Down and Out
I've been walking the wild side of these mean streets
Trying to leave my mark
Cut to the chase they said I'd never make it
Son "Don't even try to start"
Well I ignored all the words they said
Figured I'm old enough to make my own bed
Now I'm not alone and look at the price I paid
Chorus
For walking the mean streets
I'm still standing tall
I'm still walking these mean streets
And your never gonna see me fall (AT ALL!)
Well I've been down and out damn near broke
Just trying to cut my own path
Take it the limit come on make or break me
Cuz ya know I'm gonna last
Well I cut to the chase
Tomorrow is just another day
Take a look this is what I have to say (to chorus)
Well I ignored all the words they said
Figured I'm old enough to make my own bed
Now I'm not alone and look at the price I paid
Well I've been down and out damn near broke
Just trying to cut my own path
Take it the limit come on make or break me
Cuz ya know I'm gonna last (to chorus)
copywrite 2007 jmd
Friday, May 11, 2007
Thursday, May 03, 2007
FIND YOU OWN WAY HOME by REO SPEEDWAGON
A review of REO SPEEDWAGON'S new CD.
"FIND YOUR OWN WAY HOME".
After nearly 20 years REO SPEEDWAGON is back on the charts with their first studio album in 11 years. The genesis for the album began a couple of years ago when the band played a new song while on out on tour. The new song titled "EVERYTHING YOU FEEL" ignited a plethora of creative energy in the band and gave birth to the completion of 10 new tracks on the self released album titled FIND YOUR OWN WAY HOME. The bands 15th original studio release.
The album is REO through and through. A rock sold mix of hard rocking songs sprinkled with some of the softer touches REO is famous for. Leave no doubt. This album is one of the best the band has ever done and it is obvious the band it proud of it as well. And they damn well should be. It is every bit as potent as the classic multi platinum release Hi Infidelity from 1980 and shows REO is still capable of going full tilt in the studio.
The first song. SMILING IN THE END is a powerful crank up the volume rocker that not only holds its own musically but lyrically as well. IT ROCKS!
The second track, and title track for the album, FIND YOUR OWN WAY HOME also delves into strong lyrical heights. Definite single material!
The third song I NEEDED TO FALL slows the pace down a bit but don't let that fool you. It stands up musically with the best of them.
DANGEROUS COMBINATION is the 4th song and it has a near country feel to it. Lead singer and frontman Kevin Cronin teamed up with his good friend Jim Peterik from Survivor to pen this gem
LOST ON THE ROAD TO LOVE is the 5th song and this baby make you want to sing along with it. Upbeat and driven this song delivers more than you expect!
Track six, ANOTHER LIFETIME, is without a doubt one of my favorite songs on the album and one of my favorites from REO ever. Another definite sing along song.
RUN AWAY BABY takes the album's 7th slot and packs a somewhat surprising JAZZ type fell to it yet maintains that distinguished REO feel and sound at the same time.
The eighth track, EVERYTHING YOU FEEL is a rock solid old school REO anthem that will blister your eardrums. Quite possibly the best song on the album as well and the genesis for the new album.
BORN TO LOVE YOU takes the 9th slot and was written by REO bass player Bruce hall who also sings the song as well. This song ooozes class and has a very distinct sound with a heavy bass. For the first time ever on a REO song a clarinet is used. Played by none other that Bruce Hall's father BILL HALL. A first for both the instrument and someone from one of the bands family members to play on an REO album.The last song ends the CD with a great power ballad.
LET MY LOVE FIND YOU is a definite tear jerker but don't let that fool you. The song has class and the chops to be solid hit.
REO teamed up with legendary music producer Joe Vannelli from Blue Moon Studios and the results speak for themselves. While REO has maintained one of the strongest touring schedules over the years is a great feeling to see them back in action with new material and new CD. You can listen to samples of the songs on REO's WEBSITE at www.speedwagon.com You can also purchase the CD directly from the website or at most major record stores and WALMART.
Without a doubt this album ranks a 10 out 10 and is a must have in your collection. You simply will not be disappointed. One thing is for sure REO Speedwagon doesn't need to find their way home. But their album needs to find its way into yours.
"FIND YOUR OWN WAY HOME".
After nearly 20 years REO SPEEDWAGON is back on the charts with their first studio album in 11 years. The genesis for the album began a couple of years ago when the band played a new song while on out on tour. The new song titled "EVERYTHING YOU FEEL" ignited a plethora of creative energy in the band and gave birth to the completion of 10 new tracks on the self released album titled FIND YOUR OWN WAY HOME. The bands 15th original studio release.
The album is REO through and through. A rock sold mix of hard rocking songs sprinkled with some of the softer touches REO is famous for. Leave no doubt. This album is one of the best the band has ever done and it is obvious the band it proud of it as well. And they damn well should be. It is every bit as potent as the classic multi platinum release Hi Infidelity from 1980 and shows REO is still capable of going full tilt in the studio.
The first song. SMILING IN THE END is a powerful crank up the volume rocker that not only holds its own musically but lyrically as well. IT ROCKS!
