My First Song Lyric. Ever.
You know, I’m an amateur musician, and I’ve been composing music for about 15 years. I’ve also tried for 15 years to write a song lyric, but I’m awful at it - I’ve never completed a lyric. Until yesterday.
It sucks, I’m quite sure. But I’m so proud of the fact that I finally completed one, that I simply must share it with everyone I encounter. So, my dear readers, the turn has come to you. Be amused. Be impressed. Bear in mind though that my concept of rhyming is limited to finishing each sentence with words ending with “-tion.” And remember that English is not my native language. Ok, enough excuses already.
I basically tried to write some serious cock rock with a set of really wimpy lyrics. I guess it ended up as a mix of that, powerpop and prog - I don’t know, really. Listen to it right here and judge for yourselves:
I’ve never sung those high notes before either. If you really like it, and as a very special sign of how much I appreciate you for spending time listening to it, you can download it here.
Now, I promise never to post my music on this blog again.
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Nice work, Terje! I dig both the music and the lyrics. I was going to say that I feel your pain, as I can’t write lyrics to save my life, but your lyrics were good, so I guess I’m on my own here.
I hope to hear more!
By Jason on 06.26.07 9:36 pm
You’re too kind, Jason! Thanks a lot - it makes me happy to hear that from someone who speaks the language - and has great taste in music
By Terje on 06.26.07 9:50 pm
Your song really does sound like something I might’ve heard on the radio circa 1982. You have a touch of the prog-pop supergroup Asia in your vocal approach here, Terje. I like it!
By Robert on 06.27.07 4:25 am
Thanks Robert. Asia is actually a black spot in my musical knowledge - I’ve read about them, but I don’t think I’ve ever heard a song by them. I need to listen to some of their samples on iTunes or something.
Another listener thought this had the feel of Alan Parsons Project. I guess I can relate to that - I think there are some similarities between my voice and oh-what’s-his-name on a lot of their releases. I’m definitely on the prog side of things here, it seems.
By Terje on 06.27.07 6:07 pm
I listened to Asia - their sound is pretty much what I had in mind for this track. I’m the new John Wetton!!
By Terje on 06.27.07 9:41 pm
Dude, why didn’t you write this stuff about 25 years ago when we played together in Atomic. We could have made big it with this material. Instead we had to perform songs about having too many socks and stuff
Seriously though, congratulations on finishing your first lyrics.
I enjoyed both the song and the lyrics!
By Geir on 07.11.07 4:08 pm
Glad you enjoyed it! Back then, that cocky would-be lead vocalist always ignored my suggestions. Besides, my parents never bought me an amp for my electric guitar - so I had a slight handicap.
By schiing on 07.11.07 4:18 pm
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