The Only Thing that Holds Me
by @paulmilne
Skirmish: Tense moment (@atornberg)Liner Notes
I wrote this skirmish song during the right time frame, which started midnight here, but I'm coming down with a chest infection and had to sleep, hence the late posting.
As you'll hear, I've gone full country on this one, that's my background and heritage so it comes naturally to me, plus I get to use my original Oklahoma accent.
Lyrics
You want me to stay and so I stay You ask me to wait and so I wait And as I see you heading down the road I wonder if love's the same as fate
chorus: Cuz the only thing that holds me here is love I'm a big boy without a thing to prove But since you left I just can't seem to move The only thing that holds me here is love
I could just turn and walk away I am not tied to this place But all I do is stare at where you were And think about the smile on your face
chorus
bridge: You could treat me better You could throw me a bone You never send me a letter Or pick up the phone
But when you return all is forgiven First I feel relief, then joy When you open the door and pat my head And say "Who's been a good boy?"
chorus
Comments
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I really like these lyrics, love the first verse. On the face they're about a dog... or are they about the pitfalls of a one-sided relationship and the perils of blind faith. Hmmmm...
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Thanks for the heads up! The rhythms of the lyrics came out perfectly. It's cool to hear the improvisational quality of some of the changes from the written. It's amazing what emerges when putting music to the words. I really like the change up of the bridge. I kinda wish the chorus diverged a bit more in terms of harmony/harmonic rhythm, but that just may be a me thing. I think it really works.