The second track, and title track for the album, FIND YOUR OWN WAY HOME also delves into strong lyrical heights. Definite single material!
The third song I NEEDED TO FALL slows the pace down a bit but don't let that fool you. It stands up musically with the best of them.
DANGEROUS COMBINATION is the 4th song and it has a near country feel to it. Lead singer and frontman Kevin Cronin teamed up with his good friend Jim Peterik from Survivor to pen this gem
LOST ON THE ROAD TO LOVE is the 5th song and this baby make you want to sing along with it. Upbeat and driven this song delivers more than you expect!
Track six, ANOTHER LIFETIME, is without a doubt one of my favorite songs on the album and one of my favorites from REO ever. Another definite sing along song.
RUN AWAY BABY takes the album's 7th slot and packs a somewhat surprising JAZZ type fell to it yet maintains that distinguished REO feel and sound at the same time.
The eighth track, EVERYTHING YOU FEEL is a rock solid old school REO anthem that will blister your eardrums. Quite possibly the best song on the album as well and the genesis for the new album.
BORN TO LOVE YOU takes the 9th slot and was written by REO bass player Bruce hall who also sings the song as well. This song ooozes class and has a very distinct sound with a heavy bass. For the first time ever on a REO song a clarinet is used. Played by none other that Bruce Hall's father BILL HALL. A first for both the instrument and someone from one of the bands family members to play on an REO album.The last song ends the CD with a great power ballad.
LET MY LOVE FIND YOU is a definite tear jerker but don't let that fool you. The song has class and the chops to be solid hit.
REO teamed up with legendary music producer Joe Vannelli from Blue Moon Studios and the results speak for themselves. While REO has maintained one of the strongest touring schedules over the years is a great feeling to see them back in action with new material and new CD. You can listen to samples of the songs on REO's WEBSITE at www.speedwagon.com You can also purchase the CD directly from the website or at most major record stores and WALMART.
Without a doubt this album ranks a 10 out 10 and is a must have in your collection. You simply will not be disappointed. One thing is for sure REO Speedwagon doesn't need to find their way home. But their album needs to find its way into yours.
I Remember
I remember the first time
I remember the last time
There's part of me that doesn't want to remember the past
And how can I say I sorry
When those words just don't feel right
How can I take the blame
When I didn't start the fight (cuz I remember)
Should I stay
Or should I go (I remember)
Those questions I don't want to face
I just want to feel.... your embrace, (your embrace)
I remember the long goodbye
I remember the first hello
And yet part of me doesn't want to remember anything at all
And how can I face tomorrow
When yesterday is still far behind
How can face the sorrow
When it was you who walked out of my life
And yesterdays turn to tomorrows
O the road of love can be unkind
Follow me we'll cut to the truth
Though the truth will cut us to the bone
I remember the first time
I remember the last time
There's part of me that doesn't want to remember the past
(and I)
I remember the long goodbye
I remember the first hello
And yet part of me doesn't want to remember anything at all
and part of me doesn't want to remember it all (all, all, all)
But.. should I stay
Or should I go
The questions I don't want to face
I just want to feel.... your embrace.
your embrace (I remember)
your embrace (yeah)
your embrace (I remember)
O I remember... Your embrace
copywrite 2007 jmd
I remember the first time
I remember the last time
There's part of me that doesn't want to remember the past
And how can I say I sorry
When those words just don't feel right
How can I take the blame
When I didn't start the fight (cuz I remember)
Should I stay
Or should I go (I remember)
Those questions I don't want to face
I just want to feel.... your embrace, (your embrace)
I remember the long goodbye
I remember the first hello
And yet part of me doesn't want to remember anything at all
And how can I face tomorrow
When yesterday is still far behind
How can face the sorrow
When it was you who walked out of my life
And yesterdays turn to tomorrows
O the road of love can be unkind
Follow me we'll cut to the truth
Though the truth will cut us to the bone
I remember the first time
I remember the last time
There's part of me that doesn't want to remember the past
(and I)
I remember the long goodbye
I remember the first hello
And yet part of me doesn't want to remember anything at all
and part of me doesn't want to remember it all (all, all, all)
But.. should I stay
Or should I go
The questions I don't want to face
I just want to feel.... your embrace.
