Feb 2022 needs-collab needs-music needs-vocals
When you want to be an artist but not with all the trappings of fame and celebrity
Not such a shining light
It can be exhausting watching others working the room
Schmoozing and the boozing to get them all to see a representation of you
Wide showbiz smiles and the drive and guile
What's really going on inside
I'm not such a shining light
I think I've got the balance right
Feeling the closeness of family time
Being allowed to saviour moments of quiet
Let the art make its mark
Without the fireworks at the start
That's me speaking from the heart
Speaking from the heart
Don't ask me annoying questions that serve to promp a fight
Shouting and the balling is not cause for any loud celebrating in life
Wear shocking shades and joining big parades
Are the things that are bound to fade
I'm not such a shining light
I think I've got the balance right
Feeling the closeness of family time
Being allowed to saviour moments of quiet
Let the art make its mark
Without the fireworks at the start
That's me speaking from the heart
Speaking from the heart
Sorry to disappoint I'm not a crazy star
I prefer to settle to be someone calm
Don't wish me bad things and any harm
Just because I don't have a fancy car
I'm not such a shining light
I think I've got the balance right
Feeling the closeness of family time
Being allowed to saviour moments of quiet
Let the art make its mark
Without the fireworks at the start
That's me speaking from the heart
Speaking from the heart
@metalfoot Mar 2022
I really like this provisional melody and the acapella delivery; it gives a good feel for how you hear this lyric yourself. Sometimes it's nice not to be a shining light and just to be a 'normal' person.
@caseewilson Feb 2022
I really like the message in the lyrics here, it sits together nicely. I hope you can find a collaborator for the music side because this has a ton of potential. Great write!