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[For you musicians, the verse is simple,
it's E min, and C add9, like this 'I do' is E min,
and 'it all...' is C add9, I added commas to show
you where to change chords]

Emin Cadd9
I do, it all for you
My complaisance to be,
Your lion zoo'd
I walk around this childhood town
Up and down, and all around.

[The chorus is G,D,C]

G          D                C
I'm just sitting here missing you
I'm still drinking, but less often
(Often as you)
They pull me off this stool around 2
Now that's devotion
Because you see through
My need to please.

You don't, need a man
Or anyone that, gives a damn
About how you, live your life
You come and go,
but for a price.

I'm just sitting here missing you
I'm still drinking, but less often
(Often as you)
They pull me off this stool around 2
I've got an ocean
I love to drown in
From you to me.

Sometimes when I, get too drunk
I convince myself I'm, not bad luck
I write you odes, and villanelles
But there's no out goin',
Mail in hell.

I'm just sitting here missing you
I'm still drinking, but less often
(Often as you)
They pull me off this stool around 2
What was that potion
That you slipped me?
When you stole my soul.

I'm just sitting here missing you
I'm still drinking, but less often
(Often as you)
They pull me off this stool around 2
Now that's devotion
Because you see through
My need to please.


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  • Jennifer
    April 4, 2006
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    Heartfelt, gritty.


  • DenyMyLove
    April 4, 2006
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    OMG!!!!! This song absolutly ROCKS!!!! I had to read it, listen to it twice, then read it again!! I still didn't get enough!! You are an amazing writer!!! Can't wait to read more!!!! WOW!!!!


  • Jinks13
    April 4, 2006
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    I'm completely bummed because I have no speakers on my computer! But I LOVE the lyrics! What an awesome song..
    And what a beautiful family
    Good luck to you!


  • March 1, 2006
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    Very witty, love the 'now thats devotion' line.


  • Heart Sutra
    February 28, 2006
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    Sweet. Lovely. Touching. Nice family.


  • PrInCeSsOfRoCk gold member
    February 28, 2006
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    that was really kool, nice work keep it up i really like it


  • Viyanna Rosemarie silver member
    February 21, 2006
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    beautiful song

    WOW!!!! this is absolutely awesome. reminded me of someone i love but he didn't know it and jumped in front of a train two yrs ago. you brought chills to my heart. viyanna

    My complaisance to be,
    i think thas complacent is spelled wrong here-not positive but you may want to check.

    i try not to edit comments but i absolutely can not skip it this time.

    THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONGS I HAVE EVER HEARD!!!!!!!

    i could not leave the site until the fade was completely finished. i had goosebumps from the first word. your voice is awesome and i want the cd. viyanna
    Edited on Feb 21, 1:30 p.m. because ''.


  • untouched pages
    February 21, 2006
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    i love this song its so moving. its a sadding song as if im not sure how to place it but it gives me chilles expeicaly the lines:

    I'm just sitting here missing you
    I'm still drinking, but less often
    (Often as you)
    They pull me off this stool around 2
    Now that's devotion
    Because you see through
    My need to please.

    You don't, need a man
    Or anyone that, gives a damn
    About how you, live your life
    You come and go,
    but for a price.

    when i read this i was glued to the song till it was done then i reread it,. this its a great write and for the u deserve snaps
    ~Cris~


  • horus8 gold member
    November 26, 2005
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    Figures.


  • soulmuzik17
    November 25, 2005
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    i don't know what that means, but i'm gonna take it as a joke, and send you points for such a strange reply


  • horus8 gold member
    November 25, 2005
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    I know... You were looking for your asshat instead to match your day glow lap snorkle.


  • soulmuzik17
    November 25, 2005
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    i like it, that's all i have to say, but it's not what i was looking for
    7/10


  • Eyes Of Rain
    November 13, 2005
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    Horus8,
    This is absolutely a beautiful song, and the music and singing are superb!
    I think you sound very much like Warren Zevon.
    Your both have that sexy kinda deep throaty rasp..nice.
    This is truly awesome, I'll definitley be back.

    ~Sherry~


  • B Chandler
    November 13, 2005
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    very insightful to your passion for and of music, but more to the point, you have it to where even a novice(sorry if misspelled)can understand it; flow was good


  • Danna Hobart
    November 13, 2005
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    You are on your way to fame. So often when I listen to music on the car radio, I am left feeling empty. Your music fills me.


