Lyrically Me

Joke

2010-10-18T17:03:00.001-07:00

I should have
know better
i've been down this road so many times

I tried to
forget you
but just when I would, you'd check the line

and now it's clear to me
it's plain to see
that I was nothing but a fuckin' joke
if hind sight
is twenty twenty
then I must have been blind
cause it's clear to me
yeah it's plain to see
that I was nothing but a fuckin' joke
nothin but a fuckin' joke to you

a honest heart
who needs it
you threw it aside like it meant nothing at all

get some of your time
I must be dreaming
You've got tons of friends you'd rather spend time with
I would have never even made the waiting list

and now it's clear to me
it's plain to see
that I was nothing but a fuckin' joke
if hind sight
is twenty twenty
then I must have been blind
cause it's clear to me
yeah it's plain to see
that I was nothing but a fuckin' joke
nothin but a fuckin' joke to you

but the best part of heartache is that it multiplies
the amount of shit you can take
what I've learned from this heartbreak is that it amplified
my ability
to tell a fake
a cheat, a snake
from someone that's real, it's helped me feel

and now it's clear to me
it's plain to see
that I was nothing but a fuckin' joke
if hind sight
is twenty twenty
then I must have been blind
cause it's clear to me
yeah it's plain to see
that I was nothing but a fuckin' joke
nothin but a fuckin' joke to you
but this joke's on you
I'm glad we're through
yeah the joke's on you

My Curtain Call

2010-10-12T17:12:00.000-07:00

This will be the one to end it all
Cut the cord and let the fabric fall

My curtain call
My curtain call

Not a soul in attendance will be the same
a treasured memory for all that came

My curtain call
My curtain call

A whisper of the lesson's of one life
A cold scream behind a friend's bad advice

My curtain call
My curtain call

Ready To Be Gone

2010-06-12T18:41:00.000-07:00

Sometimes darkness comes a calling. Jotted these down last week. No worries, they are just words, thoughts and feelings. No biggy.

Don't get me wrong I've had my fun
I'm just done with being on the road I'm on
I've nothing left to do or find
and the loneliness grows it does not subside
I've had my time
and I wish you well
Thirty six years
of living hell
That's not to say that good times weren't had
it's just that they were far outweighed by the bad

and I'm ready
ready
ready to move on

and I'm ready
ready
ready to be gone

Time To Move On

2009-11-24T16:55:00.000-08:00

In a little city just outside of Memphis
this boy sits waiting at a bus stop sign
not sure what he wants out of life
just sure that he doesn't want it to pass him by
He looks up the street and can see for miles
he's stuffed all his dreams
in the bottom of the pile
of the clothes that are sitting beside him
life behind him wasn't meant to be
now he's come to see
it's time for him to move on

As he arrives in a new york bus station
he's greeted with a chill of warn out stares
wearing all his dreams on his sleeve
determination tells him not to leave
he looks up at buildings and can see for miles
there's millions of people but not many smiles
on the faces that stare back at him
his future won't dim
now he's come to see
living the life he dreamed
it's time for him
to move on

He changed his looks
he changed his hair
he left his friends
been everywhere
He chased his dreams
but at what cost
He had big hopes
but all is not lost

now ten years later just outside of memphis
he walks his little boy home from school
so sure what he wants out of life
so happy he never let it pass him by
he looks at his past and he's changed his style
he wouldn't trade anything for all the trials and the tests life's laid before him
his wife beside him
now he's come to see
he's living that life he always dreamed
this time for him - it's home
it's home
this time for him it's home

You Shook This Boy

2009-11-24T16:52:00.000-08:00

In a forgotten dream
Living life's routine
Is where I spent my time
hiding from the world

But you shook this boy
and made me realize
a well placed glance from you
can start changing lives

I've never felt this way
Can't find the words to say
How to describe the feeling
that you give to me

But you shook this boy
and brought me to my knees
You made me need you so much
when I never needed anything

Yes you shook this boy
Yeah you moved my world
Out from a shaded place
Into your glowing heart

Girl, Yes you did
Yes you did

Now I'm not the same
Know love is not a game
And i would love to play
as long as it's with you

Cause you shook this boy
And made me realize
You are the one thing in this world
that could complete my life

Yeah you shook this boy
and now you need to know
this is the honest truth
i love you so

Maybe You'd Love Me

2009-04-27T18:52:00.000-07:00

I'm becoming a better man
but I don't know why
Without you I'm not sure why I should try
I'm spending every night
Without you by my side
living a lie, feeling like I want to cry

