SCHOOL DAZE
I remember waking up late, it was definitely not cool
trying to get my act together, couldn't be late to school
homework wasn't done. I didn't care.
I had a good friend, and I’d knew he’d share
I’d always get to my first class not a moment too soon
it was only September, couldn't wait until June
the minutes ticked by slowly, the clock in slow motion
teach was talking in Spanish, I didn't have a notion
CHORUS
school daze, I thought they’d never end
now that they’re over I can’t remember when
times were better, times were more fun
how I miss the school daze now that they’re done
another day, another lesson to learn
couldn't remember every one, I wasn't concerned
couldn't formulate chemistry, couldn't calculate math
didn't remember history, thought I’d never pass
my favorite subject was dressed in tight skirts
I excelled in learning the best way to flirt
I studied every reaction, never missed a chance
Always had dates lined up well in advance
school daze, I thought they’d never end
now that they’re over I can’t remember when
times were better, times were more fun
how I miss the school daze now that they’re done
now I’m supposing you may be wondering did I graduate
considering the prime objective of school was to educate
well, I learned a thing or two and wore a cap and gown
but the times I remember best was dating every girl around
school daze, I thought they’d never end
now that they’re over I can’t remember when
times were better, times were more fun
how I miss the school daze now that they’re done
Hi Neil
And nice work here! Lots of wonderful detail - definitely a pleasure to listen to this narrator / character.
Only question is whether or not he would flip so easily between the casual language of calling the teacher "teach" and the formality of a phrase like "considering the prime objective of school was to educate?" Maybe someplace in the middle?
The rhythm and pulse of the lyric certainly lends itself to all kinds of musical possibilities. Do you have anything particular in mind at this point?
Looking forward, as always, to more.
Peace
Hi Neil,
yep good read :D the rhythm is quite easy to follow. I have to admit that when I read "teach" I stopped and though hmm interesting word to use.
cheers
Paul
Hi Neil,
Good start :D
This is my favorite part:
my favorite subject was dressed in tight skirts
I excelled in learning the best way to flirt
Suggestions:
"I’d always get to my first class not a moment too soon"
Change this line to talk about the end of the school day b/c you already mentioned being late in verse one...and it would tie-in with waiting for the school year to end
"another day, another lesson to learn"
how about expand the time frame.....
"another year, another lesson to learn"
I can hear this something in the vein of The Ramones 8)
Thanks for sharing.
James
I knew the moment I wrote "teach" that it was out of character. Couldn't get it passed those eagle eyes. Consider it changed! Not quite sure of the music yet . . . . . . Thanks for your comments and suggestions all.
Neil