your embrace (I remember)
your embrace (yeah)
your embrace (I remember)
O I remember... Your embrace
copywrite 2007 jmd
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Say You're With Me
Roundin' the corners
Twist in the wind
Feeling the pressure
Yeah it builds from within'
And you can hear the countdown callin' 1, 2 3
Raise your hands cuz it's time to believe
There's no despair
Love's in the air...tonight
(chorus)
Say you're with me
Or say you want to go
My bags are packed
It's time to move on you know
Taking the bi-ways
Lost in the crowds
Reachin' for heaven
But lost on the ground
(bridge)
No need to take the train to anywhere
Rise above your anger you're almost there
There's no depsair
Love's in the air.... tonight
(chorus)
Say you're with me
Or say you want to go
My bags are packed
It's time to move on you know
Tonight I'll show you.. My plan (to chorus x3)
Oh Oh Say you're with me
Say you're with me
Say you're with me
Say you're with me
Just say you're with me (to bridge and chorus)
copywrite 2007 JMD
Roundin' the corners
Twist in the wind
Feeling the pressure
Yeah it builds from within'
And you can hear the countdown callin' 1, 2 3
Raise your hands cuz it's time to believe
There's no despair
Love's in the air...tonight
(chorus)
Say you're with me
Or say you want to go
My bags are packed
It's time to move on you know
Taking the bi-ways
Lost in the crowds
Reachin' for heaven
But lost on the ground
(bridge)
No need to take the train to anywhere
Rise above your anger you're almost there
There's no depsair
Love's in the air.... tonight
(chorus)
Say you're with me
Or say you want to go
My bags are packed
It's time to move on you know
Tonight I'll show you.. My plan (to chorus x3)
Oh Oh Say you're with me
Say you're with me
Say you're with me
Say you're with me
Just say you're with me (to bridge and chorus)
copywrite 2007 JMD
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
DO YOU WANNA GO HOME
She was just another "girl gone wild'
Far from home, yeah a runnaway child
Feeling the streets from the back seat of a car
Well she grew up in a normal home
Hit the pavement running well before she was 21
Searchin' for answers thinkin'she was alone
L.A. was going to be her town
Gonna make it big be a star somehow
Slip the needle in, don't worry about her friends
(chorus)
So tell me girl do you wanna go home
Your mother misses you and daddy's not at home
There's more to life than livin' in despair
So tell me lady what's the price you paid
Sellin' your soul day by day
So tell me girl don't you wanna go home
She was a problem child or so they said
Didn't want to play with dolls
Wanted to chase the boys instead
O girl you didn't have to run
Well as time slips on by her
Those memories just won't fade
She's still searchin' for the riddle
Cuz the answer is the price she paid
(to chorus)
She was just another "girl gone wild'
Far from home, yeah a runnaway child
Feeling the streets from the back seat of a car
L.A. was going to be her town
Gonna make it big be a star somehow
Slip the needle in, don't worry about her friends
(to chorus)
COPYWRITE 2007 JMD
She was just another "girl gone wild'
Far from home, yeah a runnaway child
Feeling the streets from the back seat of a car
Well she grew up in a normal home
Hit the pavement running well before she was 21
Searchin' for answers thinkin'she was alone
L.A. was going to be her town
Gonna make it big be a star somehow
Slip the needle in, don't worry about her friends
(chorus)
So tell me girl do you wanna go home
Your mother misses you and daddy's not at home
There's more to life than livin' in despair
So tell me lady what's the price you paid
Sellin' your soul day by day
So tell me girl don't you wanna go home
She was a problem child or so they said
Didn't want to play with dolls
Wanted to chase the boys instead
O girl you didn't have to run
Well as time slips on by her
Those memories just won't fade
She's still searchin' for the riddle
Cuz the answer is the price she paid
(to chorus)
She was just another "girl gone wild'
Far from home, yeah a runnaway child
Feeling the streets from the back seat of a car
L.A. was going to be her town
Gonna make it big be a star somehow
Slip the needle in, don't worry about her friends
(to chorus)
COPYWRITE 2007 JMD
Saturday, April 21, 2007
SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER
I've been a fool
Thinkin' I could survive
Thinkin I didn't need you
By my side
I should have seen the answers
Should've heard the call
(Chorus)
Should have known better
Than to let you go
Should have held on tighter
I shouldn't have let you run
I've been a little crazy
Since you walked out the door
That voice inside my soul
Wanted to run and hide
And I.. Should've seen the answers
Seen the writing on the wall
Should've held on tighter
Shouldn't have let you fall
(to chorus)
Bridge
What kind of fool
Would have let you go
I look in the mirror
And the answer is clear
And I.. Should've seen the answers
Seen the writing on the wall
Should've held on tighter
Shouldn't have let you fall
(to chorus)
COPYWRITE 2007 JMD
I've been a fool
Thinkin' I could survive
Thinkin I didn't need you
By my side
I should have seen the answers
Should've heard the call
(Chorus)
Should have known better
Than to let you go
Should have held on tighter
I shouldn't have let you run
I've been a little crazy
Since you walked out the door
That voice inside my soul
Wanted to run and hide
And I.. Should've seen the answers
Seen the writing on the wall
Should've held on tighter
Shouldn't have let you fall
(to chorus)
Bridge
What kind of fool
Would have let you go
I look in the mirror
And the answer is clear
And I.. Should've seen the answers
Seen the writing on the wall
Should've held on tighter
Shouldn't have let you fall
(to chorus)
COPYWRITE 2007 JMD
Friday, April 20, 2007
I Believe
I've been thinkin' about what was said
And ya know I'm still upset
by the very look I see in your eyes
And I've heard through the wire
That you gonna call this love quits
But when I said "forever" that is what I meant
Oo And I believe in holding hands
Long walks together on the sand
I believe in you and me
I believe in silent nights
Morning drives that last all night
oo girl I believe in you and me
I've been searchin' for the right words
I hope would calm you down
But sometimes life's not fair
And I've dreamed those dreams
That we've conquered those fears
And when I said "forever" that is what I meant
Oo And I believe in holding hands
Long walks together on the sand
I believe in you and me
I believe in silent nights
Morning drives that last all night
oo girl I believe in you and me
I've been looking for the right time
To gently take your hand
And whisper the words of love that we need to hear
Cuz I believe in miracles
I believe in love
I believe tomorrow will be the start of the rise above
Oo And I believe in holding hands
Long walks together on the sand
I believe in you and me
I believe in silent nights
Morning drives that last all night
oo girl I believe in you and me
copywrite 2007 JMD
This is one of the most heartfelt lyrics I have ever written. While all lyrics come from the heart, some like this one take a little bit more out of you and as a result mean a little more in terms of feeling than others. I hope someone at some point will take this lyric and put the same feeling the words contain into the music so it can be shared with others. Crazy? Perhpas but I never said I was 100% sane anyway. So if anyone would like to tackle the music to this lyric (or any others for that matter!) please do. You have my blessing and sincere hope you will find it a rewarding experiance. JMD.
