This song took on its own life and decided it was about the pandemic. Very rough writing and very rough recording. It was a very unique and interesting prompt for this skirmish that I cannot even describe here. thank you @mardeycranbleson
3/4/22 reposted update version with revised lyrics
Know you're askin' 'bout my plans
with your birthday coming up
I want to be there if I can
Depends on what my test turns up
I'd book a flight right this minute
But that's not possible, my friend
Borders closed and planes are grounded
I just can't wait for this to end
ch: Wish I could fly away
I'm so tired of this plague,
and uncertainty so vague
I just don't know what to say
Things aren't going well at home now
Got my corner of the room
Taking meeting between home chores
put on makeup just for zoom
So I think I'll take it easy
reserve my strength and rest awhile
I hope you're happy and healthy
I always love to see you smile
@didib Mar 2022
I enjoyed this a lot, I'm very impressed with how you got 'vague' in there to rhyme with plague! Lovely melody.
@cubizm Feb 2022
Wow. A lot of people relate to this song. I love the first line of the chorus. Sounds like so much fun to sing.
@aaronnathans Feb 2022
I like this! Compelling, current. I like the melody. Good work!
@kahlo2013 Feb 2022
I love how you used the prompt to create a relatable feeling pandemic song. Strong delivery. I like the rhythmic music backdrop.
@misterdemp Feb 2022
Great job finding your way through this prompt! Enjoyable listen!
@mardeycranbleson Feb 2022
Nice comforting homey melody and harmony for an uncomforting subject! Enjoyed the song and performance!
@johncrossman Feb 2022
The tone of the lyric in the verses and the music/performance fits so well together. Conveys the distance, and the weariness but also with a little bit of persistence built in unless I'm mistaken. And with a little lift at the end, with the smile line, nice. Leaves us feeling like there might be some hope after all. :)
@gflatminor Feb 2022
Great job! Excellent take, so relatable. i like the structure too, the way it changes up the vocal rhythm for the chorus.
@winchperry Feb 2022
Don't ask me what happened in Fresno, because I really don't know. lol
@kenmattsson Feb 2022
Ingenious take on the prompt. I really like the chorus and some of the melodic twists there. Good job.
@writeandwrong Feb 2022
What a fantastic take on the prompt to intertwine it into today's reality. Full of sentiment through it all. Very theatrical! Enjoyed very much!!
@musicsongwriter Feb 2022
Beautiful song, very sincere, loving and upbeat. Your song made me smile, it's warm and so lovely to listen to. I can imagine it as sing along.