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Love Letter

by Ryan Mintz

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1.
It Was You 02:25
You came in gentle as the breeze, I barely knew you captured me You worked your magic slow, worked your magic slow Cuz first the water’s at my feet, and next you know I’ve gone knee deep I crashed into your waves, oh I took that leap of faith Cuz you can’t know the sunshine ‘til you’ve seen it with your eyes And no, you can’t know how good it tastes until you take a bite That’s how I knew that it was you It was you I was just a seed on floatin’ air, just flyin’ ‘round from here to there Just lookin’ for a home, just lookin’ for a home But now that seed is planted down, I’m puttin’ roots into the ground I made that risky move, oh I did it all for you Cuz you can’t know the sunshine ‘til you’ve seen it with your eyes And no, you can’t know how good it tastes until you take a bite That’s how I knew that it was you It was you Late in the night is when I find myself And later in life is when I found myself With you, ooh ooh ooh It’s finally startin’ to sink in, my new life’s about to begin With you, oh with you Cuz you can’t know the sunshine ‘til you’ve seen it with your eyes And no, you can’t know how good it tastes until you take a bite That’s how I knew that it was you And now I know that it was you So glad I found you It was you
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I’m late again cuz I was up all night, like I always am And all my friends say I’ve stopped calling And I’ve been blowin’ off my to do list, I hate when I do this Cuz I get lost thinking of you all day long And this is the unhealthy part about falling in love It’s not my head, it’s all my heart, when I’m falling in love And I don’t wanna lose myself when I’m falling in love … well maybe just a little I said I’d like to spend some time in Chicago, get to know ya Cuz I don’t have to be anywhere right now I’m the kind of guy who’ll just stay somewhere when I feel good there And I’m feeling good, so I guess I’m staying And this is the uncertain part about falling in love It’s not my head, it’s all my heart, when I’m falling in love And I don’t wanna lose myself when I’m falling in love … well maybe just a little I’ve always thought that I gotta go solo To do what I want in my life But I would like to find it, this balance So I can have both this time So here’s the deal, I’ve got my plans, and you’ve got yours too But here we feel so intensely So how bout I’ll sing my songs, and you do your yoga, and I’ll show ya That we can be that couple who does things our way And this is the amazing part about falling in love It’s not my head, it’s all my heart, when I’m falling in love And I don’t wanna lose myself when I’m falling in love … well maybe just a little Yeah, maybe just a little Cuz we could get a lot
3.
Love Letter 03:27
Won’t you write me a love letter? Make it real good Say all those things like a good boyfriend would Put in your poetry, put in a surprise Use magic marker, draw hearts on the I’s And take me away… Take me away… to you Won’t you write me a love letter when I’m on the road? Cuz I’ll need a piece of you to keep in my coat I’ll read it each morning, I’ll read it each night You’ll be on my pillow to help me sleep tight And take me away… Take me away… to you Won’t you write me a love letter like I used to do? Cuz no one has written me one… until you I don’t got a great track record, but I promise I’ll try There won’t be enough paper for all the love that we’ll write To take me away… Take me away… Take me away… to you  
4.
I Will 02:47
Where do we go from here? (she said) I don’t have any idea (I said) Cuz I’m so used to moving that I can hardly stand still But I will if you will All our friends are getting married these days Maybe someday we’ll start to act our age Can we stay together while we’re seeking all our thrills? Well I will if you will I will If you will If you will Standing at the bedroom door, my bags are packed again You’re a sleepy head in slumber, and I fall in love again And though we’re just 2 travelers, we’ll make it work until… And I will if you will I will if you will I will if you will
5.
My Religion 03:48
I’ve been driving for hours, gotta see my show People think I’m crazy, such a long way to go Maybe I’m crazy But I’ve been saving for months just to get to this club Just to see her on stage, just to feel I’m I love Maybe I’m crazy But I swear, music’s my religion When I’m there, it feels like I am praying And I’m not the believing kind, but I’ve heard songs that change my mind And I’ve heard lyrics speak divine… and that’s my sign Now the lights have gone down, I raise my hands to the sky My lips know every word, there are tears in my eyes It’s like she knows me Now I lose all control, gotta get up and dance Gotta feel every note, gotta stay in this trance Oh yeah, she has me And I swear, music’s my religion When I’m there, it feels like I am praying And I’m not the believing kind, but I’ve heard songs that change my mind And I’ve heard lyrics speak divine… and that’s my sign And if each religion, every sect, uses music to connect— Gospel choir, tribal dance, eastern meditation chants Morning mass, temple songs—why can’t we all get along? Now the encore is done, and my feelings are raw And I know what it feels like to believe in a god Maybe I’m crazy But I swear, music’s my religion When I’m there, it feels like I am praying And I’m not the believing kind, but I’ve heard songs that change my mind And I’ve heard lyrics speak divine… and that’s my sign
6.
