Introducing Rachel Flowers’ second solo album: Going Somewhere. Inspired by some of Rachel’s favorite artists, an eclectic group of greats, including Kirk Franklin, Talking Heads, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, and Prince, Rachel truly goes somewhere only she can go, taking a grateful audience along for the ride.

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All songs composed by Rachel Flowers (ASCAP) except In the Middle of the Night and Here to Stay composed by Brian Hutchison (BMI) and Rachel Flowers (ASCAP).  All vocals and instruments performed by Rachel Flowers except In the Middle of the Night – guitar solo by Brian Hutchison.

Rachel would like to thank Brian Hutchison, Matt Levonian, Joe Ierardi, Fred Flowerday, Mom, and Dad. Jeanie would like to thank Vaughan Flowers, Max Houkes, Ellie Schwartz, Lorenzo DeStefano, Robert Minsk, Jerry LoFaro, David Kalman, and Stephanie Trasoff.

Record Producer: Rachel Flowers
Executive Producer: Jeanie Flowers
Project Manager: Robert Minsk
Art Director: Jerry LoFaro
Technical Advisor: Brian Hutchison

Mixed and Engineered by Rachel Flowers
Mastered by Brian Hutchison
Album Art by Jerry LoFaro – jerrylofarodesigns.com
Photography by Marie Gregorio-Oviedo

℗©2018 Rachel Flowers Music

Keyboards
Nord Piano 2 HA88: 2, 4, 5, 7-13
Nord Electro 4D: 3-10
Yamaha MO6: 5, 7, 8, 11

Guitars
Yamaha NTX700 Classical: 1
Fender Stratocaster: 1
Marblehead Imperial: 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 13
Ibanez Gio MiKro w/Sustainiac: 3-6, 8, 9

Basses
SX 4-String: 1-5, 7, 10, 12, 13
Brice 5-String: 6, 9, 11

Sample Libraries
Nord Sample Libraries: 2-13
Synthogy Ivory: 3, 9
Garritan Personal Orchestra 5: 6
EastWest Hollywood Strings: 1, 3, 11, 13
EastWest Hollywood Brass: 3, 11, 13
Vienna Symphonic Library: 7, 11

Percussion Libraries
Sonar DropZone: 1
Garritan Jazz & Big Band: 1, 5, 11
Sonar Session Drummer: 2-13
Nord Sample Libraries: 11

Amplifiers
Line 6 Bass POD: 1-7, 9-13
Line 6 Guitar POD: 6-10, 13
Vox Valvetronix VT20X: 1, 3-5, 10, 12

Other gear
Muramatsu EX Flute: 5, 12
Egg Shakers: 4
Lewitt Microphones: 1-13

• Going Somewhere

   

  • Lyrics

    Close your eyes
    Take the time to realize
    The things you might have been doing
    Speak your mind
    It is time for you to know
    What it is you can go through

    Sometimes I feel I should be
    Going somewhere
    I try to feel unafraid
    But more aware

    I hear the waves
    With the sound of nature's words
    Of knowing things will be better
    Then I wonder
    Of thoughts of how I feel
    The things that will continue way out there
    In the air

    Sometimes I feel I should be
    Going somewhere
    I try to feel unafraid
    But more aware

    And every time you hear me sing
    And with the memories they'll bring
    Then you'll know you'll be dreaming

    Sometimes I feel I should be
    Going somewhere
    I try to feel unafraid
    But more aware

    And every time you hear me sing
    And with the memories they'll bring
    Then you'll know you'll be dreaming
    You'll be dreaming

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• Can't Stand Still

   

  • Lyrics

    I always dance to something in my mind
    Being unaware of people's time
    But a song starts to play in my brain
    And it's very hard for others to explain

    I hear a special song in my head
    Sometimes while I'm lying in my bed
    It's something I can't help but do all day
    Searching for the best way to say

    That I can't stand still
    No, I can't stand still

    (The thoughts I have)
    They're taking me somewhere
    (The songs I hear)
    They're playing from somewhere
    The dreams I have
    From inspiration makes me glad
    And all the time I'm never feeling sad

    So many people think it's very strange
    Not exactly sure how to change
    They like for me to be just the same
    After when I hear them call my name

    I start to catch myself in other places
    Unaware of other people's spaces
    I ask when is the right time for these dances
    Then if I'm by myself I get these chances

