FINDING THE HEART AND VOICE
The differences between Rosanne and North as seasoned songwriters is what fuels the unique connection that inspires and differentiates the RBT | NE partnership. Song after song delivers thought-provoking lyrics, indelible hooks and memorable melody lines. Based out of Toronto, Canada, Rosanne and North work with producers, and emerging and established artists. With a perceptive and empathetic approach to songwriting, they find the artists heart and voice. They are also focused on placing songs from their growing RBT | NE catalogue with artists and sync opportunities.
TUNES
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Performed by Rosanne Baker Thornley and North Easton
Tell me what you need
Tell me what you want
Tell me what you're thinking
Tell me what you feel
Tell me what you thought
I was missing
Stop
I can see you standing in the doorway
Thinking ‘bout the car in the driveway
I’m trying hard to see it your way
If only you could see it my way
Here we are running in circles
Everything we don’t say it hurts us, is it worth it
Oh the further we go we both know, that we might end this If we let it, if we let it
CHORUS
Tell me what you need
Tell me what you want
Tell me what you're thinking
Tell me what you feel
Tell me what you thought
I was missing
Tell me what to say,
Tell me what to do
Tell me what it takes to be with you
Tell me what you need
Tell me what you want
Tell me what you're thinking
Wait
Gimme a second to show you
Just one more moment to hold you
Oh, take my hand and come closer
I don’t wanna let you go
And here we are running in circles
Everything we don’t say hurts us, is it worth it
The further we go we both know that we might end this
All I ask is, all I ask
CHORUS -
Performed by North Easton
I’d gladly take a bullet for you
Stand in front of a train that’s coming through
I’d break my back to hold you up
Walk through fire, all for love
I’d gladly take a bullet for you
I’d jump in front of a man that holds a knife
I’d come out on ledge to save your life
I’d wear the blame and take the fall
To ease your pain I’d take it all
I’d gladly take a bullet for you
Chorus
When you love like that you can’t let go
When your heart beats fast it’s all you know
Is that you love me love me love me oh
You love me love me love me oh
When you love like that you can’t let go
When your heart beats fast it’s all you know
Is that you love me love me love me oh
When you love like that your love like that won’t go
I’d gladly be your body in a crash
When you’re out of breath, I got your last
Truth be told I’d lie for you
Sell my soul. I’d die for you.
I’d gladly be your body in a crash
Chorus
Everything you say, everything you do,
I’m gonna lay my life right down in front of you
Got is so bad it makes me crazy
Everything you say, everything you do
I’m gonna lay my life right down in front of you
There’s no other way
Chorus -
Performed by North Easton
Same old ghost in my arms, I can’t let go
Straight through the dark
All those plans staring at my heart
And lately,
Everything is crazy,
And all I know is changing,
To more than I can hold
Ain’t it funny, that I, can’t find my way home.
And I, I can find,
Every road I left behind,
And all the stones turned over in my life
In my life … I can find
And lately,
Everything is crazy,
And all I know is changing,
To more than I can hold,
Ain’t it funny, that I, can’t find my way home.
I can’t break this,
It hurts me hard to take this
It hurts me hard to take this,
but I know,
There’s more for me to hold
When I find my way home. -
Performed by Kelly Heeley
I saw it coming, but I couldn’t turn
I didn’t touch the fire, but I still got burned,
Oh you’re a slow flame, all over my skin,
Your world is wide open, but you won’t let me in,
I’m falling for your love,
and everyday I never seem to get enough
I’m falling, come pick me up
I’m in too deep I’m drowning in your love
CHORUS
And you still got me in over my head
I need your love, I need your love
And you still got me in over my head
In over my head again
You’re like a tight wire up the sky
I really want to reach you but you’re too damn high,
You got this hold on me that is pulling me down,
And you smile and I crash into the ground.
I’m falling for your love,
and everyday I never seem to get enough
I’m falling, come pick me up
I’m in too deep I’m drowning in your love
CHORUS
And every time I try to say it,
it gets so complicated,
and I carried away -
But I’m gonna love you anyway
And you still got me in over my head
I need your love, I need your love
And you still got me in over my head
I need your love, I need your love
And you still got me in over my head
I need your love, I need your love
And you still got me in over my head
In over my head again … -
Performed by Carolyn Hao
It’s 4 am, and here I am, again awake
Thinking bout the things I coulda changed, I shoulda changed
I woulda changed if only I coulda stopped my brain
But it’s too late.Here I am in my own lane, I’m feeling the same way,
I’m worried that I’m lost and the cost of that
is more than what I thought
I would ever have to pay
And I’m caught between the things I keep on wishing I could say
It’s hard to be brave when what follows me to bed
are the ‘nots’ and the no’s that keep on filling up my head.
