Info & Lyrics from David's Albums and Singles
''The good news is that what's good is very good--witness the hypnotic and immediately memorable descending piano of single "Don't Let Go". He also has a nice line in unexpected falsetto. "Without You" and rocky opener "Best of Order" are equally as impressive, the latter owing more to Bon Jovi.'  Amazon review

LYRICS: Seven Years Ten Weeks

All My Life
Lyrics and Music David Sneddon

Took a little bit of money, tried to find my soul
Standing on the corner of a street where nobody goes
And it looks like nobody cares
Though you never stop peddling wares

Working through the night trying to pay the rent
You'd like to buy a drink but the money's spent
And you think you'll never find your way
You wanna stop sleeping throughout the day
Get on your feet and play on.

Chorus:
And I don't wanna be left here all my life
I belong in another place so take me there tonight
I don't wanna be useless all my life
So won't you help me out tonight

Hard to find the way when you leave the track
Hard to get a little respect, lying on your back
And you're counting off of every dream
As your demo gets ripped at the seam

Get on your feet and play on
And I don't wanna be left here all my life
I belong in another place so take me there tonight
I don't wanna be useless all my life
So won't you help me out ...
When you're lying in your bed and all around you there is silence
And the melodies go through your head, it's like an act of violence
Cos there's nothing you can do about it
And no one that you know
But don't let go

Chorus:
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Lazy
Lyrics and music David Sneddon

Like a kid in a candy store
Your mama told you what to take and leave behind.
But kid - you're older now.
And standing on the street you're naked and you're blind.

Chorus:
Easy come
Easy go
You're lazy
You drive me crazy
So very lazy
All the time

Girl - pull you're finger out!
I'm putting in the time and still you are the crime.
You say you love me so
But every single problem that you get is mine
Yes, it's mine...

Chorus: (repeated twice)
You're lazy
You drive me crazy
So very lazy
All the time

You're lazy. Lazy. Lazy.
You drive me crazy. Crazy. Crazy.
You are so lazy
A c'mon yeah.
C'mon, C'mon, C'mon yeah.
C'mon! Whoaoh
You say you love me so
You say you love me, love me so
But every single problem that you get is mine
Yes it's mine
Yes it's mine
Yes it's mine.
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LYRICS SYTWs

BEST OF ORDER
Lyrics by David Sneddon/ Music by David Sneddon & Scott McAllister

Once upon a time not so long ago
This boy he took to the stage
He wandered around like a travelling show
But one thing filled him with rage
While singing the song that thawed his heart
People would walk to the bar
The lights would go down
The music would start
He couldn't get very far

Chorus:
Until one night.
Kick off the beat and bring on the bass
Everyone turn to look at my face
'Cause all I want
Is the best of order, baby.
My life is up if your life is down
Wouldn't you like to rock this town?
'Cause all I want
Is the best of order, baby.

Now standing all alone
Looking through the smoke
This kid he started to grin
He's trying to compete with bingo and jokes
There's no use trying to win!

Chorus (repeated twice)

You never even know what you're missing
Why don’t you pay attention and listen?
Someone's trying to blow your mind away!
Why don’t you turn around and I’m hoping
Two people in the front will stop groping
Someone’s trying to blow your mind away!

Chorus (repeated 3 times)
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Time to Fall Down
Lyrics & Music by David Sneddon

Hey. got a face like thunder
You're looking like the world came down on you
You're not like any other
I wish you never do
But take one step at a time
There is a silver lining for your cloud
You can turn it all around...

Chorus :
So hold on
Go back to the start
Let things fall apart
Running in circles
Think that it's time to fall down
Think that it's time to fall down

So you've taken a fall
You're not he first to get back on your wall
Just struggle your hand in
And deal it again
And when the tables have turned
You'll take the message you've learned to someone new
Then somebody can lean on you

Chorus: (repeat 3 times)

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Follow Me
Lyrics by David Sneddon and John Kielty

The Devil picked me up today
Said c'mon boy it's time to play!
We got places to go and people to see
He said step in my convertible
It is very comfortable
I got tv, cd - even dvd!
And he pulled me in and shut the door
His clover foot - it hit the floor.
Devil - damn you made my hair turn white!
And you reached across and grabbed my hand
Said - Son we're gonna find the promised land!
You gonna... See some hell tonight!

