Commiserating in a song

On December 18, 2009

When I feel strongly about something, I write. My blog entries are just a small portion of what's running through my mind. In school, I used to write for the literary section of our gazette because back then, I was really into writing poetry which turns out to be songs. I still write poetic messages, you know, the cheesy stuff. However, I never publish them here in my blog since I don't think they really sound that good. So this one is the first to make it here. This is for a girl who lost her way.

"Veranda"

Lyrics by Stacey Tee

I saw your picture taken in an old room with three other boys in the scene
In the veranda you were puffing smoke and drinking beer

I couldn’t tell what else it could be
You were smiling but you look so, so sad
I bet you got tired, so tired
But you know you weren’t the only one bearing the same pain

Why did you back down and turn around?

We all have monsters to fight

Why did you back down and turn around?
You know what this is about
We all have monsters to fight

I saw your picture in a garage concert with your camera, wearing tights

In the streets you’re puffing smoke and drinking beer

I didn’t recognize you but I know those eyes

Trying to be happy but it looked too, too bad
I bet you got tired, so tired
Yet I know you can pull yourself together and see the light

Why did you back down and turn around?
We all have monsters to fight
Why did you back down and turn around?
You know what this is about
We all have monsters to fight

And the world sucks you in, and it will reel you out

Like a sentimental song I’ve heard from before

And the pressure sinks in; you can’t find a way out

Along that path it’ll be heartbreak and more

I saw your picture taken a year ago with the geek kids who used to be your friends

No time for puffing smoke or drinking beer

Your hair was tied up and clean

Your face was at its brightest and your heart at its happiest
Don’t you wish to feel it ever again?