  • Menohir
    October 31, 2005
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    I have fallen on my back

    Good Theta, I'd like to deny my emotion...

    Supernatural mystery exists! I have always believed, that we society have placed a symbol upon music, we have centered it. And in labeling so, we have lost the rays of what true music is. But this, it's not sound...It's something else, it's abstract, infinite, and with the creativity to bedazzle ambrosia.

    Your change in voice, on this song, commits very well.
    The effort in production (as a well-sated and abated listener), I'd like to tell you, shows! I'll be looking forward for the coming release.
    Best of luck, no wait...for your part, I wish you take control of luck, like the governors of reason we were meant to be.




  • MsBunny
    October 27, 2005
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    amazing

    Wow hun this is very very good, it is filled with emotion and sadness but it is filled also with light and hope, that oneday it will get better, we all surround ourselves inside our own hell, and one day we will wake up, and realize that we are simply where we allowed ourselves to be, one day you'll wake up, and decide u want to be happy, and then you will make urself happy, Keep workin at it.. you are an awesome artist.. great job!


  • horus8 gold member
    October 27, 2005
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    Wow, thanks, that's cool -- I love iggy pop.


  • knaveofhearts
    October 27, 2005
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    good song, i like the flow, and the guitar is simply perfect. the way you sing this is so great. the lyrics are so heartfelt, its a simple tale, told well. thanks for entering my contest.

    ps: your voice kinda sounds like iggy pop's


  • Simply Ashley
    October 23, 2005
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    Beautiful...
    ashley


  • poeticweaver gold member
    October 23, 2005
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    I play guitar, went along with the song, and enjoyed it muchly...Thanks for sharing you, I appreciate it! Pen on!

    -Timothy/poeticweaver~~~~~~~~~~~~

  • nolonger
    October 23, 2005
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    Beautful, I cant listen i have no speakers but the words, are beautiful, pain, emotion,...
    ~ vini ~


  • ScarletStorm
    October 17, 2005
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    very powerfull i love that whole 'No out goin mail in hell' thought that was a nice touch! Havnt got around to listening to it yet.. may have to check it out later.
    xxx
    Scarlet

  • zee1
    October 11, 2005
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    Good one - filled with emotion and character, only I am one of those music illiterates (unfortunately) so I can't get the feel of how it sounds - but I do love music. As lyrics should have - -this flows well.


  • Violet Moodswing Greeters member
    October 11, 2005
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    Nice, simple and to the point. Always a favorite of mine. It is easy to grasp the emotion without getting tangled in the words. You do present a clear picture with the words alone and I like the way it stands as a poem as well. Of course, I am not caught in the controversy between poetry and lyrics.

    Glad I stopped by to check it out.


  • Tinkerbell2007
    October 11, 2005
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    Wonderful poem, it tells a lot about you, it shows taht you care about this person, thanks for sharing. keep writing


  • ----michael----
    October 11, 2005
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    "I like the actualy lyrics minus everythign but zoo'd and when I get a chance I look forward to hearing the song as well. Best of luck in hte music industry. I've been tkaing a few singling lessons myself but I'm nothing close to anything beyond drunk kereoke."

    okay, so zoo'd is the only bit that he/she likes then. lol

    I liked it, am at work at the mo with no sound so cant listen to the song but will, listened to some of your other stuff via your links and I gotta say it is very good, I cant wait til you make it big and i can illegally download it!

    great pic too, cute kid and you two look a great couple, Im sorry if its a relative but you should edit out the woman in the background, or at least tell her not to chew wasps if shes gonna get in your shots.


  • tanzanite
    October 11, 2005
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    Really great sad song. Yes you do get away with some phrasing in a song but you did this very well. I enjoyed reading it although it is so sad and disheartening.


  • MuddyKing
    October 3, 2005
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    double whammy

    simply bad ass as ever, with you we get the double whammy
    Peace Muddy


  • Fairy Moon
    September 23, 2005
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    "From you to me" Love is so awesome. I loved the flow of this. ~~Shannon~~


  • Kuragari91
    September 23, 2005
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    Wow! This is beautiful! Great write. I'm learning to play keyboard and guitar, so I might try this out some time. Great write! Keep up the fantastic work!


  • Abby100 Mann
    September 19, 2005
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    This is a beautiful poem that goes with smooth word flow.I love the tone of this poem as the tone combines with the
    Scintillating rhythm this poem evokes through the lyrics ,I 'm just sitting here missing you.GREAT JOB!Thank you for sharing with me on this site.


