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