Tonight my brother in law invited me to go to a record release party for a singer/songwriter he likes. I have heard a few songs and didnt hate it, so I went along. Plus I needed to be around some real people for a change. Being without a job kind of limits the number of people you interact with on a daily basis. Anyway, the performer was Adam Watts, who I knew of because he produced a number of albums for Jeremy Camp along with a guy I went to High School with. Once again, I digress. He was better than expected and I really enjoyed listening. During one of his songs, something he said (I dont remember what it was) suddenly triggered something in my head and I had to get up and write it down. I wasnt really sure what it meant at first, but I had to get it down because I knew I needed to remember it.
You divided me
in the third degree
I wrote it down and went back to listening to Adam and his band. A few minutes later I got hit again.
But in the end I knew
the only thing to do
was be true
to the only thing I knew...
me
I realized then that I was writing about my recent breakup with my girlfriend. It wasnt a bad breakup but it was a hard break up. The hardest one I have ever gone through. I have my moments both good and bad, but I am confident I made the right decision in the end. The whole thing was kind of odd becuase it's not really like me to write like that. Something struck me in the middle of the song and I am glad it did. Who knows if the inspiration will continue, but I am glad the little bit did.
Song of the day... Warm Beer and Cold Women by Tom Waits
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