  • Forgotten Lilith
    September 19, 2005
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    Hey Horus... Long time no talk to, but anyway, so I guess you've been depressed. I hope you feel better.

  • Tumbleweed
    September 19, 2005
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    This is beautiful, I love the chorus. I've been in the mood for some good sad lost-love songs, and this really hit the spot I love your choice of words, very honest and real feelings. Great job.


  • melphleg gold member
    September 13, 2005
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    The lyric's seem to be like a country drink'n' song. It does have a sad lonely feel to it. I thought the line with 'and that's often' didn't flow as well as the rest, but sung it probably sounds okay.


  • Ink Shadow
    September 13, 2005
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    I liked some of the lines, rather would say agree with most of them...since this is a song you can get away with lot of phrases which may look awkward in poetry!

    D


  • sylve
    September 10, 2005
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    I like the actualy lyrics minus everythign but zoo'd and when I get a chance I look forward to hearing the song as well. Best of luck in hte music industry. I've been tkaing a few singling lessons myself but I'm nothing close to anything beyond drunk kereoke.


  • cvillelisa
    September 9, 2005
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    I think your new motto is lovely.


  • horus8 gold member
    September 9, 2005
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    Yes, that's dregs he's a bit of a cad.

  • cvillelisa
    September 9, 2005
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    there is some rather long-titled poem about a poem you wrote about sexton floating around ..

    i've never been over the moon about her.


  • horus8 gold member
    September 9, 2005
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    Went well thanks.

  • cvillelisa
    September 9, 2005
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    How'd the gig go at the Hard Rock?

    Like the lyrics .. I'll have a listen....Hey. I watched Ciao! Manhattan the other day .. tell David.

    You playing rugby now?

    Lisa

  • MinaMunoko
    September 3, 2005
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    ..........You MAKE ME SAD WAAAAAA!!!!!!!!! Nice job. Umm sorry... Write on!!


  • misticmoonlite gold member
    August 26, 2005
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    awesome

    hey you can sing to me any day lol great song!!


  • beebee2003
    August 26, 2005
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    awesome...i love it!!!! much emotion and i know how you fell hunny. hey, i was wondering if you would be my AP husband, your so hot, and i need a good man in my ap life right now i'm serious


  • Wandika gold member
    August 26, 2005
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    Sad song for sure. Good job with this.

    Jim


  • Ben Stickle
    August 26, 2005
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    awesome song! well written, well thought out, nice imagery!


  • horus8 gold member
    August 22, 2005
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    No, it's a new song on my next album

    "Short On Cash, Not Hair"


  • MuddyKing
    August 22, 2005
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    is this on a new cd? no, thank you for sharing


  • horus8 gold member
    August 22, 2005
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    Thank you, that's very kind.

  • MuddyKing
    August 22, 2005
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    Awesome

    anyone that simply reads this without listening is friggin' missin' out...such a soulful voice on this and the guitar is amazing...reminded me of Mark Knoppler...hell on the bridge of you, sold my soul...I was wanting to plug the Strat up and join in...this was awesome...this needs to be played on the radio instead of that syrupy shit they play now...I can still hear your haunting voice...anyways..Awesome with a capital A
    Peace Muddy


  • UnchartedPoet
    August 22, 2005
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    I loved the words and the story you have painted.....I'm not able to read music so sorry could not put the chords to your lyrics, but I did enjoy....thanks for sharing.

    TUI


  • Jaden silver member
    August 22, 2005
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    Reminds me of my brother who had a problem with alcohol, and other things. Thanks for sharing.


  • grannyeri gold member
    August 22, 2005
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    Enjoyed reading this song, tells a sad tale, of someone who certainly is missing somone a whole lot. Well done.


  • AerinAlanna
    August 22, 2005
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    Very nice! I love the music, and as a guitarist and pianist, will probably play it.

    ~Amanda


  • bw43
    August 14, 2005
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    Awwww... Pretty!!! :D

    Alright... here I am again... to compliment you... geez... it hurts to say nice things to you... but this was really touching... I stumbled across it... and it was just -- captivating. I listened before reading... Not my usual musical preference... but it took hold of me.... Wow... must be nice to be at the other end of the song... or maybe not... Well... just wanted to leave you a pretty comment... [I wish it could have been 'this sucks' BUUUUUUUTTT... might as well be honest...]


