Get out of your rut #5

Songwriting

Post the lyrics on your blog entry-also, what did you learn from this creative exercise? What creative muscles were most used? 

Sweet Baby Jane

"I remember the da you came, it was a noon in June
The end of the waiting game, fun time comin' soon
I said nothing but "hi," you did nothin' but cry,
That's ok, you were my Sweet Baby Jane

(Chorus)
Now we won't own up that she's grown,
Cuz she'll be on her way,
She take the stress out of the mess, how could I ever say "goodbye?"
Come on, Janie, stay-stay-stay!

To my rescue she came, when I stepped off teh plane,
Taller- Sweeter- But forever "Jane, the Pain,"
We laughed, learned, and cried, enjoyed the summer ride
You were there for me, my Sweet Baby Jane

(Chorus)
Now we won't own up that she's grown,
Cuz she'll be on her way,
She take the stress out of the mess, how could I ever say "goodbye?"
Come on, Janie, stay-stay-stay!

The guys and all their drama, think it's time for a walk
Oh wait I'm dressed like a boy, that bunny's 'bout to stalk-
Mamma's sittin' the kitchen, sure to give us a lickin'
But bring it on------- I'll blame sweet Baby Jane.

(Chorus)
Now we won't own up that she's grown,
Cuz she'll be on her way,
She take the stress out of the meess, how could I ever say "goodbye?"
Come on, Janie, stay-stay-stay!

1. This exercise taught me that it definitely takes some thought to dive in to something that is meaningful enough to someone that they would sit down and write a song about it! I sat there for a while trying to decide what mattered most to me that I would do such a thing .

2. Creative muscles that were most used were certainly thinking of a rhythm and MELODY as I composed the lyrics. I've always been one to write poetry, not meter or anything regarding music. This was defintiely pushing some new limits, and a wonderful experience. I'm excited to sit down and hammer this out at the piano---as well as share it with my wonderful sister who is soon to leave on her mission...... she and I became best friends this summer after I got back from mine, and I was so glad for the chance to make a tribute to her.