Skirmish was dreams
Softer
I'm in a battle
With the critic in my mind
I try to be more relaxed
But there's trauma in my life
I want space
To be a gentleman
Yet all I touch
Seems to crumble in my hand
I dream I am softer
In everything I do
I dream i have understanding
Those dreams can draw the world to you
I'm a tough nut
So they all want me to crack
Find me with a strong defence
Always watching my own back
It's pressure
To be a certain way
Need a release
So I can get far away
I dream I am softer
In everything I do
I dream i have understanding
Those dreams can draw the world to you
Ever dream you could be someone else
Ever dream you didn't need help
Ever dream you had a gentler side
Ever dream a dream that wouldn't die
I dream I am softer
In everything I do
I dream i have understanding
Those dreams can draw the world to you
@nancycunning Feb 2022
Oh, I like that hard exterior wrapped around the wish to be softer..
And then those questions in the bridge that feel like they point to Am I the only one? Is this normal? Am I okay? Hope your words find their music.
@tunecat Feb 2022
Yeah - moving and thoughtful. Nice. Can’t wait to hear the musicated version
@coolparadiso Feb 2022
Very interesting lyric. Tough or not, hmmmm. I think its balance. Nice thought provoking lyric.
@wylddandelyon Feb 2022
I really like this. Let the dreams draw the you you want to be!
@ajna1960 Feb 2022
Oh what a sad, yet positive take on the prompt.
The words express a longing for the protagonist to be different in how they behave than how they have been in the past. With this kind of strength of mind I guess that can if they really want :)