7 Mistakes That Kill Your Song's Emotional Power
Brent Baxter
Brent Baxter
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1. Song has too many characters
2. Song has too much story 3. Song is too cliché 4. Song is too inside |
5. Song tells but does not show
6. Song’s melody does not support its emotion 7. Song idea is not emotional enough |
Does Anybody Care
Harry Levinson
Harry Levinson
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Does Anybody Care © 2018, 2020 Carl Paradise (BMI) tempo: 124 5/16/2020a pr@CarlParadise.com Verse 1 Pull down the blinds and get under your desks It's just a drill, it ain't the bomb yet If there's a white flash don't look at it Just hope and pray that we don't get hit Chorus Two minutes to midnight No time left to spare We gotta stop the mad men Does anybody care? Does anybody care? Does anybody care? Verse 2 I never thought, that the day would come We'd have to worry, 'bout an atomic bomb If we survive, and get out of this scene Let's build a real, world community |
(Chorus) Solo Bridge I don't wanna die, by a nuclear blast I don't wanna die, how long this gonna last? Verse 3 Sometimes it's like, we have lost our way A country that has, more brawn than brains Young people now, please turn off your screens The world needs you to, awake from your dreams Chorus Coda -------------------------------------------------------- Credits: Produced, Arranged, & Mixed by Carl Paradise Carl Paradise: vocals, bass, keyboards, horns, drums, percussion |
1 Good Yes
Larry Jay
Larry Jay
A Car Or Guitar (Lyrics)
Rick (Sudi) Karatas
Rick (Sudi) Karatas
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A Car Or Guitar Verse 1 For my 16th birthday, Dad gave me a choice to make An old used car or new guitar, Which one would I take? Pre-Chorus 1 Instead of four wheels I picked six strings Cause to me, music was everything Chorus 1 A car or guitar, a no brainer for me One could get me places I needed to go One would bring me closer to my dreams Nothing beat the high I got As when I played at that first dive bar No regrets since that day My heart made the decision Between a car or guitar Verse 2 I was driven to write songs While friends drove hot girls around Those same women came to the clubs I played in downtown |
Pre-Chorus 2 One of them stayed long after the show Now I’m her biggest fan, yeah I love her so Chorus 2 A car or guitar, didn’t have to think twice I picked the one that helped me find someone To ride with me down the road of life Nothing beat the high I got As when she said, in her eyes I’m a star No regrets since that day My heart made the decision Between a car or guitar Bridge I may not make the big time Or I may go far Either way I’m okay She’s still by my side in my brand new car Repeat 2nd chorus written by Sudi (Rick) Karatas April 2020 |
Receive My Love
Peter Hlavin
Peter Hlavin
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RECEIVE MY LOVE Songwriter: Peter Hlavin VERSE 1 I once had a friend down on his luck His mother’d passed away, he was feeling dumbstruck He didn’t look up at my painted sunset Eclipsed by his thoughts to “end it all” in sweat Determined to die he’d missed my morning glory Then he saw my note containing righteous story My letter said my friend “Oh, how I love you” If you’d only realize I care for you, I do My father in heaven echoes my thoughts He wants to help you to untie your knots CHORUS Receive my love A seed has been planted Receive my love Take nothing for granted Receive my love And trust the journey Receive my love You’ll have no worries at all Receive my love, no worries at all Receive my love, no worries at all Receive my love, no worries at all Receive my love |
VERSE 2 A change soon began in front of God’s eyes Saved from his pain he no longer cries He’d received divine grace from the heaven’s above Some say it was a calling, now he preaches God’s love Clothed in my sunshine, in air with nature’s scent Love deeper than an ocean, no needs or wants unmet CHORUS Repeat BRIDGE My note on paper saved a life that day I signed it J.C., his truest friend I'd say So, never give in, or dwell on your worth Redemption abounds on this planet called earth RIDE-OUT Repeat Chorus ©2020 Journeyman LLC (BMI) • Website: www.iamjourneyman.com • Email: pjhlav@aol.com • Phone: (949) 973-7525 |
Drums 1 (Instrumental)
Andy Sells
Andy Sells
It's A Fine Time (Lyrics)
Jack Allen
Jack Allen
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IT"S A FINE TIME 5-12-2020 jack allen blkjakf8@aol.com 858-454-5955 It's a fine time to stretch your wings and fly A fine time to ask the reason why A fine time for feeling satisfied Glad to be alive When the world throws a curve at you You might have to take a strike or two Before you make your mark When you hit it out of the park It's a fine time laughing' with your friends A fine time to think of me now and then A fine time to try it once again… Hope it never ends |
