For the Skirmish prompt "Opposite Pairs"
Thank you for listening and for any comments you leave - just aware I'm not good at responding in a timely manner...
Complexity of simplicity ©J Challis 2022
The complexity of simplicity
Never ceases to amaze me
The way the world spins
And turns
Nothing is ever easy
But things as often breezy
It’s just the way we learn
I’ve given up trying
To understand the rules
When the rules keep changing
On their own volition
Is this just me
Being a little milquetoast
Or is there something
That requires a little suspicion
Oh the complexity of pure simplicity
I have never found
Whilst looking around
A door completely closed
But if you ask my friends
They’ll tell you its not right
They’ll fill your mind
And keep you indisposed
So let me tell you a tale
Of where I ventured next
The smattering of milk
Tea and honey
Cause the complexity of simplicity
Is dark dreams of moon beams
And sometimes its funny
Yes the complexity of simplicity
Is dark dreams of moon beams
And sometimes its funny
@nadine Mar 2022
The pace of music and lyrics is just right. I like the lyrics and I didn't expect such a sinister, nearly grunge song. You should turn this song into a better version it's worth it. I can imagine the guitar lick going well with some high end fuzz. And yes, I am thrilled by this topic.
@sunfire Feb 2022
Good sounding tune. The words, the beat , guitar and vocal delivery all work well together. Really cool title.
@andrea Feb 2022
I like the way the music keeps driving. It gives a cool mood to the lyrics which is just perfect. I love this theme for the prompt. It makes me ponder the ways of the world. Very nice!
@misterdemp Feb 2022
Love this concept! How true it can be that there is so much effort and depth to get things that appear so simple.
@odilongreen Feb 2022
There's a deliberate intensity to this track that's very involving; it creates its own little world of complexity vs. simplicity that's perhaps a little sinister, a little funky, and altogether entrancing to listen to.
@tjeff Feb 2022
Excellent title. Love the simple lead line between verses. I agree on the line “dark dreams of moonbeams” - excellent.
@sheilerk Feb 2022
The first time I've seen milquetoast in a lyric! Good one! I like your juxtaposition of simplicity and complexity, and dark dreams and moonbeams just trips off the tongue! I really enjoyed this!
@tunecat Feb 2022
Nice opening riff. I like the pace too. Meiosis
@vivalarayna Feb 2022
Nice use of the prompt here. It does seem that simplicity has become increasingly complex to achieve. I really enjoyed the picking between vocal parts. It added a lightness and brightness to the deep lyrics.
@cindyrella Feb 2022
Love the lyric but I can't get it to play but for a few seconds. That might be me though. Great skirmish!