Post by Pete70s on Jan 21, 2004 21:49:18 GMT -5
Well, I wasn't going to do this, but I came across some of my old tunes I had saved on a floppy disc, and figured since H2 and Lora could bare their souls here, then I should, too. First, the story behind the song.
I wrote this song several years ago as a birthday present for a girl I was dating at the time. She was seeing me AND another guy, we both knew about it, and being young and naive, I put up with it. Looking back, I would NEVER allow myself to get put in that position now, but live and learn...
I was crazy about her, though, and wanted more than anything to have a relationship with her exclusively. I KNEW all along that she would ultimately pick him, and that I was just being strung along, but I had to hold on to any glimmer of hope that I could. I went through a very tough summer, not wanting to eat, unable to sleep, etc...
Around the time of her birthday, I decided to write her a song and give her a recording of it as a present. My ulterior motive was to win her over (it's amazing what you believe will actually work when you're desperate!)
Well, I wrote the lyrics REALLY quickly (surprising, since they usually don't come that easily to me. But these lyrics came from the heart, so maybe that's why). Between my hectic work schedule I was able to record a decent quality demo over the next week, even bringing in a friend to sing harmony vocals. I was quite proud of the finished result, it's a great feeling to accomplish something so great, while it seems as though your life is in the toilet.. I couldn't wait to present it to her!
Well, I took her out to dinner for her birthday, and kept her guessing throughout the meal what I had gotten her. Afterward we went to the beach, and I played her the tape. Her initial response?
"It's really not my type of music!"
I couldn't believe it! I poured my heart into this song, and all she could say was "It's not my type of music"??
Then again, what did I expect, that a SONG would actually get her to change her mind about this other guy she'd been seeing? That she'd actually dump him for me, just because I wrote her a song? She eventually told me that she "adored the song", when I drove her home. Too little, too late.. I drove myself home, feeling like a fool. (Looking back, I think SHE was the fool!)
Things ended between us a few weeks later, and it would be YEARS before I even acknowledged having wrote this song. I had sworn I'd never write a song for a girlfriend ever again! Well, not exactly... But time has healed the wound, and I can now smile when I think of this song. Not because of the experience itself, but because I created the song and am proud of it, and am now a better person because of the experience. F@#@ her if it "wasn't her type of music"!!
The ironic thing is I never gave this song a proper title. I just labeled the tape "Song for Lisa", and stuck with it. To this day, I wish I could come up with something better for a title... But anyway, without any further ado..
Here's "Song for Lisa":
One hand pulls me away from you, the other pulls you near
I’m hoping for a day when I’ll have nothing left to fear
But your heart belongs to two
And mine belongs to only you
'Cause we’ve had so much together that I’ve shared with very few.
I’ve only known you for a month, the best month of my life
I wish that I could reach inside of you, and take away the strife
You’re faced with a decision,
And you’ll choose what’s best for you
And I will be supportive, no matter what you do.
Will I see tomorrow morning through the loving eyes of you?
Or wake up with a feeling that our romance is all through
I know the ball is in my park, and I must play to win
Although I’m well aware of the predicament you’re in.
I’ve taken time to think it through and I’ll do what I can
To prove to you just what you mean
To the heart inside this man
And if you come to realize that it isn’t meant to be
I’ll wish you luck and hope that you’ll still be there for me.
Will I see tomorrow morning through the loving eyes of you?
Or find myself back out there looking for somebody new
I know the pressure’s on me and it feels like do or die
But I can just be brave, because I KNOW you’re worth the try.
I wrote this song several years ago as a birthday present for a girl I was dating at the time. She was seeing me AND another guy, we both knew about it, and being young and naive, I put up with it. Looking back, I would NEVER allow myself to get put in that position now, but live and learn...
I was crazy about her, though, and wanted more than anything to have a relationship with her exclusively. I KNEW all along that she would ultimately pick him, and that I was just being strung along, but I had to hold on to any glimmer of hope that I could. I went through a very tough summer, not wanting to eat, unable to sleep, etc...
Around the time of her birthday, I decided to write her a song and give her a recording of it as a present. My ulterior motive was to win her over (it's amazing what you believe will actually work when you're desperate!)
Well, I wrote the lyrics REALLY quickly (surprising, since they usually don't come that easily to me. But these lyrics came from the heart, so maybe that's why). Between my hectic work schedule I was able to record a decent quality demo over the next week, even bringing in a friend to sing harmony vocals. I was quite proud of the finished result, it's a great feeling to accomplish something so great, while it seems as though your life is in the toilet.. I couldn't wait to present it to her!
Well, I took her out to dinner for her birthday, and kept her guessing throughout the meal what I had gotten her. Afterward we went to the beach, and I played her the tape. Her initial response?
"It's really not my type of music!"
I couldn't believe it! I poured my heart into this song, and all she could say was "It's not my type of music"??
Then again, what did I expect, that a SONG would actually get her to change her mind about this other guy she'd been seeing? That she'd actually dump him for me, just because I wrote her a song? She eventually told me that she "adored the song", when I drove her home. Too little, too late.. I drove myself home, feeling like a fool. (Looking back, I think SHE was the fool!)
Things ended between us a few weeks later, and it would be YEARS before I even acknowledged having wrote this song. I had sworn I'd never write a song for a girlfriend ever again! Well, not exactly... But time has healed the wound, and I can now smile when I think of this song. Not because of the experience itself, but because I created the song and am proud of it, and am now a better person because of the experience. F@#@ her if it "wasn't her type of music"!!
The ironic thing is I never gave this song a proper title. I just labeled the tape "Song for Lisa", and stuck with it. To this day, I wish I could come up with something better for a title... But anyway, without any further ado..
Here's "Song for Lisa":
One hand pulls me away from you, the other pulls you near
I’m hoping for a day when I’ll have nothing left to fear
But your heart belongs to two
And mine belongs to only you
'Cause we’ve had so much together that I’ve shared with very few.
I’ve only known you for a month, the best month of my life
I wish that I could reach inside of you, and take away the strife
You’re faced with a decision,
And you’ll choose what’s best for you
And I will be supportive, no matter what you do.
Will I see tomorrow morning through the loving eyes of you?
Or wake up with a feeling that our romance is all through
I know the ball is in my park, and I must play to win
Although I’m well aware of the predicament you’re in.
I’ve taken time to think it through and I’ll do what I can
To prove to you just what you mean
To the heart inside this man
And if you come to realize that it isn’t meant to be
I’ll wish you luck and hope that you’ll still be there for me.
Will I see tomorrow morning through the loving eyes of you?
Or find myself back out there looking for somebody new
I know the pressure’s on me and it feels like do or die
But I can just be brave, because I KNOW you’re worth the try.
