10 members (Fdemetrio, VNORTH2, Gary E. Andrews, Perry Neal Crawford, couchgrouch, Sunset Poet, Guy E. Trepanier, bennash, Bill Draper, David Gill),
4,088
guests, and
270
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
Welcome to the Just Plain Folks forums! You are currently viewing our forums as a Guest which gives you limited access to most of our discussions and to other features.
By joining our free community you will have access to post and respond to topics, communicate privately with our users (PM), respond to polls, upload content, and access many other features. Registration is fast, simple, and absolutely free; so please join our community today!
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,212 Likes: 45
Top 200 Poster
|
OP
Top 200 Poster
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,212 Likes: 45 |
Sometimes we never seem to be able to meet the expectations of others, particularly our parents
I�m Here To Tell You
You always told me don't bother to dream You tried to stop me believing in me So many times I was not tough enough And then I'd hear...you don't have the right stuff
You kept on telling me I'm on the wrong road You'd laugh and say I can't handle the load And to this day you still think I'm no good Well listen up, I won�t be misunderstood, no
Chorus I'm here to tell you I'm living my dream I�m here to tell you I believe in me
I'm here to tell you I�m so damn tough I�m here to tell you I've got all the right stuff
I'm here to tell you I'm walking my road I'm here to tell you I can handle any load But above all else I'm better than good So much better
Solo
Bridge You tried to shame me You�d always blame me You tried to break me But I�m not broken You�ll never live Inside my mind again
Chorus
Copyright � 2019 Steven McDonald
Last edited by VNORTH2; 09/11/22 12:19 PM.
VNORTH2
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,035 Likes: 2
Top 500 Poster
|
Top 500 Poster
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,035 Likes: 2 |
Well, the lyric seemed well written, but the subject matter seemed whiny-even though the lack of encouragement is despicable. It seemed like a Journey chorus and then went into a little Broadway interlude. Disjointed. Nice voice! -Mike
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2020
Posts: 123
Serious Contributor
|
Serious Contributor
Joined: May 2020
Posts: 123 |
Excellent quality instruments and vocals, sounds professional and I guess maybe it is. Wow that's some voice.
The subject doesn't happen to resonate with me, although I wouldn't say it's bad. Just seems like an ego trip. But yeah, you are "better than good" at singing, that is true.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 3,985 Likes: 22
Top 100 Poster
|
Top 100 Poster
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 3,985 Likes: 22 |
Mr. North,
I thought the song was brilliant, entertaining, great production & performance. Music/lyrics express attitudes & feelings--so be it whiny, happy, sad, or angry--doesn't matter--its your song, your story, your art, so express what you will and feel! I really enjoyed the jazzy interludes and definitely see this song being potentially cinematic. No nits here.
steady-eddie
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 2,143 Likes: 26
Top 200 Poster
|
Top 200 Poster
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 2,143 Likes: 26 |
Not a fan of the lyric for the reasons that others have mentioned. Also, I think the chorus is a maybe just bit repetitive. Having said that, I really enjoyed it because of the performance and the musical arrangement. The jazzy interludes that Eddie mentioned work surprisingly well. I say surprisingly because for a moment they seem like they've wandered in from another song, but they soon pull up a chair and make themselves at home.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 12,264 Likes: 4
Top 10 Poster
|
Top 10 Poster
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 12,264 Likes: 4 |
I liked the song lyric too. It has an Ed Swartz feel to it! Great voice John
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. Oscar Wilde
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,212 Likes: 45
Top 200 Poster
|
OP
Top 200 Poster
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,212 Likes: 45 |
Well, the lyric seemed well written, but the subject matter seemed whiny-even though the lack of encouragement is despicable. It seemed like a Journey chorus and then went into a little Broadway interlude. Disjointed. Nice voice! -Mike
Thank you, Mike for your comments. Most appreciated. The chorus is a response to the abuse stated in the verse that is given to millions who have endured said abuse.
VNORTH2
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,212 Likes: 45
Top 200 Poster
|
OP
Top 200 Poster
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,212 Likes: 45 |
Excellent quality instruments and vocals, sounds professional and I guess maybe it is. Wow that's some voice.
The subject doesn't happen to resonate with me, although I wouldn't say it's bad. Just seems like an ego trip. But yeah, you are "better than good" at singing, that is true. Songbird52, thanks for your comments, most appreciated. I have added the lyric to my post. It's not really about an ego trip, it's someone standing up to bullying by responding to the abuse laid out in the verses Steve
VNORTH2
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,668 Likes: 42
Top 50 Poster
|
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,668 Likes: 42 |
This could be ideal for musical theater, where a character declares themselves, their personal anthem against the slings and arrows of adverse conditions, the overcoming of conflict that makes for good storytelling. THE Hook, the title, gets emphasis, making it memorable. The instrumental interludes work in that use too. In film those would be moments when the verbal declaration would be reinforced by action demonstrating that it's more than words, action! The piece may have appeal to Music Supervisors seeking soundtrack material, or advertising products that want to convey that message that their product will help the buyer achieve that strength. Interesting.
Last edited by Gary E. Andrews; 02/28/21 08:42 AM.
There will always be another song to be written. Someone will write it. Why not you? www.garyeandrews.com
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,212 Likes: 45
Top 200 Poster
|
OP
Top 200 Poster
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,212 Likes: 45 |
Mr. North,
I thought the song was brilliant, entertaining, great production & performance. Music/lyrics express attitudes & feelings--so be it whiny, happy, sad, or angry--doesn't matter--its your song, your story, your art, so express what you will and feel! I really enjoyed the jazzy interludes and definitely see this song being potentially cinematic. No nits here.
steady-eddie Eddie, thanks for your comments, most appreciated. The jazz interlude just popped into my head. Have no idea where it came from. I do agree with you that there is some cinematic potential. I like to write about issues and I think something could be built around the song concerning bullying. Thanks for your insight. Steve
VNORTH2
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,212 Likes: 45
Top 200 Poster
|
OP
Top 200 Poster
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,212 Likes: 45 |
Not a fan of the lyric for the reasons that others have mentioned. Also, I think the chorus is a maybe just bit repetitive. Having said that, I really enjoyed it because of the performance and the musical arrangement. The jazzy interludes that Eddie mentioned work surprisingly well. I say surprisingly because for a moment they seem like they've wandered in from another song, but they soon pull up a chair and make themselves at home. Thanks, Gavin, for your comments, most appreciated. Repeating, " I'm here to tell you" was deliberate. I wanted to hammer home the responses to the abuse in the verses. As I mentioned to Eddie, the jazz just seemed to arrive out of nowhere. Steve
VNORTH2
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,212 Likes: 45
Top 200 Poster
|
OP
Top 200 Poster
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,212 Likes: 45 |
I liked the song lyric too. It has an Ed Swartz feel to it! Great voice John Thanks, Travis, for the listen and kind words. Very much appreciated Steve
VNORTH2
|
|
|
We would like to keep the membership in Just Plain Folks FREE! Your donation helps support the many programs we offer including Road Trips and the Music Awards.
|
|
Forums117
Topics125,717
Posts1,160,950
Members21,470
|
Most Online37,523 Jan 25th, 2020
|
|
"If one man can do it, any man can do it. It is true. But the real question is, if one man did it, are you willing to do what it takes to do it as well?" –Brian Austin Whitney
|
|
|
|