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Relationships can be tough sometimes. Ups and downs and all arounds. I try to have a sense of humor about certain man/woman things that seems to always cause friction. Whoever said “men are from mars, women are from venus” way back when, hit the nail on the head. This song is like an apology and a commitment to listen more and be better, a reassurance of safety in a relationship after a rocky bout. It’s the “calm after the storm.” Listen to it while you’re doing the dishes together after dinner. Pretend it’s on the record player. Hopefully the moon is shining bright and right through your window. Appreciate each other. You’re both crazy and beautiful 🙂

Credits: 

Jay Della Valle: Vocals, Guitars
Mariana Della Valle: Inspiration 🙂
Jonas Tomalty: Background Vocals, Vocal Direction
Dan Kottmann: Producer, Mixer, Lead Guitars
Andrew Yanchyshyn: Bass, Additional Mixing
Michael Corey Dandridge: Drums
Benny Harrison: Wurlitzer & B3
Vincent Nobile: Trombone
George R. Meyer: Trumpet
Neal Spitzer: Saxophones
Jim Kissling: Mastering

Special Thanks to Hanan Rubinstein & Daxxit Studios

All Music & Lyrics by Jay Della Valle, ASCAP
Copyright 2022 Jay Della Valle / Della Valle Music LLC

Video Directed & Edited by Rob Fitzgerald

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STARK RAVING MAD
Music & Lyrics by Jay Della Valle

It’s been the worst week in a long time
For me and for you
The vibe between us has been messing me up
I’m all out of sorts
I can barely speak my own mind

It’s not enough to say I Love You
Words are easy when things are this bad
You just want me to say that I get you
Even when you are stark raving mad
Stark raving mad
Stark raving mad

Call you up, say I need you
thought about you all day
said it cause I meant it
Not cause I knew
that’s what you wanted me to say

Why I got such a hard time
Saying what you want me to hear
All you need (all you need) is my love (your love)
And a sweet song in your ear

It’s not enough to say I Love You
Words are easy when things are this bad
You just want me to say that I get you
Even when you are stark raving mad
Stark raving mad
Stark raving mad

Know that I trust you baby
Stark Raving Mad
You tell me when something’s wrong
I just want to ease your mind
These old ways set us up, you see
Sometimes you gotta hit the lows so you can find the highs

I will never hurt you
I would never leave you
I could never harm your soul

I will never hurt you
I would never leave you
I could always love you more

It’s not enough to say I love you
It’s not enough to say I love you
It’s not enough
No, no