    I can't stand still
    (Can't stand still)
    No I can't stand still
    (Can't stand still)
    I can't stand still
    (Can't stand still)
    Don't know why I can't stand still
    (Can't stand still)

    (The thoughts I have)
    They take me somewhere
    (The songs I hear)
    They play from somewhere
    The dreams I have
    From inspiration makes me glad
    And all the time I'm never feeling sad

    I can't stand still
    Don't know why I can't stand still
    I can't stand still
    I can't stand still
    Keep goin'

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• Time for the Prize

   

  • Lyrics

    In a weather that's filled with snow
    Where to go? Who to know?
    In a weather that's full of sun
    Things begun, but where to run?
    Different thoughts and images fill my head
    Different voices with different words

    They said

    In a building that's filled with sound
    All around where I found
    A special ride that's either tall or very small
    But where they called
    The weather is cool no problems yet
    We're ready to go and we're all set

    They said

    And so we fly
    Up in the sky
    And now it's time for the prize
    It's time for the prize
    We're never down
    But never found
    The time for the prize
    It's time for the prize

    In a weather that's filled with rain
    What to say? No refrain
    Where there's always a problem solved
    We're involved and resolves
    We're going to another place
    We don't know yet, but somewhere in space

    They said

    And so we fly
    Up in the sky
    And now it's time for the prize
    It's time for the prize
    We're never down
    But never found
    The time for the prize
    It's time for the prize

    (And so for a second there's a peaceful breeze)
    (And I'm really enjoying this place of ease)
    (Things are very different from what they seem)
    (And I'm wondering now if this is just a dream)
    (But now I feel small flowers in my hands)
    It was dark at first but now I understand

    This prize is very special to me
    This prize is very special to me

    Far from the ground
    And we have found
    The time for the prize
    The time for the prize
    We're going down
    And all around
    The time for the prize is always found

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• Sailing

   

  • Lyrics

    I can't take no part of it
    He says, "My sister doesn't have a clue."
    I know what you're thinking
    She says, "It's pressure,
    Don't know what to do."

    He says,

    Let's go sailing
    Let's go sailing
    Let's make an escape today
    Somewhere far away
    Where we both can sing and play

    She says, "I think you're crazy.
    Is there any danger? Are there other plans?
    Like bowling or deep sea fishing?"
    He says, "I don't think so.
    You have to know, you have to know."

    Let's go sailing
    Let's go sailing
    Let's make an escape today
    Somewhere far away
    Where we both can sing and play

    Let's go sailing
    Let's go sailing
    Let's go sailing

    Let's make an escape today
    Somewhere far away
    Where we both can sing and play

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• Time

   

  • Lyrics

    Time is very interesting
    Time can make yourself thinking
    Time can often drive you crazy
    Or time will make you feel so amazing

    It starts in the day
    When I wake up each morning
    My thoughts start to change
    Into a frightening state
    I go online
    And check the news in front of me
    Only to feel confused
    From the danger that I can see

    (Another voice revealing this dreamy atmosphere)

    Time is very interesting
    And time can make yourself thinking
    Time can twist your brain around
    Or time can bring a smile from a frown

    Now when I start the day
    When I wake up each morning
    I turn off the news
    To keep a positive state
    Like a song about facts
    We start to argue and wonder
    Why they come so late
    And wonder how long it matters

    (Another voice relaxing and turns into this dream)

    Time is very interesting
    And time can make yourself thinking
    Time can often drive you crazy
    Or time will make you feel so amazing

    Time is very interesting
    And time can make yourself thinking
    Time can twist your brain around
    Or time can bring a smile from a frown

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• You Know I Love You

   

  • Lyrics

    So many people always asking for a change
    To myself it makes me feel really strange
    But you know I love you
    And you love me too

    I like to think of all
    The brilliant things you gave me
    And in my dreams
    You're always talking to me
    You know I love you
    And you love me too

    I know that you're not really here
    But in my mind I feel you near
    I feel you've never disappeared
    And in my dreams you tell me not to fear

    So many people wish
    They could have done the best
    While others feel very sad for the rest
    You know I love you
    And you love me too

    I understand you made your own choice
    It's true
    Others cry wishing they thought
    Of what to do
    You know I love you
    And you love me too

    I hear your music all the time
    And always making me feel fine
    I know, I know you never disappeared
    And in my dreams you tell me not to fear

    I know you're not really here
    But in my mind I feel you near
    I know, I know you never disappeared
    And in my dreams you tell me not to fear