I've been thinkin' about what was said
And ya know I'm still upset
by the very look I see in your eyes
And I've heard through the wire
That you gonna call this love quits
But when I said "forever" that is what I meant
Oo And I believe in holding hands
Long walks together on the sand
I believe in you and me
I believe in silent nights
Morning drives that last all night
oo girl I believe in you and me
I've been searchin' for the right words
I hope would calm you down
But sometimes life's not fair
And I've dreamed those dreams
That we've conquered those fears
And when I said "forever" that is what I meant
Oo And I believe in holding hands
Long walks together on the sand
I believe in you and me
I believe in silent nights
Morning drives that last all night
oo girl I believe in you and me
I've been looking for the right time
To gently take your hand
And whisper the words of love that we need to hear
Cuz I believe in miracles
I believe in love
I believe tomorrow will be the start of the rise above
Oo And I believe in holding hands
Long walks together on the sand
I believe in you and me
I believe in silent nights
Morning drives that last all night
oo girl I believe in you and me
copywrite 2007 JMD
This is one of the most heartfelt lyrics I have ever written. While all lyrics come from the heart, some like this one take a little bit more out of you and as a result mean a little more in terms of feeling than others. I hope someone at some point will take this lyric and put the same feeling the words contain into the music so it can be shared with others. Crazy? Perhpas but I never said I was 100% sane anyway. So if anyone would like to tackle the music to this lyric (or any others for that matter!) please do. You have my blessing and sincere hope you will find it a rewarding experiance. JMD.
Monday, April 16, 2007
Down and Out
Ridin' on the tidal wave of love
Lord don't let me fall
Sink or swim I'm on the crest of a norm
Won't somebody let me hang ten
Cuz I've been down to bottom sitting on the ocean floor
Staring at the ceiling just looking for love
(chorus)
Down and out
Looking for something that I have forgotten about
Down and out
I handed you my heart now my loves worn out
Searchin for a feeling that has passed me by
Lord take my hand
Push and shove I'm just looking for love
Won't someone let me in
Cuz I've been down to the river swallowed by the flood gates
Heaven opened up but I fear it's hell that awaits
(to chorus)
(Bridge)
And it seems there's nothing left for you and I
I've cried all I can cry
Is there nothing left of you and I.... (Yeah!)
(chorus2)
Cuz I'm Down and out
Looking for something...
Down and out
Looking for you
Down and out
Down and out
Down and out
copywrite 2007 jmd
Ridin' on the tidal wave of love
Lord don't let me fall
Sink or swim I'm on the crest of a norm
Won't somebody let me hang ten
Cuz I've been down to bottom sitting on the ocean floor
Staring at the ceiling just looking for love
(chorus)
Down and out
Looking for something that I have forgotten about
Down and out
I handed you my heart now my loves worn out
Searchin for a feeling that has passed me by
Lord take my hand
Push and shove I'm just looking for love
Won't someone let me in
Cuz I've been down to the river swallowed by the flood gates
Heaven opened up but I fear it's hell that awaits
(to chorus)
(Bridge)
And it seems there's nothing left for you and I
I've cried all I can cry
Is there nothing left of you and I.... (Yeah!)
(chorus2)
Cuz I'm Down and out
Looking for something...
