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I’m not normally given to writing song lyrics, but back in
the 80s I came up with the words for a punk rock song. Here’s
the song:
“Write One Song”
by
Edward Piercy
Write one song and play it to death
Write one song and play it to death
Write one song and play it to death
Write one song and play it to death
Write one song
Play it to death
Write one song
Play it to death
Write one song and play it to death
Write one song and play it to death
Write one song and play it to death
Write one song and play it to death
Write one song
Play it to death
Write one song
Play it to death
Following upon the success (in my own mind) of that song,
I wrote another one:
“Write Two Songs”
by
Edward Piercy
Write two songs and play ’em to death
Write two songs and play ’em to death
Write two songs and play ’em to death
Write two songs and play ’em to death
Write two songs
Play ’em to death
Write two songs
Play ’em to death
Etc. etc etc. I think you get the idea.
I never did write a third punk song for some reason. Though
I’m pretty sure that I could.
Also back in the 80s I wrote a song called “Heart Parasol.”
I wrote it while visiting my sister and brother-in-law at
their house near Grissom AFB in Indiana. My brother-in-law,
John, ended up setting the words to music. And eventually,
recently, he recorded it. You can listen to the song on
John’s MySpace page if you care to.
I don’t remember the lyrics to that one. So I can’t put them
down here. I do remember vaguely what my life was like back
then, what I was thinking and feeling. Lots of ancient Roman
history. Lots of beer. Xanax. Echo and the Bunnymen. And of
course the seemingly ever-present depression over some girl
or another.
It seems like so long ago. But of course it wasn’t. It always
gets me when people meet and one will say “Gee, it’s been a
long time.” And the other person will respond “Yes, it has
been. Too long” or something to that effect.
But it hasn’t been a long time. A billion years, now that’s a
long time. All our time is but the blink of a star’s eye.
The Corona Borealis super cluster of galaxies, located
approximately 1 billion light years away from us.
You know I love your writings – punk included.
Edward, I enjoyed that song. I too have written song lyrics (doesn't everyone at some point in their lives)? None of mine ever published on My Space though! It wasn't around when I was writing poetry and lyrics.
Thanks Allan. Very much. Maybe…I ought to write that third song. :p@ LindaMySpace wasn't around when I wrote them, either. And in fact I didn't even know that John had recorded the song until he sent me to his MySpace page. What a surprise.
Maybe it should be C&W. Ballad of a Red Headed Woman. hahaha
Cool! Now I personally know a songwriter! :D"All our time is but the blink of a star’s eye."Nice thought, Edward.:up::heart:
i was just wondering what the third song would be like. 😎
@ Scott.You gotta give the public what it wants. :p@ Star.Thanks! :heart:@ Linda.You mean there's not already as song called Ballad of a Red Headed Woman?Huh, that's odd. I would have thought there would be a whole slew of guys writing depressing songs about redheads. :pYou know you just reminded me of a song that I was thinking of the other day but couldn't remember the title of — Black Magic Woman. So thanks!
PS when I got classes at NYU I had to analyze this :http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/20967I wish it was yours instead :heart:
Glad to be of service. I know Red Headed Stranger by Willy Nelson, but no red headed woman songs.
"Write one song and play it to deathWrite one song and play it to deathWrite one song and play it to deathWrite one song and play it to death" these were the kind of songs I was listening when I was learning my English,simple with words to be remembered easily and repeated verses … thanks for sharing Eddie,knowing a writer is a privilege,knowing a song writer is a treat! :heart:
Angeliki that one beats mine hands down.:)
Marilyn Manson is indeed a punk. Not sure it's punk rock, though. Heavy Metal I think.
I'm not quite sure what Punk Rock is. Was thinking Marilyn Manson is Punk Rock but maybe he's more Gothic Rock. Looked on YT for a video but all the visuals are a bit too disturbing. So is he for that matter.
:)analyzing it it took a class of geniuses, and about 100 Greek curses by me! :lol:at the same time Michael was snoozing next to me in class…
Ed, nice punk song. My friend wrote one too:Toilet seat!!!Toilet seat!!!Toilet seat!!!Toilet seat!!!Toilet seat!!!Toilet seat!!!Toilet seat!!!Toilet seat!!!Toilet seat!!!Toilet seat!!!Toilet seat!!!Toilet seat!!!Toilet seat!!!It goes with a wild and fast music :left:"All our time is but the blink of a star’s eye."Star, stop blinking!!! :yikes: :insane::lol:Pam, take a look 😀http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLEoxUf-KUM
Originally posted by gdare:
I keep thinkin' that if I blink just right, I won't have to wash those blasted dishes.:D
@ Pam. I'd say that Green Day is about as close to being a well known punk group these days. Although there is definitely a pop edge to their punk. The first great well known one was the Sex Pistols. Nevertheless true punk has never really been mainstream.@ Star. You have to cross your arms when you blink, Star. That's why it's not working. :pAnd oh, wear a skimpy little outfit. @ Darko. That's a good one!:lol:When I actually wake up and get the laptop going, I've got one hell of a punk toilet seat photo for you. Since we're on ther topic.
Reminds me of this one. Those profound, intellectual lyrics roughly translates: 'I Know A Song Which Will Drive You Insane' and the band is the legendary Humleridderne (Knights of Hop).
OMG danish punk? Well as soon as I emerge from the trip and the bloody marys, I will check it out. BTW, do you know the Dead Kennedys? One of my fav punk songs is one by them called "Let's Lynch the Landlord"
Well Martin I just listened to the song. One of the most irritating songs (?) I've ever heard. Where's the guitar? I thought there was some sort of a rule about that… :)I can just imagine that song being used as music that comes on when they put you on hold. :p
@ Darko,:lol: ROFL nice!
🙂 Ed, listened to that song on the my.space site of your brother-in-law … :up: I like these raw guitar riffs … that's very down to earth … and yes, kind of dragging me down to the roots … very impressed hat a lot of fun with … :yes:
Glad you liked it Dirk. I'll relay your impressions to John — I'm sure they will please him. :up:
Angeliki, you should listen him "singing" it :insane:
There was something about "Heart Parasol" that compelled me to try something with it musically. When I did, it seemed natural. I love playing it and the response has been great. I hope it wasn't TOO much of a surprise for you, my Brother, when you found it in the jukebox. Thanks for sharing this with your friends and thank you ALL for checking it out. Much Love!P.S. Sorry I did not set it to a steady and distorded, heavy hammering, pile of PUNK! :headbang:-John
So, John, where's Ed's royalty payments? 😀
All right all right you two, enough of this royalty nonsense. We do it for the deep personal satisfaction to be derived from being poor penniless bastards.
Originally posted by L2D2:
You mean you haven't seen the checks yet either? 🙄 😉
And we sure know a lot about that subject, huh? 😀
😆
Originally posted by edwardpiercy:
you took the words right out of my mouth.