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‘Broken Old Crow’ — #lyrics to a #pop #rock song

Say what you will about Trump, he definitely can come up with song titles.
Broken Old Crow
lyrics by Shelt Garner
@sheltgarner
please give credit if you produce or perform

can’t fly anymore
my heart is almost still
I’m nothing more than a
broken old crow

I once could touch the sun
but that’s long gone
now I’m nothing more than a
broken old crow

wish I could return to what once was
to a time and place of my making
when the sky was blue and there I roamed
before the darkness fell
and I was left broken and old

can’t fly anymore
my heart is almost still
I’m nothing more than a
broken old crow

I once could touch the sun
but that’s long gone
now I’m nothing more than a
broken old crow
broken old crow
borken old crow

(bridge)
in my heart I’m whole
young and free
don’t you fret that’s who I am
when all is said and done
no one can catch me now

but then I awake and realize
I’m nothing more than a
broken old crow
broken old crow
broken old crow

‘Write A Song About You’ — #lyrics to a #pop #rock song

This is just me screwing around, complaining about how Taylor Swift won’t shut up about short relationships from a decade ago.
Write A Song About You
lyrics by Shelt Garner
@sheltgarner
Please give credit if you produce or perform.

you took my virginity
it’s sad but true
but I’m going to fight back
tell the world what is right and wrong
when I write a song, write a song
write a song about you

you think you have eveything down pat
but I think you’re nothing but a rat
people come and go that’s just swell
I’m ready to exact my revenge it’s true
when I sit down, sit down
put pen to paper so I can

write a song about you
write a song, write a song
write a song about you
write a song about you

you’re one of many who think
they know what makes me tick
it was long ago, it’s true
but I still remember your smell
how you lied to me
made me think everything was well

(bridge)
words fail me sometimes
the music just isn’t there I’m afraid
then I think of you once more
my heart is filled with rage
and I decide to

write a song about you
write a song about you
write a song about you
write a song about you

‘Edit A Blank Page’ — #lyrics to a #pop #rock #ballad

Given that I don’t know anything about music, this is very moot and very silly, but it is fun to see if I can write a poem meant to be sung REALLY FAST.
Edit A Blank Page
lyrics by Shelt Garner
@sheltgarner
Please give credit if you produce or perform.

you can’t edit a blank page
there’s more than enough
written on my heart
from the start
for me to think
I’ve gone a lot of work to do
rewriting our love
so I want to sing praises
to the Heaven’s above

you can’t edit a blank page
you can’t edit a blank page
you can’t edit a blank page

I’ve got my pen out ready to mark
cross out all the sin we’ve committed
thinking maybe that will mend
my way to the gates of Heaven
if I don’t succeed then we’ll meet
at the gates of Hell
for all the pleasure we’ve had

you can’t edit a blank page
you can’t edit a blank page
you can’t edit a blank page

(bridge)
words fail me
I’ve got so many to say
but for the moment I summon a blank
because I want to be so frank
about how you hurt me in the dark
when your words were too sharp

you can’t edit a blank page
you can’t edit a blank page
you can’t edit a blank page

‘Vortex’ — #lyrics to a #pop #rock #dance song

I have repeatedly attempted to write a song using the word “vortex.” This is meant to be a song greatly inspired by “Umbrella.” But I’m just letting off steam. Lulz, nothing matters.
Vortex
lyrics by Shelt Garner
@sheltgarner
Please give credit if you produce or perform.

pour me into the stream
your love is just too much
I’m ready to make my stand
if I can have your hand
but there’s no doubt
just as I’m about to shout
I have to deal with the
vortex
ready to suck me in
vortex
vortex
ready to suck me in
vortex

the warmth of your touch
is more than enough
make me want to pour myself
a stiff drink and think
of how it once was
when things were peace and quiet
before we moved mountians with our love
and it was just you and me
before the
vortex
ready to suck me in
vortex
vortex
ready to suck me in
vortex

