cannot be found and I'm seeing what I don't want to see (repeat chorus) (instrumental bridge) (v4) I know I tend to feel like you're still behind the wheel and you're leading me to joy and I'll always be your little boy but I know it's my turn to steer (repeat chorus) So, bring me back to shore so I can stand 'cause I know you've saved my life Once Again.
6.
Alone (2014) 04:51
(v1) Time in the park, turn down the stress bar to low, Time in the gym, make the adrenalin flow, All that it's worth eventually will fade away, The time that it takes is the time you have less in your way, (pre-chorus) You can't settle down when your mind's free to roam And there's no one around to bring you back home, (chorus) So sing la da da da da da da da da When it appears that you are all alone, So sing la da da da da da da da da It's something to do on your own, (v2) Strange how we find all these ways just to lie to ourselves, We say that we're fine, it turns out we're not doing well, And in the end, half of us breakdown and cry, All I can say is that I just keep wondering why, (repeat pre-chorus) (repeat chorus) (bridge) What will you do when you know that your luck is all out? What will you say when you don't know what they're talking about? (repeat chorus) Oooh... Oooh... Oooh...
7.
(v1) Words are weapons sharp as knives You can use them wrong or right You could try to improvise But in the end it's called a lie You know you could But never should You never would (chorus) You could lead an army just with honesty Everything is plain to see and promising You could be deceiving now, but honestly You could steal a heart with just your honesty (v2) Lies can lead you to your end Secrets aren't much different You'll eventually regret Every word you never said You know you could But never should You never would (repeat chorus) (bridge) Don't lead me away Don't lead me astray Cause you lead the way (SOLO!!!) (repeat bridge) (repeat chorus)
8.
(v1) Look at the blue that covers the sky Look away then shield your eyes The future's lookin' bright It takes away your sight, yeah Lay in the sunlight, just sit back, just sit back Follow your mind or follow your heart Follow the leader out of the dark Your energy will drain It's more than just a game, yeah Forget the sunset, just relax, just relax Whoa... (chorus) Roll through the grass Run with the wind Wake up and greet yourself with a grin Dry up the rain Count up the days Wish all your thoughts and troubles away Bathe in the light 'Cause summer's begun That's what it feels like under the sun (under the sun) Whoa... (under the sun) That's what it feels like under the sun (v2) Stay indoors or come outside Either way, just make up your mind It's getting pretty late There's still some time to play, yeah Time waits for no one, don't you know, don't you know? Hope the best, prepare for the worst Listen a while or eat your words You think you're pretty tough It sounds simple enough, yeah When it's all over, come on home, come on home Whoa... (repeat chorus x2) Roll through the grass Run with the wind Wake up and greet yourself with a grin Dry up the rain Count up the days Wish all your thoughts and troubles away Bathe in the light 'Cause summer's begun That's what it feels like under the sun (under the sun) Whoa... (under the sun) That's what it feels like under the sun (under the sun)
9.
(v1) It's getting hard to write And late into the night It's been while now, I toss the mail around I hope you've been alright (v2) I'm eager just to know Where, from this point, I go 'Cause I can tell you now, I've made my way around But I never seem to grow (chorus) If you can see right through this letter Then all the tears clearly shown I guess it must be for the better But I just thought I'd let you know (v3) My ink is running out As midnight comes around I guess I'll close it up, I think I've said enough 'Cause I'm just waiting for you now (repeat chorus) If you can see right through this letter Then all the tears clearly shown I guess it must be for the better But I just thought I'd let you know (chorus 2) If you can see right through this letter Then all the tears clearly shown And still, I know you'll never answer But I just thought I'd let you know
10.
(v1) I knew it'd never last 'Cause too much time has passed Don't know how long we'll have She's growing up too fast These pictures on the wall From back when she was small She's had her bumps and falls She's gonna be so tall (chorus) She rides the winds of curiosity And I've tried to raise the fences high But she'll end up being who she wants to be 'Cause I'll never stop her wandering eyes (v2) Although, she won't admit She'll always be a kid She's changing bit by bit Her life will soon begin Now only time will know When I learn to let her go I know I'll miss her so As down the breeze she blows (repeat chorus x2)
11.
Something tells me my life is about to change Like I'm never going back And I feel as if nothing will be the same As if everything goes black Call me out if it seems like I'm paranoid Well, it extends beyond the eye There's so much fear inside (chorus) (what are the odds) What are the odds that I would find myself where I began? (what are the odds) How high is the chance of running 'round in circles now and then? (what are the odds) Maybe it's all in my mind, but it's about time I read the signs Oh, it's about time! It's about time! (v2) What if all that I do is insignificant? What if nothing matters now? I would take back the time wasted if I could But I don't even know how All my worries have lead me to emptiness But at least I've been around At least it's over now (repeat chorus) (what are the odds) What are the odds that I would find myself where I began? (what are the odds) How high is the chance of running 'round in circles now and then? (what are the odds) Maybe it's all in my mind, but it's about time I read the signs Oh, it's about time! It's about time!
12.
(v1A) I've seen enough here, to know I don't belong My imagination, again has lead me on This stubborn aching, has a mind of its own I've left, but I won't tell you where I've gone (v1B) I've never known that, the world could be so mean I'll never go back, to who I used to be A steady runway, is all that I would need To reason with myself behind the scenes (chorus) (Is it me) Is it me, or can you see through my walls As if they'd never shown? (Could it be) Could it be, all because of my lies I've broken my own bones (No more throwing stones) (v2A) I could have sworn I, I had a life before My short attention, had wanted something more I can't erase it, I know I won't forget But at least I learned my lesson in the end (v2B) Oh, winter breezes, were never gone so fast It's straight ahead now, and no more looking back Like separation, letting go of the past And trying to rebuild my house of glass (repeat chorus x2)
13.
(v1) You are brave, you are honest But no, you will never be the best You could break any promise But you just let your future do the rest A friend, or a friend to the end It's all the same to you You don't let your past Decide who you are, or what you do Oh... (chorus 1) Those eager eyes will always wander, but never wander away Oh and That eager soul is becoming stronger and stronger most every day But will you be The change you want to see? Could you be A piece of the family? (v2) In this desert of wishes The emptiness will always follow me The dream is delicious But bitter is the cold reality A symbol, a sign of hope With a smudge across the end It seems like I'll never know But I can still pretend Oh... (chorus 2) These eager eyes will always wander, but never wander away Oh and This eager soul is becoming stronger and stronger most every day But will I be The change I want to see? Could I be A piece of the family? (bridge) Silly me, silly me How could I belong When this family tree Is already so strong? Silly me, silly me How could I be so wrong? I've been trying to fit in But I need to move along (solo) (chorus 3) Those eager eyes will always wander, but never wander away Oh and That eager soul is becoming stronger and stronger most every day But will you be The change you want to see? Could you be A piece of the family?

