“Ghosts”, is the debut single from newly formed New York based duo WE R OK. Having met while studying Music Industry & Tech at Mercy College, Frank Dal Pra and Brian Delaney quickly hit it off after meeting in the smoking section like two kindred souls separated at birth. Behind their smiles, hidden from the world, their souls laid tormented and their minds swirled in an endless state of chaos. It was this mutual dysfunction that helped lay the foundation for their friendship.
Never quite sure if they were running from their fears or chasing their dreams - their undying love for music is what brought them together, kept them going and quieted the voices in their heads. Totally different in nearly every way, their similarities lie deep within - two beautiful humans who wear their hearts on their sleeves and care far more for others than they do for themselves. Having recently found some new inspiration, Frank and Brian have launched their new project in an attempt to remind others that while the world may be falling apart and our broken hearts are attempting to heal, we may not be great, but WE R OK.
In the beginning of the year, and after about a year of not seeing each other, Brian headed to Franks house (with his wife's blessing) with the intention of having a night on the town. The pre-game quickly turned into over time and Brian and Frank never ended up making it out of Frank’s dank basement studio. Frank, a life-long musician pulled up an instrumental from the stash and the hook melody instantly came flying out of Brian’s mouth without warning. Tuned up and ready to rock, Brian and Frank wrote and recorded, “Ghosts”, in the span of a few hours, highly inebriated and completely out of whack. Spontaneous, unhindered and completely in their element, this one session was enough to ignite a fire inside that was moments away from going out. In attempt to fan the flames and keep the fire burning, Frank and Brian quickly formed a group, designed a logo, printed stickers, mastered the single and dove head first into a project that not a single person knows about or cares about.
WE R OK is nothing more than a new outlet for Frank and Brian's pent up frustration, mental anguish and limitless creativity. Two friends making music to help themselves cope... and hopefully helping others do the same.
Sorta shit. Fine I guess. WE R OK.
lyrics
(HOOK)
Ghosts
Wash ashore
In the dead of the night
To stay head of the light
We just float
Don’t lose hope
Are we dead or alive
Were always slipping and sliding
I know
(V1)
Is it just the change of season
Lord, give me a reason why
Give me something to believe in
Give me something to believe in...
(HOOK)
Ghosts
Wash ashore
In the dead of the night
To stay head of the light
We just float
Don’t lose hope
Are we dead or alive
Were always slipping and sliding
(INSTRUMENTAL)
(V2)
And the waves just keep crashing
As the the just time goes passing by
In the dark I hear them laughing
(HOOK)
Ghosts
Wash ashore
In the dead of the night
To stay head of the light
We just float
Don’t lose hope
Are we dead or alive
Were always slipping and sliding
(BRIDGE)
And I can’t be the only
Who’s waiting for their day to come
Just praying for a ray of sun
'Cause in the dark I see the ghosts
(HOOK)
Ghosts
Wash ashore
In the dead of the night
To stay head of the light
We just float
Don’t lose hope
Are we dead or alive
Were always slipping and sliding
credits
released June 5, 2020
Written and produced by: Frank Dal Pra & Brian Delaney
Mastered by: Richard James for RiMatch Music and Audio
WE R OK is nothing more than a new outlet for Frank Dal Pra and Brian Delaney's pent up frustration, mental anguish and limitless creativity. Two friends making music to help themselves cope... and hopefully helping others do the same.
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