Emmanuela - Glimpse (live acoustic version)

Song: Glimpse
Lyrics: Emmanuela Chiotaki & Konstantinos Kassomenos
Music : Emmanuela Chiotaki

Recorded live at a Nashville studio,
Filmed and sound edited by Chaz Mazzota

Lyrics: I'm not a perfect man, but Lord, you know I'm trying,
To reach the peak of what to do in one lifetime.
I know there's misery and lying in this world,
Life keeps reminding me
as I'm getting old.

I'm not a perfect woman,
Oh Lord, you know I'm trying,
To understand the world,
but my hands are tied.
I lived my life believing
love is all I need,
But how can I fly again
with a broken wing?

Have you ever known how betrayal feels like,
When everyone you know has let you down?
We are just a glimpse of hope in this mean life,
How can we trust each other when everybody lies?

Voices are telling me I’m ready to give up,
But I've been fighting alone in the dark,
Until you came along and opened up my eyes,
You are the only one who has shown me light.

Have you ever known how betrayal feels like,
When everyone you know has let you down?
We are just a glimpse of hope in this mean life,
How can we trust each other when everybody lies?


The story behind the song:

In this composition, the delicate interplay of innocence and trepidation unfolds, as both protagonists grapple with the echoes of past wounds, hesitant to unveil the vulnerabilities that lie beneath.

Despite the scars left by previous relationships and life's tumultuous circumstances, a flicker of hope emerges in the lyrics. The song beautifully captures the shared sentiment of these newfound companions—that their connection is a luminous "glimpse" amid the shadows that linger in the world. In the face of adversity, they choose to believe in the promise of a better tomorrow, forging ahead with resilience and optimism.

In this acoustic rendition, the soul-stirring vocals of Emmanuela Chiotaki take center stage, accompanied by the rich resonance of a vintage electric-acoustic guitar, the iconic Gibson ES-150 from 1939. This timeless instrument, known for its distinctive tonal character, imparts a touch of history to the composition, offering a unique blend of acoustic simplicity and the nostalgic vibes of early electric-acoustic guitars.

While this version captures the essence of vulnerability and hope in a solo performance, anticipate the upcoming transformation when the final composition takes shape as a duet with Konstantinos Kassomenos.

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Special thanks to Annette Handmade Jewelries: https://annette-annette.wixsite.com/a...

and to Raymon Scott for the privilege of playing his grandmother's treasured Gibson ES-150 from 1939