Chorus:
Then he said
Follow, follow, follow me.
Then he said
Follow, follow, follow me.

The Devil walked into a bar
Said - Look at just how good things are
When you're looking from the bottom of a glass!
Well the drinks kept coming 1, 2, 3
Damn Devil was so good to me
That I fell of my chair... Landed on my ass!

And the angel found me lying there
Pulled me back up on my chair
Slapped my face and told me to stand
And he reached across and grabbed my hand
Said - Son we're gonna find the promised land!
You gotta get yourself a rock 'n' roll band!

Chorus:

And then this girl she came along
Said - How are you? I like your song! Why you hanging round with these guys??
The Devil he don't understand!
The Angel don't know the promised land!
You gotta use your heart and open your eyes!

Chorus: (repeated twice)

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The Bluebird
Lyrics by David Sneddon and John Kielty

Listen to your heart and not your head
I know that this is what the wise man said
Maybe he's wrong...
And all this talk of yet another war
Contradicts just what the heart is for
Just what is it for??
'Cause everybody lies
Everybody cries in the end...

Chorus:
But I'm like the bluebird in the sky
You can't drag me down 'cause I’m so high!
And you know it's easy if you try
You can let the bluebird fly so high...

HA!

Why are you waiting by the phone??!
It only ever rings when no-ones home!
So go outside
There is no reason to delay
Grab your hat. Go out. Do it today.
Go out and play
So listen to me now because if ya can't believe be afraid
'Cause everybody lies
Everybody cries in the end...

Chorus:

So listen to me now because if ya can't believe be afraid
'Cause everybody lies
Everybody cries in the end...

Chorus:

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OK
Lyrics by David Sneddon and John Kielty

It takes forever to convince them that you're who you say you are.
They like to judge you
But you know they'll only do it from afar
You know there's something to always push you on.
Blows keep coming at you
Life don't seem to care for you at all
You know there's something that keeps you moving on
You keep on moving
Even though you know you're heading for a fall

Chorus:
Now I know where I'm going
And I know where I'm coming from
Now I know where I'm going
Doesn't really matter what you say
Hit me with your best shot
Y'know I'm gonna be okay!

You're in the gutter
But there's part of you that's staring at the stars
If they had their way you'd be singing on the street and working bars
Then they're on your side
You can do no wrong
If they don't hurt you now
How come you use them for another song??
Your eyes are open now
You know what to believe
And suddenly it's all about that song and pulling on a sleeve...!

Chorus: (repeated 3 times)

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Without You
Lyrics and music David Sneddon

Looking out over the ocean
And I'm wondering why it is blue
And the only reason can be
Cause I'm without you.
Standing alone on the shore
And Im crying out for more
And the only reason can be
Cause I'm without you

Chorus:
So stand in silence
Hold me tight
Stand in silence tonight
And now I have to know
Just before I go.
Oh baby
Will you still think of me over the largest sea
Now I'm without you??

Crying out into the night
And I'm trying to put all the things right
And the only reason can be
Cause I'm without you

Chorus: (repeated twice)

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Neverland
Lyrics & Music by David Sneddon and John Kielty

Maybe it's time to compromise
Stop moving your mouth and use your eyes
You think you know what people like
But I don't think so
Why don't you try a new idea
One of your own
Or do you fear
Trying to find a thought in there
I don't think you care
You're nothing like me

Looks like you're getting tired now
You've lost your inner fire now
Maybe you should retire now
No-one likes you
People like you are everywhere
You're stuck in the playground pulling hair
Say what you like - I couldn't care!
No-one likes you
You're...You're nothing like me.

