Day 15 - These Bricks

The inspiration for this song was the annoyance and frustration I get from my job and how I won't leave because I love most of the people I work with but its just toooo stressful. here ya go

Verse 1 - Cracks in my foundation leave me helpless & unstable 

for reasons being I lack the courage & strength you bear

my protective layer is slowly peeling

patience wearing thin, hanging by a thread

Chorus - I know I should leave

there's something keeping me

stuck for too long and slowly crumbling 

these bricks weigh me down 

so I can't move

Verse 2 - Closing doors hold me back they lock me out

broken glass under my feet pierce the skin

frustration will always get the better of me

emotions spiraling out of control burning deep within 

(repeat chorus)

Bridge - Brick by brick is pulling me further down

down down into the  ground

I'm the only one at fault I'm the only one

(repeat chorus)

These bricks keep me down 

Day 14 - Oh Mr. Sun

Hmm I wonder oh I wonder what this is about. I actually had Hey Ocean's Alleyways stuck in my head at the time but the melody veered away from that song then sorta started to sound like another song I had written . . . so I dunno where there melody with this one is gonna go.

The first line came to me while I was walking home (no really?? yea really. SHOCKING!)

Verse 1 - I walked home from work today

well that's a lie I took the bus

it was a gorgeous day all day 

but I was stuck inside 

as soon as I finish the sun goes away 

who am I kidding it won't come back 

Chorus - Stop playing tricks on me 

show me what I wanna see

Oh Mr. Sun

I wanna be wanna be wanna be

where you are 

Verse 2 - Finally you show your face here

even if for a little while

at least I know you still exist dear

and are willing to stop by our part of town

I'd wish you'd let me know you were coming 

I'd wish you had gave me some warning 

(repeat chorus)

Verse 3 - Though you didn't stick around 

the sky's clear with a light shade of blue

oh Mr. Sun go and hide

the clouds and I don't really need you

LAME attempt at a song. . . I will admit I rushed it a bit maybe even forced it a little. but I'm off to yoga in an hour and then watching the hockey game GO CANUCKS GO!

Day 13 - Thunder & Rain

Inspiration for today's song is the INSANE thunder storm we had last night. I actually felt like a little kid huddled up in my bed (despite the bravery I portray in this song) no real structure for this song.

I recorded it but I had propped my notebook on my computer so it got muffled and I was annoyed and then I thought it sounded kinda cool . . .

Verse 1 - Thunder and rain

is not quite the same 

when you're inside

thunder and lightning

is sometimes frightening 

in the mind of a child

Middle 8 - but I embrace the sound

and I let it surround me

Verse 2 - Standing still

letting it soak me in its glory 

people walk by

wondering what's my story

Middle 8 - But  I don't care

they can all stare

I'm not really there 

I'm just a figment of your imagination 

Verse 3 - Thunder wakes me from my sleep

for a second I don't recall a thing

thunder and rain

is not quite the same 

when you're inside 

Day 12 - Hospitals

So last night I had chest pains that lasted for 3 hours so I decided to check myself into the hospital to get checked 

a couple of souvenirs on either side . . . 

Verse 1 - There's a fire in my soul

a burning that won't let go 

an intolerable pain

nauseous and weak 

so many tests all i want to do is sleep

Chorus 1 - Waiting . . . 

all I can do is wait in

this cold room

anxiously waiting for answers 

Verse 2 - I hate hospitals

who would really like them

i just want to go home

i've been here for the past 4 hours

(repeat chorus 1)

Chorus 2 - Let me go 

is this really necessary 

I feel a whole lot better

Day 11 - I Don't Want To Be A Zombie

I asked people to give me suggestions of topics/ideas for a song and the best one I got was from my friend Ben "possible zombie apocalypse" 

Verse 1 - It's coming the end of humanity 

zombies will take over and eat you and me 

I'm terrified so scared

run for your life, run for your life, run . . .

Verse 2 - You better be prepared for what coming oh our way

there's nothing I can really do or say 

you gotta be sharp, you gotta be quick, you gotta be sensible

and run for your life, run for your life, run for your life

Or they'll catch you 

and then that's it

Verse 3 - You'll be one of them oh

and you don't want that no 

I know I don't 

I don't want to be a zombie

even though they're kinda cool 

Day 10 - Pavement

There is no inspiration for this song. Well I was walking home and I was watching the way my feet moved . . .

