Hey Folks!
It was a great week to be an observer!
One of the cool upsides of being more intentional about observing is that it also meant that in conversation with people I was more present. I have always loved that part of the songwriting process – where the ideas – the spark – the inspiration comes from!!!!
MOMENT 1:
The first idea came from a conversation that I was having with my mom. At 73 she is preparing to move into her own place! during one of our more recent chats she spoke of the experience of going through her things as she is preparing to downsize and move into her new place – which could very well be her last place! She spoke of the memories that were being conjured up – good and painful. This conversation reminded me of how little I have actually retained from different times of my life – to make a long story a bit shorter what cam to me as I idea was if I remembered more – it would probably result in more regret!
MOMENT 2:
I was waiting for dinner at Pizza Pizza earlier this week. A man walked in to place his order and was asking about one of the specials – he discovered that if it was going to be a different sized pizza that the deal was no longer available – he said something along the lines of “that’s a game changer” – not exactly sure where it’s going to go from there and it’s not a new idea – but there’ll be something that comes of it.
MOMENT 3:
“You Wore me Down” – was watching a movie called – ‘Stuck In Love’ – there was a great scene with the daughter of the main characters and this young man who was trying desperately to woo her but she was having none of it – she said he reeked of romance and good intentions – which is a brilliant line that I cannot steal of course. Eventually – over the course of the next few scenes this ‘nice’ young man – day by day, bit by bit – started to grow on her.
MOMENT 4:
“What’s missing is the truth” – this is a line that I read in a online newspaper article – love the line – again not sure where it is headed but it’s a great concept!
MOMENT 5:
Over the last little while I have had many a conversation with my older sister about relationships – more specifically about getting out of them – it can be very challenging sometimes – we worry about burning bridges – should we – shouldn’t we???? I was recent conversation with her reminded me of a song idea that I have had for a long long time. The song that I wrote this week was called “Better Off Burned”
Here is the Lyric
Better Off Burned (Carrie DeMaeyer 2014)
Looking back it’s so easy to see all the reason
You and I would not end well
I fell for every line and your pale blue eyes
I could not help myself
I’m not gonna lie there was something in the way you were looking my way
We gave it a try but there is nothing left of us today
This bridge is better off burned
There were so many lessons we never could learn
I’m done with the twists and tired of the turns
This bridge – is better off burned
Like a bottle of red – you messed with my head
The fog was slow to lift
With a slightly bruised heart – I picked up my guitar
And I channeled Taylor Swift
I’m not gonna lie – there was something in the way you were holding me close
We gave it a try but now it’s time to find a boat that floats
This bridge is better off burned
There were so many lessons we never did learn
I’m done with the twists and tired of the turns
This bridge – is better off burned
There’s no point in pretending
That you & l will are gonna stay friendly
It was fun while it lasted
Time to strike a match -and scatter the ashes
This bridge is better off burned
There were so many lessons we never did learn
I’m done with the twists and tired of the turns
This bridge – is better off burned
Thanks everyone – have a great Week 3!
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