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Wicked Deeds:
It's been a while since I posted. I've been stockpiling songs and now that I've moved back to my home town and began to organise my home, it won't be long before I start to record my acoustic sketches in my studio.  Perhaps this might be the first......

Jill, Bruce Springsteen and me

Jill looked for a sign
'twas on  the radio;
a sign that love might be.
It was Jill, Bruce Springsteen and me.

A storm cloud filled the sky,
water  surged below.
I held her in my arms
'til we  kissed and then  let go.

Perhaps I'll catch her
in a sleepless moment.
Though it's far more likely In a dream!

I came in search of love.
Her calmness soothed the pain.
The thunder wasn't heard
so we  began again.

I may reflect upon
my journey to today.
A girl with storm cloud eyes
Caught my gaze then walked away.

Perhaps I'll catch her
In a sleepless moment.
Though it's far more likely In a dream!

Jill looked for a sign
'twas on the radio;
a sign that love might be.
It was Jill, Bruce Springsteen and me

Written by Paul Vasey August 2019

HappyDays:
Hey Wicked Deed,

The title really drew me in, so I had to check what it was about.

After reading the lyrics a few times, I came up with what the lyrics were talking about. At first, I thought it was about a one-night stand between two people - as they make love while listening to Springsteen. Then I also thought if this was an homage to a Springsteen song. I also thought if this was all a dream/fantasy of a woman the guy came up with.

I'm not sure which one of those is the real story. Maybe I'm just really daft and I didn't see the obvious.

Solid start and I hope to read more of your work.

Rocky

PaulAds:
This is super, Paul.

Almost conversational, with its hook line....very classy.

Made to measure...not just a remnant... I'm sure it'll make an excellent song...

adamfarr:
It's a really interesting lyric. I couldn't help wondering which Bruce song had that effect on her (Thunder Road? or more ironically Hello Sunshine?)

I really like the short lines and non-obvious storyline.

I saw that you had "storm cloud" twice - which opens up some different meanings - but I couldn't tell whether that was deliberate or not.

Anyhow, this looks to me like a large and fertile acorn.

Paulski:
Hi other Paul  ;D
I like how this one lets the listener fill in the blanks based on his/her own perceptions of the imagery (which are strong BTW). A couple of tiny suggs:


--- Quote ---It was Jill, Bruce Springsteen and me.
--- End quote ---

I think you can lose the "It was" unless you need the syllables musically.

and


--- Quote ---water  surged below.
--- End quote ---

-- suggest you check the plumbing  ;D ;D

Good stuff as usual
Paul

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