Don't have a lot to say about this one. Put some music on, hit the groove (though not as smoothly as I'd like) and this one was churned out. It's got a lot of emotions and stuff going on, and I'm sure there's some mysterious story to be told about this song but alas it is songwriting month not story writing month ;).
[V1]
The telephone is ringing
But I just can't pick up
Oh the birds are singing
But it's 2am
Your voice is like a siren
But I can't seem to talk
Find myself admiring
As I crash upon the rocks
[Chorus]
Caught in consternation
You know I've got my reservations
You say I shine brightly
I say I'm no constellation
I'm just a consolation
But no ones called me a prize
Caught in consternation
Surely this will be my demise
[V2]
Hello from the dark side
The moon shines bright tonight
Makes it hard to hide
But it's 3am
Your eyes they look right through me
Makes me feel paper thin
Is this your sacred duty
There is no way to win
[Chorus]
Caught in consternation
You know I've got my reservations
You say I shine brightly
I say I'm no constellation
I'm just a consolation
But no ones called me a prize
Caught in consternation
Surely this will be my demise
[Chorus]
Caught in consternation
You know I've got my reservations
You say I shine brightly
I say I'm no constellation
I'm just a consolation
But no ones called me a prize
Caught in consternation
Surely this will be my demise
[Bridge]
Now I'm speaking softly
So listen close, I won't repeat
I'm no Rocket Man or Tiny Dancer
Just a candle in the wind
I'm always ready for a downpour
Grab my hand and we'll do it again
[Chorus]
Caught in consternation
You know I've got my reservations
You say I shine brightly
I say I'm no constellation
I'm just a consolation
But no ones called me a prize
Caught in consternation
Surely this will be my demise
[Chorus]
Caught in consternation
You know I've got my reservations
You say I shine brightly
I say I'm no constellation
I'm just a consolation
But no ones called me a prize
Caught in consternation
Surely this will be my demise
@musicbymichelle Feb 2022
Great lyrics! Hope you find the right collaborator. You're super talented.
@timfatchen Feb 2022
The backstory to this lyric is not at all happy. The consternation/reservation and general uneasiness shines through very well.
I thought "I'm just a consolation
But no ones called me a prize" was pretty good!
@acousticmaddie Feb 2022
As always awesome writing. You are great with words. Nicely done.