Chorus:
Neverland
You're stuck in your own private little
Neverland
And I will never understand
How you ever live with what you do

Everything round you is feeling strange
Your destination's outta range
Say what you like nothing will change
No-one needs you
Maybe the route you took was wrong
I hope another comes along
You've chased the dollar far too long
You're... You're nothing like me

Chorus:

And listen you
Are missing every point I make
You're sitting where you're safe
In your own Neverland

Chorus:

You're so fly
You're Neverland
And I will never understand
You could never do this so you reprimand
You're so fly
You're Neverland

No you're so in love with you
And it doesn't really matter what I do
Oh!
Cause you'll still be you
You're Neverland
You're stuck in your own private little
Neverland
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Long Time Coming
Lyrics and music John Kielty

Should have never used the phone
Got to do this on my own
It's been a long time coming to me now
I felt this just the other day
Was coming out
What can I say?
It's been a long time coming to me now

Don't want you to hold my hand
Just need you to understand
It's been a long time coming to me now
Don't want you to share my fear
Just wanna tell you that I'm here
It's been a long time coming to me now

And in a deeper part of me
A stronger soul is breaking free
And I want you to know
Can't hold me down for any more
Pull myself from off the floor
And I want you to know

Don't want you to hold my hand
I just need you to understand
Don't want you to share my fear
Just wanna tell you that I'm here
And now we've spoke over the phone
No, I can't stand this room alone
It's been a long time coming to me now

Chorus:
Well here I come
Well here I come
Here I come back yeah (3 times)

It's been a long time coming to me now

And now the light I felt before
When I was young as you once more
And I want you to know
Ohh... It may take a little time
Pretty soon I will be fine
I'm better than that!
I wanna fly as high as I can fly
Woah... It's been a long time coming to me now
And set alight to my inner burning fire
Ohhh.. It's been a long time coming to me now

Chorus:
Well here I come
Well here I come
Here I come back yeah
Singing
Here I come
Well here I come
Here I come back yeah

Well Here I come
Well here I come
Here I come back yeah
Here I come
Well here I come
Well here I come
Back now.
Singing
Here I come
Here I come
Here I come back yeah

It's been a long time coming to me now
It's been a long time coming to me now
Woah.. It's been a long time coming to me now

It's been a long time coming to me now.
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I Love You
Lyrics & Music David Sneddon

You're like a little piece of heaven
You're lighting up an empty room
You're just a little bit of paper
But I Love you

You're a smile that never fades
Even though mine sometimes do
And I know this is quite silly
But I Love you

And here is something strange
I know you'll never change
You'll keep me safe from losing you
'Cause I love you.

I like to talk to you whenever
Don't need a reason, I don't feel blue
You're just keeping me together
And I Love you

Well, I know the real you will be smiling
Look at the sentimental fool
Holding a photograph like a diamond
But you know I love you

And I'm losing time
I'm running out of time
So I hope this song will do
To tell you I love you.

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 the Singles

Stop Living The Lie
Lyrics and Music David Sneddon

He sits alone, at a table in a small cafe
Drowning his tears in a bottomless cup of coffee
And he's tumbling deep into thoughts
His memories are all tied in knots
Who is going to save him
Cos no one wants to know him

She stands alone in a place where no one knows her name
She catches them staring, they turn round and vanish the frame
And she's nursing her head and her pride
She died long ago deep down inside
And who is going to save her?
Cos no one wants to know her

Chorus: (repeated twice)
Well I can't believe that you'll pull on a sleeve when you cry
You stick in the knife then give the kiss of life, live the lie
We all have a saviour
So do yourself a favour
Stop living the lie
Stop living the lie

He sits alone and looks up to the eyes of an angel
She catches him staring and smiles the smile of an angel
And she asks him if this chair is free
He says yes, will you sit here with me
No one would have saved them
We should all learn from them.

Chorus

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Don't Let Go
Lyrics and Music David Sneddon

I don't even know if I can cry
Been so long it feels like I ran dry
Something in your eyes tonight
Looked into my soul
Saw the years of breaking down had taken it's toll
So I'm leaning on you now into the night

Chorus:
Don't let go
Don't let go
Don't wanna let you go

Now I'm on the rocks I see your light
I don't need my wings to take this flight
I know I can fly
Nothing happens on it's own
Fate is just a word
You make me a better man does that sound absurd
And you look into my eyes and softly say

Chorus

You are the light in me
Pull me in and set me free
You always let me know
Hold me tight and don't let
Don't let go
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REVIEWS OF SYTWS; (Released April 2003)

'The voice is amazing…The album is the better for the honesty and genuine emotion in it.'
'A classic album that will ever be one of my favourites.'

