Skipping Stones
Skirmish: Misunderstood (@richardmasters)Liner Notes
The Skirmish prompt today was "Misunderstood". I thought about my struggles with depression from a young age and how I never thought I'd be happy or even survive into adulthood. But now I'm thriving! So I wanted to write about that. I had been working with a student earlier on the skirmish theme "that's not normal" that suggested using opening tunings. I suggested she do a really high capo and tune the high E string to D, which I thought sounded so cool that I wanted to try it myself. I finished writing the song within the hour time limit but had to teach a music lesson before I could record it, so here we are :) #ambientguitar #reverb #folk #electricguitar #femalevocal
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Lyrics
Verse 1: I used to feel so brave To share the mess I made Now I feel afraid Of who I was before I became myself Or else before I fell Before I understand We’re all born good
Chorus: Took a long time to learn how to live a good life Took a lot of work to learn how to lead with a smile Those early days skate away Like skipping stones across the waves You have to let them go To see them fly away
Verse 2: Never thought I’d get this far Or find my guiding star Guess you don’t know who you are When you’re stuck at the start Of the road With a long long way to go It’s hard to know Until you’ve made your home
Chorus: Took a long time to learn how to live a good life Took a lot of work to learn how to lead with a smile Those early days skate away Like skipping stones across the waves You have to let them go To see them fly away
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Lovely song. Great guitar and vocal lines. Beautiful vulnerable lyric. 👏🎶
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This is lovely! You have a superb voice; both voice and guitar nicely mixed with just the right amount of reverb..so kudos on the production, too. Welcome to FAWM.
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Beautiful - your voice is stunning and I love what you've done with the guitar and the way your lyrics take one through a journey
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Wow, your voice is absolutely stunning! The chorus is beautiful, and the entire piece is filled with heartfelt, touching imagery from beginning to end. I really admire how your gentle delivery lets the words shine through so beautifully