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Aug-8-2009

Song #18 - On Your Own

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Heyyy! alright so this was week was pretty hectic but thanks to my new life companion (iphone), i dont waste a single second… now i can write my songs while im in the metro! (even if people stare at me weird when i sing…) anyways here’s this week song, dedicated to all the nice guys around the world (including myself) to kick yourself in the butt and take command!

Thanks to everyone who commented in the last song, keep them coming!

What I like about it:
I like the verses melody, and the timbre of the voice during those verses

What I’m not so sure:
The lyrics sometimes get a bit cliché… the ending is a bit too ordinary

Lyrics & chords

On Your Own
Capo 1st fret
Verse & chorus: Bm D/F# Asus4-A
Bridge: E G A

VERSE
Grew up on a peaceful land
A tight family and caring friends
Everyone was there to lend
A helping hand

Don't raise your voice don't argue
They would always get the best for you
You didn't need to think it through
You just went along

CHORUS
But now you're on your own
But now you're on your own
Out there into this selfish world, alone
But now you re on your own
But now you re on your own
You've played nice and they played you like a pawn
Out there into this selfish world, alone
You gotta grab your devils by the horns
Cause now you're on your own

VERSE2
When everything is said and done
You'll be living with your decisions
And the ones you never made
Have the most bitter taste

So you must paddle constantly
Or you'll go off course instantly
A long time ago you could let it be
And get lazy

CHORUS

BRIDGE
Don't be afraid
Don't lose your base
Steady and straight
Steady and straight

Don't be afraid
Don't lose your base
Steady and straight
Reclaim your space

CHORUS
Posted under Rock
  1. sylv Said,

    J’aime le sujet, vraiment une bonne idée. l’ensemble est cool mais pas une de tes meilleurs, il manque un punch ou de quoi. continu ton bon travail té bon, té fin, té capable et té bo, jeune et en santé.

    paix

  2. Marie-J. Said,

    Nice song, but… something is missing. Or maybe I think it sounds too robotic in the chorus, not enough feeling in it. I really like the verses, but maybe the melody in the chorus should be more different than the verse. But over all, it’s a good song and your voice sounds really great on it!

  3. JP Said,

    Not a bad song. Some little glitches.
    I think it’s the kind of song designed to have a loud band background. It’s like if only acoustic guitar it’s to poor. I would like to hear that, with big drums and massive electric guitars.

    It’s seems like there is a miss chords change at the end of “And the ones you never made
    “ (verse 2) Also, in the chorus it’s like you run about you’re breath.
    I like the transition to the bridge, and the bridge.
    This song would deserve one second chance

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