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| Topic Started: May 13 2006, 01:50 PM (1,444 Views) | |
| Samwise | May 27 2006, 11:20 AM Post #16 |
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This came all in a single rush a couple days ago, I was surprised at how fast actually. I may expand it, but it could work pretty well as it stands. More or less traditional blues in structure, though not, I daresay, in subject matter. :lol: Keep in mind this is written with tongue planted firmly in cheek.
;) * * * Posted Image MESSIANIC BLUES Chorus: Whoa momma I got them Messianic Blues They all tellin’ me I’m the King of the Jews You can’t know how I feel Till you’ve walked on water in my shoes Jerusalem You’re gettin’ me down You made me a King And gave me a thorny crown I gotta quit you Gotta get me outta this town They call me a god That wasn’t my intent I told them what was goin’ down But they didn’t see what I meant Oh, well I guess I oughtta Take it as a compliment We’re at dinner They drinkin’ my wine They eatin’ my bread And say it’s stuff divine They can have their blood and body I like my bread and wine just fine Chorus The Pilate’s a-comin’ Gonna throw me off his plane The engineer’s a-comin’ Gonna drop me off his train I only wish they’d gimme One last chance to explain I been betrayed And my followers all grieve I’m sorry guys You know I’m not one to deceive But I can’t hang around this place You know I gotta leave Chorus Lookin’ down the years Man, they’ve torn me apart Now I’m everywhere The churches and the streets and Wal-Mart Oh my God What on earth did I start? Chorus * * * |
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| Samwise | May 27 2006, 12:02 PM Post #17 |
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A simple little pop-rock song. Nothing too complex, but I like it anyway.
^_^ * * * Posted Image REVEAL YOUR LOVE You say that you got hurt before You don’t want to take it anymore I can understand that your heart is grieving But no matter what you say about it You could never go without it In spite of your pain you’ve gotta keep believing I know how you feel But someday soon you will Reveal your love You’re just protecting yourself I can sympathize Watching the world go by Through jaded eyes But I know that on the inside You aren’t so cold I know beneath the surface Beats a heart of gold You tell me that he was the only one And since he left you won’t let anyone Get close to you, you push them all away But from the very moment I met you You know I’ve always felt the way I do And I’m ready to help if you give me the OK I know how you feel But I’m willing to do whatever it takes to Reveal your love |
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| Samwise | May 28 2006, 02:49 PM Post #18 |
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I tossed this one off way too easily, which is interesting as it's probably my most personal, forthright lyric to date. I've felt this way about my Hilary for a while now, but recently it's like I'm falling in love with her all over again, and I've made a vow to make the most of this (admittedly complex) relationship. The song speaks for itself, I think.
:) * * * Posted Image (The JFK Rose - her favourite flower.) A SONG FOR HILARY Hilary, you know I’ve loved you Since the day we met I’ll never understand it all But I’ll never forget Hilary, everything you mean to me Is more than I can say But I’m gonna let you know Everyday in every way Chorus: Hilary, you’re killing me With a glance and your soft summer smile Throwing me off my stride With your stance and your offhanded style I can’t see straight when you’re in view But if I have to walk blind I’m gonna make you mine I know you’ll be happy with him And your happiness is all I want to see But give me a chance And I’ll show you How happy you could be with me Hilary, everything I do I do for you You’re my only goal Whenever we’re not together I can feel the emptiness in my soul Chorus You can’t hurry love Romance never grew from haste But when I see you I know too well There’s no time, no time to waste, no Hilary, I spent too long in hesitation And missed my shot But I refuse to give up on you I’m gonna give you everything I’ve got Chorus |
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| Hey Jude | May 28 2006, 05:00 PM Post #19 |
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Tom, you're clearly a very good song lyricist - please always keep writing & stick at it and you will develop into a brilliant lyricist some day soon. ^_^ |
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| Samwise | May 28 2006, 05:04 PM Post #20 |
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Thanks! ^_^ Yeah, I'll get some original ideas eventually. :lol: |
