So today, my friends gave me this (brilliant) idea! :) As you may or may not know, I write songs either about personal experiences, inspirations from other songs and from other's experiences (as do many other songwriters I believe...?).
ANYWAYS, they thought I'd ask you-my wonderful viewers- to give me an idea or experience as inspiration for a new song.
Yes, I know I've been making excuses about my inability to write songs, but I assure you that I will write a few songs over the summer.
I'M SORRY OKAY? I HAVE AN EXTREMELY BUSY SUMMER.
So there is my challenge for myself (and maybe you)!
It seems like I've neglected this blog for quite some time.
I'll just make school my excuse. ;)
Anywho, I decided I'll share my studio recorded song that I composed, recorded and produced as part of my EnEx project! (for those who don't know what EnEx is, click here)
I can't even explain how excited and nervous I am to share it, but I've gotten some great feedback so far, and I'm hoping it will continue to be that way.
So, it's not a top hit or anything, but it's me. And I'm very proud of this, and how I've come so far in my musical endeavours. Honestly, I can't even believe I was given this opportunity. The entire atmosphere of working in a recording studio was incredible, and I'll never forget such an experience.
As for the song, I'll try to find a way to post it but blogger doesn't like me so I'm not sure how that will work out...
Broken hearted
You should be ashamed.
Pictures on my wall
Are thrown away.
No words left
Nothing left to say.
You were gone
Why are you back today?
And I tried to fight back
All the words needed to attack
Think you didn't deserve that
But what have I been thrown at?
*chorus*
And you might think I'm crazy
Full of twisted fantasies
But I'll never know what it feels like
To live life normally
To have something with simplicity
I can only imagine what it feels like
To be loved.
To be loved.
When you were gone
You didn't have a care.
Memories disappeared
in thin air.
You just put us all
In despair.
All I asked the world is
"is this fair?"
And I tried to fight back
All the words needed to attack
Think you didn't deserve that
But what have I been thrown at?
*chorus*
And you might think I'm crazy
Full of twisted fantasies
But I'll never know what it feels like
To live life normally
To have something with simplicity
I can only imagine what it feels like
To be loved.
You're not a hero
So stop trying to patch the hole
I don't need your saving
I'm fine with being alone
You left me years ago
You didn't even care
All I did was imagine
What it's like if you were here.
*chorus*
And you might think I'm crazy
Full of twisted fantasies
But I'll never know what it feels like
To live life normally
To have something with simplicity
I can only imagine what it feels like
To be loved.
^ That amazeballs moment when I wrote a song after what seems like forever :)
I know, it's been about 2 months since I last posted, and I send you my deepest apologies on that matter.
But on another note, (ahahah get it? Note? Music? AHAHAHA. No? Ok. ) Friday was my last day recording in the studio. :(
I had the most incredible time recording and I cannot thank my mentor enough for this wonderful opportunity. (yeah, this independent study project requires us to have a mentor, if you didn't know. How else would I have gotten the chance to record a song?) I can't even stress enough how much I've learned in the past 4 months and I'm so sad that it's all coming to an end.
Oddly enough, I'm also sad about finish up all the paper work and research that comes with this project.
12 more days. Oh my gosh. 12 more days and it's all over. The project is due on the 26th. (Same day as my big trip! AHAHA :D )
I don't recall posting the lyrics of the song on this blog, as it's a mashup of 2 songs I wrote over the summer, but what the heck, I'll post it again (if I already did).
Drumroll please... *insert intense drumroll here*
Daydreaming
I can’t decide
Where my heart should go.
I can’t figure out
Whether it’s a yes of no.
My heart’s falling
You can’t even see.
I can’t risk to break
So please just catch me.
You can see through me though
You won’t understand.
You reeled me in, can’t get out
Can I get a chance?
[Chorus]
I can’t keep my head straight.
My chances keep walking away.
All I want is you to stay
But no you won’t.
I’m stuck daydreaming.
I try to forget.
I can’t seem to force it.
Can I run away?
Because it’s too hard to admit.
I can fall
And I can crash,
But will you catch me
Time’s going by too fast.
