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I wrote the lyrics prior to our recent federal election - it's aimed at our political leaders, but they could be yours, or they could be other people altogether .... whatever fits.
I was tempted to add harmonies, and Alf (alfalpha) was threatening to do some surreal strings in there somewhere, but they will all come in a later incarnation of the tune. I actually quite like it like this - it's to the point and pretty simple as far as structure goes, but has a real "kick", both literally and metaphorically. The drums are midi btw.
Loud is good on this to get the effect of the simmering anger I was feeling.
I was tempted to add harmonies, and Alf (alfalpha) was threatening to do some surreal strings in there somewhere, but they will all come in a later incarnation of the tune. I actually quite like it like this - it's to the point and pretty simple as far as structure goes, but has a real "kick", both literally and metaphorically. The drums are midi btw.
Loud is good on this to get the effect of the simmering anger I was feeling.
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Lyrics
Mixed Emotions
© Neil Porter 2008
I’ve been thinking
I’ve been flying blind
I’ve got good intentions
With a true heart
And open mind
I’ve got wounds to heal
I’ve got bad things on my mind
That I just don’t understand
I’ve read through all the papers
And I’m holding out my hands
When you tell me
You’ve got big plans
I got mixed emotions
We’ve got dark times
We’ve got low morale
Need some magic moments
I’ve got bad things on my mind
That I just don’t understand
I’m reading all the papers
Is that blood there on your hands?
You’ve got big lies
You’ve got small minds
I wonder how you’re sleeping
Can you tell me,
Use that silver tongue
Why you brought us here?
I’ve got some bad things on my mind
That I just don’t understand
Is that blood there on the pavement?
Can I see blood there on your hands?
I’ve been hoping
You’ve got things on your mind
And you’ve got good intentions
Need a brave heart
And a steady hand
You’ve got some wounds to heal
I’ve got some bad things on my mind
That I just don’t understand
I’ve read through all the papers
And I’m holding out my hands
© Neil Porter 2008
I’ve been thinking
I’ve been flying blind
I’ve got good intentions
With a true heart
And open mind
I’ve got wounds to heal
I’ve got bad things on my mind
That I just don’t understand
I’ve read through all the papers
And I’m holding out my hands
When you tell me
You’ve got big plans
I got mixed emotions
We’ve got dark times
We’ve got low morale
Need some magic moments
I’ve got bad things on my mind
That I just don’t understand
I’m reading all the papers
Is that blood there on your hands?
You’ve got big lies
You’ve got small minds
I wonder how you’re sleeping
Can you tell me,
Use that silver tongue
Why you brought us here?
I’ve got some bad things on my mind
That I just don’t understand
Is that blood there on the pavement?
Can I see blood there on your hands?
I’ve been hoping
You’ve got things on your mind
And you’ve got good intentions
Need a brave heart
And a steady hand
You’ve got some wounds to heal
I’ve got some bad things on my mind
That I just don’t understand
I’ve read through all the papers
And I’m holding out my hands
caroline
with your distinctive voice and guitar, excellent but sad lyrics and alf on the case i have high (no change there) hopes for this piece! but... it's so grey and wet here in blighty that i have to leave you now and find something pink - surely it must be out there somewhere ... i know ... i'll go to my itunes and listen to 'jiguma blues' - byess for now xoxoxoxo and thank you