Down and out
Looking for you
Down and out
Down and out
Down and out
copywrite 2007 jmd
Thursday, April 05, 2007
SKIN ON SKIN
Feel the anger build inside
The blood you spilled can cost you life
Seal your fate with the flash of a knife
Skin on skin are you up for the fight
Cuz it's a knockdown fight on the edge of the streets
Back alley runnings have got you beat
Play the middle don't try to win
Knock yourself out cuz death's gonna win
Skin on Skin
Are you gonna win
Skin on Skin
Don't let it in
Skin on Skin
Skin on Skin
Skin on Skin
Back alley lovers don't leave room for stains
Kiss your dreams goodbye when you can't take the pain
Cuz it's a knockdown fight on the edge of the streets
Back door knockers have got you beat
Skin on Skin
Are you gonna win
Skin on Skin
Don't let it in
Skin on Skin
Skin on Skin
Skin on Skin
copywrite 2007 jmd
Feel the anger build inside
The blood you spilled can cost you life
Seal your fate with the flash of a knife
Skin on skin are you up for the fight
Cuz it's a knockdown fight on the edge of the streets
Back alley runnings have got you beat
Play the middle don't try to win
Knock yourself out cuz death's gonna win
Skin on Skin
Are you gonna win
Skin on Skin
Don't let it in
Skin on Skin
Skin on Skin
Skin on Skin
Back alley lovers don't leave room for stains
Kiss your dreams goodbye when you can't take the pain
Cuz it's a knockdown fight on the edge of the streets
Back door knockers have got you beat
Skin on Skin
Are you gonna win
Skin on Skin
Don't let it in
Skin on Skin
Skin on Skin
Skin on Skin
copywrite 2007 jmd
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Friday, February 09, 2007
Don't Know What to Do
It's a battle of wills
And only one can survive
So do I really need the anger and you in my life
Or do I hold on
To what I feel deep inside
I feel so confused and the feelings won't subside
I just don't know what to do!
oooooooo...
I don't know what to do
oooooooo
I don't know what to do
But I know... I can't stop loving you
There's no use in cryin' over yesterday
Loves path can lead the way
So tell me now do you believe in truth
Or are you in the game of being used?
oooooo
I don't know what to do
oooooo
I don't know what to do
oooooo
But I know.... I can't stop loving you
I just don't know what to do
COPYWRITE 2007 jmd
And only one can survive
So do I really need the anger and you in my life
Or do I hold on
To what I feel deep inside
I feel so confused and the feelings won't subside
I just don't know what to do!
oooooooo...
I don't know what to do
oooooooo
I don't know what to do
But I know... I can't stop loving you
There's no use in cryin' over yesterday
Loves path can lead the way
So tell me now do you believe in truth
Or are you in the game of being used?
oooooo
I don't know what to do
oooooo
I don't know what to do
oooooo
But I know.... I can't stop loving you
I just don't know what to do
COPYWRITE 2007 jmd
Monday, February 05, 2007
Weekend Love
Your love tastes and bites
I don't wanna have a weekend love
Taste and bites and you take it back
Oh no.. Oh no... Oh no....
(chorus)
I don't wanna have a weekend love
You carry me high but I fall alone
You give me love in the gift of the moon
Some nights aglow..Other nights I'm alone
Oh no Oh no Oh no
I don't wanna have a weekend love
It's having you or nothing at all
I hate these crazy games you play
Playing with my love in crooked ways
Oh no, Oh no, Oh no
I don't wanna have a weekend love
You carry me high but I fall alone
You give me love in the gift of the moon
Some nights aglow
Other nights I'm alone
copywrite 2007 JMD and Nasra Al Adawi
Nasra sent me another great poem to transform lyrically. This lyric is rather simple, but I think it makes a very valid and touching point between a persons dream and the coming understanding of reality. Something most of us have faced at one time or another. You can find more or the very talented Nasra's works here:A Window Within Myself If you haven't been to her blog you owe it to yourself to pay it a visit. Thanks NASRA!
I don't wanna have a weekend love
Taste and bites and you take it back
Oh no.. Oh no... Oh no....
(chorus)
I don't wanna have a weekend love
You carry me high but I fall alone
You give me love in the gift of the moon
Some nights aglow..Other nights I'm alone
Oh no Oh no Oh no
I don't wanna have a weekend love
It's having you or nothing at all
I hate these crazy games you play
Playing with my love in crooked ways
Oh no, Oh no, Oh no
I don't wanna have a weekend love
You carry me high but I fall alone
You give me love in the gift of the moon
Some nights aglow
Other nights I'm alone
copywrite 2007 JMD and Nasra Al Adawi
Nasra sent me another great poem to transform lyrically. This lyric is rather simple, but I think it makes a very valid and touching point between a persons dream and the coming understanding of reality. Something most of us have faced at one time or another. You can find more or the very talented Nasra's works here:A Window Within Myself If you haven't been to her blog you owe it to yourself to pay it a visit. Thanks NASRA!
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
It's Up To You
There's so much I need to talk about
With you.. With you.
There's so much I need to learn about
From you... From you..
Give n take it, make or break it
The choice.. It's up to you
It's up to you
It's up to you
There's much we've learned
So much has been lost
I'm begging you girl
Not to forget the cost
Without the memories
We wouldn't have the pain
I'm reaching for you
But its just not the same
(Chorus)
(you)Give n take it, make or break it
The choice.. it's up to you
Give n' take it, make or break it
The choice, yes it's up to you
There's so much I need to think about
From you, from you
There's so much I need to forget about
With you, with you
But you give n take it, make and break it
The choice.. It's up to you
It's up to you
It's up to you
It's up to you
It's up to you
It's up to you
And I've bided my time
For far to long
I'm losing my grip
Just tryin' to hold on
To you
To you
To you
(to chorus)
With you.. With you.
