Day 17 - Tiny Seeds

Verse 1 - Recent events unfold 

now I know where I stand

taking it slowly and

I don't mind

Verse 2 - It's not insurmountable 

I won't know where this leads

planting these tiny seeds

in the back of my mind

Chorus - Like a song you can't get out of your head

the last thought before you go to bed

that melody you just can't write 

and those little things that shed light 

Verse 4 - I watch it play out

I think things through all the time

and I know that I'm

one to torment myself 

(repeat chorus)

Recent event unfold 

now I know where we stand

Taking it slow 

I REALLY wanted to use the word insurmountable hahaha

Day 16 - Catfish

OK its not that I didn't write a song yesterday its just I never got home to post it. I went downtown for ballet at 11am sat at Canada Place in the gorgeous sun trying to write (after i got my new Blackberry) and then went to a pub for the hockey game at 5 and stayed out and didnt get home till 1am and I was pretty intoxicated. I was even when writing the second half of this you can clearly see it. I dunno if it makes any sense either but whatever it is what it is.

It was inspired by this really weird movie called Catfish and this amazing line in the movie 

"They used to tank cod from Alaska all the way to China. They'd keep them in vats in the ship. By the time the codfish reached China, the flesh was mush and tasteless. So this guy came up with the idea that if you put these cods in these big vats, put some catfish in with them and the catfish will keep the cod agile. And there are those people who are catfish in life. And they keep you on your toes. They keep you guessing, they keep you thinking, they keep you fresh. And I thank god for the catfish because we would be droll, boring and dull if we didn't have somebody nipping at our fin." 

Verse 1 - they keep you guessing 

keep you on your toes

teach you a lesson

put you in your place and tell you what goes

chorus - Without them life would be so dull

those people we call catfish

we need them nipping at our fins

Verse 2 - I need excitement in my life

someone to mix it up a bit 

I'm done with pain that cuts like a knife

I need some of that dirt and grit

(repeat chorus)

Verse 3 - You keep me guessing

you keep me on my toes

life without you would be dull

Wow! that is REALLY bad!

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