Go inside and close the door
Don't want to see those faces no more
That always have the questions
But never any answers
That will help you find what you're looking for
Put down your bag and cell phone
Can't help but feel so alone
This place just isn't what it used to be
It's hard to believe
That you ever called this home
Look for the silver lining
But it doesn't match what you're finding
And think about what you really believe
The future ain't what it used to be
So just sit alone in your empty chair
No one ever knows you're there
Like a picture hanging on a wall
Broken and about to fall
Funny how no one seems to care
It doesn't matter what you do
Smiling the way you used to
And telling everyone you're different
But saying that you're happy
Doesn't make it true
Look for the silver lining
But it doesn't match what you're finding
And think about what you really believe
The future ain't what it used to be
What doesn't kill us makes us stronger
But you can't take it any longer
So you search the sky for some kind of sign
The kind you know you'll never find
Another long day finally over
No sign of your four-leaf clover
Cause you can't find what doesn't exist
It only makes the days
Pass by you slower
Look for the silver lining
But it doesn't match what you're finding
And think about what you really believe
The future ain't what it used to be
The hands of the clock go spinning round
Not here but in another town
You beg the clock and beg it please
The present is where you're lost
Not when you're found
Author notes
I really like this song although I am not happy with the title yet (currently Reading the Signs, previously Silver Lining. Other than that I am happy the way it turned out eventhough I usually prefer my songs to end on a happy note.
Written January 27th, 2005
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I really liked this song a lot too, when I listen to it, it kind of reminds me of 'Good Year for the Roses' by Elvis Costello. Sadly I have not been able to record anything yet, mainly due to lack of funds. Although a friend of mine does have a few of my guitar tracks recorded, I might be able to post them somewhere. I will let you know if it works out.
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I would comment on this longer, but I am in a rush to go again, I loved this one the most out of the 3 I commented on. Sounds like me entirely. I've been needing something to relate to. Do you have any CD's? Would it be possible to buy one from you somehow? I have to hear this. Anyway, have a good life, and I will chat again when I can. -
groovy!
smashing! concrete or not, this made me feel something and that is what poetry's all about, right? perhaps for a song title you could call it, " alls well that ends well " or how about " every 5 seconds in america a cellphone dies " well. . .those are long titles, unneccessary. i am just having fun with what you wrote here. i think the title you have suits your song well. i enjoyed the piece!
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I want to hear this song. Saying it doesnt give it justice maybe you could call it reaching only beacuse thats whatits doing reaching for the signs the silver lining to change but its just a suggestion..wonderful
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Enjoyed this...keep on writing
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wow.. this is a great song.. a great poem.. great lyrics.. hmmm... i don't what title is much better.. but i think silver lining is more appropriate only on my opinion.. that's just about it..
thanks for sharing.. and penn on..
love
rock faerie -
When I was reading this, I thought "Dude, this would make a great song!" LOl.... I really like this, and I can almost think of a tune for it. Great poem!
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I can hear this as a song, though I won't say it qualifies much as literature, if you know what I mean. I'm not trying to put you down, i'm just saying what I feel. There's an inconsistency in the images used, and I don't know if you're trying to go for abstract concepts (i.e., telling, diagesis) or if you're going for concrete images (i.e.,showing, mimesis) I get that there's sort of a narrative here, but it's not explicitly shown and is cut off. But that's just me, though.
Keep writing
Kannika -
This was really well written! I can really see this being put to a tune. Having trouble with a Title, you say? Well, what is the most important message these lyrics convey in your mind? Take that and try translating it, see what you come up with, or think up an image this song portrays and put it in one word....TADA! Title!!! Great write!
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i love the lyrics, i can really hear these being sung. It sounds so much better out loud than reading!
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