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Pretty Baby

by Steve Umculo

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I wrote this song while living in Nashville in 2017. The Las Vegas shootings happened during that time.

There was a feeling of national mourning surrounding me which sent my mind down a long rabbit hole. I spent days thinking about the human psyche and how the fleeting actions of one individual can negatively affect the lives of so many. I started reading news articles and watching videos about this event and quickly found that I too became emotionally affected. Not only by this one isolated event but by people. What is it that causes us to hate and want to hurt each other? What is it about society that causes humans to lie, steal, cheat and murder? Is this an inevitable set of traits that we must just accept as a part of human nature? Please don’t let it be. I believe we’re better than that.

One particular article that I read was about a husband and wife. While watching Jason Aldean, the husband heard rapid gunfire. Split seconds passed before he looked over only to find his wife lying on the ground with a bullet hole through her head. He managed to escape, carrying his wife's limp body to safety. She was taken to hospital, put on life support and remained in a coma for several days. The husband would arrive at the hospital before sunrise and leave well after dark every single day, in the hopes that his wife would wake up. I read this article while she was still in hospital and wrote this song not knowing what her fate would be.

This song is a result of an isolated event, but I would like to dedicate it to anyone who has lost a loved one due to the unnecessary actions of others. Humans can be cruel, wicked and vindictive but we who are aware of this and want to affect change must strive to exude peace, love and happiness. I want to see events such as this one become less and less frequent until they are eradicated.

I’m not naive. I know I won’t see this dream come to fruition in my lifetime but I like to believe that it is one that we can all strive toward.

“A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of.” - Nelson Mandela

lyrics

Oh pretty baby don't you fall asleep
Those memories are ours to keep
I promise you I'll stay by your side
The piercing sounds will soon subside

Woah

Oh pretty baby don't you go too far
This wretched world has left its scar
And please pretty baby stay present and calm
The chaos is gone

Woah

And oh pretty baby won't you stay a while
There's nothing more to reconcile
Oh my baby for heaven’s sake
Our memories are not his to take

Woah

Oh pretty baby you’re heading home
You’re not alone

credits

released August 2, 2019
Artist: Steve Umculo
Composer: Stephen Anthony Haiden
Producers: Stephen Haiden, Scott Peters, Johann Audiffren
Recording:
South x Sea (percussion, guitar)
High Seas Studios (lead vocals)
Dad Pad Studios (cello, mandolin)
Steve’s Nashville Living Room (piano)
The Trenches (bass, backing vocals)
Johann’s Very Own Laptop (SFX)
Mix: High Seas Studios
Master: SchullerSound
Musicians:
Stephen Haiden (lead vox, backing vox, guitar, bass, percussion)
Scott Peters (cello, mandolin)
Clifford Bond (piano)
Johann Audiffren (SFX)
Cavan Barry (backing vox)
Craig Wiid (backing vox)
Jacques Du Plessis (bells)

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Steve Umculo Johannesburg, South Africa

Steve is an upbeat and energetic singer/songwriter born and raised in the culturally rich and
bustling city of Johannesburg, South Africa. His music is a tasty blend between folk harmonies
and afro-centric grooves. Steve’s energy and positivity is as contagious as it is refreshing. His engaging presence and
happy attitude will leave you captivated, motivated and invigorated.

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