If I could turn back time
and undo all I've done
to make you doubt me
Maybe you'd love me
Maybe you'd love me
If you can see the cost
of the love I've lost
the love I'm missing
Maybe you'd love me
Maybe you'd love me

Until Something Better Comes Your Way

2009-03-20T10:21:00.000-07:00

Stupid People

2007-02-23T13:02:00.001-08:00

the world is run by
stupid people
with nothing better to do
we're supposed to thank
stupid people
cause they look out for you

it's not about qualifications
it's all about who you know
if your daddy high enough in the corporate ladder
you might be good to go

and when your scrounging your last dollar
don't you dare throw it away
stupid people throw stupid parties
that they'd like for you to pay

they don't care about you
they don't care about your brother
they believe in peace but they speak of war
because one pays better than the other

the world is run by
stupid people
with nothing better to do
we're supposed to thank
stupid people
because they know what's best for you

National Get Laid Day

2007-02-14T13:25:00.000-08:00

I can't decide
what to buy
to make you happy
It's gotta be
ultra cool
and not to sappy
Cause tomorrow is my big day
I'm so geeked I can hardly wait

It's National Get Laid Day
It's my favorite time of year
National Get Laid Day is finally here
I'll buy you some chocolate
and even some roses
We'll finally get to practice
those sexual poses
I told you about
Everybody scream and shout
Happy Valentine's Day!

Cruisin'

2007-01-06T20:12:00.000-08:00

morning dew on the window
windsheild wiper clears the view
and as the heat kicks in
I remember
what I thought of you

Got the paper with the numbers
but I can't decide if I'll call
I might drive by your place
just for the hell of it
or I might not do a damn thing at all

I need to slow down the pace
at which life is moving
I'm going way too fast
boy you're really cruisin'
if I can't take the time
soon it will be far too late to realize
what's gone
and where it went

slow down the pace
at which my life is moving
I'm going too fast boy I'm really cruisin'
I'm afraid of what's left behind
and that my mind won't have the time
to comprehend

My Heart

2007-01-01T11:08:00.000-08:00

My heart
Holds a special spot just for you
My heart
Makes it impossible to be untrue
If the glass is just half full
Well you are welcome to the rest
You see there is no second place
in this love contest
and you've won
My heart

Live My Life - partial

2006-12-18T07:39:00.000-08:00

The spiritual favors you've lended have begun adding up
As you fade and the horizon comes into view
The flow runneth over I have no choice but to tip the cup
and live my life to pay the balance due

Can't Get It Right

2006-11-05T19:23:00.000-08:00

It's another cold wet damp start to the morning
I'm outta bed but this fog in my head's got me yawning
In between what you mean
and what you said to me
Were the words that I seen
but went unread you see
We could really be something together

Just another cold wet damp start to the morning
Been outta bed for hours now but I'm still yawning
If you wanted a fight
You don't have to look very far
It's like we're stuck in a bad broadway play
and you're the superstar

We know what we want to do
but we can't get it right
can't get it right
we can't get it right

We know what we want to be
but we can't get it right
can't get it right
we can't get it right

So Lucky

2006-10-30T19:40:00.000-08:00

Written by: Jason Nadon / Andy Valentine

Don't understand why I'm unlucky
If I stop to think I'll probably get it wrong
I stand behind her at the phone booth
and hope she'll think that I belong

She doesn't take it too bad
She doesn't think I'm too sad
and She doesn't get to mad when I interrupt and say

I just wanna know what it feels like
to be so lucky
I wanna know how good it can be
I just wanna know what it feels like
to be so lucky
You could change my luck if you talk to me

Please...

I'd be so lucky
everyday
and everyway
and I'd wait by the phone
till you called me
and we talk all night
until we fell asleep.....

Would it be different if I was twenty
Can't help to think I wouldn't feel this strong
Sit by myself and watch the movie
While one row up they start to get it on

She doesn't take it too bad
She doesn't think I'm too sad
but He doesn't seem to glad when I interrupt them and say

I just wanna know what it feels like
to be so lucky
I wanna know how good it can be
I just wanna know what it feels like
to be so lucky
You could change my luck if you talk to me

Please...

I'd be so lucky
everyday
and everyway
and I'd wait by the phone
till you called me
and we talk all night
until we fell asleep.....

But maybe I'm not meant
to be the lucky one
Maybe I was sent
to show how lucky
just how lucky
everyone can be

I just wanna know what it feels like
to be so lucky
I wanna know how good it can be
I just wanna know what it feels like
to be so lucky
You could change my luck if you talk to me

Please...