You can see through me though
You won’t understand.
You reeled me in, can’t get out
Can I get a chance?
[Chorus]
I can’t keep my head straight. ( I can't keep my head straight)
My chances keep walking away. (Walking away)
All I want is you to stay (You to stay)
But no you won’t. (No you won't)
I can’t keep my head straight.
My chances keep walking away.
All I want is you to stay
But no
I’m stuck daydreaming.
While I'm at it, I might as well post another pic!
But I can't post it here... it's a secret. Shhhhh... ;)
I'm in the studio in a few days. I'm so excited!
Finished editing my song today, so I can't wait to hit the booth and start singing. Although, I'm quite nervous about that part. I couldn't even play the guitar properly because of my nerves last week...
BUT THAT'S OKAY! I GOT OVER IT.
And my rough copy is amazing!!
Honestly, I couldn't be more proud of myself. I actually feel like I'm growing up and working. It's absolutely wonderful, fun, amazing, scary and nervous all at the same time. No joke.
Well, anyways, here's a pic of a part of the studio. (Don't worry, I asked for permission)
I'm getting worked up, tired,
I'm frustrated.
I can't keep my mind straight.
Ignorance has blinded you,
You just walk away,
I'm losing the connection,
*Chorus*
I'd stop the whole world,
I'd stop those just like you.
I'd make you stop and watch,
Make you remember and regret.
I'd stop myself from falling,
I'd make you search for me.
But I'll never be found.
Cause I'm gone.
Life is a journey,
I've been lead to you.
What have I got caught up in?
My mind's going crazy, insane,
You left me alone,
I should have known.
*Chorus*
I'd stop the whole world,
I'd stop those just like you.
I'd make you stop and watch,
Make you remember and regret.
I'd stop myself from falling,
I'd make you search for me.
But I'll never be found.
Cause I'm gone.
*Bridge
Everything turned into pieces,
Your promises turned into lies.
It wasn't what I expected.
All you did was change your mind.
It's hard to keep trust when there
Was nothing to start with.
Years have come and gone,
And I'm sick and tired of your negative words
*Chorus*
I'd stop the whole world,
I'd stop those just like you.
I'd make you stop and watch,
Make you remember and regret.
I'd stop myself from falling,
I'd make you search for me.
But I'll never be found.
Cause I'm gone.
I'm working with a music producer. I'm trying to hold all my excitement...
Nah.
I'M SO EXCITED. AHHHHH! ASDFGHJKL!
Remember when I mentioned I had an Enex project? Yeah, that's what it's for. Nonetheless, I'm getting the opportunity of a lifetime. :)
I was at the studio the other day and it was amazing. The studio looked incredible and I can't wait to work with the equipment and start recording. That meeting was my first meeting, where we talked about the project requirements and how this assignment actually works.
Recording an original song soon! I can't wait! One problem... What song should I record?
Leave me a comment! :)
I just realized that I'm going to get marked on my song...
Take care of yourself,
I promise we will get far,
Tomorrow's looking promising,
Even though we're all apart.
It's not a complete goodbye,
But we have to drift away,
I guess we have no other choice,
But have one thing to say...
*Chorus*
Goodbye, to the memories,
To the journey,
To the laughs we had.
Hello, to the open doors,
Wait for what's in store,
New moments to add.
But all I want to say,
And remember today,
And what we had.
Goodbye, and hello
Take care of yourself,
It's not the complete end of us.
We're all had our share of moments,
Happier ones and rough.
It'll take some time of getting used to,
But we'll be fine.
I guess we have no other choice,
But to say goodbye
*Chorus*
Goodbye, to the memories,
To the journey,
To the laughs we had.
Hello, to the open doors,
Wait for what's in store,
New moments to add.
But all I want to say,
And remember today,
And what we had.
Goodbye, and hello
Tomorrow's looking promising.
We've gotten through everything.
It's not the end of us.
*Chorus*
Goodbye, to the memories,
To the journeys,
To the laughs we had.
Hello, to the open doors,
Wait for what's in store,
