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 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 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 3 - Cold & Numb

There IS no title for this one as I had a hard time with this one today and finally . . . well not exactly gave up but was pretty tempted. The words are SORTA depressing but the tune I came up with is completely the opposite and that's what I was going for. Inspiration, my sister calls me a dork, was walking to work in the rain and the poor circulation in my fingers . . . that's what it says. ha.

Verse 1 - Fingers cold and numb

these rainy days are not uncommon ones

grey and windy still

so predictable but I love (it or you) still

no sensation in my toes

but I'm not one of those

those who waver on a thin line

Chorus - Rain . . . don't give up on me 

I wont give up on you 

Rain . . .  you drenched me in your love 

you keeping my company is more than enough

verse 2 - Series of unfortunate events

have brought me back to you 

things I can't explain

things I can't undo

where does one go 

to get away form everything they know   ( i dunno about that line)

(repeat chorus)

instrument bridge

(chorus)

END!

can you tell I'm not happy with this one?

edit: I'm much more happy with this now that I've played it out and recorded it!