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| Hey Jude | May 28 2006, 05:18 PM Post #21 |
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Sorry, it wasn't meant to be a backhanded compliment - you're already at the standard of most rock 'n' roll lyricists, but some achieve special status such as Dylan, Lennon, Costello, Springsteen, Joel... I'd say you're not quite there, but there's no reason why you couldn't be. ^_^ |
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| Samwise | May 28 2006, 05:56 PM Post #22 |
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No, no, I understood the compliment, and thank you! ^_^ ^_^ I have no delusions of being anywhere near as good as someone like Bob Dylan or Billy Joel, and don't honestly believe I ever could be. But thanks anyway. ;) :) |
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| Emilee | May 29 2006, 12:59 AM Post #23 |
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Great Lyrics. Lyrics have always been the hardest bit for me writing a song - melodies usually come easily, but lyrics - not so easily. But well done, son :D |
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| Samwise | May 29 2006, 10:46 AM Post #24 |
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It's the other way round for me. Lyrics are easy, I've always been something of a writer anyway. I'm very melodic too, I love a good tune and can easily remember one - when I'm listening to a song, the melody is usually much more important than the words. But for some reason I have a hard time coming up with them myself. :unsure: But that's what a songwriting partner is for, isn't it? :lol: |
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| Samwise | May 29 2006, 05:17 PM Post #25 |
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I have a very active imagination - overactive, sometimes - so I decided to write a song about the imagination and its power in our lives. It's also the afore-mentioned "companion song" to My Xanadu.
:D * * * THE WORLD OF DREAMS Posted Image I’m stranded Look behind and see our bridges burning But I can bear it If I can go inside my head And watch a world of my creation turning I face reality With all its pain and isolation But it’s not so bad When I put my life aside And swim the seas of my imagination I close my eyes And fly away Escape into the world of dreams When it’s all too much for me to take I take sanctuary In the green fields of my mind Then I am free I can see myself And I see you there with me Some look to the bottle For solace, some to the bed Others despair But I can keep the flame Of hope alive inside my head I close my eyes And fly away Escape into the world of dreams Many try to recreate What has ceased be Searching for the Straight Road Endlessly Never knowing what is real And what is fantasy They told me it was fantasy But if I keep alive the memory It’s real for me I close my eyes And fly away Escape into the world of dreams |
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| Samwise | May 30 2006, 10:13 AM Post #26 |
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A spare, bitter acoustic folk number. Inspired by a listen to BLOOD ON THE TRACKS - not coincidentally, there's a Dylan allusion in here too ;). * * * SWITCHBLADE Posted Image Time heals all wounds They say it’s true But love can leave a scar That no time can undo A funhouse mirror Showed where I didn’t want to be You gave me that smile And it was clear to me You were out for a laugh At my expense Now you’ve had your fun But it don’t make sense You looked into my eyes Like a corkscrew to my heart The crooked path you led me down Tore me apart You looked into my eyes Like a switchblade to my soul But in spite of all my protests You were in control I’ve heard it said that love’s a game You can’t play alone The only problem’s the rules Aren’t set in stone You gave me your word You said it was for my sake I lived by your word I can see that was my big mistake So this is what you leave me To remember you by A handful of empty promises A fistful of lies I’ve seen you before With a different face, a different name I’ve seen your kind before I don’t wanna see you again You looked into my eyes Burned me like a coal As you twisted the knife Like a switchblade to my soul * * * |
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| Samwise | May 31 2006, 12:09 PM Post #27 |
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A recent breakup song - by which I don't mean a song about a recent breakup, but rather a recent song about a breakup. I've been on a roll for all sorts of songs lately, lyrics are just gushing out of me like water out of that hose you always seem to see when you really have to go to the bathroom but can't find one anywhere nearby.
