So . . .

I've posted some of the songs from this challenge . . . ones I liked enough to record. I am still working on the other ones and here they are

Day 40 - Blue Christmas Lights

First off . . . YAY I MADE IT THROUGH 40 DAYS! Congratulations me!

This song is a nostalgic song of my childhood. Blue christmas lights are one of those random things that remind me of my childhood just BLUE christmas lights it not like we only ever had them but when i sick my face up to a blue one I just get that feeling you know . . . 

Verse 1 - I'm taken back by the strangest of things

like blue christmas light and the smell of something baking

I remember as a child, shy & meek

attentively listening to 8 days a week

Verse 2 - I see the alley where we rode our bikes 

around the block a million times

I miss the sound of the gravel under my tires

those windy storms, inside safe & warm

nothing could touch us, there was no threat or harm

Chorus - I ache for the time I was a kid again

outside till dark & we were called back in 

I yearn for the casual lack of concern

Verse 3 - I'm taken back by the most random of sounds

like just the guitar in the living years

and all those other memories I hold dear

(repeat chorus)

I'm taken back by the most comforting things 

like blue christmas lights 

and late summer nights 

I'm not sure about that last line they both mean something but I dunno . . . Also the rest of the song is on the back of the page.

I'm done it's over. I have mixed feelings though I like writing everyday but it also releases some weight off . . .don't get me wrong I loved this whole experience.

Day 39 - Weather Man & Stay Alive

Ok so I did ANOTHER double feature NOT intentional actually technically I wrote 3 one being a response to The Beatles I'm So Tired then I realized it really WASN'T a response it was more of an opposite song . . . 

Anywho the first song Weather Man is inspired by . . . the weather OMG what a surprise. I used the weather/wether man as a metaphor sorta.

Verse 1 - I'm getting mixed signals from you 

make up your mind 

let it rain or let it shine

Verse 2 - I never know what to expect

don't tell me one thing

that leads to regret

Bridge - I'm ready for the rain, wind or snow

Chorus - Weather man, weather man tell me no lies

forecast tomorrow, forecast the skies 

weather man, tell me when I can go out

cause I'm sick of all the deception

Verse 3 - Never said I was mad

thought I'm disappointed  

how would you react 

if something I told you was false 

(repeat chorus)

I'm getting mixed signals from you 

make up your mind 

let it rain, let it shine

Next song is inspired by my love of horror/thriller films. I was trying to get my sister to watch a scary movie tonight but she doesn't like them. I came up with the first two lines while I was in the shower . . . weird don't people die in showers in a lot of scary movies? . . . Psycho . . . anywho I didn't really finish it off well but I wanted to finish it. No structure.

I walk in the door 

onto a creaky floor 

blood stains the walls 

and screams fill the halls

terror consumes me 

I feel it pulsing through

I know somebody's watching 

Running through the night 

falling on the floor

tripping over my feet 

struggling to get up 

as I face my defeat

somebody's chasing me

I'm the only one left 

I'll fight til the death

to stay alive 

Day 38 - Buried Underneath

The first verse and chorus were written by someone else "Josh" aka an alias. . . I didn't do it justice with the next few verses I TRIED to come up with.

Verse 1 - It use to be a place I called home

always safe and warm 

and now it's buried underneath

my fingers start to hurt 

as I'm digging through this dirt

Chorus - Soon there'll be a building standing tall

waiting for its turn to fall

this reconstruction never ends

new life is about to begin again

Verse 2 - This was I placed where I lived 

but the sun sets on its sad demise 

I fall on my knees powerless

it feels like the end of an era 

I hear the demolition getting nearer and nearer 

(repeat chorus)

My fingers start to hurt

as I'm digging through the dirt

It's all buried underneath 

I added that very last line at the last minute. . . dunno how this is gonna sound with music I have NO melody for this what so ever . . . the words might even change later on . . . dunno "josh" isn't here to supervise and I can't wait for "josh" I'm tired and I want to go to bed.

Day 37 - Crack in Your Armour

The first line refers to me, because I am sick AGAIN, if its not that then I'm in the hospital or I'm getting the Heimlich Maneuver . . . you know what I mean its just one of those things. This really doesn't have a chorus its a bunch of verses I'm just gonna write it like a poem.

It it's not one thing it's another 

same patterns repeating themselves 

an intricate design of epic proportions 

a crack in your armour 

Try not to make a mistake you make another

it's hard not to blame oneself 

or theories of ethics verses morals

I've found flaws in your reasonings 

If you say one thing I'll say another

are we in agreeance with each other?

or am I walking on broken glass

I feel the glitch in the matrix

If it's not one thing it's something else

I'm not going to beg you 

it's a waste of time to say the least 

I'm not going to be the one to put that crack in your armour 

Apparently agreeance is deemed OBSOLETE in the english dictionary. My computer is saying it's wrong and not a word BUT IT IS. also a glitch in the matrix (if you've seen the matrix) when they said that they meant deja vu so for me I'm using it like . . . history repeating itself. 

