Post by Stef (Incubabe) on Sept 10, 2003 0:45:38 GMT -5
In English, we got an assignment to write a poem...but the thing was, we had to use lyrics from songs. We were only allowed 1 line per song and needed a minimum of 10 songs. The songs had to reflect us, or our views on life and the world and had to be arranged into some sort of free verse, flowing (sorta), poem.
So, I started with all my fave bands and fave songs and narrowed it all down to 35 songs. LOL. Im a music-a-holic. It's my salvation. But anyways, I'll post mine for ya, and then you guys, if you have the time or desire, can make up your own. Thought this would be interesting and would take everyones mind off picking for a while.
Talking to myself again, is there anybody listening?
That this is not the first time I've stood in front of this door.
You show your pain like it really hurts, and I can't even start to feel mine.
Should I apologize if what I say burns your ears and stains your eyes?
Too bad the things that make you mad are my favorite things.
If it must be true you must believe I've never held such violent things
We're neither clear nor descript. We kept it safe and slow. The quiet things that no one ever knows.
I crumble, I cannot, I cannot find reflection in these days.
Mystery's gone, so bring back the sun. Bury this hate build it with love
I haven't felt the way I feel today, in so long it's hard for me to specify.
My biggest fear will be the rescue of me
The fear in me, is what keeps me up at night.
Sometimes a belief held true is proved to be an outright lie.
And although we'll never reach perfection always persist to try.
I could give you lessons on how to ruin your friendships.
Happiness is not a fish that you can catch
I'm losing my heart, losing my pride. I’d burn our initials in the sun if it would shine
In the shadow of a star, in static pallor, I realized I never began.
Feeling small, Without an escape, I almost let you down.
I remember feeling low, I remember losing hope, and I remember all the feelings and the day they stopped.
I crawled out from the pain of yesterday.
Yesterday was all my fault. I let negativity get the better of me.
I went to sleep last night wondering how I’d feel if I woke up tomorrow and you were almost healed.
So pardon me while I burst into flames. I've had enough of the world and it's people's mindless games
Sometimes, I feel the fear of uncertainty stinging clear.
We’ll never find true answers from a wishing well.
There’s a line drawn in the sand, I’m working up the will to cross it.
All around you there’s a feeling you lost, That everything beautiful, Is not what it was
A little bit weird, A little too bright, but you just might be that little bomb at their side.
I watch the stars as they fall from the sky, I held a fallen star and it wept for me, dying.
I’m due for a miracle, I’m waiting for a sign; I’ll stare straight into the sun and I won't close my eyes.
Appreciate the good times, but don't take the worst for granted, cause you only get so many second chances.
Songs I Used:(in no particular order)
Incubus - Pardon Me
Glass
Calgone
Favorite Things
Echo
Drive
Nice to Know You
Fingertight - Guilt(Hold Down)
Fear in Me
Thrice - Stare at the Sun
Ultra Blue
Deadbolt
Artist in the Ambulance
Subtle Dagger
Pheonix Ignition
In Your Hands
Brand New - The Quiet Things That Noone Ever Knows
AFI - Death of Seasons
This Celluloid Dream
Bleed Black
The Ataris - Eight of Nine
Revis - Caught in the Rain
Places For Breathing
Our Lady Peace - Innocent
Bring Back the Sun
Big Dumb Rocket
Happiness is not a Fish That You Can Catch
Do You Like It
Sell My Soul
Annie
Matchbox 20 - Could I Be You
Less Than Jake - The Science of Selling Yourself Short
So, I started with all my fave bands and fave songs and narrowed it all down to 35 songs. LOL. Im a music-a-holic. It's my salvation. But anyways, I'll post mine for ya, and then you guys, if you have the time or desire, can make up your own. Thought this would be interesting and would take everyones mind off picking for a while.
Talking to myself again, is there anybody listening?
That this is not the first time I've stood in front of this door.
You show your pain like it really hurts, and I can't even start to feel mine.
Should I apologize if what I say burns your ears and stains your eyes?
Too bad the things that make you mad are my favorite things.
If it must be true you must believe I've never held such violent things
We're neither clear nor descript. We kept it safe and slow. The quiet things that no one ever knows.
I crumble, I cannot, I cannot find reflection in these days.
Mystery's gone, so bring back the sun. Bury this hate build it with love
I haven't felt the way I feel today, in so long it's hard for me to specify.
My biggest fear will be the rescue of me
The fear in me, is what keeps me up at night.
Sometimes a belief held true is proved to be an outright lie.
And although we'll never reach perfection always persist to try.
I could give you lessons on how to ruin your friendships.
Happiness is not a fish that you can catch
I'm losing my heart, losing my pride. I’d burn our initials in the sun if it would shine
In the shadow of a star, in static pallor, I realized I never began.
Feeling small, Without an escape, I almost let you down.
I remember feeling low, I remember losing hope, and I remember all the feelings and the day they stopped.
I crawled out from the pain of yesterday.
Yesterday was all my fault. I let negativity get the better of me.
I went to sleep last night wondering how I’d feel if I woke up tomorrow and you were almost healed.
So pardon me while I burst into flames. I've had enough of the world and it's people's mindless games
Sometimes, I feel the fear of uncertainty stinging clear.
We’ll never find true answers from a wishing well.
There’s a line drawn in the sand, I’m working up the will to cross it.
All around you there’s a feeling you lost, That everything beautiful, Is not what it was
A little bit weird, A little too bright, but you just might be that little bomb at their side.
I watch the stars as they fall from the sky, I held a fallen star and it wept for me, dying.
I’m due for a miracle, I’m waiting for a sign; I’ll stare straight into the sun and I won't close my eyes.
Appreciate the good times, but don't take the worst for granted, cause you only get so many second chances.
Songs I Used:(in no particular order)
Incubus - Pardon Me
Glass
Calgone
Favorite Things
Echo
Drive
Nice to Know You
Fingertight - Guilt(Hold Down)
Fear in Me
Thrice - Stare at the Sun
Ultra Blue
Deadbolt
Artist in the Ambulance
Subtle Dagger
Pheonix Ignition
In Your Hands
Brand New - The Quiet Things That Noone Ever Knows
AFI - Death of Seasons
This Celluloid Dream
Bleed Black
The Ataris - Eight of Nine
Revis - Caught in the Rain
Places For Breathing
Our Lady Peace - Innocent
Bring Back the Sun
Big Dumb Rocket
Happiness is not a Fish That You Can Catch
Do You Like It
Sell My Soul
Annie
Matchbox 20 - Could I Be You
Less Than Jake - The Science of Selling Yourself Short
