A song I wrote for a friend (disclaimer- in 10 minutes flat...so no quality assurance *grin*).....a friend who wanted a voice for his strings.....
Miq pllleeezzz pleeeezzz puhhlllezzzz give it a tune!!!...=)
The eyes, the fear
I am not running away
I only look for something better
Even if just for a day...
Stop, look back
No one's following my song
The decision is mine
However rash..and wrong
I know I'm saying goodbye
'coz its better than a lie
I know I'm saying goodbye
and I wish I knew why...
The anxiety is suffocating
The tears are failing me
If only I could comfort you
With what I need to be..
I see your story
And hear your woes
But to fulfill my wants, reasons
I need to complete my chores..
I know I'm saying goodbye
'coz its better than a lie
I know I'm saying goodbye
and I wish I knew why...
I can't promise
I'll return to see the sunshine
This face, this sparkle
Hope I could make it mine..
The road I tread
Might make a circle round
That day, my dear
My purpose I would have found..
I know I'm saying goodbye
'coz its better than a lie
I know I'm saying goodbye
and I wish I knew why...
...mmm..I'm saying goodbye
To avoid turning dry
....I walk away...walk away...
I just hate facing a lie...
Sappy but an artist gets exxaaccttllyy what he requests for....lol...I hope it will take me to stardom one day...ahem....
10 comments:
u are already a star among the potties! :)
iyer
haha i'm honoured..zank u zank u ..
long time no see! gud to see u bak on my blog=)!
interesting..
these words could be a soulful melody accompanied by a guitar..a heart clanging vocal with piano accompniment..or an angry rap, or a hip-hop..could mean so many different things..
There are small but distinct differences between writing a poem and lyrics.
The number of syllables in every line of each verse should be the same. This factor is more significant than the rhyming pattern to ensure timing. The bridge can have its own syllable structure.
A song usually has one of two structures :-
1. Verse/Chorus/Verse/Chorus/Verse
2. Verse/Chorus/Verse/Bridge/Chorus
I reckon the above can be safely overlooked depending on the quality of your composer. G'luck matey!
Hmm thanks Anon..am no song writer..:).I just write poems..
But this is useful info...coz I always wanted to write songs!!Mebbe I can work around and tweak it a bit..what is important is it's my first attempt ever and it sounds like a song!=)..phew..
So may I have the pleasure of who you are???If you have the knowledge, why share it without an identity...
So mines a Verse/Verse/Chorus/...or something?
eeks I think I just failed at my first attempt..*rolling eyes*..
whats a bridge? *blur blur I have ABSOLUTELY no music knowledge..as u can tell!*
Will give you a simple example to illustrate:-
Can't help falling in love (Elvis)
(Brackets indicate no. of syllables)
Verse 1
Wise men say (3)
Only fools rush in (5)
Chorus
But I can't help (4)
Falling in love with you (6)
Verse 2
Shall I stay (3)
Would it be a sin (5)
Chorus
Bridge
Like a river flows (5)
Surely to the sea (5)
Darling so it goes (5)
Some things are meant to be (6)
Chorus
Verse 3 (same syllable patter as verse 1 and 2)
Chorus
The bridge is the one verse which sounds different from the other verses. Some songs may not have lyrics for the bridge, just a guitar solo or something (eg. "I'd love you to want me" by Lobo).
The syllable correlation doesn't have to be purrrrfect. You "can" sing 2 syllables within the same timing but avoid it as much as possible.
I'm charging from lesson 2 onwards...
Hahaha...I did have a hunch it was bangalore boyy! ;)lol
Hows it going??..thanks..I think i suddenly wanna do music=)
Charge? whateva happened to friend, ex housemates sis, blogger buddy,..etc etc...*grin*
Lesson 2
Example of a song where the syllable pattern is not perfect :-
You are my chicken fry (6)
You are my fish-a-fry (6)
Kabhi na kehna kudiye (7)
Bye Bye Bye (3)
You are my samosa (6)
You are my masala dosa (8)
Mein na kahoonga kudiye (7)
Bye bye bye (3)
Although the second line of the second verse has 8 syllables, the word "masala" is sung in a single note making it 6 syllables.
Long live Bappi da!
Since I am now in Bangalore and not earning in dollars anymore, "friend, blogger buddy and bruddah's sister" have taken a backseat. Besides, need to rekindle the baniya spirit.
Hehe spoke like a true baniya..!
As for payment..well I think 2 lessons are enough for now..and they were free =p..
ahem...ur services are no longer required....*giggle*
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