Tag: rock

‘Beach Week’ — #Lyrics To A Slow Pop-Rock Ballad

Given the seriousness of what Kavanaugh may have done during 1982’s beach week, it seems appropriate to do a slow, melancholy ballad along the lines of No Surprises using the title.

Beach Week
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@shelbumgarner
please give credit if you produce or perform

the week is one for fun
hearts will be broken lies will be spun
girls may leave parties rattled
but they’re the only ones to blame
beach week is for skies and bros

beach week
never looking back
beach week
it will never end
it will never end
it will never end

when time stands still
the end is near
people will stop and gawk
at what we’ve managed to pull off
there’s nothing like it at all
beach week

beach week
never looking back
beach week
it will never end
it will never end
it will never end

[bridge]
beach week was a blast
happened long ago
happened so fast
but what’s the point of talking about it
it’s over now
it was a gas
(at least for me)

beach week
never looking back
beach week
it will never end
it will never end
it will never end

‘Kavanaugh’ — #Lyrics To A 80s Pop Rock Song

Sometimes, it takes a little while for my mind to notice something. In this case, how well Kavanaugh fits with the song Panama by Van Halen. I usually don’t like to do one-for-one remakes of songs and this isn’t really one, more just a matter of playing off the familiarity of Panama.

Kavanaugh
@bumgarl
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
please give credit if you produce or perform

going to have some skis this weekend
losing all my inhibitions
getting into Yale
bustin my butt
oh yeah

Kavanaugh!
Kavanaugh!
Kavanaugh!

all the girls love a Devil’s Triangle
pulling a train into station
don’t you forget to dangle some law
when at a best friend’s house
beach week will never end
with a dabble of sin

Kavanaugh!
Kavanaugh!
Kavanaugh!

[bridge]
hold her down
turn the radio up
we’re going to boof
whether she likes it or not

there’s nothing she can do
once you’re through with her
lust is it’s own reward
you’re going to be a judge
when you’re this smart and young

Kavanaugh!
Kavanaugh!
Kavanaugh!

‘A Sad Day’ — #Lyrics To A Pop Ballad

I’m just sad and feel like writing lyrics to make myself feel better.

A Sad Day
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
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the wheels of history are coming off
years and years and years
of stability are at and end
the naked tyrant sits back and laughs
knowing what happens next will be a blast
deals are made and kept
leaving us all feeling wet with rage

today is a sad day
believe me when I say
today is a sad day
believe me when I say
today is a sad day

will it make any difference in the end
now that we all wallow in sin
people are upset and rightly so
but it seems we’re all heading for disaster
don’t you know
when this era ends is anyone’s guess
maybe it will never end, I say with a hiss

today is a sad day
believe me when I say
today is a sad day
believe me when I say
today is a sad day

[bridge]
you have to have hope
you have to believe
one day things will change

today is a sad day
believe me when I say
today is a sad day
believe me when I say
today is a sad day

‘I Believe Her’ — #Lyrics To A Pop Ballad

Sometimes I get into a lyric writing mood for no other reason than it’s cathartic and I like to write lyrics to songs I wish existed. So, you get this.

I Believe Her
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
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happened long ago
muffled screams don’t you know
thought they would kill her
leave her for dead
these thoughts rattle around inside
inside her head

I believe her
I believe her
I believe her

now there are hearings
a blood sport don’t you know
wow are people learning
the train is leaving station
the boys don’t remember the tears
don’t believe the fears
now the Senate just jeers

I believe her
I believe her
I believe her

[bridge]
maybe one day
things will change
return to how they were
but don’t be surprised
if that’s just a dream

I believe her
I believe her
I believe her
I believe her
I believe her
I believe her

‘NYFW’ — #Lyrics To Pop-Rock-Rap Song About Cardi B Fighting Nicki Minaj

I’m just an ignorant white boy in all of this, but I thought it merited some lyrics. Whatever it was that was going on.