(bridge)
things will be still as can be
when you’re lying next to me
no more chaos or shame
or people wanting to keep us confused
everything will be right
when we’re each other’s delight
no more thinking about a

vortex
ready to suck me in
vortex
vortex
ready to suck me in
vortex

‘Red Scarf’ — #Lyrics to a #Pop #Rock Song

This is a silly song about Taylor Swift’s virginity or a red scarf. You can take your pick.
Red Scarf
lyrics by Shelt Garner
@sheltgarner
Please give credit if you produce or perform.

you took my red scarf
leaving me with knowledge of the tree
it was the cherry on top
to an brief affair
leaving me reaching for a towel
to pat myself down
wondering what happens next
now that you’ve stolen my

red scarf
my prized posession
is now more
never to return
even if it burns
because my love for you
was too strong
I lost my
red scarf
red scarf
red scarf

maybe I’ll write a song
or two about you
doing you
but now I’m free of my youth
ready to set a new path
one with you in the past
but my fans will roar
knowing that you stole my

red scarf
my prized posession
is now more
never to return
even if it burns
because my love for you
was too strong
I lost my
red scarf
red scarf
red scarf

(bridge)
let’s cross that bridge
when we we get to it
I think with a wink
I’m now free without my scarf
free of my innocence
no longer a waif in the woods
afraid of a pang of desire
the I am ready for hire

but my I still don’t have my

red scarf
my prized posession
is now more
never to return
even if it burns
because my love for you
was too strong
I lost my
red scarf
red scarf
red scarf

‘Drink Too Much’ — #Lyrics To A #Pop #Country Song

I’m feeling inspired. So, here’s an attempt at a modern pop country song. I still don’t know anything about music. So, consider this a poem written such that it’s meant to be sung. It’s a lulz. I really need to buy a guitar.
Drink Too Much
lyrics by Shelt Garner
@sheltgarner
Please give credit if you produce or perform.

at the bar I trace the scar
that is the memory of our love
thinking of what once was
but you’re never coming back
’cause you say I drink too much
but here’s the rub
you drove me to drink
now I just sit and think
of how you told me I

drink too much
drink too much
drink too much
that’s just who I am
that’s the plan
now that you’ve left
me with the pain
I’m just going to sigh
and drink too much
drink too much

mamma told me of girls like you
that you’d railroad me out of town
maybe put me in prison
but I’ve avoided that fate
(for now)
so all I can say is goodbye
and I’ll buy another round
with the thought of your last words
before you said farwell
with a smile that turned into a frown

drink too much
drink too much
drink too much
that’s just who I am
that’s the plan
now that you’ve left
me with the pain
I’m just going to sigh
and drink too much
drink too much

(bridge)
if you return
maybe I’ll have cash to burn
since I won’t be drinking so much
maybe just enough
to keep you laughing at my jokes
(pass another toke)
you’re the one for me
my queen bee
but you’re gone
so I’ll continue to

drink too much
drink too much
drink too much
that’s just who I am
that’s the plan
now that you’ve left
me with the pain
I’m just going to sigh
and drink too much
drink too much

‘Not Too Nice’ — #lyrics to a #Pop #Rock Song

This one is written to be faster — more like a Chvrches song. Something with a beat that you can dance to.
Not Too Nice
lyrics by Shelt Garner
@sheltgarner
Please give credit if you produce or perform.

