::Demo coming soon::
Opening up with a banger of a track. My idea is starting out with an acoustic fingerpicked guitar, then gradually growing into a bombastic rock song. The sunny chord progression juxtaposes the bleak content of the lyrics. This is a work-in-progress, and I can't wait to post the demo for this.
This life is only getting harder
Two years of solemn black and white
Your shadows don't seem to grow longer
You flash kaleidoscopic light
Whatever makes you happy
Whatever makes you smile
Whatever brings you pleasure
Like it's going out of style
Searching for "happily ever after"
To find a diamond turned to coal
Our eyes meet, you burst out in laughter
Cursing the thoughts of growing old
Whatever makes you happy
Whatever helps you sleep
Whatever keeps you steady
As you wade through the deep
You threw your dollars in the air
You changed your name, you cut your hair
But you're not going anywhere
You cast your coins into the well
You've been to heaven and through hell
But these are stories you won't tell
They say that ignorance is bliss
Wrapped up and sealed with a kiss
But sometimes hits are gonna miss
And I'm hardened like Gibraltar's rock
I know my place, I wish you luck
And hope these wheels come unstuck
Whatever makes you happy
Whatever brings you peace
Whatever keeps you standing
Whatever brings relief
@elesimo Feb 2022
I really liked the lyrics, and the reference to Gibraltar's rock had a really interesting effect in making the song real. Looking forward to the demo!
@tabitha Feb 2022
I like your ideas for the demo, and that line "You flash kaleidoscopic light" is a real standout one to me. I also like how you've changed up the chorus each time - nice work here!