There's a story that wants to be told here, but I'm not sure I'm doing a very good job.
I want to be like this guy, though.
The assignment: "The song must include one (or all) of the words... Clay // Record // Collection”
lyrics
v1:
A collection of records gathering dust in the shed
Some books & some letters, that's all that were left
Over his shoulder, a pile of ashes & clay
A burned-out reminder of brighter days
-- Here's to you --
ch:
No, that ain't a home, that's just a house
My memories, like poems, you can't wipe out
Beautiful ruins, not sacred ground
v2:
A picture from school days gathers speed in his mind
He gave up some old ways, some he couldn't leave behind
Rock stars, cheerleaders, he knew them all
The photos are long gone, but not hard to recall
-- Here's to you --
ch:
No, that ain't a home, that's just a house
My memories, like poems, you can't wipe out
Beautiful ruins, not sacred ground
-- solo --
v3:
His mid-life was sunshine, his late years were bright
His family numbered many, his spirits always high
The wreckage won't erase that, the fire can't consume
He wouldn't let you mistake that, this sunny afternoon
-- Here's to you --
ch:
No, that ain't a home, that's just a house
My memories, like poems, you can't wipe out
Beautiful ruins, not sacred ground
credits
from 2020 Demos,
released December 31, 2020
Another iPhone + computer joint. Probably should have turned the washer & dryer off while I was recording.
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