Originally Posted by Steve Altonian
I see this whole CONVO & makes me wonder why I have, & what to do with this "infant" piece of music called "Keep your eyes on the Eastern Sky"...

No matter which way I write this tune I will be subjected to criticism somewhere because scripturally it doesn't EXACTLY fit...I will take a few liberties lyrically speaking...Why?

The phrase "Keep your eyes on the Eastern Sky" I have heard many, many times over the years in Churches. That said, The BIBLE NEVER ACTUALLY SAYS "Keep your eyes on the Eastern Sky", but rather "as the lightening strikes from the East to the West"...

If I write this tune I will be taking "liberties" with the fact that "Keep your eyes on the Eastern Sky" isn't ever actually found in the word of God...

All I got right now is the music and the TITLE/HOOK...A big subject, with a big responsibility...

And once the song is in print & recorded, the same way Hal is being grilled, so could I....That said, right now with the way things are in the world, I can say without hesitation...

"Keep your eyes on the Eastern Sky"...


Songwriters have always spoke their minds, Steve. Can't and shouldn't place a muzzle on them. Don't concern yourself about it. If we had to consider everyone’s mindset before we write, it would be like a painter playing it safe by mixing all colors together and ending up with mud. Besides there are always going to be those that like to twist and turn things around to fit their senseless agendas. Let the chips fall where they may. Be true to thyself. Etc…

Best, John smile

Stop analyzing; just compose the damn thing!
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