Lyrics FLASHBACK.....Episode II

Flashback to the 3rd November, 2001. I was 19. This song was another one I tried writing away from my natural style. I'm quite mathematical even though I never particularly liked maths. I like things to be even, and symmetrical, so the most natural form of writing for me is measured rhyming. It's balanced, it's even, and it all wraps up neatly. For this song I was experimenting with intentionally making things NOT rhyme, it was a challenge for me, as even reading back over it now, it doesn't sit as well with me as something that follows a clever rhyme. It's not symmetrical and is uneven, something that aggravates my balanced way of thinking. 

I wrote this song after a particularly lovely experience. To the other people involved, it probably wasn't even a blip on their radar, and they certainly wouldn't remember it now, but to me it was one of those times in life where you realise that you deserve better.


Enjoy.........

To Pete.......
I wake to your touch
So gentle I could cry
I realise it's all I've ever wanted
"Good Morning Princess"
And I giggle
What a beautiful way to greet the morning

You are something I never had
Something I always wanted
Something I'm yet to receive
From the one I truly want

Your faith in me astounds me
Your wisdom overwhelms
You truly are the answer to my prayers
You believe in me
And nurture me
More than I do myself
You owe me nothing but continue to provide

You are something I never had
Something I've always wanted
Something I'm yet to receive
From the one I truly want

It's not that I don't appreciate
The many things you've done
If words could only express my thanks
I only wish
I'd get the same from him
He is what I've longed for all my life

I am lucky to have met you
And will never forget the way you have changed my life
Thankyou from the bottom of my heart

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Episode I and II are the only two songs I've ever written that didn't rhyme, I tried it, and I'm glad I challenged myself, but it's not for me. In the Episodes to follow, you will notice a strong similarity in the structure of writing. I'd love to hear about your methods and personal ticks when it comes to song writing, share your experiences in the comments below!