Tag: pop

‘Scorpion’ — #Lyrics To A Pop Ballad

This is a reference to the parable of the scorpion and the frog. I just like telling stories in verse. That’s it. I’m just relaxing. No one is paying me any attention and so I’m just challenging myself. I need to be working on my novel.

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

we’re in the middle of the river
once again
you look into my eyes with love
and you strike
as we sink into oblivion
you hug me tight and say your sorry

you’re the scorpion of my heart
the scorpion ready to strike
the scorpion, the scorpion
the scorpion, the scorpion

doesn’t seem possible
that this would happen again
the doors would slam and rings go rolling
but our love seems too solid
for the stinger to be felt

we’re too animals under the sheets
when we have to cross the river though
your instincts kick in yet again
I’ll hop anywhere you like
but I can’t bear to die again tonight

you’re the scorpion of my heart
the scorpion ready to strike
the scorpion, the scorpion
the scorpion, the scorpion

[bridge]
the truth will out
I know your lies
but I can’t deny how I feel
when you’re between my thighs

keep expecting a different outcome
say to myself one last time then I’m done
peeking into my fate I know the truth
you’ll strike again with love in your eyes
soon enough the darkness with abide

‘Back In The Day’ — #Lyrics To A Pop Song

As I understand it, Madonna was quite the wild animal in New York City from about 1985 to 1994. She was plowing her way through the male (and female) population of the city at an alarming rate, so much so that people at the time took notice of its rapacious nature. So, I’m a big Madonna fan and this would be a pop song telling someone that tonight might get kind of wild.

Back In The Day
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
please give credit if you produce or perform

I see you on the couch
slouching in despair
at your heart broken
with out any chance of repair
stop being so sad about that lout
we’re going out

grab your coat and babe
the time is ripe
for you to party all night
stop pouting and get ready for a pounding
your new love is out there I know

we’re going to party like Madonna
party like Madonna back in the day
party like Madonna back in the day

we’re going to hoe our row
work our asses til they’re red
we’ll be turning heads left and right
girls and guys won’t know what to think

I’m not kidding you ’cause your no fool
we’re going to follow Madonna’s lead
crash a party or three
I’ll be Sandra you be Madonna
talking David Letterman

we’re going to party like Madonna
party like Madonna back in the day
party like Madonna back in the day

[bridge]
when we wake up tomorrow
we’ll find our new best friend or two
struggling to understand what happened
he or she will realize they’ve played their part
driving the dark out of our hearts

we’re going to party like Madonna
party like Madonna back in the day
party like Madonna back in the day

‘Good Time Girl’ — #Lyrics To A Pop Ballad

I like this one. In my fevered imagination it’s a slow pop ballad, but these are just words. What happens to them — which is probably nothing — is up to fate. I would need a co-writer and a producer to do anything with it.

Good Time Girl
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
please give credit if you produce or perform

don’t need any money when I’ve got yours
give you everything you want and more
show you a good time but I’m no whore
lots of guys want my body but they ain’t you
for the right amount I’ll be
your good time girl

don’t judge me for my life
just ’cause I my rich
doesn’t mean I’m a bitch

I’ll always be your good time girl
good time girl is what I am
good time girl
good time girl
good time girl

I know you think you’ve me figured out
but you just don’t know the truth
I always fly first class
with an ass like mine what else should I expect

guys are so easy to please
flip their switch and they’re ready to twitch
but when it’s time to pay up they get all confused
what really do you have to lose
I’ll take some more booze while you think

don’t judge me for my life
just ’cause I my rich
doesn’t mean I’m a bitch

I’ll always be your good time girl
good time girl is what I am
good time girl
good time girl
good time girl

[bridge]
I’ll make my way out of this
I tell myself every day
this is no way to live
getting laid for pay

when they finally come to take me away
at least I’ll have gotten my share
a few guys will have gotten laid
but there’s no shame in being
a good time girl

don’t judge me for my life
just ’cause I my rich
doesn’t mean I’m a bitch

I’ll always be your good time girl
good time girl is what I am
good time girl
good time girl
good time girl

‘Celebrity Crush’ — #Lyrics To A Pop Song

This is meant to be a dumb summer pop song. That’s all. These are just words. Someone would have to do something with them to make them a song.

