There is a balance in writing lyrics that listeners find relatable. The lyrics cannot be so personally revealing that the perception is that the song is a glimpse into the experiences and emotions of the vocalist. While there must be an intimacy, it needs to be presented in a manner that directs the glimpse inwardly, into the experiences and emotions of the listener. Few songwriters understand this balance better than The Satellite Station. He is among the nobility within the Goldilocks Zone defined by the balance.
The Satellite Station is the moniker of vocalist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Travis Rue. He is based in Canton. Ohio. His recent release is “Phantom,” a song reflecting upon continuing to sense the presence of someone you loved, even after the person's death or after the end of the relationship. He explains that ”Phantom” is “about trying to live without someone who used to be a part of you…about holding on when you know you need to find a way to let go…being haunted by them even after they are gone.”
The piano in “Phantom” has a gentle elegance in its simplicity. It is effective in complementing the emotion that is the pulse of the vocal delivery. Still, perhaps the most appealing feature of the single is the brief multi-instrument crescendo that begins at 2:45.
“Phantom” by The Satellite Station
Lyrics of “Phantom” by The Satellite Station
Sun goes down, spirits come in the dark
Lay so still, count the movements of the clock
Lost in that place between sleeping and awake
This phantom of you is proving more than I can take
Ooo
I could almost hear you
Ooo
I could almost hold you
The cars outside and the creaking of the floors
The sounds feel strange without your voice anymore
Get up in the night think I see you in the mirrors
Feel a chill in the air and I'd swear that you are near
Ooo
I could almost hear you
Ooo
I could almost hold you
Morning comes and the ghosts disappear
Walk through the house, but I know that you're not here
Read those old letters than I tossed in the drawer
I torture myself, but I can't do it anymore
Ooo
I could almost hear you
Ooo
I could almost hold you
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