I haven’t told anyone about these feelings yet
instead I’ve been running through everything I didn’t check
There's a hundred reasons I can’t sleep at night
There's a hundred reasons I can’t keep my eyes closed tight
I keep losing count, losing count, losing count
of things that I can’t figure out
I try not to care what people say, but I do
And this point of view is nothing new,
I tell myself don’t worry, but that ain’t true
The truth is sometimes, I can’t help
but doubt myself
It’s like I can’t get away from what worries me
top of everything else
my confidence is drowning, drowning in this bed
And I’m stuck in everything that everybody says
I regret, the regrets, that keep me away from what I need
When all I want is just a little bit of sleep.
There's a hundred reasons I can’t keep my eyes closed tight
I keep losing count, losing count, losing count
of things that I can’t figure out
I keep losing count, losing count, losing count
of things that I can’t figure out
Rant
I keep losing count, losing count, losing count of things that I can’t figure out -
Performed by Mia Bee
All I am I can’t take, All I know, I can’t erase.
with every mile I drive away,
I leave behind the you and me - of yesterday.
And lately, I know that you’re waiting
For everything I’m chasing,
I know, I know
And if you wanna tell me,
if you wanna tell me, tell me I should stay,
And if you wanna tell me,
if you wanna tell me, tell me I should stay,
And every mile I drive away,
I leave behind the you and me, of yesterday,
And lately,
I know that you’re waiting
For everything I’m chasing,
I know
And lately,
I know that you’re waiting
For everything I’m chasing,
I know
BRIDGE
It doesn't matter what I face,
I know I'll never be alone
And no matter what it takes, I know.
And lately,
I know that you’re waiting,
For everything I’m chasing,
I know
And lately,
Everything is crazy and all I know
Is everywhere I go,
In my heart you'll always be the closet part,
Of home
I know, I know -
Performed by Carlos Morgan
And the hardest part of,
living through this moment,
is the wreckage left behind.
Going ‘round in circles,
every second hurts so much,
there’s nowhere left to hide.
And all this pain, I throw away,
What happens now…
CHORUS
It takes a little faith to get back up
It takes a little heart to let you love
yourself inside
It takes a little time to just let go,
Open up your eyes and then you’ll know
It’ll be alright,
If you have a little faith.
And the hardest part of,
holding on for too long,
Is the truth I never face.
And the only reason, that I keep falling,
it’s so damn hard to change.
And all this pain, I throw away,
What happens now.
CHORUS
Save me from this complicated life
CHORUS -
Performed by Alexandra Hawse
I don’t wanna leave this bed, the things I said,
Are lost and living in my head,
It's cold ...
I spend the whole damn day, right here awake,
Laying in the dark, the curtains closed, and all I know, is
I don't wanna go outside, this room
I don't wanna feel afraid, again, so help me god, so help me god.
I don't wanna feel the way I feel at all,
CHORUS
Maybe I can find the time. Maybe I can find a better day
Maybe I can find another way to say the things I keep inside
I don’t wanna leave this bed, the things I said,
Are lost and living in my head,
It's cold ...
I spend the whole damn day, right here awake,
Laying in the dark, the curtains closed, and all I know, is
I don't wanna go outside, this room
I don't wanna feel afraid, again, so help me god, so help me god.
I don't wanna feel the way I feel at all,
Maybe I can find the time. Maybe I can find a better day
Maybe I can find another way to say the things I keep inside.
Maybe I could see sun. Maybe I can feel the way, I wanna love
And all the things I haven't done, could change my life,
I don't feel afraid, again, so help me god, help me god.
I don't feel afraid, again, so help me god, so tell me god.
Maybe I can find the time. Maybe I can find a better day
Maybe I can find another way to say the things I keep inside.
Maybe I could see sun. Maybe I can feel the way, I wanna love
And all the things I haven't done, could change my life,
Maybe I can find the time. Maybe I can find a better day
Maybe I can find another way to say the things I keep inside.