There's so much I need to learn about
From you... From you..
Give n take it, make or break it
The choice.. It's up to you
It's up to you
It's up to you
There's much we've learned
So much has been lost
I'm begging you girl
Not to forget the cost
Without the memories
We wouldn't have the pain
I'm reaching for you
But its just not the same
(Chorus)
(you)Give n take it, make or break it
The choice.. it's up to you
Give n' take it, make or break it
The choice, yes it's up to you
There's so much I need to think about
From you, from you
There's so much I need to forget about
With you, with you
But you give n take it, make and break it
The choice.. It's up to you
It's up to you
It's up to you
It's up to you
It's up to you
It's up to you
And I've bided my time
For far to long
I'm losing my grip
Just tryin' to hold on
To you
To you
To you
(to chorus)
Monday, January 29, 2007
(You and I) Weren't Meant for Each Other
Why do we do this to each other?
Playin' hide n seek, past the honesty
Only masks the real truth.. Can't you see.... Can't you see
(Chorus)
You and I weren't meant for each other
There's too much distance in this love affair
I can't keep holding on
To what my heart knows is wrong
Baby you and I weren't meant for each other.
I can't keep searching past tomorrow
And you have long since left the stage
It's time we cut the strings
Open our hearts and see what tomorrow brings
And ask why do we do this to each other... Can't you see (to chorus)
Bridge
There's nothing left to talk about
No more words no more doubt
We can't get past the real truth
There's nothing left of me and you
Playin' hide n seek, past the honesty
Only masks the real truth.. Can't you see.... Can't you see
(Chorus)
You and I weren't meant for each other
There's too much distance in this love affair
I can't keep holding on
To what my heart knows is wrong
Baby you and I weren't meant for each other.
I can't keep searching past tomorrow
And you have long since left the stage
It's time we cut the strings
Open our hearts and see what tomorrow brings
And ask why do we do this to each other... Can't you see (to chorus)
Bridge
There's nothing left to talk about
No more words no more doubt
We can't get past the real truth
There's nothing left of me and you
Friday, January 26, 2007
Sing My Song
We live in a rushed word,
Full of rushed symphonies
And here we are
Lost in the words
That brings lust
And your lost in my soul
And it just aint' the same
Without those beautiful words
Singing to my ears
(chorus)
Who could sing my song
With no music or symphonies
Who can light the fire on this song
Who could sing my song
Now tell me who can sing my song
These fingers don't know
How to tie the rhythm in the music
Within lays the silent tunes
And it ain't the same
With no passion music and the lyrics are lost
(chorus2)Who could sing my song
With no music or symphonies
Can you light the fire on this song
Would you sing
Now tell me would you sing.. My song.
Can you sing this song
With all you passion
And would you feel it inside
Reciting...Just one more time
It can become your song
(Bridge)
Cuz when the melodies fade
And your tired of the race
Can't you see the notes don't sound the same
(To chorus)
copywrite 2007 JMD and Nasra Al Adawi
Nasra sent me another poem and asked me to put a lyrical touch to it. I really enjoy working with Nasra.She is extremely talented with poetry and deserves international recognition for her works.
I see this as a slow Elton John type ballad. Heavy on the piano throughout with a heavy ending. As always I hope to be able to work with Nasra again! Please visit her blog at http://iamnasra.blogspot.com/
Full of rushed symphonies
And here we are
Lost in the words
That brings lust
And your lost in my soul
And it just aint' the same
Without those beautiful words
Singing to my ears
(chorus)
Who could sing my song
With no music or symphonies
Who can light the fire on this song
Who could sing my song
Now tell me who can sing my song
These fingers don't know
How to tie the rhythm in the music
Within lays the silent tunes
And it ain't the same
With no passion music and the lyrics are lost
(chorus2)Who could sing my song
With no music or symphonies
Can you light the fire on this song
Would you sing
Now tell me would you sing.. My song.
Can you sing this song
With all you passion
And would you feel it inside
Reciting...Just one more time
It can become your song
(Bridge)
Cuz when the melodies fade
And your tired of the race
Can't you see the notes don't sound the same
(To chorus)
copywrite 2007 JMD and Nasra Al Adawi
Nasra sent me another poem and asked me to put a lyrical touch to it. I really enjoy working with Nasra.She is extremely talented with poetry and deserves international recognition for her works.
