Sofia Talvik - Meanwhile in Winnsboro

My concert at The Winnsboro Center For The Arts was one of the last ones I did before the corona virus shut everything down - including my tour. We had arrived early that day in Winnsboro, TX, and it all seemed so peaceful compared to the headlines that was shouting at me everytime I opened my phone. In Winnsboro the birds were singing and the trees were full of blossoms. The air was sweet and you would never know what was going on in the rest of the world.
I wrote the song without predjudice or judgement. It is mearly a reflection of the situation I have found myself in, being on tour in a different country, far away from my family, watching news about people ­hoarding toilet paper and food like there is no tomorrow.
A small testament to the times.
Written by Sofia Talvik
Vocals and guitar Sofia Talvik
Pedal steel Tim Fleming
Mix and master Jonas Westin
Lyrics:
Will you starve
Keep from going very far
Will you brace for the end of the world
Have you forgot
All the luxury that you’ve got
As you brace for the end of the world
Meanwhile in Winnsboro
Apple blossoms bloom
Spring is coming soon
Spring is coming soon
Meanwhile in Winnsboro
It doesn’t look so bad
I think of all I had
I think of all I had
If this really is the end
How will you spend it my friend
Holed up in your house
Till you’re alone in the world
All the food you could eat
Till this virus is beat
Holed up in your house
Till you’re alone in the world
Meanwhile in Winnsboro
Apple blossoms bloom
Spring is coming soon
Spring is coming soon
Meanwhile in Winnsboro
It doesn’t look so bad
I think of all I had
I think of all I had
A million miles away
From the ones I’m keeping safe
I hope that he’s ok
At the end of the world
The world looks just like yesterday
And yet not in every way
Will the songs all be the same
At the end of the world
Meanwhile in Winnsboro
Apple blossoms bloom
Spring is coming soon
Spring is coming soon
Meanwhile in Winnsboro
It doesn’t look so bad
I think of all I had
I think of all I had
Meanwhile in Winnsboro
You would never think
We are at the brink
We are at the brink
Meanwhile in Winnsboro
We can still pretend
This is not the end
Not the end of the world

[@LuckyDogDave]

beautiful

[@grfolkfest6019]

Meanwhile it gave you an opportunity to write a beautiful painting of the moment we find ourselves. Thanks for the submission.

[@foreveryoungkoch]

Very nice Sofia! Best wishes over the pond from Germany... And yes, this time is not the end of the world.

[@KendalKline]

That's a beautiful song, thank you for sharing. I got here after reading your email about Tim and listening to Broken. I had to learn more about him, and found a reference to this song in another article praising him as a musician and as a person. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend, and I thank you for sharing his gifts.

[@chorn52]

Very nice Sofia! I will let my record com. friends know about your talent. God willing...we should do a video of "Meanwhile In Winnsboro" soon.

[@emiliomooney6329]

Is this available on iTunes?

[@sofiatalvik]

Emilio Mooney No. this is a live session. Might release it later this year.

[@sofiatalvik]

Emilio Mooney available on music.sofiatalvik.com