Jimmy’s from a small town not too far from here And people in that small town say, “we don’t like your kind here” And Jimmy became my small-town hero by telling those small-town minds… I’m gonna live. I’m gonna love. I’m gonna be. Sarah’s been a city girl, she likes seeing different people all around But Sarah and her city friends still hear people say, “get back to your side of town” But Sarah and her sisters just won’t take that anymore, they say… I’m gonna live. I’m gonna love. I’m gonna be. Maybe it’s unrealistic anyway But still I’m optimistic for the day So here I am living in this big bad world So many people and so many dreams, we all wanna just be heard And maybe there’s room for everyone if everyone just sings… I’m gonna live. I’m gonna love. I’m gonna be. I’m gonna live. I’m gonna love. I’m gonna be. Just let me live. Just let me love. Just let me be. Cuz I wanna live. I wanna love. I wanna be. I’m gonna live. I’m gonna love. I’m gonna be.
7.
Good & Bad 03:15
Show me those sad eyes, it’s OK with me Yeah, I don’t mind if you cry in front of me Cuz I’m all for being real, and for feeling what we feel I love you good and bad, I love you unconditionally And even when you’re sad, I want you curled up next to me I love every part of you, the light and the dark of you, and I never felt like that I love you, I love you good and bad I can be a handful, I hope that’s OK Cuz some of the other boys got scared away But I’m not here to impress, and I’m not always at my best But I love you good and bad, I love you unconditionally And even when you’re sad, I want you curled up next to me I love every part of you, the light and the dark of you, and I never felt like that I love you, I love you good and bad …even when you’re in a funk I love you, I love you… even when I’m feeling stuck I love you, I love you… even when I lose my cool I love you, I love you… each and every part of you I love you, I love you… I love you, I love you… I love you, I love you good and bad
8.
Sunshine 04:07
I know times are tough I know it’s a little windy outside I know you feel swallowed up And spit onto the sidewalk This ain’t what you signed up for Well hon, it rarely is And no one’s gonna pick you up If you don’t reach out your hand It’s okay to take some time, it’s okay to get some space It’s okay to ask for help, and it’s okay to be afraid You can ask for some alone time, just take the time for you Cuz you’re the only one who knows what’s right for you And sunshine, sunshine, you’ll be fine So you took a risk So you took the trail that was not marked So you got a little lost And you don’t know where you are It’s okay to take some time, it’s okay to get some space It’s okay to ask for help, and it’s okay to be afraid You can ask for some alone time, just take the time for you Cuz you’re the only one who knows what’s right for you And sunshine, sunshine, you’ll be fine And I’m one of the few who will say to you That it’s okay, it’s okay to be selfish Cuz I know things get worse when you don’t put yourself first And say okay, okay, I am taking care of me right now It’s okay to take some time, it’s okay to get some space It’s okay to ask for help, and it’s okay to be afraid You can ask for some alone time, just take the time for you Cuz you’re the only one who knows what’s right for you And sunshine, sunshine, you’ll be fine
9.
Re-Believe 04:07
Don’t know where I’m going, but I seem to like it Don’t know what I’m showing you, but you seem to like it And you were the one who said too much too soon for me, so can’t you see That it would be so easy to indulge with you, start anew Here we go writing our own ending We need a dose of childhood pretending When boys could fly and girls had wings, and we believed in anything And everything made sense, I wonder where that went I wish that I could re-believe You’re the little kid who believes in ever after But all your scripts are drama, mystery, and disaster But I like romantic comedies, they show the possibility That it could be a different way, you see, here with me Here we go writing our own ending We need a dose of childhood pretending When boys could fly and girls had wings, and we believed in anything And everything made sense, I wonder where that went I wish that I could re-believe You think that you can sweep me away You talk about our wedding day The fantasy sounds nice But hey, I’ve got my life So here’s what I propose love: we end this story Count to 10, open up our eyes, and see that now the morning light has come Here we go writing our own ending We need a dose of childhood pretending When boys could fly and girls had wings, and we believed in anything And everything made sense, I wonder where that went I wish that I could re-believe I wish that I could re-believe I wish that I could re-believe I wish that I could re-believe
10.
My Adventure 04:04
I wanna go to Thailand, see what the food’s really like I hear it’s cheap over there, I can get by on 10 bucks a night I wanna see the temples ancient, and see the smiling kids And sleep by the ocean, get lost in a village, what a way to live This is my adventure calling me, calling me And you can come too I’m goin’ to Costa Rica, I’m gonna plant some trees And see those rainforest monkeys, and all those 1000s of species They don’t carry a military, and they value their land How great it’ll be to be around people who understand This is my adventure calling me, calling me And you can come too I’m gonna live in Paris, live the artist’s life I’ll begin every day with my café au lait, and go out every night I’ll sit all day at the cafés, or wander to the Seine And talk about politics, romance, and feelings… I’ll be one of them This is my adventure calling me, calling me And you can come too You can come too You can come too