I see this as a slow Elton John type ballad. Heavy on the piano throughout with a heavy ending. As always I hope to be able to work with Nasra again! Please visit her blog at http://iamnasra.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Not Gonna Take It
I never know
Just what you think I'm supposed to feel
I should've known better
Than to let you spin my wheels
Well you can say I'm tough
Sometimes you gotta be ruff
Can't you see..... I've had enough
(Chorus)
Cuz I'm not gonna take it (o no)
Not gonna take anymore more from you
Cuz I'm not gonna fake it(o no)
There's gotta be more than some chemistry
I should've know better
Than to let you walk in the door
My heart just can't take it
You are not what I've been looking for
Well you can say I'm tough
Honey I've called your bluff
Can't you see... I've had enough
(to chorus solo and repeat chours x 2)
Just what you think I'm supposed to feel
I should've known better
Than to let you spin my wheels
Well you can say I'm tough
Sometimes you gotta be ruff
Can't you see..... I've had enough
(Chorus)
Cuz I'm not gonna take it (o no)
Not gonna take anymore more from you
Cuz I'm not gonna fake it(o no)
There's gotta be more than some chemistry
I should've know better
Than to let you walk in the door
My heart just can't take it
You are not what I've been looking for
Well you can say I'm tough
Honey I've called your bluff
Can't you see... I've had enough
(to chorus solo and repeat chours x 2)
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Get Back To You
She called me on my phone
And told me not to come home
She said I don't know wrong from right
She said she's had enough
And was giving up
Her words cut me right down to the bone
Now I'm biding my time
In the unemployment line
Man I just wanna go home
I need to hold you for awhile
See your smile
And try to get past the shame
(chorus)
I just gotta.... get back to your girl
Why won't you take my call
I just wanna.... get back with you girl
I'm at the end of the line what am I supposed to do?
(Back to you girl!)
I thought I treated you right
Kept you in my sights
This whole affair caught me by surprise
Now I spend me time
Trying to make things right
Baby I just wanna come home (Back to you girl!)
(solo and to chorus x2)
(Bridge)
There will never be another heart to take your place
I've tried to tell you that I'm sorry
but your heart is still filled with hate
Words just can't describe what I feel
I need to tell you that I love you
But I'm still spinning my wheels
copywrite 2007 jmd
And told me not to come home
She said I don't know wrong from right
She said she's had enough
And was giving up
Her words cut me right down to the bone
Now I'm biding my time
In the unemployment line
Man I just wanna go home
I need to hold you for awhile
See your smile
And try to get past the shame
(chorus)
I just gotta.... get back to your girl
Why won't you take my call
I just wanna.... get back with you girl
I'm at the end of the line what am I supposed to do?
(Back to you girl!)
I thought I treated you right
Kept you in my sights
This whole affair caught me by surprise
Now I spend me time
Trying to make things right
Baby I just wanna come home (Back to you girl!)
(solo and to chorus x2)
(Bridge)
There will never be another heart to take your place
I've tried to tell you that I'm sorry
but your heart is still filled with hate
Words just can't describe what I feel
I need to tell you that I love you
But I'm still spinning my wheels
copywrite 2007 jmd
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Walk It Through
Walk It Through
As I keep
Watching you
You take hesitance steps
You tremble n fall
I race to hold you through
I still don’t reach you on time
You distant to take that fall
Though my heart wana fall
Instead of you
My eyes plead to you
Walk it through
Just
Walk through
Walk it through
Life is a bumpy road
Everyone have to taste the falls
How come when you fall
Im falling with you
And your tears of battling all
Seem to pierce more
So stand there
Walk it through
Just walk through
Walk it through
~Walk It Through~
As I keep,watching you
You take those hesitance steps
Then you tremble n fall
I race to hold you
But I don't reach you in time
Your to distant to take that fall
When you step out of line
Though my heart wants to fall
Instead of you
My eyes and heart beg to please you
to just walk it through
Just walk through
Walk it through
(chorus)
Walk it through baby
One step at a time
You'll only fall down when you step out of line
Walk it through baby
One step at a time
You'll only fall down
When you step out of line
Life is a bumpy road
Everyone has to taste the falls
How come when you fall
I'm keep falling with you
And your tears of battling ill will
Seem to pierce me most of all
So stand there
Walk it through
Just walk through
Walk it through
(to chorus)
copyright 2007 JMD and Nasra
The first version is the rough draft, Nasra from "A Window Within Myself" sent me. Though rough draft isn't really the right term. It was and is a complete poem in itself. And a wondefull one at that! Nasra ask me to turn the poem in a music lyric. Though lyrics and poetry are similar in nature they are also differant at the same time.
The second version posted is the finished lyric. You can see the edits and additions that have been made. After reworking it a bit, I emailed Nasra and she had some suggestions and from there we both "polished" off the lyric. It was a very enjoyable experiance working with Nasra who sits half a word away from me in Oman. Nasra is a truely gifted poet and I enourage all to pay her blog a visit and bookmark it as well.
I look forward to working with her again!
As I keep
Watching you
You take hesitance steps
You tremble n fall
I race to hold you through
I still don’t reach you on time
You distant to take that fall
Though my heart wana fall
Instead of you
My eyes plead to you
Walk it through
Just
Walk through
Walk it through
Life is a bumpy road
Everyone have to taste the falls
How come when you fall
Im falling with you
And your tears of battling all
Seem to pierce more
So stand there
Walk it through
Just walk through
Walk it through
~Walk It Through~
As I keep,watching you
You take those hesitance steps
Then you tremble n fall
I race to hold you
But I don't reach you in time
Your to distant to take that fall
When you step out of line
Though my heart wants to fall
Instead of you
My eyes and heart beg to please you
to just walk it through
Just walk through
Walk it through
(chorus)
Walk it through baby
One step at a time
You'll only fall down when you step out of line
Walk it through baby
One step at a time
You'll only fall down
When you step out of line
Life is a bumpy road
Everyone has to taste the falls
How come when you fall
I'm keep falling with you
And your tears of battling ill will
Seem to pierce me most of all
So stand there
Walk it through
Just walk through
Walk it through
(to chorus)
copyright 2007 JMD and Nasra
The first version is the rough draft, Nasra from "A Window Within Myself" sent me. Though rough draft isn't really the right term. It was and is a complete poem in itself. And a wondefull one at that! Nasra ask me to turn the poem in a music lyric. Though lyrics and poetry are similar in nature they are also differant at the same time.
