For My Sunday Song #396, we are now on to Mike Ladano’s sixth pick and this time around it is a ballad from Journey called “I’m Not That Way”. The song is on the 2000 album ‘Arrival’ and sees singer Steve Augeri on lead vocals. Of course you still have Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain two friends that will be friends forever…cough, cough. As well as Ross Valory and Deen Castronovo two other regulars of the band. This song was written by Schon, Cain, Augeri and Kim Tribble

The song seems to be about a guy who loves awoman and that woman was with another man. But they broke up and her heart is broken. He so wants to move in and tell her he loves her and he won’t do the things her old boyfriend did as he’s not that way. But he feels it might be too soon as she is still reeling as he holds her in his arms and she is still crying over the love she just loss. Yeah, dude…probably too soon. You will be a rebound and not the deep, true love you are wanting from her. Be patient…but not too patient as she might rebound with somebody else. Just my two cents.

The song is a ballad as Journey does do those well. A slow tempo, some soft guitar picking by Neal. Augeri’s vocals are as soft and tender as Neal’s playing. You can hear Ross’ bass line lay down a smooth groove. The song though for me, doesn’t pick up enough in the chorus for me to really get connected to it, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a good song as it is, but I don’t know if it is enough to have kept it on the album.

Give the song a listen and let me know what you think. Should it have made the final track list of the album? Or did they get it right leaving it off? Now, I want to thank Mike for picking these tracks and you should go check out his website – Mike Ladano and his YouTube page for Grab A Stack A Rock. You will enjoy it all!! Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you all have a Happy Sunday!

“I’m Not That Way”

Hold me… Let me dry those tears for you
Be the healer… Of your heart he broke in two
I wanna hold you close… But somethin’ tells me
To wait
Is it too soon to touch, to reach for the love that you hide away…
Talk to me… Tell me with your eyes
What did he do… To make you feel this way inside

[Chorus:]
Empty words, and promises made
I’m not that way
Come to me and don’t be afraid
I’m not that way
Silence… Was meant to be broken
Like waves on the shore let your tears wash away these emotions
I can’t change the world, I can change your mind…
I’ll always be here, for you until you realize

Empty words, and promises made
I’m not that way
Broken trust… A failure in faith
I’m not that way
I’m not that way
‘Cause life’s too short for wastin’
Wastin’ precious time
If time is what you need baby
I’ll give you all of mine

One day you’re gonna look at me
And love is what you’ll find…
Empty words, and promises made
I’m not that way
Come to me
Bring back your faith
Don’t be afraid
I’m not that way
I’m not that way
I want to hold you
I want to hold you close
Let me hear your heart baby

Written by Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Steve Augeri and Kim Tribble