2014.02.23 - Dream

Listen Here

Listen Here (feat. Moe Lassiz)

New Idea 256

Processing Emotion Through Composing Music

B04 - Searching For More Than Contentment (181)

I know, I know, old farts like me should attempt to rap.  But I knew the song needed a bridge, and I was watching a TV piece on Franklin (the broadway show), and was inspired.  Besides, given the subject matter, the rap format is ideal.

Ranting in the Fray

Guitar, bass, and synthesized drums by John Karaffa with me on vocals

Californication.mp3

SittingWaitingWishing.wav

OnMyOwn

Ready When I Leave
Mike Frankē

Come on in, the door's open. Pull up a chair.
Don't act like a stranger; I know you've been biding your time out there.
I’ve been expecting you for a whole lot of years.
I guess it’s about time you’re here.

I’d like to sing you a story, of a life well lived.
About a man content that he gave all he had to give.
I been tryin’ to write that tune for a whole lot of years.
Time’s up, now you’re here.

CHORUS
I don’t wanna go scared or angry.
Never wanted to die in my sleep.
Wanna meet my end eyes wide open.
Wanna be ready when I leave.

I’ve got a million excuses; bet you’ve heard ‘em all before.
As if a little more time would make a difference, anymore.
I’ve been avoiding you for a whole lot of years.
And I still can’t believe you’re here.

CHORUS

I know it's time to go now; I’m sorry to complain.
I guess every worthy journey brings a little pain.
But I’ve been blessed with a whole lot of years.
So show me, where we go from here.

CHORUS

Ready When I Leave

Next One, Please!

Sketching rough ideas in quick little sessions.