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HummerWisdom — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:40:31 +0000

While I haven't been here that long, I was inspired to write this lyric by a comment of StoneFlowers aka 'Stoney'. And then, as I dug in, I came across the founder, Michael Frisbey's page. A remarkable man indeed to put together such a wonderful site where songwriter's from all over the world can help each other hone their craft! And a huge THANK YOU to those who maintain and have kept this incredible site going.

P.S. Don't feel I'm good enough to put music to this so if anyone out there would like to, please have at it! And nothing in this lyric is written in stone other than my heart. So, feel free to tweak as you like.

THE SONGWRITER’S FORUM

[Verse 1]

We got Rainy Day Man

Stoney, Mora and Sid

Folks from all over the world

A bunch ‘a big kids

‘Cuz we like to rhyme

And we like to play

At The Songwriter’s Forum

Every day’s a great day, and

[Chorus 1]

I’m so happy to be here

The Songwriter’s Forum

Among friends of good cheer

No finer decorum

The Songwriter’s Forum

[Verse 2]

So, if you have a song

Or a lyric to share

All you gotta do is sign up

We’ll see you there

‘Cuz we like to sing

And we like to play

At The Songwriter’s Forum

You’ll be well on your way

[Bridge]

Since 2005, founded by Mike Frisbey

He built this glorious site from the ground up

May Mike Frisbey rest in peace, knowing

His ‘footprints in the sands of time’ are kickin’ butt!

[Chorus 1]

I’m so happy to be here

The Songwriter’s Forum

Among friends of good cheer

No finer decorum

The Songwriter’s Forum

[Chorus 2]

I’m so happy to be here

The Songwriter’s Forum

A family of good cheer

No finer decorum

The Songwriter’s Forum

OFELIA

HummerWisdom — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 21:40:18 +0000

Occasionally, I write a lyric from the opposite gender. So, any gentlemen out there who likes this lyric enough and would like to co-write, please let me know. Willing to pay my share of studio time if needed. And nothing's written in stone, so have at it!

Yours truly,

hummer

OFELIA

[Chorus]

Ofelia

How did I let someone steal you away?

Ofelia

Unlike Amelia

I’m still missin’ you today

[Verse 1]

Your long black hair

And your baby-blue eyes

There’s no woman alive lovelier than you

The way you took me in

Cleansed me of my sin

You were my messiah darlin’, it’s true

[Chorus]

Ofelia

How did I let someone steal you away?

Ofelia

Unlike Amelia

I’m still missin’ you today

[Verse 2]

I fell off of the wagon

Breathin’ fire like a dragon

The whiskey went down easy, I fell hard

And I know it’s no excuse

You sufferin’ my abuse

Knowin’ you held in your heart my ace card

[Chorus]

Ofelia

How did I let someone steal you away?

Ofelia

Unlike Amelia

I’m still missin’ you today

[Bridge]

Now, ten years of the good life is gone

Winnin’ you back’s the only thing keeps me hangin’ on

[Chorus/Tag]

Ofelia

How did I let someone steal you away?

Ofelia

Unlike Amelia

I’m still missin’ you today

Ofelia

Unlike Amelia

I’m still missin’ you…missin’ you more, darlin’ each day.

Inspired by “Fear The Walking Dead” the character, “Ofelia”.