I'd be so lucky
everyday
and everyway
and I'd wait by the phone
till you called me
and we talk all night
until we fell asleep.....

Sad To Say

2006-10-30T19:37:00.000-08:00

Written by: Jason Nadon / Andy Valentine

He didn't know he was gone away
so sad to say
He didn't see the blue turn grey
so sad to say

Now he's all alone
and the worlds gone cold
inside his head he breaks

and he ponders
a life gone past
full of mistakes

He lost the love he had thrown away
so sad to say
He lost it all just yesterday
so sad to say

Now he's all alone
and the worlds gone cold
inside his head
he breaks

and he ponders
a life gone past
full of mistakes

It's sad to say
his life's been second rate
Filled with emotions of bitterness, greed and hate

It's sad to say
for him it's just too late
he tempted lines and played a twist of fate

He didn't wish for pearly gates
so sad to say
He didn't feel the need to pray
so sad to say

Now he's all alone
and the worlds gone cold
inside his head
he breaks

and he ponders
a life gone past
full of mistakes

It's sad to say
his life's been second rate
Filled with emotions of bitterness, greed and hate

It's sad to say
for him it's just too late
he tempted lines and played a twist of fate

He didn't know he was gone away
so sad to say

I Remember

2006-10-30T18:19:00.000-08:00

I bet you remember the day that I was born
and the first time you held me in your arms
A proud pappa and his new boy
Mom and you would provide the perfect family
and fill the world with joy

And I remember our camping trips
and getting stuck out in the rain
A proud pappa and his young boy
Those life adventures have taught me to explore
and enjoy the world like it was my toy

This song's a thank you, for all you've done for me
In my heart you'll always be
Even though we don't always say the things we want to say
It's understood
We've spent a lifetime making memories
that just keep on getting better
I remember, and will forever
I remember, and will forever

And I remember all the days spent working on my cars
especially the ones that caused you pain
A proud pappa and his young man
All my crazy ideas and souped up dreams
and I never heard you complain

Chicken on the barbeque, betting on a horse or two
Swimming in the pool, acting up, or acting the fool
Switching houses two too many times
It never matters to me, where this life might lead
As long as I'm by your side

This song's a thank you, for all you've done for me
In my heart you'll always be
Even though we don't always say the things we want to say
It's understood
We've spent a lifetime making memories
that just keep on getting better
I remember, and will forever
I remember, and will forever

Do you remember, the day I wrote this song for you
I know that I sure do
A proud son remembering good times with his Dad
A way to let you know that my love for you
is the same love I've always had

This song's a thank you, for all you've done for me
In my heart you'll always be
Even though we don't always say the things we want to say
It's understood
We've spent a lifetime making memories
Let's spend the rest of it making time stand still
I remember, and I always will
I remember, yes I always will

It's Just Another Day

2006-07-18T21:32:00.000-07:00

In between the time
I looked for you
I crossed the line
and came to find
that I was lost
without a clue

Until the day
the thought came to me
and undermined
my ability
to look at anyone else

Maybe I'm right
Maybe it's wrong
Maybe there's a reason
I wrote the song
It's all communicado

Maybe I lied
Maybe you tried
To make me see the wrong in my ways
That's what I call
Just another day

In a downtown rush
Across a street
That's just my luck
Should I just
close my eyes
as fate repeats

You look my way
and so impatiently
I found the time
and the agility
to just turn and run away

Maybe I'm right
Maybe it's wrong
Maybe there's a reason
I wrote the song
It's all communicado

Maybe I lied
Maybe you tried
To make me see the wrong in my ways
All in all
It's Just another day

Like you are calling me
I turn and walk away

I can't believe
that after all this time
it's Just another day

Maybe I'm right
Maybe it's wrong
Maybe there's a reason
I wrote the song
It's all communicado

Maybe I lied
Maybe you tried
To make me see the wrong in my ways
It's what I call
Just another day

Just another day
A chance to live my way
Momma what'd you say
It's just another day

Just Because

2006-07-16T20:56:00.000-07:00

Have you ever been loved
Just because
Have you ever been kissed
Without a single touch

It's no mystery, what you mean to me
It's no secret, how I feel
Simple and true
It's all about you
My love is real

Have you ever been held
Just because
Have you ever been missed
Without ever leaving the room

It's no mystery, what you mean to me
It's no secret, how I feel
Simple and true
It's all about you
My love is real

My love for you can't be hidden
My heart is out on my sleeve
But it seems to me, you don't know I exist
and it's come time to leave

If you ever look my way
Just because
If there ever comes a chance
for a dance, romance or just a glance...