    So many people always asking for a change
    But to myself it makes me feel really strange

    You know I love you
    And you love me too

    You know that I love you
    And you love me too

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• In the Middle of the Night

   

  • Lyrics

    I wake up really early
    In the middle of the night
    I get myself some water
    To make me feel all right
    Back to my room with my favorite music on
    To help me go to sleep
    Before I know it I start to dream
    Which starts out kind of deep

    I move around like a ride in Disneyland
    Not knowing where I'll go
    A grocery store or to a concert hall
    Other times I don't even know

    It happens in the middle of the night
    You know it happens in the middle of the night

    I have these premonitions
    On things I never knew
    Sometimes it's not so easy
    To forget the things you do
    I find myself getting lost in crazy thoughts
    Not sure what I'll do next
    But then the dreams show me
    Many years from now
    So I wake up and go to work

    In these dreams I sing musicals
    Sometimes it's rock and roll
    James Brown or even Lady T
    It's unusual to know these things

    Happen in the middle of the night
    You know it happens in the middle of the night
    In the middle of the night
    You know it happens in the middle of the night

    It happens in the middle of the night
    You know it happens in the middle of the night
    In the middle of the night
    You know it happens in the middle of the night...

  7

• Night and Day

   

  • Lyrics

    Just wondering how you're doing tonight
    Just thinking if your day's going right

    (Night and day)
    (What to say)
    (Night and day)
    (Every day)

    You and I are dancing every night
    Telling me everything is alright

    (Night and day)
    (What to say)
    (Night and day)
    Every day

    And when you're holding me closely
    There's something I would like to say
    That I love you

    (Night and day I'm always thinking about you)
    (Night and day I'm always dreaming of you)
    (Night and day I want to say that I love you)
    And you know that you are here with me
    Night and day

    Hey night and day

    All the times when I'm feeling afraid
    I'll try to think about you instead

    (Night and day)
    (What to say)
    (Night and day)
    (Every day)

    And the times when I'm feeling alone
    I always talk to you on the phone

    (Night and day)
    (What to say)
    (Night and day)
    Every day

    And when you say that you love me
    I always smile and try to find
    The right way to say that

    (Night and day I'm always thinking about you)
    (Night and day I'm always dreaming of you)
    (Night and day I want to say that I love you)
    And you know that you are here with me
    Night and day

    Night and day

    Okay

    (Night and day)
    (What to say)
    (Night and day)
    (Every day)

    Here we go

    (Night and day)
    (What to say)
    (Night and day)
    Every day

    There's something I would like to say
    That I love you

    (Night and day I'm always thinking about you)
    (Night and day I'm always dreaming of you)
    (Night and day I'm always thinking about you)
    (Night and day I'm always dreaming of you...)

    Night and day
    Night and day
    I'm always thinking about you
    I'm always dreaming of you
    We're dancing together
    Always dreaming about you
    Thinking of you
    I'm always dreaming of you
    Night and day
    I'm dreaming of you
    I'm thinking about you

  8

• Free

   

  • Lyrics

    There's a special feeling
    I like to tell you about
    But it's something I can't describe
    There's a special thought I'm thinking about
    But I'm wondering about the right time
    I would like to say I love you
    But I also know what you are going through
    And I feel like you're free
    I feel like you're free

    I'll explain it

    You speak to me very softly
    And I'm wondering where it's coming from
    Not with words but a gentle breeze
    But it's not from the wind or the ocean
    You tell me to relax my mind
    And you also tell me I will be fine
    And I feel like I'm free
    I feel like I'm free

    Trying to figure out how I can say this
    I'll sing it

    If I'm in a peaceful state of mind
    I feel like I'm flying
    Well sometimes I don't know
    Why I feel this way
    But it's only natural and I'm not even trying
    There's a very special feeling
    I'm telling you about
    And a very special thing I'm thinking about
    But I feel like I'm free

    Listen, I don't know if you can help me out here
    But I'd like to hear you say it

    I just want you to know that I'm free
    That I'm free

    I feel like I'm free
    Like I'm free
    And I feel like I'm free
    Like I'm free

    Like I'm free

  9

• Here to Stay

   

  • Lyrics

    A change is here
    And I know it is very clear
    Out of all the thoughts I like to say
    Love is always here to stay

    A change is here
    And I know that the time is near
    Out of all the thoughts I want to say
    Love is always here to stay

    I hear the seas
    And I also feel the breeze
    The things you mean to me

    I hear the trees
    And I also feel the leaves
    The many things you mean to me

