66-Year-Old Mark Wihlidal Drops New Single, “You And Me”
Fed up with lies from his partner, Oshawa, ON singer-songwriter Mark Wihlidal turns to Karma in his new single “You and Me.” This release follows his joyful debut single “Life Can Be A Mystery,” which was launched in July 2022. Both tracks were written and recorded in collaboration with his band, Mark Wihlidal and The Doctors of Music.
The band takes us on a “Bo Diddley bluesy” journey, reflecting on a relationship gone wrong, with the hope that Karma will eventually bring balance to the situation.
Lyrics Sample:
“You can run but, you can’t hide
Karma will get you every time
You can’t hide those little lies
It will catch you from behind”
The song’s underlying theme is “What goes around comes around,” a belief Wihlidal holds strongly. He says, “I truly believe that Karma, like in the chorus, keeps things in balance. I believe that good things will happen to those who do good and will eventually catch up with those who do things that are not so good.”
“You and Me” came together in the summer of 2022 when Mark and his bandmates were experimenting with a song in their home studio. After Mark left the studio and returned home, he discovered new guitar riffs that perfectly complemented the track’s verse and chorus. The next day, he brought it to lead guitarist Steve Bekessy, who added his electrifying guitar riffs, heard throughout the song.
Initially, the chorus was written about Mark’s experience with a previous employer in the private sector, where he witnessed mistreatment of employees. He wanted to see that company face repercussions, which led to the line, “You can run, but you can’t hide. Karma will get you every time.”
As the verses took shape, it became clear that “You and Me” was more about a relationship that had gone wrong, as the lyrics reveal: “You left me standing here, leading my mind into nowhere.”
Wihlidal, a soulful blues/rock singer recently featured in major newspapers from Oshawa to Niagara Falls, and on top music sites like Tinnitist, Canadian Beats, Cashbox, Record World, and more, sums up the song’s message: “I think a lot of people have been in this situation, where a relationship is going great, and suddenly, it’s over, or they’re gone. It leaves you confused, wondering what happened. Again, the chorus makes the whole song relevant, as we all hope that Karma will fix these kinds of things.”
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