Feb 2022 piano-pop ballad burnout
Started with the word "volition" (from the French, from the Latin) and went from there. Exhaustion has been my constant companion for much of the last 2 years. Executive dysfunction = me.
I have made my last decision of the day
and I'm done with interaction
for the moments I can spare to say
Why does everything inside me want to reinvent the wheel?
Why does everything inside me gotta feel?
If I will then I may
It's up to me anyway
I have stated my position once again
and it's of my own volition
when I choose to walk away but then
Why do all the stars around me wanna shine so bright?
Why can't all the stars around me sleep at night?
Where the will, there the way
If I will then I may
It's up to me anyway
Love it or leave it, it's your call
Doubt or believe it
I know the tales are tall
If I will then I may
If I will then I may
If I will then I may
If I will then I may
It's up to me anyway
Anyway
@angelinapowersuit Mar 2022
Love all your questions, so valid and I think a lot of us have the same. Beautiful voice and harmonies.
@ductapeguy Feb 2022
Wos. Beautiful music as always and the message comes through loud and clear.
@paulmilne Feb 2022
Oh my, you know how to write a real catch, your melodies and rhythm are so natural and unforced, thanks for this, it's a real treat. The verse about the stars is pure songwriting genius.
@philkmills Feb 2022
Nice music and the message comes through clearly.
@readerwriterpoet Feb 2022
okay, how did you get into my head like this?
but seriously, this is perfect—so tight and well-paced, driving while reflective, and the chorus-like effect of the harmonized "aaaah"s... you are so fucking good at what you do, my friend.
@popmythology Feb 2022
Hiiiiii, friend!! This was achingly beautiful and, though I can't quite place it, something about it made me think of my very first FAWM and the amazing magic of that first year of discovering so much incredible music. I am deeply, completely with you on the exhaustion thing. Thanks for creating art that expresses these feelings.
@tawny249 Feb 2022
The world keeps turning, and we're still here. Thank you for writing this, it spoke to me. Love the little rhythmic changes and layered vocals. You said a lot with a few words - it's one of your talents.
@wrenarcher Feb 2022
Oh... this is really nice.
The piano is just wonderful. Love the harmonies you laid on it, too. And the melody of the chorus... just lovely.
This sounds like it could be on the soundtrack of an animated movie. Really well done.
@alyxanderjames Feb 2022
This is lovely, and so relatable. There's a sweet sadness to the overwhelm expressed here, but also something empowering in it. Really nice work!
@metricula Feb 2022
Oh wow, I identify so hard with this! "Why does everything inside me want to reinvent the wheel" is so brutally human
@dasbinky Feb 2022
Lovely tune, great progression and melody. I hear this as an end of Act 2, pre-finale number in a musical. Because that's where I contextualize things. :)
@wistah Feb 2022
This was lovely. I'm sorry you are experiencing burnout, I know how awful that can feel, and I hope you find some relief soon, and recover the joy in songwriting.
@paulmilne Feb 2022
You're a songwriting inspiration Leslie.
@intoyourlight Feb 2022
Beautiful! I feel every emotion. Can relate. Thank you for this!
@bandybum Feb 2022
Wow, beautiful right from the outset. Piano sets the scene wonderfully and those lovely harmonies just lift you up and carry you away.
Magical :)
@wylddandelyon Feb 2022
This is lovely. I would suggest changing one word--I'd suggest: "love it or leave it, it's _my_ call" because the rest is all focused on the self who is singing. If you want, of course--it's your song so it is, indeed, your call.
I love how the song ends, "It's up to me anyway". An important thing to recognize, and to do it so gently, so sweetly, not a protest but an acknowledgment, an affirmation. Yes, that's the right word. Affirmation of the power within. Yes.
@readwrite Feb 2022
Oh, just lovely. I so identify with the words -- reinventing all the wheels, feeling way too much, tales and motivation and volition, all things I've grappled with. And the music that you play is thoughtful and interesting and not obtrusive over the words, but keeps the pace moving forward.