[Song]
I was a poet ‘til I finally ran out of words
I was a music man ‘til I played all there was to be heard
I’d be a lover but I’ve got too much love to give
Find me another and I’ll show you how to live
I walked for miles one day just to find where I began
I sat and watched a child play to make me feel like a man
I listened to the sound of morning ‘cause I couldn’t sleep at night
I stared into the rising sun ‘cause I dreamt I’d lost my sight
And I just can’t say
But I’m certain I ain’t sure
‘Cause it seems like I was put here just to wonder what I’m put here for
I dance when I’m all alone but I stop when the music plays
And I talk an awful lot but I don’t always hear what I say
Sometimes I try so hard to convince myself how hard I’m trying
I’ve gotten so good at telling the truth that it’s easy to forget when I’m lying
And I just can’t say
But I’m certain I ain’t sure
‘Cause it seems like I was put here just to wonder what I’m put here for
I sing the sweetest songs in a voice noone else can hear
And I guess I must be brave, ‘cause I’m addicted to the taste of fear
I've got locks on all my doors but I leave my windows open wide
And I’m finding it hard to be proud when I’m ashamed of having too much pride
And I just can’t say
But I’m certain I ain’t sure
‘Cause it seems like I was put here just to wonder what I’m put here for
No I just can’t say
But I’m certain I ain’t sure
‘Cause it seems like I was put here just to wonder what I’m put here for
Author notes
This should sound something like a Dylanesque folk song with a very simple insturmental consisting of just a few quickly strummed chords.
Note: brief musical interlude between first two verses.
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Brilliantly written, I loved its flow and rhyming and the powerful message. We're all lost in this life, but hopefully one day we'll find our way.
Bravo!
Nela
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Ones thoughts wonderfully displayed and beautifully expressed
A so deep and emotional write, this speaks volumes of wisdomWell done
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Nice 'twists' at the ends of lines. Each one could be a bumper sticker. Thats not meant to be derogatory! They made me look at things in a different way ... I like that!
Nice one!
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Thanks, and I certainly take "each one could be a bumper sticker" as praise; a compliment that makes you laugh ain't anything to complain about! It was a joy writing this, so I'm glad you enjoyed it too.
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i really loved this song. i tend to find with songs that people write lyrics that just dont have any meaning, but this is brilliant.
you can also find that people repeat unnecessarily to pack out the song. this was wonderful, and everything was necessary.
my favourite lines
I sing the sweetest songs in a voice noone else can hear
And I guess I must be brave, ‘cause I’m addicted to the taste of fear
I got locks on all my doors but I leave my windows open wide
And I’m finding it hard to be proud when I’m ashamed of having too much pride
these dont win by far as all your verses are unbelievable.
they are just so clever, and really stir emotions , but also make the audience think aswell. which i think it really important.
sorry for the essay, but as you may have gathered, there just arent enough words
thank you very much, this has really made my day.
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After uploading my songs/poetry there's nothing I appreciate more than a long and detailed response, so you don't have to excuse yourself for anything! The only thing that gives me more joy than completing a song or poem is knowing that somebody out there is reading it and enjoying it as much as I hoped they would - it's the greatest compliment there is to receive, and it means a colossal amount to me so thank *YOU*.
Really, thanks again!
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This would make a really good song! (which is good because that is how you intended it).
I was a poet ‘til I finally ran out of words
I can really relate to this line.
‘Cause it seems like I was put here just to wonder what I’m put here for
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