Rut — James Taylor

So I got so excited to record my song and post it on here, but I don't know how to do an audio only file. Can you? Anyway, I'll throw my lyrics on here like everyone else. I wrote a love song for my wife (it has an upbeat flavor to it if you can imagine that).

verse 1:
When I first saw you at church, I felt a special sensation.
But when I tried to meet you, your roommate stole the conversation.
A few months later, to my great delight
we drew with sidewalk chalk and gazed into each other's eyes.

And back then I thought I was destined for unhappiness.
Then I look at you, I know it's true,
you make my life the best.

<Chorus>
though you don't have glass slippers or a poofy dress,
no crystal tiara, but you're my princess
and I love you infinity.

Well we'd come a long way since that first date
to when I was on one knee asking you to stay.
It took just a moment for tears to fill your eyes.
Luckily I found out when you're really happy you cry.

And I only hoped that you would answer yes.
Then you did, I'm one happy kid,
you make my life the best!

<chorus x 2> (second time slows down to the end).


So as far as the questions go, from this exercise I learned that it's a lot easier for me to write songs then come up with ads. I started playing the guitar when I was a teenager and have been writing my own songs ever since. So, I think with creativity, it seems that practice makes perfect (or at least easier). Kind of like how Chris can whip up cool ad ideas in now time. I think as we get in the habit of doing it, it will become easier.

For my creative muscles, I had to came up with a chorus and chords for that first. Then I thought what story I wanted my song to tell. Then I came up with chords and then the rest of the lyrics/melody. I think the muscles used here are similar to what we use in advertising as far as communicating. However, I think the fact that I wanted to rhyme for my song used a muscle that had been developed. It was a fun exercise!