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Carolina
by Barry Williams - 01/14/25 05:16 PM
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by Gary E. Andrews - 01/13/25 11:47 PM
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The goal of our "Song Challenges" is to write songs/lyrics on demand within set parameters. We don't critique each other's songs in this thread (but you can say you like someone's song if you want to.) Please post your original works. If you have already written a song/lyric that fits within the parameters, please feel free to post it.
It's the New Year, so let's have a song that deals with New Year's Resolutions. It doesn't have to actually have the phrase "New Year" or "Resolution" in it but the lyrics should revolve around that that central theme of wanting, wishing or deciding to make some changes in one's life. It's up to you what those changes might be. The song could also be about past changes - it's up to you.
Have fun!
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I think this one fits , although it is a few months old now. I will try for a brand new one too! The lyrics are on the Bandcamp page. [size:14pt][color:#993300]Time for Change[/color][/size] Time For Change Copyright 2010 Colin Ward V1 I'm out of time and I don't know why, I feel you drifting out of my life, You're getting lost in your other world, While I'm left sitting on the side Chorus Time for change It's time for a change Time for change Time for me to rearrange, My life V2 The days you spend earning your coin Keep you too far away from home, I miss the sun shining on your blond hair, You seem like someone I used to know Chorus Time for change It's time for a change Time for change Time for me to rearrange, My life Bridge You need to find another gig There's plenty here for you to do Or would you rather be away from me, And cut the ties, admit that we are through Chorus Time for change It's time for a change Time for change Time for me to rearrange, My life
Last edited by Colin Ward; 01/03/11 09:52 AM.
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Hi Jean,
In archives Jean. This lonely lyric needs an uptempo Contemporary Country or Pop melody. Any melody cowriters interested????
Resolutions (progressive Chorus)(female vocal/sassy)
(c)2010 Lynn Orloff
Another year is over
But I aint lookin back
You had my heart I will admit
Ill surely give you that
Yeah baby you were usin me
You didnt treat me right
Shame on you to break my heart
Its just not real polite
Lift
Ive got some resolutions, infact I got a list
I thought youd like to hear em, they go somethin like this
I resolve to never fall for someone just like you
I resolve youll never hear me singin out the blues
Yes I resolve to uninvolve my heart from lovin yours
Cause baby you cant use my heart like some revolvin door
Dont think that Im a losin sleep
Cause you aint worth the zzzzs
Im gonna dot my is this time
Ill even cross my ts
Yeah I wont make the same mistake
I'll take my sweet ole' time
The word is out, Im fancy free
The guys have formed a line
Lift
Ive got me resolutions, so many theres a list
Ill read em' to you one by one, they go somethin like this
I resolve to tell the world that youre not worth the time
I resolve to not forget that sometimes love is blind
Yeah I resolve to have some fun and when Im done have more
Cause baby you cant use my heart like some revolvin door
Bridge
Don't even try to win me back
You're sure to get the boot
You'll find my will is stronger now
Just call me resolute
(Cause) I resolve to listen to the wisdom of my friends
Who told me that I shouldnt even look at you again
Yeah its goodbye, good riddins, this time Im really sure
Cause baby you cant use my heart like some revolvin door
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Thanks for posting, Lynn.  I knew you would have one!
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Thanks for posting, Colin. Would you mind posting the lyrics as well?
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Thanks for posting, Colin. Would you mind posting the lyrics as well? The lyrics are posted now!
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Thanks, Colin!
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This was actually a 50/90 "skirmish" lyric written in August. The challenge was to write something within 60 minutes, and having the title hook "divine decline". I ended up with a kind of rock-gospel effort.  I think the "moral" of the story might fit the context of the "Resolutions" challenge. (And yes, I did get teased because of my name. ) Divine, Decline(v1) Lots of ways to lead a life Theres a high road and a low Some folks take a fast track Others take things slow But in the end we all decide The way our souls will go Chorus Brothers, lets get into shape Back to basic morals Stop the madness in the world The pettiness, the quarrels We need to make some choices And were running out of time So a handy rule to live by is If its not divine, decline (v2) Let's choose friends that lift us up Doing different is unwise Smile at a lonely stranger See the trust in a babys eyes Offer to help someone in need Be the angel in disguise Chorus Sisters, lets get into shape Back to basic morals Stop the madness in the world The pettiness, the quarrels We need to make some choices And were running out of time So a handy rule to live by is If its not divine, decline Bridge Enough room for everyone But attitudes need to change Having a heaven here on earth Isnt out of our range A little give, a little take A little love exchange Chorus People, lets get into shape Back to basic morals Stop the madness in the world The pettiness, the quarrels We need to make some choices And were running out of time So a handy rule to live by is If its not divine, decline 2010 Donna Devine
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Donna, that's great in both message and lyric!!! 
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Thanks for posting, Donna!
I love the title, LOL.
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