'The songs were pretty damn inspiring. I strongly recommend you add it to your collection.' N. Olsen, Eltons drummer.

'There is a strong musical voice and it's full of unpredictable, special songs and received excellent reviews. '

'Unlike many other debut albums, Seven Years Ten Weeks is exactly what it says on the cover - a semi-autobiographical journey through the last seven years and ten weeks of David Sneddon's life. From singing in smoky pubs to busking on street corners all the way to surviving a 1 million competition, it is all here for the listener to share.'

'I still listen to 7Y10W, Lazy and Without You are 2 of my favourites, although Bluebird gets quite a blasting too!'

'I was right the first time-these songs are class! I listened with real excitement to my favourites and got excited when I discovered I liked one or two of the other tracks a lot more than I thought I did. I've always thought All My Life, Time to Fall Down,Lazy and OK were brilliant songs -beautiful tunes with great lyrics. What I realise all over again, is that every song on the album has something special.'

'Following the release of two singles, which were primarily good ballads, the whole nature of SYTWs was something of a surprise! It really shows David to be a lot more than purely a lovely balladier or even a 'pop performer' in the mould of Robbie Williams.'

'This album, with its grown-up and deliberately rough-edged sound might not satisfy the younger fans, but it's a very promising start and if people are willing to see past Sneddon's pretty-boy looks he should pick up a legion of music fans on the back of it.'

~This album is designed to be listened to from the beginning to the end, and believe me, you wouldn't want to do it any other way~

Here are some comments from Nigel Olsen, Elton's drummer about the recording.
Hi folks!
As Noreen has told you, while on tour in England we (the band) were asked to record a project with a new artist David Sneddon who won Fame Academy (English version of American Pop Idol). . I must share you my personal thoughts of this project. It was produced by Hugh Padgham, who I have long admired for his work with Paul McCartney, Sting and many others. To work with him was such a joy. It was a close to working with our dear Gus, one reason being because of the way we recorded.
The band was all in the studio at the same time, no machines, thank God, and the songs were pretty darn inspiring. I felt that this is the best I have played since the 70s and the sound of my Ghana DW drum kit was phenomenal. First time it has been used on a recording.
David Sneddon himself was very refreshing and his attitude great. I have heard that there is no plan as of yet to release the record in the USA, but if you get the chance, I strongly recommend you add it to your collection. Nigel

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'SEVEN YEARS TEN WEEKS'
This debut album engrosses with stirring emotions and heartfelt lyrics, and takes you on a journey of inspired escapism. His songs are songs within songs, wistful-toned, thought provoking introspection. He can soar and whisper, turn ballads into blues and transcend genre. David draws on a range of influences for his music from the Beatles, Sinatra to Damien Rice, John Mayer, Richard Ashcroft and Bob Dylan. David’s voice has an stirring resonance, and he brings a freshness to this type of melodic pop. When he’s at the piano he holds the audience with a sensitive and true performance.

It starts with the brilliant rocky opener Best of Order, followed by the soaring 'Time to Fall Down', and includes both rocky tracks like, 'Follow Me', and the moving Celtic feel of 'Without You'. There are is David on piano and Elton’s bands backing him.  
It is full of heart-warming songs that take you from busking, All My Life, to the trials on the show, OK, to hope with John Kielty's Long Time Coming. There is also the jazz-influenced Lazy. It includes David’s two chart topping singles, Stop Living The Lie, and, Don’t let Go. If you enjoy heartfelt and personally absorbing songs, this album will take you on a young man's emotional journey with thepassion and range in his vocals, from soothing lower tones to inspiring high notes. The album made number 5 in the Album charts, and received good reviews. David recorded all his own material, when many pop stars perform covers. Highly recommended.

