Performed and written by Matthew Bonazzoli Copyright 2010
Part Eulogy and part performance art...
the music video, "Loved One", is a touching, sentimental tribute to the vanishing small town American values of decency, honor,
and patriotism.
The video features Matthew Bonazzoli on lead vocals, organs, brass and strings, Patrick Thompson on piano, Mike Wichman on bass, Shelley Lee and Kathryn Burnsed on vocals and Zane Bowman on drums.
Filmed by DvDocument with 8mm clips donated by Rob Sorensen of Ormond Beach Video
LYRICS
She was born a
different time when all knew right from wrong And
radio tubes glowed warmly playing those old happy songs
And it's hard to stand before you all to say these
final words But there are things about her life we
all should remember Not because she's left us but for
the ways she meant so much
This old town's much
larger now but somehow emptier And we seem lost and
helpless and life's purposes obscure
Still it's
hard to speak to you today pretending to understand
The things beyond this life and beyond the dreams of man
She's with Angels now and friends she's left behind are
here
Cherish your loved ones. Build memories that
last For though the days may go by slowly, the years
go by so fast
Still it's hard to stand before you
all and say these final words But when a fond recall
and gratitude are how you're remembered What more
could matter when all we feel for her is love?
Loved One