Hearts are young no matter what their age Forgive someone it's time to turn the page Give thanks for what you've got Take a little and make it a lot It's a fine time to say what you believe A fine time to wear your heart on your sleeve A fine time to give and not receive Happy to be free To reach the moon you need a rocket ship To share your love you gotta take a risk A kind remark lives on Like the tune to our favorite song It's a fine time to beat a different drum A fine time to walk instead of run A fine time to smell the flowers some …Feeling young It's a fine time to beat a different drum A fine time to walk instead of run A fine time to smell the flowers some The best is yet to come |
Make It Christmas
Kevin Buckel
Kevin Buckel
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Make It Christmas (Rev Q) Kevin Buckel (Aug 13-Dec 7) Me ‘n a fireplace waiting right here Warming a blanket for you my dear It won’t be Christmas until you appear, so... baby make it, make it Christmas this year A tree of ornaments garland and bows Colored lights sparkle but if truth be told there’s one thing missing and it’s not for sale So Im waiting for your card in the mail, sayin’... |
I’m home for Christmas, Christmas this year Warm up a blanket by the fireplace my dear Pour us a cup of, a cup of good cheer, ‘cause I’m home for Christmas Let’s make it Christmas this year The smell of red cedar and bristle cone pine takes me back to a simpler time when you were still here and would always be mine So I’m asking, you one more time to... Come home for Christmas, Christmas this year Warming a blanket by the fireplace my dear Poured us a cup of, a cup of good cheer, so baby make it, make it Christmas this year |
The smell of red cedar and bristle cone pine takes me back to a simpler time when you were still here and would always be mine So I’m asking, you one more time to... Come home for Christmas, Christmas this year Warming a blanket by the fireplace my dear Poured us a cup of, a cup of good cheer, so baby make it, make it Christmas this year ...so baby make it, make it Christmas this year Kevin Buckel 714-905-6584= |
Dude, Pick Up The Phone (Lyrics)
Juliann Prouty
Juliann Prouty
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Dude pick up the phone I love you guy but damn pick up the phone. I know youre there its not like nobody’s home Your my guy I should be able to get you. Talk and text whenever I want you. Im looking to see you on my weekend Want to get some of that love your keepin So lets get wet, hot poppin and lickin Just like colonel sanders but without the chicken Don’t make me wait until you’re too late Cuz by then Ive got other plans on my plate That’s when youll realize ignoring me was a mistake Cuz by then I will have a man who refuses to wait |
I love you dude but pick up the phone It makes me think your home, just not alone Your my dude I should be able to get you. Talk and text whenever I want you. I know youre there its not like noones home. Dude I love you so pick up the phone Don’t push me away and leave me in the dark I don’t do well there and I promise there will be sparks And not the kind we get from bumpin and grindin Youll be like damn girl what are you tryin you cant do that woman, someone call a siren. I love you guy so pick up the phone It makes me think you’re home, just not alone You’re my dude I should be able to get you Talk and text whenever I want you I know you’re there, it’s not like noone’s home So if I were you dude I would pick up the phone |
Mmm Mmm
Jon Zampese
Jon Zampese
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Always Keep Your Head Down
Wil Forbis
Wil Forbis
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Verse 1 I ain't looking to cause no problems I'll be gone before you know I know at the first sign of trouble always keep your head down low I stay away from nasty weather don't got no problem saying so I know at the first sign of trouble always keep your head down low Chorus didn't come looking for a fight ain't trying to win no hearts and minds I just want to live my life one day, one hour at a time always keep your head down low I know at the first sign of trouble always keep your head down low |
Verse 2 don't look for me when the kettle's boiling I'll be sneaking out the door I know at the first sign of trouble always keep your head down low Chorus (first part) don't want to talk about it don't want to fight about it don't want to get in therapy don't want to scream about it don't want to shout about it you know my philosophy Always keep your head down low |
Fire and Ice
Steve Welty
Steve Welty
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Fire and Ice (Steve Welty and Jon Jones) Verse 1 You're a rush a cold breeze ya Hit me like the wind and I'm loving this feeling/season Hurry up outside it's freezing But I’ll never die cause your body is healing Chorus We're dancing on fire and ice Slowing down to the candle lights glow Heaven help us if we don't remember at all But this feeling we call our own Leaping off the top of the bowl Flying higher than ever before Trying not to get carried away But our love is out of control Verse 2 Let it go, all that we need is One bottle of wine, an American freedom The simple life is for me ya Since you agree got me down on one knee ya (Chorus) |
