Reading (and writing?) Lyrics
Last night I had a very inspiring time, hanging out with some pretty amazing musicians. Seeing the passion in their eyes and hearts was a beautiful thing….. it got me thinking that maybe I should share a little part of myself know one knows about…….
I started being interested in and ‘listening’ to music in my mid teens.
The first album I ever bought with my own money was ‘The Best of Kim Wilde’. Since then I was always excited to buy an album that came with the lyrics. I would always read along (and when alone, sing along) with the music. For some reason it’s something I’ve made a habit of doing.
As I got older I began to understand the lyrics more…. by that I mean reading between the lines and trying to understand the meaning behind the song. Sometimes it was quite obvious, and other times I would just relate the lyrics to my own life experiences.
When I hit my 30′s I starting to write my own lyrics…. over the years I’ve kept a few that I thought were ok, but never dreamed of sharing them with anyone.
Since moving to Tamworth I’ve attended a few songwriters nights, listening to local singer/songwriters perform there own material…. and it got me thinking…. would any of the lyrics I’ve written be good enough to be put to music and would I have the courage to share them?
Recently I met an individual who I felt I would be comfortable with sharing my lyrics. I took a deep breath and basically said “See if this is any good, tweak it if you need to….”. A big step for me.
I got some initial positive feedback, which was slightly reassuring. Maybe one day it will see the light of day as a complete song.
Since I’ve been spending time hanging out with and listening to some of the local Tamworth musical talent, I’ve found myself writing even more lyrics. Most are just a few verses or even just ideas or subjects a feel I could develop at a later date. It really is quite therapeutic to transfer thoughts and feelings in this fashion.
I guess I should share a little in this blog entry, it would be cruel to not do so.
During a recent summer storm I stood out the back and watched the lighting, listened to the thunder…. and these words came into me head….. any comments positive or negative would be appreciated.
Sunshine Thunder Lightning Rain
Sunshine beats down on the Bective plain
Nourishing crops after the summer rain
Thunder clouds cover the horizon
Grey sky’s build and block the light
Smell of rain
White light
Dark sky
Quick shadow
The Peel slowly filling
Creeks over flowing
Frogs croaking, dogs barking
…….adapt to the terrain
Sunshine Thunder Lightning Rain
Sunshine Thunder Lightning Rain
Sunshine Thunder Lightning Rain
Sunshine Thunder Lightning Rain
Lighting cracks
Anticipation builds
The sky roars
Rain falls
Gully’s fill with water
Sediment is removed
Seeds germinate
Life permeates
Sunshine Thunder Lightning Rain
Sunshine Thunder Lightning Rain
Sunshine Thunder Lightning Rain
Sunshine Thunder Lightning Rain
The rain clears and the dark clouds recede
Blue sky returns and freshness fills the air
The cycle continues….
Sunshine beats down on the Bective plain
I like it!
You’ve found your calling my friend – keep writing! That voice inside you is telling you to and now so are your friends!