From the recording Nowever
This song conveys the idea of me wanting to perform my original songs more than cover songs, staying true to myself, playing what I like for my reasons not for others. I get caught between the throws of conforming and appeasing the desire of others to play cover songs and my need to tell my own story with original songs.
Lyrics
Just when you think you were warm.
Just when you think you were ready to rock,
You merely lit up the stage,
And failed to plug in and unmute your mic.
How will they hear you each time if you’re not playing their
favourite songs?
“I haven’t heard this before” they’ll say then go on their way.
Feel what you wanna feel.
Play what you wanna play.
Own what you know is real
Unless you’re trying to be someone else.
I will do better next time.
I said it and I meant it, got to own it and commit to be strong.
I’m only losing if I go faster than my feet and stumble,
Tripping on someone else’s tread.
I’m gonna play what I like,
Instead of something you’ve probably heard too many times.
There’s only time for one of me so…