Tag: pop

‘MBS’ — #Lyrics To Country Pop Protest Song

This is meant to be one of those songs that is completely ridiculous and whatever. I’m writing in a way that it’s meant to be serious but I can’t help but keep thinking of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s Mr. Bojangles.

MBS
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
please give credit if you produce or perform.

when you’ve got enemies and plenty of oil
you know the score
people can vanish quick as can be
leaving just tape behind
so I must say don’t cross

Mr. Bone Saw
Mr. Bone Saw
Mr. Bone Saw
he’s played his trump card

the price of peace
is the innocent being sliced up
slice up into pieces
don’t you fret though
you’ll never pay at the pump
’cause Trump’s on the stump

we’re all aghast that it happened
but nothing will happen ’cause of MBS
’cause Jared’s on the case
Ivanka’s got the lace
the price of oil is its own grace

Mr. Bone Saw
Mr. Bone Saw
Mr. Bone Saw
he’s played his trump card

[bridge]
wish we could put things
but in their place
bring people back together
before they got cut up
yet the deal is done
ain’t it
Mr. Bone Saw.

Mr. Bone Saw
Mr. Bone Saw
Mr. Bone Saw
he’s played his trump card

‘AOC’ — #Lyrics To A Dance Pop Song

This is pretty ridiculous, but a little ditty I wrote quickly off the top of my head.

AOC
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
please give credit if you produce or perform

she drives all the incels crazy
they just don’t know what to do
they want her to fade away
but that’s not her scene baby

AOC
she’s a star of the House
she knows what it’s all about
AOC
AOC
AOC

don’t you worry baby
she’s got it under control
going to shake things up
don’t you know

she can do no right
she can do no wrong
all I know is she’s strong

AOC
she’s a star of the House
she knows what it’s all about
AOC
AOC
AOC

[bridge]
when she’s old and gray
she’s going to still drive power mad
’cause she’ll be in control
maybe even have a gavel in her hand

AOC
she’s a star of the House
she knows what it’s all about
AOC
AOC
AOC

‘Dumpster Fire’ — #Lyrics To A Pop Rock Song

George Conway calling the Trump Administration a “shit show in a dumpster fire” sounds like a lyrics to me, maybe a fast Jane’s Addiction song, so you get this.

Dumpster Fire
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
please give credit if you produce or perform

shit show in a dumpster fire
is my life and that’s a fact
I’m no liar that’s for sure
low as can be that’s me

shit show in a dumpster fire
shit show in a dumpster fire
shit show in a dumpster fire

I’m ready for my fate
whatever happens next
will be blast I’m sure

no one will challenge me
on my way to the bottom
going to dig my way to china
’cause I’m living in a

shit show in a dumpster fire
shit show in a dumpster fire
shit show in a dumpster fire

[bridge]
going to put it out
soon enough
clean the trash out
maybe make a home
find me someone to call my own

but until then I’m going
enjoy the flames of my life
you know what’s going down
it’s a

shit show in a dumpster fire
shit show in a dumpster fire
shit show in a dumpster fire

‘Cocoon’ — #Lyrics To A Pop Rock Song

The Trump is in a “cocoon of bitterness and resentment” sounds like lyrics to an early Pearl Jam song, so you get this.

Cocoon
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
please give credit if you produce or perform

have all the power in the world
but I’m filled with excuses
don’t know how to speak
so I retreat into a

a cocoon
of bitterness and resentment
a cocoon
of bitterness and resentment
a cocoon
of bitterness and resentment

I can end this world with point
causing millions a lack of sleep
I walk the halls of the people’s house
calling it a dumb in my bed

when the end of the world is neigh
we all know it’ll be sublime
the hellscape will arrive
while I’m still in

a cocoon
of bitterness and resentment
a cocoon
of bitterness and resentment
a cocoon
of bitterness and resentment

[bridge]
I’ll break free soon
fly away into the sky
maybe reside again in Trump Tower
on my golden thrown

a cocoon
of bitterness and resentment
a cocoon
of bitterness and resentment
a cocoon
of bitterness and resentment

‘Drive Me To Drink’ — #Lyrics To A Pop R&B Song

The news these days suck. This is a little attempt to express how it makes me feel.

Drive Me To Drink
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
please give credit if you produce or perform

watching the news
things zoom through
what can I say
much to my dismay
it’s enough to
drive me to drink

drive me to drink
it’s all a little too dark
drive me to drink
just to slink into the dark
drive me to drink
drive me to drink
drive me to drink

why is it this way
I have to say
things once were sane
but that’s no more

the presence tense is the worse
just wish I could fix it quick
but it’s not to be
maybe I’ll buy another beer

drive me to drink
it’s all a little too dark
drive me to drink
just to slink into the dark
drive me to drink
drive me to drink
drive me to drink

[bridge]
sober as I can be
things don’t seem to change
all I want to do is cry
as I try to forget it all

we’re going to take it higher
to the next level
when it’s all over I say
we’ll no longer think
it’s about to

drive me to drink
it’s all a little too dark
drive me to drink
just to slink into the dark
drive me to drink
drive me to drink
drive me to drink

‘Ephemeral’ — #Lyrics To An Adult Contemporary Pop Song

Whomever is Ariana Grande’s lyricist is doing a really good job these days. I’m just screwing around with this.