Day 36 - Bicycle

There actually IS a bike just chilling in my living room. It's Tanya's, my roommates.

Verse 1 - There's a bicycle in my living room

I'm tempted to go out and ride

but this weather is not convincing 

and I don't want to go outside

Verse 2 - You're calling me with those wheels

teasing me with that body of yours

that smooth black metal with red writing

dreaming up adventures you've never been before

Chorus - Take me on a ride

through streets I've never been 

to places I've never seen

down roads that extend for hours on end 

Verse 3 - So mysterious you are

as you lean against the wall

dunno who you think you are

trying to persuade me outside 

(repeat chorus)

Verse 4 - But your tires are flat

your dreams are shattered 

you hold yourself back 

like nothing really mattered 

Don't play coy with me 

You're not a boy you see

You're a bicycle 

Between the last chorus and the 4th verse I got on the bike and rode it into the kitchen and back to the living room realizing it had a flat tire . . .

Day 35 - Heavy Eyes, Sore Throat

Today was a scary day. I already wasn't feeling well and on top of that when I tried to take something FOR my sickness I swallowed a pill and it wouldn't go down and of course I panic it was the scariest thing that ever happened to me my boss had to perform the heimlich maneuver! My throat is killing me and I sound like a frog I tried singing . . . no. All I can do is rest.

Verse 1 - Eyes are heavy but I can't sleep 

throat is sore & I can barely speak

skull is pounding like a ton of bricks on my head

I can't function on these weak legs

unsteady are these quivering hands

just give me an extra day

an extra day of rest

Chorus - Deal with the pain

cause I'm afraid to take anything

push through

it'll go away soon

but it doesn't feel that way 

Verse 2 - My whole body is just aching

I'm out of it but what else is new

my eye lids are heavy think I'll sleep

throat is still sore so I won't speak

my head is killing me . . . softly 

oh . . . softly 

(repeat chorus)

I wasn't really all in with this song . . . still just taking it easy this was worst than when I went to the hospital. I'd take that over  again in a heartbeat 

Day 34 - Nothing To Offer & The Station

ITS A DOUBLE FEATURE. I was able to write two songs in less than 2 hours . . . whoa.

First song is Nothing To Offer inspired by the fact that WHEN someone I care about is hurting I was told that I look at them like they're broken it's only cause I'm empathic towards them.

Verse 1 - I've got nothing to offer

all I've got are these hands

give me something to do

I feel useless to you

Chorus - I'm not one to say let it out, let it out

Don't hold it inside, talk to me, let it out

Verse 2 - All I can do is listen to you

I've been told that's one thing I can do

you were not meant to take on this burden

give it to me and I'll bare it

(repeat chorus)

Verse 3 - I've got nothing to offer

all I got are these hands

all I can do is listen to you

that is one thing I can surely do

That is one thing I can do for you 

2ND song! It's called The station. My friend Fran had posted a picture of a train station in Berlin (WHICH I LOVE) I also love those european train stations so old and antique like I just love it. Anyway the picture said "born to die in Berlin" so I thought hmmm something sad has to happen at this station. This is what came out.

Verse 1 - If you get on that train we're done

if you go away we're through

why would you do this to me

so careless and thoughtlessly 

Chorus - Standing at the station 

watching you with your bags

don't get on that train

I need you back

Verse 2 - I don't want to stand alone here

crying my eyes out, for what?

people stare at me on the platform

I'm not strong enough to weather this storm

(repeat chorus)

If you get on that train we're over

if only I said it

maybe you would've stayed.

Day 33 - Canvas So Blue

Basically inspiration is in the first line. I woke up this morning and I was soo pleased that it was already getting light by the time I left for work it was quite bright. I LOVE SUMMER. FYI I'm up at 5am for work :P

Verse 1 - I like waking up at 5am 

to see the sun already rising

not walking when its dark out

and looking over my shoulder

Verse 2 - I can't wait til it's warmer 

no more sweaters no more coats

bring on the sun bring on the coast 

I'll leave foot prints in the sand

Chorus - The sky is full of clouds

the kind that paint pictures 

on a canvas so blue

the wind blows

whispering secrets in my ear 

the way you do 

Verse 3 - I love how the sun doesn't set til 8pm

then it's up again like it never slept

I could go walking by myself 

in the warm night summer air 

(repeat chorus x2)

I almost started writing another song for today cause I was going nowhere with this one and a few lines came to me as I was getting out of the shower so I started to use that buuuuut I eventually was going nowhere with THAT one so I stuck to this one.

