Feb 2022
sometimes songs just pop out. this one only took an hour and caught me by surprise. recorded it quickly because i was totally supposed to do something else, hahahah.
i look at the dashboard
the numbers and pie charts
they have a confession to make
i listen like a priest
but their stories don't add up
no matter the number i take
and 105 people
saw the whole thing
while the clients all scream
what do these numbers mean
i don't blame them for asking
i'm just tired of explaining
and i'd rather do something
that makes better meaning of things
there's a party on sunset
and i'm not invited
not like i want to go
so i'll talk to these numbers
they whisper their secrets
and i ask them again
what they already know
don't blame me for asking
my brain is still grasping
what all of your formulas mean
you're tired of explaining
i would not blame you
if you'd rather do something
that makes better meaning of things
meaning of things
meaning of things
is it data or data?
does it really matter
when x marks the spot
and y marks the question
yeah i heard their confession
but i'd rather do something
that makes better meaning
but i'd rather do something
that makes better meaning
but i'd rather do something
that makes better meaning of things
@cubizm Feb 2022
The something you'd rather do, that makes better meaning is THIS. YOUR song. These lyrics are really insightful. Is it data or data? Great line. Love the whole thing.
@vegansongs Feb 2022
Your song is a gem...great hour write.
@elesimo Feb 2022
As someone who build tools to generate dashboards and charts, I apologize!
The whole song is beautiful, love the deep piano and the quiet (tired?) voice. I chuckled at "is it data or data?". :)
@ohljazz Feb 2022
This song really speaks to me (also a musician / technologist). Really like the verse "There's a party on Sunset..."
What do you think about stretching out more on the melody and harmony? I think there's room to make this even more powerful.