Verse 1 - Walking the pavement

watching my feet

with nowhere to go

calming myself down

I talk myself out 

of letting you know

Chorus 1 - Why can't I feel?

what does this mean?

why can't I let you go?

Verse 2 - Chasing this one thing

it leads to a dead end

and I'm back where I started

the world moves faster as I move slowly

I've never known what I wanted

(repeat Chorus 1)

Verse 3 - You've taken my hand now

and shown me the light

despite this messed up world

and now you know everything

you need to know about me 

Chorus 2 - What do I feel?

what does this mean?

I won't let you go . . .

I won't let you go.

Day 9 - Migraine To Dream

plain and simple. I had a really bad headache today. It started off as a headache song then I couldn't figure out more words to describe it so it became a dream . . . it's more of a poem and I HONESTLY didn't put THAT much effort into it cause all I want to do is "collapse into a deep sleep" which will happen soon enough.

Verse 1 - There's a definite pounding in my head

the kind that makes it hard to concentrate 

when every sound thunders 

and every light vibrant 

Verse 2 - I have to pay attention to words said 

otherwise it's hard to communicate 

I want to collapse into a deep sleep

and not move till sunrise 

Verse 3 - I'm slowly drifting to another place

where everything is calm

no sea too far no mountain too steep

and there's no need for compromize

Verse 4 - Keeping a slow and gentle pace

remembering where I came from

forgetting why I'm here

I awake and it becomes clear

I realize now that I have spelt migraine wrong in my notebook . . . but it's all good . . . unless my friend Julz is reading this (grammar/spelling nazi)

Day 8 - Stagnant Affair

I've always wanted to use the word stagnant in a song since Charlie Simpson (formally of Busted now frontman for Fightstar) sang the line "your stagnant beauty makes me glare" that was YEARS ago

Anywho the inspiration for this song was a not so recent breakup but cause it was exactly 3 months ago I thought I'd take a stab at it. It has a more up beat tempo then the rest of my songs so far.

Verse 1 - Please have a seat there's something I gotta tell you 

you may not like what I have to say 

those three months my time spent was wasted

and I got nothing to show for it

Verse 2 - You took the time to make me feel special 

but that was all a charade 

the last few weeks I spent just wondering 

when this way going to end 

chorus - My only regret was I didn't do it first 

a stagnant affair with no conversation 

Verse 3 - If I sound upset then I'm explaining this wrong

there are no hard feelings at all 

I've long moved on and I'm in a good place

I think it's time you did the same

(repeat chorus)

It's been three months to the day 

I'm still alright I'm still ok

I realized now that this makes the other party not so great and sound like it was a messy break up. and it wasn't. I may be exaggerating for the sake of artistry 

Day 7 - Half Past Four

I didn't want to write a song that had the words "you" "I" "me" "they" etc. . . basically no people or feelings that could translate it to be a love song, or a break up song . . . you know what I mean. Do you? ya you do. I was just sitting at my dining table looking out my window and it was half past four . . .  this actually took a couple hours to write . . .

Verse 1 - It's half past four the sun's out 

the sky's clear blue and the wind blows

its friday the house is still 

and the day is open for anything

mini chorus 1 - The days are longer now 

the days are slightly warmer

Verse 2 - Nothing moves within these four walls

nothing breathes

sunlight seeps through the curtains

casting shadows on the floor

mini chorus 2 - The days are brighter now 

the night comes creeping slowly 

Middle 8 - The night differs from the day 

the night takes it all away 

the night turns blue skies grey 

oh . . . oh . . . oh . . . oh . . .

there is a distinct difference in melody between the middle 8 and the rest of the song sorta sounds like its going off in a different direction. It's all intentional.

This was also the first song I record fully and liked. . . then I went back and recorded a few of the other days. 

Day 6 - Blank Page

I was sitting in class and I had Adele's "Someone Like You" (which I am listening to AS we spe- well not speak . . . as I write this) and I was just doodling in my notebook and some words came to mind.

Verse 1 - Put my pen to paper and I 

draw a line cause I'm wasting time

I sit alone in a crowded room 

listening to fluorescent lights

Verse 2 - Words don't come out right 

the right words won't even surface

I'm staring at a blank page 

that's mockingly staring back at me

Chorus - I block them out so I can let you in

lost for words tell me how long has it been 

since I've been here 

Verse 3 - I don't know what I came here to do

or what my intentions are 

all I know is that you brought me here

now I can't leave and I wouldn't try 

(repeat chorus twice) . . .

and that's all folks.