about

As you know, I’m going to be out of the country for a couple years, so I wanted to do something special for you, my dear listeners, before I leave, and this is it.

One of my favorite things is to just grab my guitar and play for friends and family. It’s intimate and raw; stripped down to just the bare essentials.

So I wanted to do an album that was mostly filled with what it would be like if you came to my home and were just sitting around with my family; we’d laugh, have dinner, we’d tell a lot of bad jokes and quote lines from movies, we’d re-enact comedy sketches, and then eventually I’d grab my guitar, and play for you for the rest of the evening.

I also wanted to share with you many songs that got me started writing my own music, so many of the songs are from my original album 45 Degrees. This was a time when I was just scratching the surface of song writing, my first thoughts about life and love. I was still a teenager, and going through a lot of first time experiences. And perhaps some of the lyrics may seem unsophisticated and immature, and well, I was (and probably still am J!)

So, why the title 54 Degrees? because it is exactly 20% better than 45 degrees (you know my first album I was talking about earlier J.)

Seriously, in the 3 years since my first attempt at sharing music with the world, my skill at recording my music is probably 500% better, so perhaps a more appropriate title would’ve been 225 Degrees, but not everyone is a math nerd, and I’m a modest guy, so we’ll just have to stick with 20% better at 54 Degrees.

I hope you enjoy what it might be like to come over and hang with me for a night. You can imagine my little brother Jackson over on the piano for a little accompaniment, or maybe on a second guitar. My brothers Aaron, Christian, and Rylan, and my little sister Tori, will probably join in on the harmonies for us. And my Mom and Dad will be watching from the dinner table, just relaxing and enjoying seeing their children make amazing music together.

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released July 7, 2014

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Garrison Ulrich Seattle, Washington

Singer/Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist, Garrison Ulrich grew up in Seattle, WA. Garrison started writing music at 17 and his prolific writing has produced well over two hundred songs in the 10-year span. His music spans the rock/folk/indie/pop genres. Garrison is an avid fan of choral music, and finds time to sing tenor for the Seattle Ensign Symphony and Chorus. ... more

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