Maybe I could see sun. Maybe I can feel the way, I wanna love
And all the things I haven't done, could change my life,
Change my life. Change my life. Maybe I could find ... -
Performed by Quinton Cochran
Long day, I can’t even, I can’t even, think straight
I can’t even, I can’t even, look away
Cause when I feel the way I feel
I shut my eyes and then it’s real
I can’t live my life without your
CHORUS
Hands, on my heart and your touch in the dark
And your eyes in the sun
I can’t live my life without
That look that we share and the way you wear your hair
And your laugh that I hear everywhere
I can’t live my life without you, without you
I can’t live my life without you
Trust me,
I can’t even, I can’t even, fall asleep
I can’t even, I can’t even, watch you leave
Cause every time you walk away,
The clock it stops, I’m wide awake
I can’t live my life with your -
CHORUS
I wanna wake, wanna wake, wanna wake up next to you
With you in my life,
Wanna wake, wanna wake up and tell you,
That I can’t hide, the way I feel inside, and everything feels so right
With your hands on my heart
And your touch in the dark
And your eyes in the sun
I can’t live my life without you
That look that we share
and the way you wear your hair
And your laugh that I hear everywhere
CHORUS -
Performed by Rosanne Baker Thornley and North Easton
You left this morning, didn't wake me up
I could hear your spoon in that coffee cup
And all the same, things have changed,
What are we fighting for.
I could hear your tears through the bedroom door,
Feel the words from the night before,
All that’s left, has all been said,
What are we fighting for.
And all these memories,
Are calling out right in front of me,
And all these memories,
What are we fighting for.
The perfect life in the picture frames
Are holding on to the better days,
If all it takes, is one mistake,
What are we fighting for.
And all these memories
Are calling out right in front of me,
And all these memories,
What are we fighting for.
Every time you feel like falling, I’m hanging on,
Every time you feel like falling, I’m hanging on,
Every broken thought, we left behind,
the time we lost, the hurt inside, the lines we crossed,
For everything, keep hanging on.
Hanging on, hanging on
All these memories ...
What are we fighting for.
"As a producer with several projects on the go
at any given time, I have found it invaluable to have Rosanne and North as my go-to songwriters.
They are able to help dial in a song that needs tweaking or write a quality song targeted
to a specific artist or project."
— Paul Milner, Producer
"A collaboration team with strong history and predictably a bright future."
— James Linderman, Berklee Music
"Turn. A very cool, artful song,
well-written and well-performed."
— Bob Ezrin, Producer
"Power Duo."
— Mark Kelso, Drummer
"Rosanne and North composed a song that captured the essence, message and feel of my project. I was blown away. As I listened,
all I could do was weep."
— Trent Bell, “The Reflect Project"
"Once again, I'm blown away by your work."
— Rob Wells, Producer
“The energy Rosanne and North
exude is contagious."
— Michael Hay, Artist Parent
"Rosanne and North nurture and guide
the creative journey for the artist."
— Arlene Heeley, Artist Parent
The Power of Two
North Easton
Singer. Songwriter. Performer.
Stage. TV. Radio.
Lead Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter - “Garrity” - 7 radio releases ,
4 videos. Albums : “Carve a Hole in the Mud” “A Day Away” Garrity; “Christopher Chringle” North Easton “A World of Quiet Talk” “Christmas Lights” My Favourite Tragedy
Indie Album of the year 2001, West coast Songwriters
Winner 2010, Big Money Shot winner 2010, Songwars Runner Up 2010, NSAI honorable mention 2011, Song of the Year.com 2013 (Country Category)
Current - Regional Coordinator of the Songwriters Association of Canada, Ottawa Chapter.
Oct.2016 Album Release : "One of the Lucky Ones" - North Easton Solo Project - Single / Video "Change"
Lead Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter - "My Favourite Tragedy" (MFT). THE COLLABOR8TORS - A Canadian Songwriting Initiative - Founding Member
Ottawa Curator - The Acoustic Guitar Project
International Songwriting Competition 2014, Semi Finalist “TURN” International Songwriting Competition 2015 Finalist "LOVE LIKE THAT"; Placements - Feature Film “Thirteen Downs”; TV “Found”;“The Texting Song” in US syndicated TBN “American Dad”. 2016 Songwriters Association of Canada 4x4 Songwriting Challenge : Mentor
Songs recorded by Canadian and International artists
Rosanne Baker Thornley
Singer. Songwriter. Performer.
Stage. TV. Radio.
Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter - “Marais” ensemble, Paris, France
Extensively toured Canadian Festival circuit as a solo artist
Lead Singer, Songwriter - “Daystar”, “Bakersmith”, “Niteskool”
Self titled album “Courage” (SONY) - 3 radio releases, 1 video
Staff Songwriter position offered with SONY / ATV Publishing
Represented Canada at the US New Music Seminars, NYC
"New Talent Award" (FACTOR) The Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Records
Current - Founded and spearheading “THE COLLABOR8TORS” - A Canadian Songwriting Initiative Toronto Curator - The Acoustic Guitar Project - A Global Songwriting Initiative
International Songwriting Competition 2014, Semi Finalist “TURN" International Songwriting Competition 2015 Finalist "LOVE LIKE THAT" 2016 Songwriters Association of Canada 4x4 Songwriting Challenge : Mentor
Songs recorded by Canadian and International artists
WRITING WITH
Joan Kennedy
Multiple Award Winning Country Artist
"My writing experience with Rosanne and North was spectacular. Having only worked with major records labels and publishing companies in my career, I had no idea what to expect walking in. Rosanne & North work extremely well together and put a lot of effort into getting to know their artists. The end result is a finished product which comes from the heart. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone in the industry”.
Carlos Morgan
Juno Award Winning R&B Artist
"Rosanne and North are two of the most incredible songwriters I've had the pleasure and honor of writing and working with. They asked questions, listened and created a safe place for me to express my thoughts and feelings - and from that we wrote a beautiful song.. Their own music, voices, and musicianship are impeccable and it touches my heart, soul and spirit. Thank you Rosanne and North, for creating beautiful songs with me. I'm deeply grateful”.
June Garber
International Touring Jazz Artist
“My experience writing with Rosanne and North was illuminating. I tend to write on my own, but the collaborative effort was much more vibrant and intense. They paid great attention to my thoughts and ideas, which made the sessions easy and fun. I am in pre-production meetings for my upcoming CD, and I know that the songs I have written with Rosanne and North will be amazing”.
Lyric Dubee
Revolution Rock Recording Artist
"Working with Rosanne and North is always an absolute pleasure. It is a very organic and natural experience that never fails to produce great music! Whether you come into the writing session with half a song or want to start from scratch, they are well-equipped professionals. So far, I’ve recorded, or am in the process of recording every song we’ve written together and I look forward to working with them again, and again!”.
Deanna Ouellette
Country Recording Artist
"Rosanne and North are two very talented and creative songwriters. I very much enjoyed my experience collaborating with them and making great music. It's quite interesting writing with them, as they sometimes come from completely different angles, which makes for great brainstorming and allows the creative juices to flow through the room. Rosanne and North are not just co-writers of mine, I now consider them friends”.
Kelly Heeley
Contemporary Pop Artist
“My experience with Rosanne and North was valuable, knowledgeable and enlightening. The environment they provided was tremendously welcoming and nurturing, and the writing sessions delivered outcomes I would not have been able to reach without their guidance. With their comprehensive experience, I was able to push my boundaries and comprehend what it takes to write a great song”.
CAPTURED ON VIDEO
RBT | NE songs performed by artists Rosanne and North are proud to be writing and working with.
Directed and filmed by North Easton.
LEADING THE WAY TO GREAT SONGS
As the principal writers in each of our own recording and performing careers, we've written hundreds of songs and are able to lead the way to meaningful, memorable, successful songs. We also provide production through to final recorded, mixed and mastered tracks. We nurture emerging artists with mentoring, coaching, in studio instrument accompaniment / vocal coaching and live performance coaching and get artists in front of their audience with strong branding, photography and video.
If you're an artist looking for a great song. We'll help you find it! :)
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IMAGES AND MUSIC DANCING TOE TO TOE
With hundreds of songs in their individual and collective catalogues, from "Turn" written by Rosanne and North for Trent Bell's "Reflect: Convicts Letters to their Younger Selves" to North's acronym spilling in his "The Texting Song" from TBS's 'American Dad', Rosanne Baker Thornley and North Easton are songwriters with the depth of experience and emotional aptitude to capture the power of the moment, along with the hearts of the audience.
To hear more of our catalogue, please contact us.
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Andrew Allen
Mikalyn Hay
Lyric Dubee
Lyric Dubee
Joan Kennedy
June Garber
June Garber
Blair Packham
Deanna Ouellette
TBS : American Dad
Turn
Suzie Vinnick
Carlos Morgan
Kelly Heeley
Kelly Heeley
Max Croft
Mia Bee
Tyler Simmens
Me WIthout You : co-write
Anyway : co-write
Fifteen Feet Away : co-write
Carry Me : co-write
Drive Away : co-write
Unbroken : co-write
Under the Jacaranda Tree : co-write
Ways of the Heart: co-write
Don't Say That to a Cowboy: co-write
The Texting Song : sync
Reflections Photography Project
A Million Miles : co-write
Have A Little Faith : co-write
In Over My Head
Get Away : co-write
Lie After Lie : co-write
I Know : co-write
I'm Already Falling : co-write
Contact Us
Rosanne Baker Thornley: rbt@rbtsong.com | North Easton: northeaston@me.com