Celebrity Crush
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
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look at you on the my screen
I know in my heart you’re it
beaming into my soul is your role
you’d never deem me up to your speed
but what can I say you’re my

celebrity crush
rushing about soak up your sparkle
celebrity crush
lusting for a moment of your time
celebrity crush

if we ever met
then again maybe not
let’s not get started
with that dream
maybe it’s a little too much
for me to hope for

but it’s just a crush
no rush to the alter
seeing you on screen
does leave me breathing heavy
I’m no stan I swear
just a fan

celebrity crush
rushing about soak up your sparkle
celebrity crush
lusting for a moment of your time
celebrity crush

[bridge]
you’re my ideal
an idol of the best type
but you’re just a dream
when I wake up you’ll be gone

celebrity crush
rushing about soak up your sparkle
celebrity crush
lusting for a moment of your time
celebrity crush

‘Orca’ — #Lyrics To A Pop Ballad

This is the type of song that because of the chorus might be misunderstood as fat shaming. But I think people would forgive the use of “orca” if the rest of the song is making it clear the narrator is cool with the size of the woman involved.

Orca
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
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the lights finally on
the last song has been played
everyone’s drunk
we’re all looking to get laid

my friends point to you and sneer
there’s an orca looking for the kill
you should go over there act like a seal
she might make you lucky you never know

no shame in a little weight
call her an orca if you like
but she’s mine tonight
orca, orca, orca
orca, orca, orca

drunk as can be I walk over to chat
you look at me with big bright eyes
realize I’ve met my fate
in the light you’re as beautiful as can be
no need to deny that I’m ready for ride

we get to talking and what do you know
you’re as sweet as can be
just the lady for me
buy you one last drink
before you know it we heading home
the seas were rough before
but it’s smooth sailing now

no shame in a little weight
call her an orca if you like
but she’s mine tonight
orca, orca, orca
orca, orca, orca

[bridge]
weight doesn’t matter
when you’re in love
just more to see
more to hold when
things get tight

there’s no shame in a little weight
especially if that whales a mermaid
waiting for a date

‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’ — #Lyrics To A Pop Ballad

These are just words. Could go any number of different ways.

I’ll Have What She’s Having
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
please give credit if you produce or perform

eyeing you two across the bar
I stare into my drink trying not cry
you’re so far away in your happiness
she gets to look into your eyes
while I got nothing but lies
I’ll have she’s having

we had our moment it’s true
time of sin that I can’t begin about
you made me want to scream and shout
with joy with our every bout with love

I’ll have what she’s having
is all I think
I’ll have what she’s having
I cry into my drink

I’ll have what she’s having

I’m alone now it’s sad but true
my only friend now is memories of you
the two of us ruled the world it seemed
then it all came crashing down
leaving me alone and sober in the dark

drinking you in across the way
there’s so little to day to my dismay
you’re gone for good I’ve got to admit
you get up to leave with her
what’s the rush I ask no one

I’ll have what she’s having
is all I think
I’ll have what she’s having
I cry into my drink

I’ll have what she’s having
I’ll have what she’s having
I’ll have what she’s having

[bridge]
need to sober up
stop drinking in the pain
the hangovers are too rough
but give me one more drink
of what she’s having

but I know in the end I’ll win
you’re restless and can’t be pined down
she’ll find you gone soon enough
awake to an empty bed
she’ll find herself like me
asking fate for a drink

I’ll have what she’s having
I’ll have what she’s having
I’ll have what she’s having

‘Whirlwind’ — #Lyrics To A Pop Ballad

This would be a pop ballad like St. Vincent’s “New York.” But these are just words. It could be produce any number of different ways.

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

we were young
they said it couldn’t last
what did they know anyway
we were wrapped up in a
whirlwind

whirlwind, whirlwind, whirlwind
where you stoppin’
whirlwind, whirlwind, whirlwind
where you stoppin’
whirlwind, whirlwind, whirlwind
where you stoppin’

the whirlwind took us to heaven
the whirlwind was destructive as can be
in the end its still just you and me
in my dreams if nothing else
whirlwind, whirlwind, whirlwind
where you stoppin’

whirlwind, whirlwind, whirlwind
where you stoppin’
whirlwind, whirlwind, whirlwind
where you stoppin’
whirlwind, whirlwind, whirlwind
where you stoppin’

[bridge]
the whirlwind took us to heaven
the whirlwind was destructive as can be
in the end its still just you and me
in my dreams if nothing else

whirlwind, whirlwind, whirlwind
where you stoppin’
whirlwind, whirlwind, whirlwind
where you stoppin’
whirlwind, whirlwind, whirlwind
where you stoppin’

I look back with regret
but I also smirk
we had our fun and that was it
the best is yet to come they say
but what do they know anyway

whirlwind, whirlwind, whirlwind
where you stoppin’
whirlwind, whirlwind, whirlwind
where you stoppin’
whirlwind, whirlwind, whirlwind
where you stoppin’

‘Saturday Night Love’ — #Lyrics To A Pop Song In Honor Of Pete Davidson & Ariana Grande

This is completely ridiculous and will never be produced, but it was a fun little challenge.