The woman I see

carroll — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 12:04:10 +0000

The woman I see
Verse
I’ve been shaken by the loss of my father;
been awakened to mortality.
The things I have taken for granted
now suddenly matter to me.
I am desperately searching for purpose.
I am drowning and clutching at straws.
I’m more alone than I’ve ever been
trying to fill the void of my loss.
Chorus
I’m afraid of the woman I see;
looking back at me.
I recognize my mother
and what’s soon to be.
I’m afraid of the woman I see;
looking back at me.
Verse
I’ve been shaken by the loss of my beauty
been awakened from my beauty sleep.
I have crow’s feet and I have wrinkles
Now only old men look at me.
I’m desperately trying turn back pages
I’m afraid for the story to end.
There’s no happily ever after
but I keep trying to pretend.
Chorus
I’m afraid of the woman I see;
looking back at me.
I recognize my mother
and what’s soon to be.
I’m afraid of the woman I see;
looking back at me.
Bridge
The grapes turned into raisins
not into chardonnay.
The pretty flower faded
my hair is turning gray.
Verse
I’ve been shaken by the loss of my father;
been awakened to mortality.
The things I have taken for granted
now suddenly matter to me.
I am desperately searching for purpose.
I am drowning and clutching at straws.
I’m more alone than I’ve ever been
trying to fill the void of my loss.
Chorus
I’m afraid of the woman I see;
looking back at me.
I recognize my mother
and what’s soon to be.
I’m afraid of the woman I see;
looking back at me.

These walls

carroll — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 14:57:32 +0000

These walls
verse
I fold up my feelings and put them away.
on gloomy days when it rains.
because I know if I drink l’ll start thinking.
I will drive myself insane.
pre chorus
With questions I don’t want answered;
with lies I can’t deny.
I keep my heart behind closed doors.
where no one hears it cry.
chorus
It’s lonely, it’s lonely;
living behind these walls.
It's lonely, It’s lonely
living behind these walls.
verse
I hide my emotions and keep them inside.
so people won’t ask what's wrong;
because I’d much rather suffer in silence;
In the shadows of these walls.
pre chorus
with questions I don’t want answered.
With lies I can’t deny.
I keep my heart behind closed doors.
Where no one hears it cry.
chorus
It’s lonely, It’s lonely
living behind these walls.
It’s lonely, it’s lonely
living behind these walls.
bridge
But loneliness beats pity.
The gaze of their judging eyes.
My pride detests sympathy.
So behind these walls I hide.

Making a mess of things

carroll — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:01:15 +0000

Making a mess of things
verse
You needed a shoulder to cry on;
someone to lend an ear.
I listened and tried to console you;
but you’re not thinking clear.
pre chorus
I’ve got a girl, you’ve got a guy.
or we did before today.
Now they’re together, we’re alone.
Making another mistake.
chorus
Don’t look at me with those bedroom eyes.
I think it’s best I leave.
before I decide to stay the night;
and make a mess of things.
verse
Let’s not do this for the wrong reason;
Let's give each other time.
let’s go on walks down by the ocean;
give ourselves time to shine.
pre chorus
I’ve got a girl, you’ve got a guy.
or we did before today.
Now they’re together, we’re alone.
making another mistake.
chorus
Don’t look at me with those bedroom eyes.
I think it’s best I leave.
before I decide to stay the night.
and make a mess of things.
bridge
You had a better sense of humor than her.
You found me kinder that he was.
Perhaps we were always better together.
It’s a wonder we’re not in love.
verse
I'm thinking they did us a favor.
Perhaps they set us free.
don’t get me wrong, I want to stay.
knowing that you want me.
chorus
Don’t look at me with those bedroom eyes.
I think it’s best I leave.
before I decide to stay the night,
and make a mess of things.

We don’t have to die

carroll — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:37:48 +0000

We don’t have to die
verse
In the moonlight I caught sight of a shadow.
Sitting on the rail of the bridge.
contemplating doing what I’d come to do.
We were out of reasons to live.
pre chorus
She looked at me and she knew.
Her eyes gazed into mine.
Her voice quivered as she asked;
Why do you want to die?
chorus
I need you, you need me.
Come sit by my side.
Talk to me, be my friend.
We don’t have to die.
verse
We sat talking as if we had a future.
not knowing we already did.
fortunately neither of us took the leap.
We both found reasons to live.
pre chorus
She looked at me and I knew
I didn’t want to die.
Her voice faltered as she asked
What made you change your mind?
chorus
Was it me, was it me.
Come sit by my side.
talk to me, be my friend.
we don’t have to die.
bridge
Be my reason for living.
together we will survive.
Together we will survive.