PRAISE for “CASTLE”

"Beautifully written and stunningly performed." ~ L. Henderson

"Just watched the inauguration immediately followed by your song — the perfect antidote!!!" ~ R. Risko

"Yes, CASTLE is what many of us here in LA need right now." ~ M.K.

CASTLE (for my friends) — 2025 Single

When the world seems out of control and you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the chaos, it’s time to take shelter in a safe place. “So, I’m gonna build a castle for my friends’ safekeeping . . .”

We started writing this song in November 2024 and went into the studio to record it on a cold day in January 2025. It’s for you.

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Recording engineer: John Kilgore @ Second Take Sound NYC, 01.10.25
Mastering: Alan Silverman, ARF Productions

CASTLE (for my friends)
© 2025 Turner & Grusecki

Now the world is sad
Now the world is reeling
Ev’ryone is tense — thrown for a loop

In a world gone mad
I’ve a sinking feeling
Good old common sense has flown the coop

Oh, so I’m gonna build a castle
While the sky is falling
Oh, yes I’m gonna build a castle
While the ground is shifting
Oh, gonna build a better place to live

I’m gonna make it, I’m gonna get there
I’m gonna get it done
I’m gonna build it, I’m gonna own it
I’m gonna have some fun

In another place
Safe inside the castle
Getting through the day won’t seem so strange

If I can embrace
Staying in the castle
I might find a way to live with change

Oh, now I’m gonna build a castle
Where the sun is shining
Oh, right now, gonna build a castle
Where there’s no more whining
Oh, nothing’s gonna ever get me down

I’m gonna make it, I’m gonna get there
I’m gonna get it done
I’m gonna build it, I’m gonna own it
I’m gonna have some fun

Come with me to a place that’s trouble-free
See you there where the air is fresh and fair

Lots of quiet time to think while I’m on the lam
Peaceful days to remember who the hell I am
I’m gonna build and build and build
And build and scheme
I’m gonna set the stage for my fantastic dream

Oh, yes I’m gonna build a castle
While the world is weeping
Oh, I just gotta build a castle
For my friends’ safekeeping
Gotta build a castle for my friends
Gotta build a refuge for my friends
Gotta build a better place to live

I won’t quit till all of us can live in it
I won’t quit till all of us can live in it
I won’t quit till all of us can live