Day 32 - Circuit Failure

the first line had just popped into my head at work but the melody was inpired by Young The Giant's "I Got" and the rest of the words just followed.

Verse 1 - You know which buttons to push

I misunderstood when you told me maybe

ask me again I want to answer right

I want to compromise, work it out

Verse 2 - Don't get your wires crossed 

you're bound to get lost at sea

watching you make your way to the surface

losing all meaning and purpose

Chorus - Circuit failure 

electrical breakdown

you've blown a fuse

checking all power lines

looking for warning signs

its catastrophic 

Verse 3 - Running on empty now

your battery's run out and sparks are flying

an electrical current surges through

everything inch of me

and its quite the sensation

(repeat chorus)

You know which buttons to push

I misunderstood you the other day 

really the subject is up for interpretation if you can find a hidden meaning then GREAT.

Day 31 - Spiraling Staircase

 Inspiration self quote "my self diagnosed ADD and my love of spiral stairs" don't really mix but ok.

Verse 1 - My mind's all over the map lately 

can't concentrate on one thing lately 

I think I have a slight case of A.D.D

Chorus - It's a spiraling staircase 

multiple steps I cannot follow

take it easy it's not a race

the higher I go the harder I swallow

Verse 2 - I'm often restless and can't stay still 

constantly struggling up a hill

my thoughts are racing and I'm fine until

I over think it

(repeat chorus)

Verse 3 - I'm the kind of person to procrastinate 

one of many undesirable traits

I swear I'm not trying to take a situation and exacerbate it

ok . . . I know probably 90% of my friends . . . no 100% of my friends will take the last line in the chorus and make it dirty . . . I also realized I spelled spiraling with two Ls and I had to change it 

Day 30 - How

No structure. no inspiration 

How did I get here

why didn't you let me know

if only you'd told me a long time ago

How did this happen

how could you do this to me

it's not the right time

said i was fine

but you could tell I was lying

Disillusion of you

force me to recollect our last visit

realizing all this time you kept quiet

How did this happen

what did I do wrong

we're not to blame

it's hard to explain

I'm sorry I don't feel the same

I'm responsible for my actions

I'll face the consequences

it's just one of those missed chances

Obstacles in your way 

ones I couldn't control

and those missed opportunities you never stole

How did I get here

How did this happen 

Day 29 - Can't Pull Away

unlike yesterday (despite yesterdays song) I had a really good day today. There is no specific inspiration for this song

Verse 1 - You put a smile on my face

the thought of you puts in in the right place

all you have to do is say the right thing

and I'm left with this aching

Verse 2 - you send shivers down my spine

I'm glad that you're all mine

you are all I want 

you are all I need

Chorus - When I look into your eyes

 I can't pull away

but lying in your arms

I'm reluctant to stay

Verse 3 - I know I sound cliche

even just saying that, I am

there's no point pushing away 

I'll just let it play out

(repeat chorus x2)

I'm kinda disgusted that its so mushy but it's just what came out . . . 

Day 28 - Bundles of Joy

I love babies I can't wait to have them. This is probably the happiest song I've ever written.

Verse 1 - With their tiny feet

their tiny toes

little bundles of joy

you don't want to let them go

Verse 2 - The way they laugh

oh it makes you smile

and when they cry

you hold them for a long long while

Chorus - Cause when they're young

so innocent so pure

you want to shield them from

the world, so cruel

Verse 3 - Those little tiny hand

oh those little fingers

you want to hold then in yours

they're so gentle

(repeat chorus)

(instrumental bridge)

Verse 4 - Their tiny feet

their tiny hands

they way they laugh

makes you smile

you never, oh you never, you never want to let them go 

Day 27 - Holes in the Dry Wall

My mom was talking about meeting up with her friend Crystal (or something) and my sister heard pistol while I'm trying to think of a song topic to write that doesn't include the words you, me, I, they, she or he. I'd like to say I'm a pacifist but I don't think I am. . . no I definitely am not.

Verse 1 - The situation's in hand

the trigger is pulled 

smoke rises up & emotions ricochet

off the ceilings & walls, straight threw the window

Chorus - Like a loaded gun

like a bullet sprung 

in the heat of the night 

Verse 2 - Holes in the dry wall

glass shattered on the floor

shocked into amazement & silence

with an odd stillness in the room

(repeat chorus)

Verse 3 - Heavy piece of cold metal in fists 

sweat dripping off creases & ridges 

there's evidence of a(n apparent) crime

and evidence of lying

(repeat chorus)

once I had chosen the topic it became apparent that it wasn't going to be easy to finish. I feel like there should be another line in the chorus BUT I CAN'T WRITE ONE.