It's no mystery, what you mean to me
It's no secret, how I feel
Simple and true
It's all about you
My love is real

2006-01-17T19:01:00.000-08:00

picture on the floor

2005-10-31T12:50:00.000-08:00

been sitting alone
in this room for as long as it lets me
been hoping that
this world could just forget me
etching your name
into the side of this bullet
taking my time
losing my mind

the words you said
last night well they have cut me
and those lies you told
have pushed me in and shut me
out from the world and scarred me for the last time
i'm tired now
it's time to go

click, click boom
and the room is filled with silence
as my soul departs
from self inflicted violence
i feel the weight
as it lifts up off my shoulders
and as I look down
i see myself slumped over
in a puddle of blood
a shell of a man
that once was
with a picture in my hand
it was time to go
you wouldn't understand
it was time to leave
i couldn't take it anymore...
but you're still beside me in that picture on the floor

review : read : evaluate

2005-09-07T12:54:00.000-07:00

:review:
I'm finally finished with Jason Blume's "Inside Songwriting: Getting to the heart of creativity" book and overall, I was very pleased with that purchase. The book is a great look at some behind the scenes events / hurdles / successes of the songwriter. It's a very inspiring read, I'll post a full review of the book here soon.

:read:
This moves me on to the next book in the pile, which is to re-read Blume's "6 Steps To Songwriting Success" - which I had started to read through, but never did make it all the way.

:evaluate:
I am evaluating the "Master Writer" software for my songwriting. Immediate benefits would be having my lyrics and vocal ideas all in one place. I haven't seen the ability to import files into the program as of yet - but then again, I haven't looked hard... yet. Expect a full review of the software by the end of the month.

trade up

2005-08-18T15:02:00.000-07:00

invite your body
and your mind
out for a ride
let them collide
and become one
won't that be fun

and just for kicks
take your licks
on Route 66
you'll learn some new tricks
handbag of tips
to dodge the sun

you've spent too much time
counting days like sheep
are you trying to sleep through this?

carry on

2005-07-20T04:08:00.000-07:00

You've been out in space such a long time
Why do you look at me that way
You've been circling with lights glowing
Looking for a place to call your own

If I didn't care, would I be here
break me down, take me in
I'm shadowed by your insanity
and carried by your wind

Your world seems so far away
So far that I can't reach you
Your colder than you were yesterday
Too cold for me to break through

Your need for me is growing
but your love for me is gone
Your hate builds and my mind fills
with ways to carry on

stephanie

2005-07-14T07:57:00.000-07:00

she was just a lonely girl
living in her lonely world
her blonde hair, blue eyes
hadn't saved her yet

though she slept alone
in her lonely little home
her choice, the voice
that lived inside her head

Oh sweet stephanie
what did you do to me
to make me miss you so

Sweet stephanie
you took the best of me
and then you had to go

living in the big M.I
doesn't let you question why
people come, people go
it's just the way it is

but in a moment's time
the girl had stole my heart
her love, like water
had surrounded me

Oh sweet stephanie
what did you do to me
to make me miss you so

My sweet stephanie
you took the best of me
and then you had to go

Oh, no...

and if I had the chance to do it all again
Ah... Ah...
well I would drop my dreams and I would take you in
Ah... Ah...
into my arms, and let you feel my love so free...
oh stephanie

just a lonely little girl
living in the cold cruel world....

Oh sweet stephanie
what did you do to me
to make me miss you so
My sweet stephanie
you took the best of me
and then you had to go

Whoa, Oh...
I miss you so

more time

2005-07-14T04:13:00.000-07:00

More time to cry
More time to ask why
Less time spent living
than spent wanting not to die

Wake up each morning
celebrate another day
Say goodnight each night
knowing it could be the last

More time to think
aboutall the things left undone
Regrets and memories
merge into one

welcome to my experiment

2005-07-08T19:19:00.000-07:00

Yes, yet another blog by the one they call Nadon
What will I think of next
It's less about reaching or yearning
and more about time well pressed

Take a journey with me as I try to learn to craft better lyrics.

At this point in my life I am one half of The Back Alley Project, a duo based out of Jackson, MI and have collaborated with Andy Valentine on sixteen songs to date. I am a vocalist and strive to develop better lyrics for the songs that Andy and I create.

My first step is to dive into Successful Lyric Writing: A Step by Step Course and Workbook, by Sheila Davis.

I'll post my thoughts and creations as I move though each chapter and hope that you'll join me for the adventure. Feel free to leave feedback or constructive criticism whenever you feel like it.

Let the party begin.