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Wanna fall in love?

That's what my 2nd album is all about!

This yummy acoustic-pop album will take you on a journey through a relationship. From it's exciting beginnings, to challenging middles, to difficult goodbyes, and an ultimate return to self.

Recorded in San Francisco with super-producer Ben Bernstein, the tracks feature super-tasty arrangements that will make your heart melt. We tapped a community of musician friends from around the country... like the cellist from LA, the flute player from Florida, the piano dude up in Seattle, and some great mandolin, dobro, drum, bass, and electric guitar wizards right here in the Bay.

I'm so incredibly proud of this album, and I can't wait for you to hear...

Happy Valentines Day 2012!

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released February 14, 2012

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Songs by Ryan Mintz
Produced, recorded, and mixed by Ben Bernstein
Mastered by Gary Hobish
Artwork by Jared Morgan

Recorded at:
Petting Zoo Studios, Oakland CA
Spliggityfidge, Emeryville CA
Michael Winger Studios, San Francisco CA

Adam Roszkiewicz:
Mandolin (1)

Alex Doty:
Acoustic Guitar (1)
Electric Guitar (1, 4, 5, 9)

Annie Wenz:
Flutes (10)

Ben Bernstein:
Bass (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9)

Bryan Horne:
Cello (7)

Charlie Kuchler:
Additional Engineer (10)

Gawain Mathews:
Dobro (5, 6)
Electric Guitar (5, 6, 7)
Mandolin (2, 6)

Jill Knight:
Background Vocals (8)

Lesley Grant:
Background Vocals (5)

Mai Bloomfield:
Background Vocals (3, 4)
Cello (3, 4, 7, 8)

Mike Stevens:
Drums & Percussion (1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9)
Pots, Pans & Boxes (2)

Ryan Mintz:
Acoustic Guitar (1, 3-10)
Lead Vocals (1-10)
Harmony Vocals (1, 6, 9, 10)
Glockenspiel (2, 3, 8)
Shaker (2)
Snaps (2)
Toy Piano (2)

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