The method I most frequently use to write a song is to just play chords in a rather random fashion until they begin to coalesce into a distinctive mood. Then once one section emerges I begin to string sections together while the vocal line and lyrics begin to emerge.
This song came alive with a certain "bubble gum" bouncy pop rock feel to it which was quite unusual for me to embrace. So the story line of a guy stuck in a rather sugar sweet "gooey" relationship seem to fit the bill.
Though his lover is beautiful, energetic, fun and sensual, the relationship lacks a level of intimacy that only disclosure and reflection can provide. it is this lack of intimacy that lays at that heart of why their joyful ways leave him feeling empty inside.
It isn't that he needs conflict or finds a joyful disposition intolerable, but rather he wants their joy to reverberate through their entire being and be gained through deflection or thoughtlessness. This is why the bouncy and happy feel doesn't disappear as he says goodbye.
While their joy is empty for him, he is aware of the possibility that it isn't empty for her. He would be thrilled if she wanted more from him and from life, but he has no desire to hurt her or have her feel bad.
"Goodbye see you someday give something more to love."
lyrics
Something More to Love 8/12/1979
Right now your indolent heart is the source of emotional pain
Cloying me with pleasant talk never a word of important things
Sometimes your apolaustic nature lets me feel warm inside
But later I get so tired like watching hours of vacation slides
Give me something more lover
Like the people on the lawn gossiping fools
Can’t you see you’re just like them they’re sybarites too
Goodbye see you someday give me something more to love
Why don’t we spend a day talking of our hopes and our dreams?
Sit on a log, let our feet dangle, look at stones in the ravine
Could you tell me what you want or how you do feel the world?
Let me know the person who, my heart wants so to try and know
Give me something more lover
Goodbye see you someday give me something more to love
credits
from TeenAngster,
released January 30, 2017
Vocals Jim Guido
Guitar Jim Guido
Bass Jim Guido
Keyboards Jim Guido
Drums Ryan Thompson
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