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Febuary 2001 Yabb Message Board Archive
Subject: Lonely Roads
by Curtis_Cameron | 06/07/01 at 12:40:33
Hmmm,
It's been said on another board that this song needs a meaty chorus to make it complete. On some level I agree, but on another, I can hear this done, unplugged, and working quite well. Other opinions would be greatly appreciated
Lonely Roads
(c)2001 Curtis Cameron
V1
Dont' you ever grow tired (boy)
Of walkin' those dusty roads?
Don't you ever grow weary (man)
Of searchin' for a home?
You've left a dozen lives behind
As if they weren't enough
The sun goes down behind your eyes
While you still search for love
Walk Alone, Lonely Roads, High Places
Walk Alone, Lonely Roads, High Places
V2
How many times have you settled down
And built on shifting sands?
How many towns have you called home
Then left, a wounded man?
You tell yourself your time has come
But your shadow's grown too long
Your wind is blowin' at your back
And it sings a broken song
Walk Alone, Lonely Roads, High Places
Walk Alone, Lonely Roads, High Places
V3
You've spent your life, driven by
A silent, searching muse
Haunted by the loves you've known
And the lonely roads you choose
You've counted miles with your heart
Each one you've walked alone
But each step closer to your mark
Is further from your home
Walk Alone, Lonely Roads, High Places
Walk Alone, Lonely Roads, High Places
Walk Alone, Lonely Roads, High Places
Walk Alone, Lonely Roads, High Places
Subject: Re: Lonely Roads
by Liana | 06/08/01 at 08:09:19
i'd be worried about that blowin wind at your back...maybe smelly..LOL sorry sorry sorry..
Agree needs chunk High Places just doesnt cut it...come on Curtis give it some gutzy chorus...tis a good song :)
Subject: Re: Lonely Roads
by DGR | 06/08/01 at 09:12:25
Hi Curtis ... I caught this over at TWS, as you know. Couch said something interesting over at JPF to the effect of writing out all the specifics is more "journalism" than "art." And in this case, I agree ... I think spoon-feeding a meatier Chorus would make this, well, mundane. I like the beginnings of the way you have it here ... as I said, you've seen my suggestions ...
In any case, and at the risk of completely confusing your judgement ... I'd like to see you leave the lines far enough apart for the listener to "read between" ... if that makes any sense.
Don Rowe
Subject: Re: Lonely Roads
by DGR | 06/08/01 at 09:12:50
Hi Curtis ... I caught this over at TWS, as you know. Couch said something interesting over at JPF to the effect of writing out all the specifics is more "journalism" than "art." And in this case, I agree ... I think spoon-feeding a meatier Chorus would make this, well, mundane. I like the beginnings of the way you have it here ... as I said, you've seen my suggestions ...
In any case, and at the risk of completely confusing your judgement ... I'd like to see you leave the lines far enough apart for the listener to "read between" ... if that makes any sense.
Don Rowe