  • HotaruJRa
    August 1, 2005
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    These are excellent lyrics. Well thought out, they flow well, and they're real. Well done.

  • Kuragari91
    August 1, 2005
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    Wow! That was really good! I only know a little guitar and piano, but that's it except my singing! This is terrific! I love the repitition of that one line! Very great write! The imagery was terrific and so was the flow of the words! This is a great write! Keep up the great work!


  • Naughtygrlred
    July 13, 2005
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  • nell
    July 2, 2005
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    man i wish i knew how to play music heh cuz i think that this would sound great with it, they lyrics are written so well thanks for entering and good luck

    Shanelle


  • truembrace
    June 25, 2005
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    makes sense. though, I prefer neither. for the sake of the write - the clarification seems perfect though.


  • horus8 gold member
    June 25, 2005
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    Because sonnets are for amateurs.
    Villanelles are for the true word smith.

  • truembrace
    June 25, 2005
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    Being a non-musician for many years now, of course I read lyrics as though they were poetry - but imagine a different audience in its over all perception.

    This one has some great imagery. Late nights, dwelling until 2 on the bar stool - so many things that anyone should be able to picture (so long as their not Amish-like of course).

    My only thought on this one as far as a question that popped up as I read, why not use sonnet versus villanelle? Off the cuff in reading this, it just seemed as though a sonnet is more well known and possibly understood in its form / structure / existence through poetry. Villanelle in this will have quite a bit of the non-poetry audience going, "ummmmm.. that means?"
    Then, there's the added benefit of people relating the sonnet so easily to affection ridden thoughts.

    Really though, such writes make me wish that I'd kept some tangible interest in music to be better apply the tones of such a piece as an over all package. As this is now, it seems like a very well-rounded piece that has so much merit as lyrics and poetry.

    Nicely done.


  • Blkwidow77 silver member
    June 25, 2005
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    It's sad really. That I'm not any good at reading lyrics. I just can't hear them, though the commas helped, I think. And, of course, you just wrote them the other day... didn't you? So it's not like there's a link to hear it by.

    Seems like a personal piece. You wrote:

    ~~ I do, it all for you
    My complaisance to be,
    Your lion zoo'd~~

    Are you trying to say you have given yourself to her? Her's to keep? That's a very romantic waying of saying it, if it is true. You say, she's the type that doesn't need a man and yet for her company, she has a 'price'. Does that mean 'love'? Does she wish that you love her poet? And if so, why do you waste all your time there drinking and missing her? If you love her too, shouldn't you tell her? Or is it that I'm off? Do I read these words wrong?

    ~~Sometimes when I, get too drunk
    I convince myself I'm, not bad luck
    I write you odes, and villanelles~~

    So when you're finally so numbed by the alcohol, that you let your gaurd down... you paint her, beauty in your mind... but never tell her... How truly sad. What a loss. Have I guessed all this correct?

    ~~~Guess who you are.~~~

  • luvdrkchocolate
    June 24, 2005
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    Oh wow.....

    What a beautiful piece you wrote me!! giggles I didn't realize you cared so much. It was just one time...

    I wish I could hear you sing this to me, with your husky voice in my ear. You better tell me when your next concert is, don't leave me hanging... wink wink


  • dp robertson
    June 23, 2005
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    I'll put everyone out of their misery- it's not me!

    David

    ps look forward to hearing it, read well off the page


  • June 23, 2005
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    I am thelma


  • agalford7053
    June 23, 2005
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    These are some realy good lyrics.. I bet its nice to be missed..


  • June 23, 2005
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    Yah, these are the kind of lyrics that steal souls..forget potions, this is the magic right here. Wish I had even a bartender devoted enough to pull my ass off the stool at 2 ..but seems I can't even get that kind of devotion


  • Nyx Iscariot
    June 23, 2005
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    .

    there should be more like you, to write lyrics like this, to girls, who feel as weird as i do, when stuck alone...

    have you recorded this one yet? i'd like to hear it.

    N..


  • Lencio Rodrigues
    June 23, 2005
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    I love the lyrics, but I am damn sure the chords seem great, the changes I mean. Will take a print out and give it to my choir master and see how it will sound, sounds interesting. (I sing tenor for the church choir, if you are wondering) . Thanks for sharing it


  • KatSanchez
    June 23, 2005
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    Okay, I'm not a musician so I have to try to imagine what melody it would have behind this. It's a great song. I would love to hear the finished project.
    Kat

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