Day 26 - Hollow Body (Dead On My Feet)

I was EXTREMELY lethargic today. I only got 3 hours of sleep last night... don't worry it was well worth it. I had passed out at like 4 something this afternoon it was so weird. So thats what I decided to write about and I threw in some guitar/music references? I've also never started a song with a chorus before.

Chorus - Dead on my feet

my power is low

it's dwindling fast

no way but down is where I can go

Verse 1 - Running on three hours of sleep

I've strummed this chord before

today it seems to taken all I have

just to stay awake

Verse 2 - I struggle to make light of this

I make the effort to stay in tune

trying to remain in key 

I've taken all I can take

(repeat chorus)

Verse 3 - Passed out before the sun goes down

a hollow body with nothing, not a sound

woken up by a poke to the side

if I told you I was awake I lied

(repeat chorus)

Day 25 - The Ones Before

The first line came to me while at work but I had had John Mayer in mind but the end product doesn't sound John Mayer inspired at all.

Verse 1 - I wish my generation would appreciate

I wish they'd learn to communicate 

I wish we made better decisions

Chorus 1 - But we're not to blame

the ones before took it easy on us

cause the ones before them gave them a hard time

looks like it back fired

Verse 2 - It's rare to see courtesy 

when I do I'm surprised 

loud mouths and they're rude

(repeat chorus 1)

Verse 3 - It seems like they're growing up faster

kids having kids

then they're stuck in a rut and don't know what to do

Chorus 2 - I guess we're the only ones to blame

the ones before tried their best

and the ones before them did all they could

and now there's nothing we can do

the last line i sing this note that i REALLY like. It's not even anything special it was one of those in the moment OH I'M GONNA DO THAT! and worked out well

Day 24 - Untitled (until further notice . . . but don't count on it)

I had NO INSPIRATION AT ALL today. So I went to a random song topic generator online and got "write about your least fave teacher" if I had said before that I've hated songs that I wrote THIS ONE takes the cake. there is no structure so I won't bother using Verses Chorus etc etc.

She never taught us anything worth while

She always talked about herself

I don't know how we made it through the year

Listening to her go on

I don't want to hear about your life

Why don't you do your job

They wonder why the kids never made the grade

What's  wrong with the education system

Some aren't willing to teach anymore

All they care about is money

They'll go on strike and let the students suffer

So much for shaping the young minds of today

WOW thats harsh . . . she wasn't that bad. but high school DID ruin french for me.

Day 23 - Mind Killer

Just for the record I may be agnostic but I don't think religion is a mind killer.

Well basically this verses are talking about how I don't really understand religion and I want to believe in something but can't and I wish I was more open minded but I'm just not. I sorta had a conversation with Matt about it. He doesn't believe in ANYTHING but is still open minded which is kinda inspiring yet I can't get out of that mind set. I believe the two things wrong with this world is religion and politics they cause nothing but pain and trouble . . . yet they are both good at times but I guess I'm a glass half empty kinda girl in this case. The chorus talks about fear . . . make any connection you want.

Verse 1 - When it comes to certain things

I try I try to be open minded

I guess it depends on your point of view

I just see so much wrong with this picture

Despite the good it brings

I'm done with fights, holding right & stupid things

I just want something to believe in

though it's hard

it's hard these days

Chorus - I don't fear failure 

I'll face my fears

let it pass through me

fear is a mind killer

failure is a destroyer 

I won't let get to me

Verse 2 - I guess I don't understand

can't wrap my mind around it 

maybe I'm not willing to comprehend it

and that's not the way I was brought up 

something in me naturally changed

give me something I can believe in 

something real

something concrete 

(repeat chorus twice)

the first line in the chorus is written on the inside of Cory Schneider's glove and they showed that during the hockey game tonight. and "i'll face my fear and let it pass through me. fear is a mind killer" is from Children of Dune.

Day 22 - Vultures

Today's song is inspired by the 4 rowdy kids (ages 4-12) who run up and down screaming laughing sometimes crying above our heads. ITS SO LOUD SOMETIMES you know what the mother said one time "well I can't tell them not to run they're kids" or something along those lines.

Verse 1 - The pitter patter of little feet

is driving me up the wall

stomping above my head

so much goddamn noise for someone so small

Verse 2 - Goes on till late at night

when you're trying to get to sleep

and when you gotta be up at 5

its really inconvenient 

Chorus - Why should I put up with tiny vultures

who don't seem controllable

it's amazing how we deal with those little monsters

Verse 3 - They wake you at the crack of dawn

there's no getting any rest

once I'm up I'm up for good

so I might as well get up and get dressed 

(repeat Chorus) 

the pitter patter of little feet

is driving me up the wall 

haha they aren't monsters they are quite cute again just exaggerating for the sake of artistry