With you I'd stay here Forever and a day dear No worries on my mind Sweet autumn day hits what I'm trying to say is Would you be my wife You looked down at me and cried (Chorus) -- Lyric Graveyard like parade it/is (sweet lemonade is) I couldn’t take it, couldn’t replace it You are amazing, got no replacement Wrapped around my mind, and your the one reason why Something (someday) I could taste it (Apple tree days mirror) Only God could make it (couldn't replace it) (sweet lemonade dear) The reflection of the sky's clear and all of my old reasons why No Im happy to be here Kicking the ceiling cause love is the meaning You are my life, you are my meaning (reason for being) Everything is fine, you complete me I'm moving (riding) with the tide, and riding (Chasing) this feeling I'm laughing with the wind chasing the seasons)Hit by the wind, loving this feeling ( But I lost it (moving) with the tide We got to get even Below the trouble is reason There’s nobody to see it Moving with the tides, couldn't believe it This heart of mine, Just you and me, so I'm down on one knee ya Splashing down, just like before (Hurry up) Pulled me up, your hands freezing Slowing down to the candle lights glow If I may, disagree, there will be more anarchy Tell me why, your afraid, getting down on your wedding day My love, take me away |
Better Buzzd (Instrumental)
Rio Ahmed
Rio Ahmed
Snowman
Chris Anderson
Chris Anderson
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Snowman
By Chris Anderson 619-980-5191 Chrismusic92020@gmail.com Chorus Snowman, Snowman How’d you get so cold Snowman? Snowman, Snowman How’d you get so cold Snowman? Well you crawl out of bed with the setting sun Cause the nighttime is when you like your fun Put on your zoot suit from the secondhand store Put on our shoes, walk out the door (Chorus) |
Did your woman up and leave you in the middle of the night? Cause you was out carousing with another man’s wife Or did you lose some money on a sure-fire bet Easy come, easy spent? (Chorus) (Instrumental) Will your dogeared copy of Soul on Ice Inspire you to make a sacrifice? To change your ways and be a better man To take charge make a stand (Chorus) |
Take A Minute
Sabrina Sapal
Sabrina Sapal
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Take a Minute Songwriter: Sabrina K Sapal Temporary Music: Pacific (310) 985 – 4780 sabrinaksapal@gmail.com VERSE 1 Let’s forget about the worries for today Just me and you rollin’ down the hill Let’s get some grass stains on our shirts today And drink some lemonade that’s super chill PRE-CHORUS Yeah we both know that we’re a total mess in life And I don’t wanna think about it too Today I just wanna be under the clear skies And not think once about feelin’ blue |
CHORUS (Hold on just take minute Yeah hold on just take a minute to breathe to breathe to breathe) 2x VERSE 2 You gotta shut your cell phone And catch up on what’s real life Get into stress-free zone And start ridin’ that beach bike Go and lay on your back And watch clouds form funny shapes Go ahead and grab a good snack And try to give yourself a break (CHORUS) |
Hey! O.L.E
Katleen Dugas
Katleen Dugas
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Katleen Dugas katleendugas@gmail.com 05/13/2020 Hey! O.L.E INTRO Hey! VERSE 1 There you go out the door Grab your keys and then you hit the road Dressed to nines, gonna have good time Doesn’t really matter where you go. Warming up, you that down that cup Find your way to the dance floor Boy walks up, cheesy pickup Looks at you like a carnivore PRE-CHORUS Loosen up, your hot, yes take another shot You’ve been down this road a time before Overhead playing Zedd, won’t stop till we’re dead This what you came here for? CHORUS Hey! Dance Dance Dance ( Ole Ole Ole ) Hey! Dance Dance Dance ( Ole Ole Ole ) Hey! Dance Dance Dance ( Ole Ole Ole ) Hey! ( Ole Ole Ole ) |
VERSE 2 Feel the beat can’t stay in your seat Forget about tomorrow In a trance just gonna dance Let your body get in the flow TicToc look at the clock But you’re still not ready to go Say One more song then you’re done Gotta finish off the Cuervo PRE-CHORUS CHORUS BRIDGE Wake up, still wearing makeup Passed out on the floor Too Bright, turn off the lights Miss the high from the night before Repeat, can’t break the streak Is this all you’re livin’ for? Have a good time, but I don’t prescribe Being married to the party life PRE-CHORUS FINAL CHORUS Hey! O.L.E O.L.E O.L.E Hey! Only Leave Empty (Only Left Empty?) Hey! O.L.E O.L.E O.L.E Hey! Only Leave Empty |
Full Moon Rising
Karin Keller / Cliff Keller
Karin Keller / Cliff Keller
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Full Moon Rising Cliff and Karin Keller Verse 1 Leanin back low in my beach chair Playin guitars in the round Makin music with the crickets n’ 2 dogs scratchin at the ground Watchin’ the sunset, coloring the sky Chorus Full moon rising, end of the day Full moon rising, reflect on the lake In this light, everything’s ok |
Verse 2 Left my troubles in the city I don’t need them today Sun melts the hard times like chocolate It’s so sweet to get away Watchin’ the sunset, coloring the sky (Chorus) Lost in the beauty of the moment looking for the north star overhead a good time for some silent reflection before I head off to the tent Watchin’ the sunset, coloring the sky (Chorus) In this light, everything’s ok |