The second version posted is the finished lyric. You can see the edits and additions that have been made. After reworking it a bit, I emailed Nasra and she had some suggestions and from there we both "polished" off the lyric. It was a very enjoyable experiance working with Nasra who sits half a word away from me in Oman. Nasra is a truely gifted poet and I enourage all to pay her blog a visit and bookmark it as well.
I look forward to working with her again!
Friday, January 19, 2007
25 Lyrics in Two Weeks!
It has been a very creative 2 week period of time for me. I have written 20 + song lyrics. More than enough for 2 albums. (Yep I am dating myself.. Albums!) I truly believe most of them stand up lyrically to what else is out there and there are at least 3 or 4 that have the potential to be "hits". I don't try to write commercial bubblegum music. I write what flows from my fingers and my mind. If that happens to be "popish" well that is what it is. I am happy with what has been written yet, flexible enough to realize that nothing is set in stone. You must be flexible and open to suggestions and (GASP!) criticisms.
Too many lyricist and musicians get all wrapped up in the quote "integrity" of the song. They want to be a success. They want the fame and fortune. The bright lights, their names in lights, yet they cloister themselves and often wind up closing doors that would otherwise be open. Failing to realize that with very few exceptions if you want to sell a product (ie MUSIC and LYRICS) the product must have appeal. And that appeal means you need a "hook" in the lyric/music that brings pleasure and be re memorable to the listener. This appeal of the hook varies of course from genre to genre. A vast difference between Mettalica hooks to those provided by Barry Manilow. Yet they both sell and sell millions of albums and perform to sold out shows year after year.
As always I am looking for feedback on my lyrics. You won't hurt my feelings if you don't like something. I want and encourage you to please leave your comments if you feel so inclined. You can also email me at SKUNKCRAZY@AOL.COM if you would like. I am also open to working with people to co write some lyrics. I am also avidly looking for someone to collaborate with music wise in the Boston area. Toss out your ideas and let's run with them.
Ciao!
Mark
Too many lyricist and musicians get all wrapped up in the quote "integrity" of the song. They want to be a success. They want the fame and fortune. The bright lights, their names in lights, yet they cloister themselves and often wind up closing doors that would otherwise be open. Failing to realize that with very few exceptions if you want to sell a product (ie MUSIC and LYRICS) the product must have appeal. And that appeal means you need a "hook" in the lyric/music that brings pleasure and be re memorable to the listener. This appeal of the hook varies of course from genre to genre. A vast difference between Mettalica hooks to those provided by Barry Manilow. Yet they both sell and sell millions of albums and perform to sold out shows year after year.
As always I am looking for feedback on my lyrics. You won't hurt my feelings if you don't like something. I want and encourage you to please leave your comments if you feel so inclined. You can also email me at SKUNKCRAZY@AOL.COM if you would like. I am also open to working with people to co write some lyrics. I am also avidly looking for someone to collaborate with music wise in the Boston area. Toss out your ideas and let's run with them.
Ciao!
Mark
Thursday, January 18, 2007
In Our Small Town
I remember growing up in that small town
We had a blast never caring for the things
in the world that was going down
There where some tough times
That was for sure
But friends are friends and we did what we could
In our small town
In our small town
I remember the trip we took to 6 Flags
Stood in line for the double loop
Rob lost his lunch and felt like a fool
Back in our small town
We played football out in the street
Kick ball, stick ball and changed all the rules
Back in our small town
In our small town
In our small town
Childhood turned to the teenage years
We all got cars are cruised through the gears
Changed girlfriends like some change tires
It was a miracle we kind of survived
The graduation came and went
The gang split up and started to drift
But I will never forget the friendship we had
Some of them are gone and those dreams have past
In our small town
In our small town
copywrite 2007 JMD
We had a blast never caring for the things
in the world that was going down
There where some tough times
That was for sure
But friends are friends and we did what we could
In our small town
In our small town
I remember the trip we took to 6 Flags
Stood in line for the double loop
Rob lost his lunch and felt like a fool
Back in our small town
We played football out in the street
Kick ball, stick ball and changed all the rules
Back in our small town
In our small town
In our small town
Childhood turned to the teenage years
We all got cars are cruised through the gears
Changed girlfriends like some change tires
It was a miracle we kind of survived
The graduation came and went
The gang split up and started to drift
But I will never forget the friendship we had
Some of them are gone and those dreams have past
In our small town
In our small town
copywrite 2007 JMD
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