Saturday Night Love
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
please give credit if you produce or perform

he was working at SNL
met girl that did him well
she had a voice like angel you could tell
things went great
two weeks after their first date
they were engaged

people were surprised at the news
didn’t expect it to happen so soon
but they decided to wish them well

love is fast as can be you feel it
it’s a whirlwind wedding
so say with me what we got here, it’s
Saturday night love
Saturday night love
Saturday night love

others note they can’t get a text back
but Ariana Grande snagged a man
in two weeks flat
just when you think things are doomed
love shows its head
it’s best not to dwell on it all
everything is going to work out swell

people are left scratching their heads
wondering what it all means
but there’s no deeper meaning
love conquers all if you just have the gall
at least that’s the writing on the wall

people were surprised at the news
didn’t expect it to happen so soon
but they decided to wish them well

love is fast as can be you feel it
it’s a whorl wind wedding
so say with me what we got here, it’s
Saturday night love
Saturday night love
Saturday night love

[bridge]
who knows if they’ll succeed
before you know it we’ll be talking babies
the people will be cooing
thinking of the family that’s brewing

Lorne Michaels will officiate
bless the the two crazy kids
as they fly away to Ibiza
to dwell in their love
don’t worry it’ll end up well

people were surprised at the news
didn’t expect it to happen so soon
but they decided to wish them well

love is fast as can be you feel it
it’s a whorl wind wedding
so say with me what we got here, it’s
Saturday night love
Saturday night love
Saturday night love

‘Just Friends’ — #Lyrics To A Dance Pop Song

This is my attempt at one of those songs that tries to explain the “it’s complicated” status of modern romance.

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

everyone’s talking about us
saying things ’cause they just don’t know
I look at you in the dark
not knowing where to start

when they ask about us we’ll say
as politely as can be that we’re

just friends
we’re casual as can be
just friends
no need to ask any more questions
we’re just friends

gossip is being spread all ’round town
people speculatin’ that we we do
what we do when lights are down, down, down
it’s none of their business as you know
what we do when sun don’t show

I’m not ready to admit how I feel
my heart is still breaking
from the one before
but you’re looking good right now
for just a friend

when they ask about us we’ll say
as politely as can be that we’re

just friends
we’re casual as can be
just friends
no need to ask any more questions
we’re just friends

[bridge]
we’re as tight as can be
soon enough we’ll be as one
but for the moment we’re
just friends

when you look at me in the eyes
I grow weak in the thighs
knowing what happens next
you don’t get any rest when you’re
just friends
just friends
just friends

‘Berenstein’ — #Lyrics To A Dance Pop Song

There’s a whacked out theory that this nonsense about it being The Berenstain Bears is proof we live in alternative universe. I don’t subscribe to the theory, but these lyrics are about a woman questioning her man’s love and referencing that concept as she mulls the bullshit she’s being told. You’ll either think this is way too obscure for a dance pop song and as such extremely stupid or you’ll think it’s brilliant.

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

see your mouth move
don’t know what to do
these lies you keep spouting
got my mind doubting reality
is it Berenstein or Berenstain
that’s what I wanna know

grew up thinking love was a sure thing
now all I got is painful sting

Berenstein rings a bell
your lies got me feeling doubt
what’s the truth my heart asks
is it Berenstein or Berenstain
is it Berenstein or Berenstain

I know I’ve got to be wrong
you’ve been telling the truth all along
but how can it be the facts say I’m right
you’ve been dipping your pin twice

don’t want to believe this unvierse
things have to get better right
otherwise we’re in trouble
I struggle to understand life
is it Berenstein or Berenstain

grew up thinking love was a sure thing
now all I got is painful sting

Berenstein rings a bell
your lies got me feeling doubt
what’s the truth my heart asks
is it Berenstein or Berenstain
is it Berenstein or Berenstain

[bridge]
doing a little reading
can’t help that sinking feeling
you’re gone for good
getting your loving from some other

my heart is breaking
thinking of the lies your stating
but when all is revealed
we’ll understand the truth

grew up thinking love was a sure thing
now all I got is painful sting

Berenstein rings a bell
your lies got me feeling doubt
what’s the truth my heart asks
is it Berenstein or Berenstain
is it Berenstein or Berenstain