The writing prompt was survival. Some rough and ready rock ’n roll on acoustic guitar.
Circumstances are beyond our control
Which means circumstances suck
Two weeks ago we were all on a roll
And today we went and turned in our truck
Return your tickets to the point of purchase
I know that’s the worst news ever
It’s small consolation after what you’ve just heard
But the band is still together
The dream is still alive
Even after all of that jive
Rock ’n roll will mess with your soul
But the dream is still alive
All of the shirts that we made for the tour
They’re sitting right here at my feet
I guess they’ll be sold in some kind of store
So we can all pretend it was not a defeat
What is anyone supposed to do now
Fate took away all our plans
We have the what but we don’t have the how
And at the end of the day we’re just a rock ’n roll band
The dream is still alive
Even after all of that jive
Rock ’n roll will mess with your soul
But the dream is still alive
I won’t tell you you’re the greatest fans
This is not the time or the day
We are left here without any plans
But we will find a way
Yes we will find a way
The dream is still alive
Even after all of that jive
Rock ’n roll will mess with your soul
But the dream is still alive
The dream is still alive
Even after all of that jive
Rock ’n roll will mess with your soul
But the dream is still alive
@taracraig Feb 2022
So relatable!! Love the opening stanza. It sets the stage for what feels like a peak behind the curtain into what the band is actually feeling. Excellent skirmish!!
@tjeff Feb 2022
This will touch anyone who has had or still has that musical dream, or I suppose any dream. I like the sense of determination to continue on that the singer has.
@andygetch Feb 2022
I was wondering if anyone would take a pandemic tangent, and pleasantly surprised that it was specific to music. It was really hard for me to see friends who depend on art, music, and live entertainment for a living struggle through the last two years. This song captures the initial impact and subsequent determination to keep on I saw in so many of them.
@crutherford Feb 2022
You had me at the opening:
Circumstances are beyond our control
Which means circumstances suck
Loved
All of the shirts that we made for the tour
They’re sitting right here at my feet
I guess they’ll be sold in some kind of store
So we can all pretend it was not a defeat
This is a great skirmish song! Bravo!
@vegansongs Feb 2022
Rock on. Rock and Roll will never die! Great skirmish- survival.
@scubed Feb 2022
Great lyrics and cool acoustic rock vibe! After two concert-less Pandemic years, it’s wonderful to hear something so defiantly hopeful. Awesome skirmishing!
@jwhanberry Feb 2022
Love the chorus. I hear ya! Nothin' to do but wait 'til they open that highway again and head down it.
@chickenjail Feb 2022
Thanks for the mood turnaround in the chorus! lol, this is awesome
@kahlo2013 Feb 2022
I love how direct and honest feel this. Great acoustic rock and roll tune and I love the hook!
@ductapeguy Feb 2022
That hook line is brilliant. Thank you for writing a hopeful song on this prompt. Mine was a bit of a downer.