I could say I've been slacking, not writing a whole lot, but that's just not the case. I have been writing; songs just not blogs. I find myself being inspired by catchy phrases and dirty words. I recently rote a song about how sex and love are made differently, titled, "There's A Difference" and in that I wrote an old punch line: "I said patience child, for the best love comes to those who wait it out." Indeed, I wasn't talking so much about loving someone, yet loving what someone has, seductively. It's funky.
The rest of my time has been spent with the sweetest girl in my world; my girlfriend. "Is it love? Well it could be. "Cause baby you move me." That line is from a song I wrote for her. I am moved; love the girl. She's exactly like me. In a dark room, she's the light that allows me to see myself. I'm black; it ain't easy. She's caring to the max, artistic, stubborn, impatient, and most of all, she's loving me. Sneak peak of what love looks does?
When writing a song for someone, you have to remember that it's never about you. Your feelings should reflect theirs'. Otherwise, the song shouldn't be written for that person. THis as a tad different for me and my most recent writings for a friend. I wrote for and with a mother. Miss Lisa Walker is a champion to say the least. She wrote lyrics in 2008 and had been looking for a singer/songwriter to finish the job and add music and touch up on a few lines. And so, I became her daughter's boyfriend and began sketching old melodies that I hadn't written to. For me, putting old melodies to old lyrics is a must. This way, you're automatically used to what you hear and/or what you've been hearing. If that doesn't make sense, this will: It took me 7 minutes in total, to place a tune, add lyrics and do a simple transcript for the song. Songs like that are ones that become hits and masterpieces. I was so touched by the song and the words and the situation of the heart of the person. It was almost inevitable; coincidence. I needed to help with this song. "Standing in this world so alive. Yet afraid, wishing fear would evaporate." Thank you Miss Walker for giving me another reason to be inspired.
Well who says I've been slacking and up to no good? Hopefully none of you. Seems as though folks are gaining more faith in me and what I love doing; singing songs, creating and playing music. Uh-oh, I'm blogging again...
Up to All Good,
ETJ
