Added to My Playlist
Out of the mouths of babes. Well, she's long past being a baby, but she'll always be mine.
I know ginger_rose already shared this out, but I needed to transcribe the lyrics so that my left brain could appreciate the piece in parallel with my right brain. There is wisdom here, and humility, not to mention talent. I know that self-doubt in the face of attraction is common to us all, but I find myself connecting to this song from many points in my own life, in my own loves. I was taken a little by surprise at how personally inspiring I find my own daughter's work to be.
I'm not just proud, I'm adding this Esa original to my playlist:
Confession in the Key of Mediocre
Hey, thought I’d tell you that I like you.
Was that so hard to say?
Yes, it was. It is. Just, hey.
I think you’re kind and cool and neat.
Being your friend’s been a pretty sweet
Deal inspiring both of us to
Create something new.
There’s one thing I’ve hid from you
‘Cause I’m not sure of what to do.
And I don’t need you to like me too,
But let me tell you how I feel.
I skip a beat at the thought of us together,
Playing side by side.
My hands start shaking and missing chords
But I’ll still strum with pride
‘Cause even though I’m not sure where we stand
We’re still good friends and friendship’s just as grand.
Hypothetically, some obstacles await us.
A four-year gap of age,
It’s not severe, but it’s hard to gauge.
But if the distance in our homes and years
Will make me give into my fears
And stop wondering if I even understand…
So I’ll sit here and laugh awkwardly,
Try not to think about you and me,
And stop suspecting that you’ll see
That I’d like to hold your hand.
I’m sure out there there’s someone more deserving.
Don’t waste your time on me.
I just thought I’d get it off my chest,
Just to talk to you happily.
I’m grateful for your friendship, man.
Keep the sentiment. Who says I can?
Never mind the shakes I get.
The tension won’t destroy me yet.
Someday I might forget
And carry on just fine.
It’s strange to think that I qualify to know you.
But I’m not just your fan,
That we talk and joke and plan.
I hope that it’s ok with you
And maybe you already knew
That when I sing between us, sometimes I sing for you.
Now that this song’s almost done,
I wouldn’t be surprised if you tried to run.
Just for tonight lets both have fun
And agree to friendship, me and you.
Confession in the Key of Mediocre (.mp3)
I know ginger_rose already shared this out, but I needed to transcribe the lyrics so that my left brain could appreciate the piece in parallel with my right brain. There is wisdom here, and humility, not to mention talent. I know that self-doubt in the face of attraction is common to us all, but I find myself connecting to this song from many points in my own life, in my own loves. I was taken a little by surprise at how personally inspiring I find my own daughter's work to be.
I'm not just proud, I'm adding this Esa original to my playlist:
Confession in the Key of Mediocre
Hey, thought I’d tell you that I like you.
Was that so hard to say?
Yes, it was. It is. Just, hey.
I think you’re kind and cool and neat.
Being your friend’s been a pretty sweet
Deal inspiring both of us to
Create something new.
There’s one thing I’ve hid from you
‘Cause I’m not sure of what to do.
And I don’t need you to like me too,
But let me tell you how I feel.
I skip a beat at the thought of us together,
Playing side by side.
My hands start shaking and missing chords
But I’ll still strum with pride
‘Cause even though I’m not sure where we stand
We’re still good friends and friendship’s just as grand.
Hypothetically, some obstacles await us.
A four-year gap of age,
It’s not severe, but it’s hard to gauge.
But if the distance in our homes and years
Will make me give into my fears
And stop wondering if I even understand…
So I’ll sit here and laugh awkwardly,
Try not to think about you and me,
And stop suspecting that you’ll see
That I’d like to hold your hand.
I’m sure out there there’s someone more deserving.
Don’t waste your time on me.
I just thought I’d get it off my chest,
Just to talk to you happily.
I’m grateful for your friendship, man.
Keep the sentiment. Who says I can?
Never mind the shakes I get.
The tension won’t destroy me yet.
Someday I might forget
And carry on just fine.
It’s strange to think that I qualify to know you.
But I’m not just your fan,
That we talk and joke and plan.
I hope that it’s ok with you
And maybe you already knew
That when I sing between us, sometimes I sing for you.
Now that this song’s almost done,
I wouldn’t be surprised if you tried to run.
Just for tonight lets both have fun
And agree to friendship, me and you.
Confession in the Key of Mediocre (.mp3)