Another darker song. Got the kids involved for some extra gravity.
Gather round my children and I'll tell you truth today
We've been stuck insides this fortress, true, and this is where we'll stay
In my heart of hearts I worry that you're going to stray
I'd hate for one to get you and to spirit you away
But there are monsters outside these walls
(there are monsters outside these walls)
So huddle close my dear ones
So take some time to be afraid
And build it into your procedures day by agonizing day
Fear will keep you safe my pets, heroics get you slain
This is what the wisest men and our important legends say
There are monsters outside these walls
(there are monsters outside these walls)
So huddle close my dear ones
And in our own way, we shine
We hold tight to our traditions and we protect what's right
And in our own way, we're fine
As long as we don't venture outside
And if we fight
We'll fall
Yeah, I have no misconceptions that we stand any chance at all
If we fight
We fall
Yeah, the enemies are waiting for us right outside the walls
And maybe in my parents' time they would have slain them all
But not every generation can take up that kind of call
There are monsters outside these walls
So huddle close my dear ones
@kadmad202 Mar 2022
I'm getting such a Wicked vibe from this (an all-time favorite of mine, and surprised no one else mentioned it). Like Hannah, I was trying to figure out what the lyrics are an analogy of, but it could go in so many ways, especially today, when there are lots and lots of things out there to be scared about. And then, of course, I wondered which side would I be on - stay inside and be protected, or fight and be free? Thought provoking... and very nicely done.
@celineellis Mar 2022
woah - i am blown away. The arrangement, vocal melody, inclusion of the kids, is just WOW - ebb and flow is really great in this, great use of dynamics for sure. its so catchy and rousing - i can see this being a full on dance/musical number.
@chroes Feb 2022
Wonderful piano and vocal performance. The melodic and harmonic dynamics here are stellar! The synth strings, bells and ticking sounds are a solid additions that add to the big feeling of this song. Wonderful!
@cblack Feb 2022
Whoa! This is killer! Such a great vocal performance, and the kids are a nice touch. The bell-like sound carries this forward with such gravity.
Very impressed!
@hbusse Feb 2022
This song could be an analogy for many things, a very interesting lyric! Especially caught by this line: “Fear will keep you safe my pets, heroics get you slain / This is what the wisest men and our important legends say.”
The contrast in that last section (from the martial/epic drums and chimes to the intimate/confessional solo voice and piano) really grabbed me emotionally. Super effective writing here. Well done.
@wylddandelyon Feb 2022
A horror story! Kind of upbeat. Rousing. I'd almost say it's a rallying song, except for the words... I do like it, even if the tune and instruments are saying keep your hopes up and the words are saying the opposite. It could certainly fit into a horror movie, whether it's one where everybody dies or one where they find a way to fight the monsters, eventually.
@skibum1066 Feb 2022
Not Lame. Interesting. Good music and lyrics. Congrats