The window doesn't face the sea
but I can still feel the tide.
Like a candle light protest, the wax
of desires melts inside.
Cigarettes sleep on ash-trays
Burn out isn't just another phrase
history keeps it alive
it must live one more night.
Memories leave soft signs
and we can only ignore.
But there are too many reminders.
Paper napkins become journals
we've begun a memoir.
The pen spits out definitions,
a wordy work of prose.
We fold it by the edges
the night's coming to a close.
Poetry's lost its voice
we'll have to put it to sleep.
Crystal reflections whisper
In the ash tray, when I see.
History keeps it alive
It must live one more night.
We still haven't defined
that one thing that defines.
It's the purpose we may have lost
but I can still see the signs
forming patterns I don't know,
a moment I don't recognize.
The moment's name is now
it's too fast for my eyes.
History keeps it alive.
It must live one more night.
Author notes
lyrics are my friend
A contest entry
- Lyrics indeed by Dienush.
300 points, ended September 7, 2007, 6 entries
Silver trophy winner
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Bronze trophy winner
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Honorable mention
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Comments
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A lovely piece. I love the imagery and symbolism. Thank you for entering it in my contest (sorry judging has taken so long) and goos luck.
-Blue
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Love the symbolism. I specifically liked its flow and use of terms like 'candle like protest' and 'pen spits out definitions'...Conveys many emotions at a stretch and speaks beyond words....really really beautiful..
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'History keeps it alive.
It must live one more night.'
oh yes indeed...but I think your lyrics will not only live one more night...but a lot more...it was so captivating and haunting in its unique way...congrats...
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Nice. These lyrics are really full of unique imagery and still melodic, which isn't that easy to do. I also appreciate the meaning behind this. I may not understand correctly, but your lyrics speak to me of superficiality, perseverance, and hope. I like it. Thanks for entering my contest.
~Diana
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