Feb 2022 superskirmish ss020422d sopranino ukuleel fuc
A response to the skirmish prompt balance. It was nearly 2am by the time I came to record this, so I used my quietest, but cutest, ukulele, my sopranino so the neighbours don't bang on the walls.
I'm walking on a tightrope
Never done this thing before
I've got to keep my balance
Or I'll fall down to the floor
I hope I don't get dizzy
Try to focus straight ahead
"Don't look down!" she told me
"Keep your eyes on the masthead"
"It just takes poise!"
That's an easy thing to say
But it won't calm me down
When this thing starts to sway
How did you talk me into
This death defying stunt?
Are you maybe out to murder me?
If I may be so blunt
Could I not have impressed you
With my skill on the guitar?
Did you really have to take
This whole "macho" thing so far
CHORUS
BRIDGE
The crowd is waiting for me to fall
Oops I nearly lost it!
What a close call!
Was it really worth it to take such a risk?
If I'm going to die I hope it will be brisk
This pole that I am carrying
Is that supposed to help
Every little movement now
I stifle back a yelp
What happened to the safety net
I don't see it below
Is this whole performance
A reality show
CHORDS Three Chord Trick in F (Bridge adds Cm)
@gregwere Feb 2022
Strong tune for a skirmish, nice work. Lovely sound on the uke.
@erbaer Feb 2022
Nice uke work and lots of fun. A ukulele is probably the best instrument to play on a tightrope.
@theodamus Feb 2022
Ooooooh I love this! High ukulele for a high wire! I love the real time commentary in the bridge, and the little strum variation like your heart skipping a beat. Love it!
@sheilerk Feb 2022
This is a fun one! The uke seems perfect for it, and even though you’re singing at a fast clip, the words are clear as a bell. I totally enjoyed it. :)
@chickenjail Feb 2022
Your vocals remind me of XTC
@scubed Feb 2022
I smiled all the way through and laughed out loud at “Did you really have to take this whole ‘macho’ thing so far.” The ending is a hoot. Your tiny uke sounds great. Terrific skirmishing!
@darcistrutt Feb 2022
You're able to get a lot of words out without sounding like you are talking fast. Impressive. I loved the ending and the cute sounding ukulele!
@vivalarayna Feb 2022
Lol, that second verse is delightful. The whole piece builds with humor and great imagery. The use and fast delivery really capture the intensity of your narrator.
@pianoquest Feb 2022
How do you take a scary and surreal experience and make it so much fun? I'm sure ukulele is part of the answer. Nice work!
@kevinmason Feb 2022
Ha, I love the quick delivery. The whole thing is filled with a "how the hell did I end up in this mess" kind of feel. Pretty fun and funny!
@mikehex Feb 2022
Charming, clever, and funny. Great tune!
@coolparadiso Feb 2022
ukes out lots of lyrics for a skirmish and i would need oxygen signing that! love the concept and of course it could be very metaphorical
@keithcuts Feb 2022
ah! I like the literal take on the "im walking on a tight rope"
i like you didnt feel the pull to metaphor everything
solide uke playing
fun!
@kahlo2013 Feb 2022
This is great, Berni! I love how you capture that balance challenge so well. Love that last verse and catchy chorus! Fun ending!