Tag: pop

‘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
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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

‘Executive Time’ — #Lyrics To A Rock Song

Just screwing around, trying to tell a story in verse.

Executive Time
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
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whenever I want to chirp in dismay
I sit in an oval
tell my aids to go away
sometimes you just need
executive time

executive time
it’s my peace of mind
it’s no lie
it’s no lie
it’s no lie

we’re all in this together
unless you’re a shade too dark
then you’re off the mark
I’m the guy who makes the rules
I make my rules during
executive time

executive time
it’s my peace of mind
it’s no lie
it’s no lie
it’s no lie

[bridge]
maybe I’ll be king for life
wouldn’t that be a delight
don’t mean to give you a fright
but it just mind happen, alright

executive time
it’s my peace of mind
it’s no lie
it’s no lie
it’s no lie

‘Mob Rule’ — #Lyrics To A Rock Song

This one is structured like Radiohead’s Man Of War. I’m unhappy and so I’m writing song lyrics.

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

tell me the truth
but facts don’t matter to me
I’m the guy who thinks for myself
what matters is how I feel
that’s how I deal

don’t want to hear your words
explosive as they may be
’cause your
the enemy of the people

the enemy of the people

you’ll get what you deserve in the end
I’ll blend in right in

just you wait and see
as to what I have up my sleeve
you’ll never going to see
me coming at thee

mob rule is your goal
mob rule is your goal

turn out the lights it’s over for you
your mob is never going to win
turn out the lights it’s over for you
your mob is never going to win
your mob is never going to win
your mob is never going to win

‘Driving Into The Sun’ — #Lyrics To A Rock Song #Vanifesto

This is about the vanifesto.

Driving Into The Sun
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
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got a few bombs to drop
my vanifesto on display
wouldn’t want it any other way
my wheels go round and round
like the earth lead by a clown

driving into the sun
going to get it done
dropping truth bombs is my thing
if bodies grow bloody I’m not to blame
driving into the sun
driving into the sun

don’t tell me what to do
what’s it to  you
it’s danger to drive blind
but when you’ve the sun in your eyes
it’s all very sublime

I’n not the man you think I am
always on the go
with my vanifesto don’t you know
watch out if you see me
you won’t know what hit you

driving into the sun
going to get it done
dropping truth bombs is my thing
if bodies grow bloody I’m not to blame
driving into the sun
driving into the sun

[bridge]
when the sun sets
you can bet I won’t rest
I’ve got mail to send
libs to own
if you will

the end is coming quick as can be
I know the dear leader is there for me
when I’m driving into the sun blind as bat
he’s always got my back

driving into the sun
driving into the sun
driving into the sun
driving into the sun

‘Florida Man’ — #Lyrics To A Rock Song

Just screwing around.

Florida Man
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
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you got a spirit all your own
dance to a different beat
strange things are you fate
Florida man

you can a van cover in hate
hope is your enemy I’m afraid
at this late date we your plan
Florida Man

we’re all waiting for your next feat
when are your plans going to be complete
blowing up the land with your rage
trying to make the big, small

don’t know how to combat your words
your actions are for the birds
when will you listen to reason
I know that’s not your scene
Florida Man
Florida Man
Florida Man

[bridge]
gonna leave the sunshine
going to colder climes
to get away from you, man
hope you don’t follow me

Florida Man
Florida Man
Florida Man
Florida Man
Florida Man
Florida Man

‘Verified’ — #Lyrics To A Pop Protest Song

I have no beats to go with this one, just a general concept. Enjoy.

Verified
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
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a blue check sits next to your name
doesn’t mean you’re any more sane
if anything it means your more than me to blame
for the state we’re all in you
nattering nabob of negativism

all I wanna be is verified, verified, verified
wanna see my name in lights
if I’m verified it’ll be a delight
verified, verified, verified

the world has gone to shit
bit by bit and click by click
things are dire I do believe
all you have to do is look at the screen

nothing is as it seems anymore
people lie thought we know the score
when will this ever end my friend
I look forward to this era’s end

all I wanna be is verified, verified, verified
wanna see my name in lights
if I’m verified it’ll be a delight
verified, verified, verified

[bridge]
people come and people go
in my heart I’m no ghost
once I’m verified people will listen
change the world you’ll see
just have someone verify me

I’m not one to brag
just know I’m better than most hacks
give me a blue check quick as can be
then you’ll see

just wanna be verified, verified, verified
verified, verified, verified
verified, verified, verified
verified, verified, verified

‘Short Fingered Vulgarian’ — #Lyrics To A Rock Song

This is an attempt at a John Lennon-like protest song, applied to the Trump Era.

Short Fingered Vulgarian
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
please give credit if you produce or perform

they call us the angry mob
we’ll I’d like to lob a few words their way
much to everyone’s dismay

short fingered vulgarian
short fingered vulgarian
short fingered vulgarian
pretends to lead us
fills me with rage
makes me want to march to the polls
don’t interrupt me I’m on a roll

their dear leader is not so dear to me
he’s just a con man in a cheap suit
got little stubby fingers to boot
lust in his heart for his progeny
it’s pretty obvious to me

short fingered vulgarian
short fingered vulgarian
short fingered vulgarian
pretends to lead us
fills me with rage
makes me want to march to the polls
don’t interrupt me I’m on a roll

[bridge[
once this is over
gunna buy the world a drink
watch the forces of darkness slink
slink back from where they came
under a rock
it’s all really lame

don’t want you tell me the facts
just makes me unable to relax
we’re going to take the country back

short fingered vulgarian
short fingered vulgarian
short fingered vulgarian

‘Could Have Seen This Coming’ — #Lyrics To A Taylor Swift Type Pop Song

No one cares about anything I do creatively, so I’m just relaxing writing song lyrics. My goal is a Taylor Swift-type song.

Could Have Seen This Coming
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
please give credit if you produce or perform

visions of my fate swim around
lately I’m not feeling myself
you’re gone never to return
all I can say at this late date is
who could have seen this coming

who could have seen this coming
nobody but everyone
nobody but everyone I’m afraid
who could have seen this coming
who could have seen this coming

when the end came it was all kind of lame
but that’s your game it’s explained
breaking girls hearts left and right
leaving them with nothing but fright
don’t get me wrong I knew you were doom

who could have seen this coming
nobody but everyone
nobody but everyone I’m afraid
who could have seen this coming
who could have seen this coming

[bridge]
no one is to blame I have to explain
I’m alone again and I feared
but I have no tears in me
’cause the future is past
who could have seen this coming

don’t you fret the best is yet to be
I’m going to dig myself out without a doubt
no one is holding me down like a clown
the future isn’t set

no one will see me coming
no one will see me coming
no one will see me coming