02 February 2004 (Monday)
mhopper
[03:42AM CST]
Song #2: S.O.S.
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I was jamming on the fingerpicking part of this song and figured out some chords that would fit underneath and just started singing about being out on a ship. After I sat down to work on the lyrics I decided a nice chorus would be to talk about not giving up even when it seems like things aren't gonna get better. It's something I think we've all experienced in some way or another - in other words, it's a pretty general theme to write about. I took the three verses and described three different situations where one might feel like giving up or getting out - and then the chorus is basically a big rally to school your problems. I know the fingerpicking is reminiscent of Sunday Bloody Sunday a little, and I know I'm singing Bright Eyes style but it seemed to fit the somewhat bleak verses to sing in that desperate voice. I also know that the bridge sucks ass, I'm aware of that...I was just jamming it out and haven't really given much thought to that part. I'm also gonna mess around with the arrangement a little...I dunno...it's a long song and some parts I think could be better orchastrated...ideas?
S.O.S.
Lyrics/Music by Matt Hopper
Waves are crashing 'round me
And my arms are a wreck
Been casting water for my life
It’s hovering round my neck
We’ve got a white flag but we’re sinking fast
We sent an SOS
We’ve got the signal to abandon ship
But I can’t do that yet...
Cause I’m not giving up oh no no
Faced with this I think I’ll fight
I taught the tiger how to think
To use the mind not just the bite
So don’t you tell me this is it
You see darkness and I see light
And if your bark is all you’ve got
Then you’ll never last the night
He’s got my eyes in stitches
And I’ve fallen to the floor
We fought for 8 rounds
And we’re both still back for more
It’s blood and sweat I’m drinking
My wingman dropped the SOS
But I feel the pressure building
I’m not leaving here a mess
I’ve been a few years sober
But I just lost my job
My wife says she is leaving
Ain’t living with no slob
My kid is almost grown now
And she don’t call me dad
I’m staring at this bottle
I know I’ve got it bad
But I’m not giving up oh no no
Faced with this I think I’ll fight
I taught the tiger how to think
To use the mind not just the bite
So don’t you tell me this is it
You see darkness and I see light
And if your bark is all you’ve got
Then you’ll never last the night
DOWNLOAD MP3 DEMO NOW - CLICK HERE!
I was jamming on the fingerpicking part of this song and figured out some chords that would fit underneath and just started singing about being out on a ship. After I sat down to work on the lyrics I decided a nice chorus would be to talk about not giving up even when it seems like things aren't gonna get better. It's something I think we've all experienced in some way or another - in other words, it's a pretty general theme to write about. I took the three verses and described three different situations where one might feel like giving up or getting out - and then the chorus is basically a big rally to school your problems. I know the fingerpicking is reminiscent of Sunday Bloody Sunday a little, and I know I'm singing Bright Eyes style but it seemed to fit the somewhat bleak verses to sing in that desperate voice. I also know that the bridge sucks ass, I'm aware of that...I was just jamming it out and haven't really given much thought to that part. I'm also gonna mess around with the arrangement a little...I dunno...it's a long song and some parts I think could be better orchastrated...ideas?
S.O.S.
Lyrics/Music by Matt Hopper
Waves are crashing 'round me
And my arms are a wreck
Been casting water for my life
It’s hovering round my neck
We’ve got a white flag but we’re sinking fast
We sent an SOS
We’ve got the signal to abandon ship
But I can’t do that yet...
Cause I’m not giving up oh no no
Faced with this I think I’ll fight
I taught the tiger how to think
To use the mind not just the bite
So don’t you tell me this is it
You see darkness and I see light
And if your bark is all you’ve got
Then you’ll never last the night
He’s got my eyes in stitches
And I’ve fallen to the floor
We fought for 8 rounds
And we’re both still back for more
It’s blood and sweat I’m drinking
My wingman dropped the SOS
But I feel the pressure building
I’m not leaving here a mess
I’ve been a few years sober
But I just lost my job
My wife says she is leaving
Ain’t living with no slob
My kid is almost grown now
And she don’t call me dad
I’m staring at this bottle
I know I’ve got it bad
But I’m not giving up oh no no
Faced with this I think I’ll fight
I taught the tiger how to think
To use the mind not just the bite
So don’t you tell me this is it
You see darkness and I see light
And if your bark is all you’ve got
Then you’ll never last the night
Comments: 1
Pretty deep and honest. Man, I can't wait to hear the full score.
timothy [11:12AM CST 02-Feb-2004]