Hi'a back again after a very long time away, in a country with DSL..... and time to get back to my song writing which is very rusty. I think the chorus could have a really great hook line, but I am not sure about the verses. Any comments would be greatly appreciated. :P
Did I walk in your shoes - © Ja'mir 2008
Did I walk in your shoes, or have you walked in mine
Shared sorrow, tears, joy – or just moments in time
Did I walk in your shoes, or have you walked in mine
Both sparks of creation, earth energies entwined
We pass in the main street, a glimpse from caste down eyes
and wonder , mirror or reflection as our minds meander by
Not thinking where we're going , autopilot in control
Despite our different lives, we're in the same hellhole
Did I walk in your shoes, or have you walked in mine
Shared sorrow, tears or joy – or just moments in time
Did I walk in your shoes, or have you walked in mine
Both sparks of creation, earth energies entwined
You're from the fancy hill, I'm from the poor old railway shack
I was born a white child , while you were born black
A silver spoon in your mouth, no hungry mouths to feed
Yet here we are on main street, both red blooded and in need
We both hear the shrieking siren, in agony we wait, what is the outcome, what is our fate
both of us stranded in a moment in time, both sparks of creation, earth energies entwined
Did I walk in your shoes, or have you walked in mine
Shared sorrow, tears or joy – or just moments in time
Did I walk in your shoes, or have you walked in mine
Both sparks of creation, earth energies entwined
Thanks as always
Ja'mir :wink:
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Welcome Back,
I think I'll have to agree have to agree with you about the verses.
The chorus is excellent but the verse seem to be lacking something.
My guess is that the story is about two strangers and I think the chorus
suggests a more intimate relationship.
I do like the way you reverse the usual racial stereotypes in the last
verse. That made a impact with me.
Good to see you back around
John
Thanks John,
Still scratching my head over this one :?
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Nice to see you back, Ja'mir!
Doesn't look too rusty to me. Like John, I picked up on the racial stereotyping/role reversal lines - but I don't think the verses are lacking anything particularly, they set the chorus up nicely, which is very strong. It'd be nice to hear this (hint!)
Oh, and if you really are feeling rusty, the SSG's been quiet lately (hint, hint!)
:D :D :D
Vic
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
Yes, welcome back to the party.
I think it's all ok, but there are more choruses than verses so that part of the balance is off.
A :-)
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