Feb 2022
To the tune of (and modeled on) Calm Down by Kathy Mar, on the album Bamboo Wind.
Picture this as sung by 2 people, one taking the verse and 1 replying with the chorus until they sing together on the last chorus
Calm Down, lyrics by Cat Faber 2022
The gamers have invaded, their systems are their pride
Mention Grand Theft Auto and they all get wild-eyed
Their animals are crossing and they love some kind of goose
It makes me want to shudder when I see them on the loose!
Calm down, it’s just another hobby
Calm down, just let them have their day
Calm down, you needn’t be so snobby
If you don’t favor gaming, no one’s gonna make you play
Seems half my friends and neighbors have wordle on the brain
And when they’re talking strategy it’s honestly a pain.
They’re plotting out their vowels; it makes me stop and stare
They look up letter frequency good grief why do they care?
Calm down, it’s just another hobby
Calm down, just let them have their day
Calm down, you needn’t be so snobby
If you don’t favor Wordle, no one’s gonna make you play
The football fans invaded, I think it is a shame
That every conversation is about some stupid game.
They rant about the players and which one is the best;
I wish that I could get them to just give us all a rest.
Calm down, it’s just another hobby
Calm down, just let them have their day
Calm down, you needn’t be so snobby
If you don’t favor football, you don’t have to watch them play
The moral of the story is a simple rule of thumb
As long as it is harmless, why yuck somebody’s yum?
It’s practically a certainty, when every tale is told
That you too have a hobby that leaves many people cold.
Calm down, it’s just another hobby
Calm down, just let them have their day
Calm down, you needn’t be so snobby
If you don’t favor something, no one’s gonna make you play
The world is full of choices, go have fun another way
Though you might find out you like the thing if you decide to stay
Oh yes.
@janeg Feb 2022
A very good tune to reuse for this message, and I love “why yuck somebody’s yum?”
@rocketman0739 Feb 2022
Very trenchant!
@wylddandelyon Feb 2022
I really enjoyed listening to you sing this today! As always, right on point.
@yewnorker Feb 2022
What's Cat writing now? Must be some kind of book!
What's February fawming? She's got a real strange look.
She ain't been heard for two weeks. She's in her little world. Though lyric writings harmless it makes for some odd girls.
Your lyric is great Cat. Enjoyed the humor!
@nateger Feb 2022
Wonderfully crafted! The arc of the story was fun to follow. I'm a fan of not yucking someone's yum. Really dig your voice.