David’s first album SYTWs spoke of possibilities, of discoveries. The 2004 Sham songs of yearnings. David’s new songs of a new musical voice expressing thoughtful themes and interesting insights, sitting beautifully over dramatic melodies.

' The Sham performed the wonderful Lazy off the album, with undertones of jazz rhythms at Guildford last November. David's music is piano-based and he has developed his own very unique contemporary style of inspired melodies and heartfelt lyrics. He describes his music as melodic pop/rock.
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Amazon.co.uk Review
David Sneddon's Seven Years - Ten Weeks represents the final calling card for that strange bedtime liaison of reality TV and manufactured pop. Regardless of its protracted gestation in the eyes of its creator (as the title suggests), the judgement of the Fame Academy winner by both the record buying public and the shady marketing operatives of his record company will be swift. The question is, now that an ostentatiously manufactured pop act is finally given free rein to write his own material, will it cut the mustard? Or, despite that most revered of things--a performer who writes--will we conclude in our collective subconscious that, actually, we don't care who writes the material because the results aren't as good when someone tries it themselves? There's more riding on his young shoulders than any of his flailing predecessors.

The good news is that what's good is very good--witness the hypnotic and immediately memorable descending piano of single "Don't Let Go". He also has a nice line in unexpected falsetto. "Without You" and rocky opener "Best of Order" are equally as impressive, the latter owing more to Bon Jovi. Indeed, forget any Elton-based parallels; comparisons can only rest on the doorstep of the New Jersey rockers. "Stop Living the Lie" is a fusion of "Bed of Roses" and "This Ain't a Love Song" and on "All My Life" he talks of working through the night to pay the rent in the mid-tempo, piano-driven lament that has served John Bon Jovi so well over the years.
Working within the constraints, this is a magnificent effort. --Ben Johncock

The easiest job in the world is to knock plucky reality television talent show contestants. Enter Glaswegian grinner David Sneddon, who basked in glory on the BBC’s Fame Academy, and swiftly went on to score a debut number one smash. Just months later, and the boyish 24-year-old’s debut album Seven Years-Ten Weeks is ripe for the listening.

Unlike previous success stories from the reality hothouse, this hasn’t been whipped up by a gaggle of writers and musicians, then spoon-fed to the performer— this is all Sneddon’s own work. The most prolific songwriter from the Academy has written all but one of this promising 12-track collection. As he says in his sleeve notes: “I’ve been a musician for seven years”.

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Sneddon gets considerable musical support on his debut opus. But the words, voice and piano all belong to the Scot, and are exercised with aplomb and considerable strength. It all kicks off imaginatively with Best Of Order and the babbling of an expectant audience, ahead of an up-tempo rock song with a chorus which sees Sneddon muscle in on Robbie Williams’ hallowed territory.

Sneddon's chart-topper Stop Living The Lie is one of his weaker efforts, but he’s recorded a meatier, reworked version for the album. The heartfelt, mid-range ballad is Sneddon’s natural terrain— with a clutch of other examples like the Celtic-tinged Without You showing off his silky piano skills and the pleasant upper range of his vocals.

But Sneddon has tried to prove he’s not just a one-song act, and dabbles in the rockier side of music with mixed results. Follow Me is a honky-tonk attempt to dirty up his squeaky-clean image with a growl here and there, while the maudlin, atmospheric Lazy is very nearly spoilt by a so-wrong rock guitar solo. Seven Years’ closing opus appears to be a horrifying ten minutes long, but is the uplifting, soulful Long Time Coming plus an angelic bonus track.

David Sneddon wins credibility by penning his own new material for this opener— a greater achievement than many of his talent show peers. His music is well-grounded, although it’s nothing earth-shatteringly new. He is already a master of the ballad and is keen to explore other musical avenues. The Glasgow lad shows considerable depth and maturity beyond his years, but there is still some way to go and he hasn’t yet produced a signature song to truly set him apart. Sneddon is determined to survive well beyond his Fame Academy launching pad. He shows signs of joining a long tradition of popular singer-songwriters capable of lasting the course.