    A phrase that's heard
    Sometimes without any words
    Out of all the thoughts I like to say
    Love is always here to stay

    You tell me things
    Like bells they will always ring
    Out of all the thoughts I want to say
    Love is always here to stay

    I hear your songs
    And I always sing along
    All the words they speak to me

    I hear your thoughts
    And I also know there's a lot
    The many things you mean to me

    A change is here
    And I know it is very clear
    Out of all the thoughts I like to say
    Love is always here to stay

    A change is here
    And I know it is very clear
    Out of all the thoughts I want to say
    Love is always here to stay

    Love is here
    Love is here to stay
    Love is here
    Love is always here to stay...

  10

• Will You Remember Me

   

  • Lyrics

    Feeling hurts
    A tragic end
    I don't know how
    Completely understand
    (But the memories)
    (Remembering when)
    (When you would say to me)
    Will you remember me?

    Lively sounds
    Like crashing waves
    While I was walking outside in the rain
    (I can hear your soft voice)
    (When you would ask me)
    (In my dreams)
    Will you remember me?

    Time goes by
    But not for long
    Wonder why
    Don't know what went wrong
    But I really know
    That at the time when I am free
    Will you remember me?

    But the memories that you've said to me
    Will you remember me?

    The memories that you said to me
    Will you remember me?

  11

• At Night

   

  • Lyrics

    (I'd like to know something)
    (Just to be very curious)
    (Let me ask you something)
    (Do you often sing or cry at night?)

    Well I always find myself
    Singing something special every night
    And I often cry at times
    When things are never going right
    Then I play a favorite song
    That makes me feel special every night
    In the dream he sings to me
    And I never really cry at night

    He asks me how I'm feeling
    I say I'm doing fine
    Then other times if I can't speak
    He understands what's on my mind
    He takes me for a walk
    Where we could have a talk
    Then when the dream is almost over
    He reassures me a lot

    (Free your mind and you'll find the time)
    To learn more
    To learn more

    (Free your mind and you'll find the time)
    To know more
    To know more

    And then I wake up feeling
    Happy all the time
    And I can still remember
    When he asked me that night

    Well I always find myself
    Singing something special every night
    And I often cry at times
    When things are never going right
    Then I play a favorite song
    That makes me feel special every night
    In the dream he sings to me
    And I never cry at night

    He sings a lovely song
    Very soft but not too long
    He knows when things are wrong
    And understands my thoughts
    It's like a string ensemble
    Playing something classical
    Or a love song that's beautiful
    And then I hear these voices singing

    (Free your mind)
    Free your mind
    (And you'll find the time)
    The time to learn more
    To learn more

    (Free your mind)
    Free your mind
    (And you'll find the time)
    To know more
    To know more

    Then I wake up feeling
    Happy all the time
    And I can still remember
    When he asked me that night

    Well I always find myself
    Singing something special every night
    And I often cry at times
    When things are never going right
    Then I play a favorite song
    That makes me feel special every night
    In the dreams he sings to me
    And I never cry at night

    I find myself singing something every night
    I often cry at times when things are never going right

    Every night

  12

• Better

   

  • Lyrics

    I think of being with you
    And knowing what to do
    Searching for answers
    To go with the questions that's on my mind
    The times you call my name
    And never feeling the same
    Knowing that somewhere
    I'm always feeling really fine
    The love I feel when you're here with me
    I imagine nature's sounds
    When I'm feeling low, thinking where to go
    You're exactly what I found

    I know you make it better
    I know you make it better
    I know you make it better
    I know you make it better...

    I think of the things we share
    And knowing how much we care
    Talking or writing ideas
    That come from our own thoughts
    And when I'm feeling sad
    You always make me feel glad
    Trying my best to forget
    What it was that made me mad
    I hear lots of things, like the sound of strings
    Every time you hold my hand
    When you're telling me that you love me
    I really understand

    I know you make it better
    I know you make it better
    I know you make it better
    I know you make it better...

    When I'm walking
    And you're helping me out
    To understand what things are about
    I can picture them
    All with my mind
    And when we dance and sing together
    Or just have an exciting time together
    I know you're with me all the time

    I know you make it better
    I know you make it better
    I know you make it better
    I know you make it better...

    I think of the things we share
    How much we care
    Remember the times you were there
    For the tears I cried, the tears I cried
    You know

    I know you make it better
    'Cause I love you

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