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;) :lol: Posted Image * * * OUT OF MY LIFE Whatever happened to us? Everything seemed to be going so well Can you put your finger on The moment the axe fell? I remember that night On the surface things were calm as could be I didn’t suspect a thing The coast looked clear to me Then you gave me the news I never felt so weak You walked right out that door I was too stunned to speak Chorus: You’re out of my life And I can’t believe it I never thought I’d be alone again You’ve taken my heart And I can’t retrieve it Won’t you please come home? Even now I’m overwhelmed I still can’t seem to digest That you’re gone, for good it seems Though I tried my best I can’t understand it Where did we go so wrong? How could I let this happen When my love was so strong? Chorus Take a look at me now I never thought I could survive without you How right I was (Solo) Chorus |
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| Samwise | Jun 1 2006, 04:51 PM Post #28 |
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This one is about the romantic frustration I've felt at times over the past six months or so. However, it isn't an exact representation of my emotions and experiences but rather a "creative magnification" - things were never this dire, and I've gotten over it. It's still not a bad song though.
:) * * * PINS & NEEDLES (THE LAST TIME) Posted Image I try to make myself a part of your life But it’s as if I’m not even there It’s all I can do To stay in love with you When I look in your eyes and all I see Is that thousand-yard stare You make me feel two foot small If I didn’t always make the first move We wouldn’t move at all I’m walking on pins and needles You act as if my love is strange Well, this is the last time You’re gonna be so cruel This is the last time I’m gonna feel the fool This is the last time Something’s gotta change (Instrumental Interlude) Time after time I hope to catch your eye But you never seem to hear my call If I swore I didn’t love you anymore Would it make the slightest difference? Would it affect you at all? Why do I even bother trying You can’t win with a losing hand Can’t you see me crying? I’m walking on pins and needles A bolt of lightning to my brain Well, this is the last time You’re gonna be so cruel This is the last time I’m gonna feel the fool This is the last time I won’t be hurt again I’m walking on pins and needles Sometimes you don’t even know my name Well, this is the last time You’re gonna be so cruel This is the last time I’m gonna feel the fool This is the last time I’m tired of this game |
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| Samwise | Jun 3 2006, 01:58 PM Post #29 |
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This one was kind of written as a duet, but it could be done either solo or with a second voice. I'm thinking another verse might be in order, but I haven't come up with anything as of yet. Anyway, here it is.
^_^ * * * Posted Image THIS IS Do you remember the time we first met? I remember you didn’t fail to impress And I remember I couldn’t seem to get a word out I was just too amazed I guess Now I’ve come to know you through the smooth and the rough I was too amazed back then But not nearly enough Ours hasn’t always been the straightest road We’ve had our doubts and our tight scrapes We’ve had our fights and nights on the couch We’ve had our narrow escapes We’ve seen the wind and we’ve seen the rain It’s been interesting to say the least But I can’t complain Chorus: This is us This is all we know This is who we are This is what we’ve got to show This is life This is how it goes This is love This is all we know This is how it’s meant to be Me for you and you for me This is how it’s always been And if I could go back I’d do the same thing again This is how it’ll always stay And I wouldn’t have it any other way Chorus (Instrumental) Chorus * * * |
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| Samwise | Jun 3 2006, 08:08 PM Post #30 |
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This one's kind of cool. I've got the music all worked out for it too and it's a big rock ballad, with some neat tempo, key, and time changes. At least I think so.
:P You'll all hear it eventually - however, the band didn't get the equipment we planned on, so we've got to find something else now before we can make any demos. <_< Anyway... * * * Posted Image RETURN TO YOU Intro: From that very day You took my breath away And showed me my life was worth living When I was gone Your memory lingered on But the distance was so unforgiving Now the time has come at last I’ve waited so long and now You’re here by my side I’ll never know quite how I survived all those days All these nights spent alone Whispering words of love Into a telephone No matter how I try I can’t Make it on my own And so I return to you It feels so good to be home Now I return to you (Instrumental) In my travels I’ve faced Trials and tribulations Been handed my share of Unfulfilled expectations Too long I’ve seen you only In my imagination And so I return to you It feels so good to be home Now I return to you |
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