Ephemeral
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
please give credit if you produce or perform

beauty is just a moment in time
it comes as quick as it goes
at least that’s how it told
but I’m believe in love
now matter how
ephemeral

ephemeral
that’s all we got
a brief snapshot
ephemeral
ephemeral
ephemeral

I’m going to hold on tight
’cause it’s such a delight
it’s my right to have you
have you in my sights

don’t worry one bit
it might give you a fit
but we’re in the thick of it
our love is strong now matter
how much they say it’s

ephemeral
that’s all we got
a brief snapshot
ephemeral
ephemeral
ephemeral

[bridge]
locked tight
never going to leave your side
we’re in it together forever
till the end of time

ephemeral
that’s all we got
a brief snapshot
ephemeral
ephemeral
ephemeral

‘Get It Done’ — #Lyrics To A Rock Song

Just screwing around.

Get It Done
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
please give credit if you produce or perform

things may come my way
much to my dismay
but you know how I sway
each every day

get it done
no matter what
get it done
you know what’s up
get it done
get it done
get it done

we’re fading away it’s all so true
but I know exactly what I’m going to do
break the glass as they say
just don’t say I’m full of sass

I declare my self king of state
but everyone just thinks I’m a flirt
do as I say and no one will get hurt
’cause that’s the way I work

get it done
no matter what
get it done
you know what’s up
get it done
get it done
get it done

[bridge]
when all is said and done
you know I’m never going to run
we’re all ready for the end
just don’t say it’s a sin

people say what they don’t mean
I’m going to lean in til the end
’cause I know I’m going to get it done

get it done
no matter what
get it done
you know what’s up
get it done
get it done
get it done

‘Bottom Rail’ — #Lyrics To A Dance Pop Song

There’s a famous tale that just after the Civil War some freed slaves told some whites “bottom rail on top now.” This is homage to that tale in the form of a Daft Punk-type dance song. Make of it what you will.

Bottom Rail
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
please give credit if you produce or perform

the train is on its way
our fate has been decided
we were on the bottom
now we’re on the top

bottom rail is on top now
bottom rail is on top now
bottom rail is on top now
bottom rail is on top now

our will was honored
’cause people did there part
this is just a start
but I’m going to yell
bottom rail is on top now
bottom rail is on top now
bottom rail is on top now

[bridge]
we’re entering history
things are going to change
much to the dismay
of those who would complain

bottom rail is on top now
bottom rail is on top now
bottom rail is on top now

‘End Of The Beginning’ — #Lyrics To A Pop Song

I am on edge about the 2018 midterms and while I work on developing a novel, I feel like write some song lyrics to take the edge off a little bit. This is kind of my best-case-scenario song. I honestly don’t think there’s going to be a Blue Wave for various reasons, this is meant to be a happy song.

End of The Beginning
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
please give credit if you produce or perform

we were down and now we’re up
it’s time to bust out the grins
loud and proud we are going to be
we’ve reach the

end of the beginning
what did you expect
end of the beginning
now we get some respect

grab a girl and make her smile
who knows what will happen next
we have gotten the power we wanted
the rest will be a blessing I swear

we’ve had it so rough for so long
there’s going to be a party now
’cause the show was loud and clear
it’s definitely the

end of the beginning
what did you expect
end of the beginning
now we get some respect

[bridge]
why did we fear
any other outcome
I swear to God
we knew the answer all along

end of the beginning
what did you expect
end of the beginning
now we get some respect

end of the beginning
end of the beginning
end of the beginning

‘Sisters’ — #Lyrics To A ‘Purposeful Pop’ Song

As you may know, at the beginning of the American Civil War, one of the slogans floating about was “wayward sisters part in peace.” Given all the drooling that Right Wing Nutjobs seem to be doing about a new civil war, these lyrics are about what’s going on right now, with the country seemingly tearing itself apart.

Sisters
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
please give credit if you produce or perform

the news today is scary as can be
proud dudes knocking heads
telling me to run away
but I’m going to stand my ground
even if one day I wake up and hear
wayward sisters
part in peace

be sure to stay safe my friend
things could get hectic
talking heads want to yell

wayward sisters
part in peace
wayward sisters
part in peace
wayward sisters
part in peace

I’m not ready to give up
no matter how much hate is lobbed
we’re going to have to stand and fight
even when the chips are down

not afraid to speak my mind
boys wanna tell me to hush
wanna bum rush the stage
but they’ll end up in a cage

be sure to stay safe my friend
things could get hectic
talking heads want to yell

wayward sisters
part in peace
wayward sisters
part in peace
wayward sisters
part in peace

[bridge]
my siblings will stay I believe
won’t leave our union
it won’t get that bad
unless my thoughts deceive

be sure to stay safe my friend
things could get hectic
talking heads want to yell

wayward sisters
part in peace
wayward sisters
part in peace
wayward sisters
part in peace