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Another new lyric – If Only
Apr 22nd
Ironically on the weekend I packed up my studio saying that I wasn’t going to work on any music for a while. That night I sat down at my piano (I usually play guitar) and started out with a C chord, then somehow my fingers moved to a Am7/F chord… well the next 30 minutes I came up with a new chord progression… It’s the first time I’ve done that in ages… and a song will come of that.
But the last week or so my son (2 1/2 now) hasn’t been getting much sleep of a night… I’ve been saying up late with him.
Today at work when I wasn’t thinking (ironically) a got an idea of taking a retrospective look at life.. and I jotted down a few lines, some made it in to what I’m posting below.
But would love to hear your thoughts if you like / hate the song.
I’m think I’m going to keep on writing first drafts for a month now and then go back at the end and see which ones I should record. But for now, here is “If Only”
If Only
Reading my diary
from the summer of 92
I was surprised at the things I said,
and all the things I used to do.
Well the world has changed a lot since then,
since I wrote those words with my pen.
Back then,
I didn’t have to worry about phone bills
And if I wanted adventure I got my fills
I did some stupid things I will say that
A few times I wore my dunce hat
But if only,
I knew then what I know now…
I had a girlfriend
Who I hardly knew
I wrote her letters everyday,
that ended with I love you.
Giving those words away freely then
Didn’t mean anything in the end
But back then,
I didn’t have to worry about paying the rent
I didn’t have to work for the money I spent
I’ve got my parents to thank for that
And they know one day I’ll pay them back…
But if only,
I knew then what I know now…
Bridge
Now the world hasn’t been the same since 9/11
When innocent people were sent to heaven
Cause we live now with a constant worry
And seem to travel everywhere in a hurry
Taking life a little to fast
We’re just another person in the cast
But back then…
I didn’t have to worry about a child
And now my days are over from being wild
All those speed humps that got in the way
Shaped me to be the man I am today….
Cause now, I know more than I knew then
Now I know more than I knew then
(c) Daniel Porter 2009
New Lyric – Summer Rain
Apr 21st
I know it’s been a while in between posts. In my life there hasn’t really been that much going on. The only big thing was a new spa… I’ll post the story about the installation at another day.
But this post came from a suggestion from a twitter ‘tweet’ by @RavenousRaven
“Get off Twitter right now and go and write a song! Go on – yes now! You have 1hr to finish the 1st draft. Go!!! 
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Well I didn’t do it at the time, however I sat down for about 45 minutes and came up with the Lyric below.
My initial rambles which lead to the song were:
I want it to be fun.. not sad… positive song in this depressing world
happy thoughts – sunny days
Feel Happy again
Like standing in summer rain
The last line, actually the last two words gave me the idea for the song. And it then progressed in to what one of it’s first drafts. The first verse came out first, then the bridge and I wrote the other two verses after, one before and one after the bridge. Would love to hear your feedback through here or twitter.
I present the lyrics for “Summer Rain”
Summer Rain
Everything in this world seems to be getting me down.
Wether it’s the news or the economy
that’s all heading towards the ground.
All I have to do to make me happy again is think..
About standing in summer rain.
Don’t want to work but I need the money to keep me going.
I don’t like the job but to me it’s easy,
but I feel myself slowing.
But to make me feel better again I just think
About standing in Summer Rain
Bridge
Those warm drops of water, hitting my face
with rays of sunshine, shining through with grace
My arms wide open, welcoming it all
rain drops racing to the ground I watch you fall…
Sweet Summer Rain!
Instrumental break
I’m always the happiest when I’m home with my family
And even more so on Summer holidays
I’ll play in the backyard happily
And when it rains we’ll stand there with our arms wide open.
We’ll be Standing in Summer Rain
Standing in Summer Rain
Standing in Summer Rain
(c) Daniel Porter 2009
True Time
Apr 2nd
I wrote this song in 2000 the morning one of my Grand Fathers passed away. I recorded it at the time on my old VS 840EX unit, and had always planned on recording a better version. This is the latter.
The original was myself on acoustic guitar, vocals, a ‘lead’ guitar and a ‘synth strings’. This is just myself and a guitar, with a secondary guitar playing some leads (also played by myself).
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Download: Daniel Porter – True Time.mp3
Lyrics:
True Time
There’s a journey,
we all must take one day.
Some people take it early,
and others late.
And when the True Time comes,
you don’t have a say.
All your suffering,
gets taken away.
Some babies,
don’t even live a day.
Their lives,
taken prematurely away.
And when the True Time comes,
you don’t have a say.
Some things in life,
are just unfair.
Old age,
Will never escape the young, that’s for sure!
Disease or disability,
The type you make or the type you catch.
And when the True Time comes,
you don’t have a say.
Life is too short,
everybody says.
You say goodbye,
to a body but not the soul.
It lives on in your heart,
for as long as you live.
Then when my True Time comes,
we’ll be together again.
(c) Daniel Porter 2000
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Feelings Don’t Just Disappear
Apr 1st
This is a song which I wrote back in 2000. I did record it at the time on a Roland VS-840EX, back when I could record a song in 2 hours. Back then (other than being in the wrong key) it was pretty much electric guitars, 3 part harmonies, a classical guitar as a ‘bass’ and a bad MIDI drum beat. This was one of the earlier songs which I wrote. It’s the usual story… love lost, hope, love definitely lost.
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Download: Daniel Porter – Feelings Don’t Just Disappear.mp3
Lyrics:
Feelings Don’t Just Disappear
It don’t mean a thing,
everything you say to me .. no.
So now I’ve stopped listening,
and I’m started to walk away…. again.
And so why do I feel this way?
Because I don’t know what to say.
I’m somewhere that I’ve never been, before,
And the feelings, they don’t just disappear.
Lonely nights at home,
thinkin’ about you all the time.
I called you on the telephone,
and left a message for you to call me back
And so why do I feel this way?
Because I don’t know what to say.
I’m somewhere that I’ve never been, before,
And the feelings, they don’t just disappear.
I never got the call back,
I was never expecting you to.
We could always try and get back,
but we never get anywhere ..no we wouldn’t
And so why do I feel this way?
Because I don’t know what to say.
I’m somewhere that I’ve never been, before,
And the feelings, they don’t just disappear.
(c) Daniel Porter 2000
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Circle Goes On
Jan 16th
I wrote this song late last year… actually according to the file create date of the lyrics the first 1/2 of December.
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Download: Daniel Porter – Circle Goes On.mp3
Lyrics:
Circle Goes On
In my arms,
you are safe here.
Away from harms,
I will protect you dear.
But oneday you will be,
out on you own.
And i hope for you,
there will be someone at home.
For you to hold,
In you arms.
And protect them,
and keep them from harm.
Like I did you.
The circle goes on
(c) Daniel Porter 2007
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