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Not a Slave - Composer Required

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Arkwright

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« on: January 25, 2016, 09:48:52 AM »
Hey people...

Looking for someone who can add music to my recent set of lyrics shown below.

Fancy the challenge, give me a shout.

Not A Slave

VERSE 1
Ain't nothing quite so ugly
As the face of a clock at dawn
Another day, like any other
To a king you'll play the pawn

VERSE 2
They'll cross your palms with silver
While theirs are greased with gold
Another day, another dollar
Kills the ‘dreams of wealth’ you hold

CHORUS
It’s a ‘blink and you missed it’ journey
From the cradle to the grave
The outcome never changes
For the fearful or the brave
Cast off your chains and shackles
Be what you want to be
The world don’t give a damn right now
Be a free man, not a slave
Yeah be a free man, not a slave

VERSE 3
A sharp suit hides dark secrets
Your conscience cannot keep
Another day as cannon fodder
What you've sown you'll never reap

BRIDGE

They’re drenched
In the scent of opulence
Polluting the air we breathe
While the poor beneath
Rage and seethe
Drowning in a sea of despair

CHORUS

It’s a ‘blink and you missed it’ journey
From the cradle to the grave
The outcome never changes
For the fearful or the brave
Cast off your chains and shackles
Be what you want to be
The world don’t give a damn right now
Be a free man, not a slave
Yeah be a free man, not a slave

OUTRO
And ain't nothing quite so ugly
As the face of a clock at dawn
Another day, like any other
Until your final breath is drawn

« Last Edit: January 25, 2016, 01:43:32 PM by Arkwright »

PaulAds

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« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2016, 12:59:55 PM »
Some really great lines in here...

The opening two are fab, in particular.

I used to often say "another day, another ha'penny" and "another day, another pittance"

I wrote a song years back called "another day, another hangover" but I'm rambling...

Should it perhaps be "another day AS cannon fodder"?

Anyway...a great set of lyrics!
heart of stone, feet of clay, knob of butter

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« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2016, 10:24:28 PM »
Just a quick update to say someone has stepped up to the plate and taken the challenge.

Won't reveal anymore at this stage, just didn't want anyone else working on it at the same time.

Took your advice Paul and changed the cannon fodder line, many thanks.