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When I was crafting the song, I remember debating about certain parts (namely, "cerulean," "shards of shrapnel") and in the end, I decided to keep them in because of the perfect way (to me, at least) that they rolled off the tongue.

I decided to change "cerulean" from verse 1 because, you're right, advanced words don't really fit with the "voice" I'm trying to establish: that of a sad and simple man. I will keep in the "shards of shrapnel" (it refers to the shards of an exploded bullet, bomb or mine) because I think that's a term a war veteran would know.

Thanks for the suggestions!

- silly putty

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Revised first verse:
As I remember,
‘twas early September.
Wispy clouds dripped 'cross the canvas of sky.
I think about Alice, the girl I once loved—
How she caught the train  
without saying goodbye.
How I missed my chance to make Alice my bride,
The sorrow starts seeping inside.
]]> Sunday Songwriters Group Anonymous https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-11-silly-putty/#post-56372 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-11-silly-putty/#post-56371 Tue, 20 Jan 2004 22:36:03 +0000 Absolutely amazing lyrics. You are a great storyteller. However I do agree with "Woody".
I had to look up the word "cerulean". Well, now I know it means "deep blue"
When you used the phrase "shards of shrapnel" you lost my interest because I did not feel like getting out my dictionary again.
What the heck does it mean anyway? LOL
Please dont misunderstand me. I believe in saying things in different ways, but I do feel it still have to be simple. So keep up the good work, but think about the "Average Joe"
Hope I was not to hard on you
Blessings. Olav
]]> Sunday Songwriters Group Olav https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-11-silly-putty/#post-56371 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-11-silly-putty/#post-56370 Tue, 20 Jan 2004 21:33:03 +0000 La la, de de da da da". That's what endears the song to people, its simplicity. Again I must commend the structure and the "plot" of the song. It really is brilliant.]]> Sunday Songwriters Group voodoochild https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-11-silly-putty/#post-56370 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-11-silly-putty/#post-1640 Sun, 18 Jan 2004 12:33:00 +0000
I envisioned this having a "El Paso"/ "The Piano Man"/ Harry Chapin's "Taxi" tune/mood.

- silly putty

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Memories Past the Glass


As I remember,
‘twas early September.
Wispy clouds striped the cerulean sky.
I think about Alice, the girl I once loved—
How she caught the train
without saying goodbye.
How I missed my chance to make Alice my bride,
The sorrow starts seeping inside.

Chorus:  
Time ticks away; I'm alone in this bar
Too many thoughts cross my mind.
It's three memories past the glass
And the whiskey's going down just fine.


I remember the war,
Which took place years before.
My buddies and I swore to steer clear of harm.
Then, I think of Jimmy, who cracked dirty jokes.
But jests couldn't save him,
He died in my arms.
From these shards of shrapnel, I simply can't hide.
The sorrow starts seeping inside.

Chorus:
Time ticks away; I'm alone in this bar
Too many thoughts cross my mind.
It's four memories past the glass
Bartender, set me up one more time!


My mind floats to when
I was happy and ten.
My pa got a puppy, with fur thick and black.
Darkie liked squirrels and running through parks.
One day he went chasing
And never came back.
‘Cause when Death comes hunting, I'm pushed to the side
The sorrow starts seeping inside.

Chorus:
Time ticks away; I'm alone in this bar
Too many thoughts cross my mind.
It's five memories past the glass
The bottle's half empty, but I'm doin' all right

And I'm not too worried, ‘cause I've got all night.
All night…
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