Wings

A story of self, a song for me.

A star in the night with darkness surrounding

It's hard to pronounce right, it keeps coming out wrong

Believe the inner child when it speaks, seek

Breathe deep when you reach peace, leap

It's not a ledge, it's an airstrip

But you said in your head that you can't bare it

Who cares if you can't stand it, you cherish your fam's hand

Just stand clear of the landing

Stampede in to battle

Retreat, enemies leave and their battered

At least defeat each of your bad thoughts

That's not a big reach, take the ladder

Man up, no just be who you are now

With a reason to keep speaking, go talk now

Walk farther than fathers of fathers, daughters of mothers

Brothers of daughters and daughter's of brothers

Got caught up in living everyday like it was my last

It would never change, just patterns

Ever rearranging, how to put the things in place that matter

Just madness

How could this happen, act quick, magic

Cast it, establish any single way I can manage to grab it

I'm just barely able to grasp it

Unstable, unmanaged

Capable of only what I'm focused on

If hope is gone, I'm holding on the rope

Slowly going down the only route I know

Those that know me know I sold my soul for the sickness

It's sickening, I said I'm sinking

In a sea full of symphonies

Memories of melodies, so mellow and deep

Send me to a heaven so free, regret is no thing

I'm better if me is bettering me

In bed with the feeling of set in a dream

I'm set to release

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My wings unfold, they take me high

I'd keep you warm and cold at the same time

Fly

Wind on our face, scenery amazing

Breathtaking, but wait, seem to be escaping

Just save me from taking another pill

Or a way to remain sane, am I crazy?

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It's like I open up a door

Standing in the frame I look at what's before me

I'm sorry if I never look back at the past after the fact

Casting a shadow at that

There's an illumination that saved me

Sick of playing all the games

I bet you're sick of saying the same things

Kid complaining there for days

I'm containing all my anger and saving it for a way out

Of a state where I'm in danger and dangling by a thread count

Need strength now

Everything it takes now

Not escape, let's make every single face proud

In the way are mistakes, never break down

On another train, am I crazy or sane?

How do I spread these broken wings

I've reached the ceiling and the room is squeezing me

I need the freedom and I need the room to breathe

I can see the sea underneath the moon

This kingdom

Got caught up in living everyday like it was my last

It would never change, just patterns

Ever rearranging, how to put the things in place that matter

Just madness

How could this happen, act quick, magic

Cast it, establish any single way I can manage to grab it

I'm just barely able to grasp it

Unstable, unmanaged

Capable of only what I'm focused on

If hope is gone, I'm holding on the rope

Slowly going down the only route I know

Those that know me know I sold my soul for the sickness

It's sickening, I said I'm sinking

In a sea full of symphonies

Memories of melodies, so mellow and deep

Send me to a heaven so free, regret is no thing

I'm better if me is bettering me

In bed with the feeling of set in a dream

I'm set to release

Author's Note

A song I made, the video is of me playing it live with my acoustic. Let me know what you think!

Reviews

[Pandy]

This is absolutely breathtaking for me. When I first started reading the lyrics, I noticed each word was written with care and meaning, however when I came upon, "Got caught up in living everyday like it was my last," I was hooked. The meaning of this song is beautifully written. I also would like to point out I love how you play with your words and integrate sound devices. Beautiful!

[Damien Ridge]

Thank you for your kind words, much love!

[SleeplessVolcano]

Vivid expression! Traditionally, I never liked rap, and thought that such songs were superficial. I have since then gladly stumbled on extremely creative and substantial musical expressions of rap, conveying not merely intricate music, but also depth in meaning. Your song is one of those too....:)

[Damien Ridge]

Aw well I'm glad to have made your list! Thank you!

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Your vocal style, in which this write speaks lyrically and rhythmically, in each line of verse; to, I believe, a 4/4 time signature, generates a great synthesised beat. I think the ‘bridge’ used to pause and reflect on the earlier portions of the song, prepares the listener for the climax. Kudos …

[Damien Ridge]

Well thank you for your review, I appreciate it!

[Karmee]

This is very good, you're very talented. Like this. I am not to fond of rap, but this is good. enjoyed this

[Damien Ridge]

Well I'm glad it could reach out to you even though you aren't fond of rap. Means a lot to me! Thanks!

[Karmee]

no problem. I wrote a rap once once or twice still have them some where. why I wrote them I am not sure.

[apennylate]

Great stuff man... Very talented and passionate... Your skill with words is impressive... But what is most impressive is the level of true love seen on your face... A beautiful rhythm... I am a fan... Inspiring...

[Damien Ridge]

Thank you! Makes my day, for real.

[apennylate]

My pleasure, was even more of a pleasure to hear yeh... Stupendously dope stuff

[Seeker]

I followed the link on your name after you commented on my piece. Glad I did. Part of what you said there is coming out here. Very talented, passionate, focused fiercely independent and expressed with an intensity possible only in an artist who writes with conviction.

[Damien Ridge]

Thank you so much, that means a lot! Glad you enjoyed it.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Having the video and hearing you play the guitar and sing the lyrics adds a depth of dimension that I would have not have otherwise experienced with this writing. Each brush of your hand against the guitar strings is like the hardened wing of life brushing against one's heartstrings. You sing with such veracity, intensity, and passion that it's hard not to feel these words.

[Damien Ridge]

Thank you! Sorry I hadn't replied to this, had been inactive for a year or so.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

No worries. I hope you write and post more soon. :-)

[pb]

Awwww..That was absolutely great.
First, I`ve read the song and than I listened you singing..
You got a really amazing voice..
just,keep going this way. :)

[Damien Ridge]

I appreciate the compliment! Thank you

[Brittany]

can feel the emotion in it, beautifully written and sang!

[Damien Ridge]

Thank you! Much love.