See you around knowing what you’re about
you’ve got someone it’s clear
but your body belies the truth
of what lies between your thighs
we were meant to be it seems
but for the life you have
so all I get is a smile that’s

nice but
not too nice
nice but
not too nice
is your plan
leaving me feeling like a clown
nice but
not too nice
is your deal
anything else and you squeal

I wanna be yours
and you wanna be mine
the sly leer of your grin
as you meet me at the bar
tells me all I need to know
but your friends would never approve
us — me and you
so all I get is a bit of

nice but
not too nice
nice but
not too nice
is your plan
leaving me feeling like a clown
nice but
not too nice
is your deal
anything else and you squeal

(bridge)
if you gave me your heart
maybe a touch of skin
would we fall into sin
with only the wind
between us
when we touch up against us
but that’s not to be

nice but
not too nice
nice but
not too nice
is your plan
leaving me feeling like a clown
nice but
not too nice
is your deal
anything else and you squeal

‘Say Goodbye’ — #lyrics To A #Pop #Rock #Ballad

I’m drunk and sad. So, I’m writing a bit of doggerel to make myself feel better. the general vibe of this song would be Garbage’s “Drive You Home.” Something along those lines.
Say Goodbye
lyrics by Shelt Garner
@sheltgarner
Please give credit if you produce or perform.

you go out of your way
to tell me you saw me
make me think we’re cool
soon you’re gone and I’m alone
at the bar
at the bar
I think to text you but refrain
you’re with your friends
maybe later, later, later
then I turn to look your way
and you’re gone

gone without
saying goodbye
saying goodbye
saying goodbye
your empty seat
is the closest I have
to you answering my questions

now I’m alone at the bar
feeling sad
thinking of the conversations
we never had
never had, never had
but you’ve got someone
and I have no one
so you like me, but can’t be too nice
your empty seat tells all I need to know

you’re gone
gone without
saying goodbye
saying goodbye
saying goodbye
your empty seat
is the closest I have
to you answering my questions

(bridge)
if you were still seated
would you smile my way
let me think I might get laid
or would we both be too afraid
to ruin what you’ve got
would we ever let our lust
run riot

you’re gone
gone without
saying goodbye
saying goodbye
saying goodbye
your empty seat
is the closest I have
to you answering my questions

‘Let’s Go Brandon’ #Lyrics To A #Pop #Rock Song

All I can say is — fuck MAGA. But if they’re going to keep producing songs using the phrase “Let’s Go Brandon,” then, well, lulz, I guess I’ll try to write a pop song using it. The song I used as a guide was The Beatles’ “Blue Jay Way.”

Let’s Go Brandon
lyrics by Shelt Garner
@sheltgarner
please give credit if you produce or perform

he’s my friend this I know
always telling me no way
we need to leave for home
but he just nod waves

let’s go Brandon
let’s go Brandon
let’s go Brandon
for we will be late

he’s just the type of guy
who promises not to lie
always sleeping indeed
but also quick to greet

let’s go Brandon
let’s go Brandon
let’s go Brandon
for we will be late

(bridge)
stay where you are if you like
don’t move one bit
if that’s how bad
you don’t want to slip
just stay where you are

but let me try one last time
when I say

let’s go Brandon
let’s go Brandon
let’s go Brandon
for we will be late

‘New Model Army:’ #Lyrics To A #Pop #Rock #Ballad


I have written quickie song lyrics using this title before, but I thought I’d try again. As always, I’m only doing this because it’s relaxing. All of this is pointless because I don’t even know how to play guitar. But I hope to buy a guitar at some point before I croak. Writing song lyrics for real for real is one of my many creative dreams. But I this is just something relaxing to do while I psyche myself up to work some on the first novel in the four novel thriller series I’m writing at the moment.

New Model Army
Lyrics by Shelt Garner
@sheltgarner
please give credit if you produce or perform

you meet me on the field of battle
we love each other yet we attack
what is wrong with us

I wish things were simple
like they used to be
but now the sun boils down
on your New Model Army

New Model Army

the blood on the ground
is from my beating heart

when this is over we’ll all
gong to set
peace will be at hand
a peace that will last a thousand years

but for your
New Model Army
but for your
New Model Army

the blood on the ground
is from my beating heart
my beating heart
my beating heart

(bridge)
when this is over we’ll all
gong to set
peace will be at hand
a peace that will last a thousand years

but for your
New Model Army
but for your
New Model Army