A musician acquaintance named Paul Newett wrote music for a depressing little song he wrote. He abandoned the lyric he wrote because it didn't work.
What sounded like a depressing musical treatment to him I thought sounded hopeful. I got permission to write the lyric only by promising he would own the lyric and song if he liked it. I don't own any part of this - including the lyric. I'm the AUTHOR of the lyric, but not the owner of it.
Here is the lyric, and I'll provide a link to the song tomorrow.
And here is a link -- top song on the page for those who might want to hear how it sings.
www.reverbnation.com/hardtwistmusicsongwriter btw... Yes, I do have complete permission to use the music and the song, even though they aren't owned by me. For songwriters, that's quite important.
STARTING TONIGHT
VERSE ONE:
I’d have never believed
that someone like you could ever love me.
I thought you were as distant as
the stars that shine above me.
But now, starting tonight,
I know that you are thinking of me.
It shocks me when I realize
how much that means to me. (starting tonight.)
VERSE TWO:
I’m betting my life
that this is a chance that’s worth the taking.
And if it’s a mistake,
it’s a mistake well worth the making.
So, starting tonight
I’m building my future plans around you.
I’ll put my arms around you
even though my hands are shaking.
Bridge:
This is all new to me.
It’s taken me completely off guard you see.
Out of the blue - Oh God how I hope it’s true.
VERSE FIVE:
Now, starting tonight,
now that you’ve told me that you love me,
suddenly I see you
from a different point of view.
VERSE SIX:
You gave me a glimpse of
just how hopeful my life could be.
An unforeseen epiphany
coming at me out of the blue.
CHORUS:
Now (Now, Now, Now) starting tonight – tonight – tonight - tonight
Now... I’m gonna love you... tonight.
BRIDGE 2
Life was simpler, that’s for sure,
when I was lonely..
And now I’m only
afraid that it won’t last.
VERSE SEVEN:
But I believe in your heart,
believe in your soul,
and I’ll love you only.
I’ll be leaving yesterday in the past. (Starting Tonight)
Tomorrows looking brighter than
I dared to dream it could be.
Can’t believe it’s
happening so fast...(starting tonight.)
Song fully owned (and all permission required from) Paul Bryan Newett.