NYFW
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
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who throws a shoe
who throws a fucking shoe

two girls beefin
during New York Fashion Week
they got problems it’s obvious to see
but who am I to complain
they don’t care what we think
got things they got to explicate
but in the end I gotta say

who throws a shoe
who throws a fucking shoe
but I guess what else are you going to do
when you see your rival during
New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week

girls will be girls
when you see a bitch you hate
you gotta throw what you got
to get her attention
but what’s it all about
don’t even know for sure
maybe one day it’ll all come out
I think it will
without a doubt
without a doubt

who throws a shoe
who throws a fucking shoe
but I guess what else are you going to do
when you see your rival during
New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week

[bridge]
when it all comes out
we’ll have a reason to shout
but don’t you have any doubt
we’re all going to rock in the end
no matter who’s to blame

who throws a shoe
who throws a fucking shoe
but I guess what else are you going to do
when you see your rival during
New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week

‘Making Faces’ — #Lyrics To A Pop Rock Ballad Inspired By #PlaidShirtGuy

I just like the phrase “making faces” and it seems like a good title to a pop rock ballad.

Making Faces
Lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
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politicians making speeches
the world continues to turn
lovers moan and moan
feeling warm breath of the sun
as they tumble between the sheets
but we all know in the end

we’re just making faces
making faces is what’s going on
we’re just making faces
making faces is what’s going on

we don’t have to worry anymore
Secret Service has us protected
no matter how many faces may be made
in the end we just enjoy the humming economy
knowing we’re going to get laid and get caught
making faces

we’re just making faces
making faces is what’s going on
we’re just making faces
making faces is what’s going on

[bridge]
keep a straight face
if you can
that’s the plan, the plan
don’t let them see you
making faces

we’re just making faces
making faces is what’s going on
we’re just making faces
making faces is what’s going on

‘Lodestar’ — #Lyrics To A Pop-Rock Song

Just screwing around with lyrics. Lodestar sounds like a Radiohead song title.

Lodestar
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
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the world’s falling down it seems
at least from I can glean
twirl you around for a better view
what are we going to
we need a lodestar

lodestar brighten my way
lodestar what will we do
when we’re done with you
lodestar
lodestar
lodestar

people in the streets scream for change
hoping this is all a nightmare
but when it’s over I fear
there won’t be much left for us to love
stealing papers from a desk
hoping nothing will blow up

lodestar brighten my way
lodestar what will we do
when we’re done with you
lodestar
lodestar
lodestar

[bridge]
when we’re at least free
no more need to flee
running towards victory
this will be in the past
eventually, eventually, eventually

lodestar brighten my way
lodestar what will we do
when we’re done with you
lodestar
lodestar
lodestar

‘Bite My Lip’ — #Lyrics To A Pop Song

This is my attempt at a Taylor Swift smack-dab-in-the-middle of pop music song. Say what you will about her, she can write a pop song.

Bite My Lip
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
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our eyes locked before I entered the bar
saw you through the patio on my way in
knew from the moment you were in my life
things were going to change
when I look back at that moment
I can’t help but bite my lip

bite my lip
every time I recall
bite my lip
knowing our love is true
bite my lip
bite my lip
bite my lip

you make me bite my lip with desire
thinking of how we’re going to take it higher
how’s it all going to end
you tell don’t you worry
we’re all going to succeed
in our desires given the light of the midnight sun
we’ll be on the run between the sheets
no one will know what hit them
when we arrive late to the party
knowing smiles on our faces
I’ll turn to you and bite my lip
bite my lip
bite my lip

bite my lip
every time I recall
bite my lip
knowing our love is true
bite my lip
bite my lip
bite my lip

[bridge]
our eyes will lock
our lips will touch
close your eyes with a sigh
knowing I’m always yours
no matter what

bite my lip
every time I recall
bite my lip
knowing our love is true
bite my lip
bite my lip
bite my lip

‘Love After Life’ — #Lyrics To A Pop-Rock Ballad

This is meant to be an ode to middle aged love, but I don’t know if anyone would figure that out unless I told them.

Love After Life
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
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things seem dire
like we can’t get much higher
but the ring of my phone
makes me emit one last moan
liars come and go
but your love shows
after life seems over
I can get a do-over

love after life
feels just right
love after light
fills my heart with delight

when the game seems at and end
there’s no more room for the midnight sun
the need for a little sin is over
life is fading in my heart
don’t think anything can get it to jump start
you come into my life with a grin
making me want to sing

what more could I ask for at this time
but someone to help think up my rhymes
you’re here for my overtime
long after it seems no one cares
you give me reason to believe again

love after life
feels just right
love after light
fills my heart with delight

[bridge]
maybe life’s not over just yet
I’m willing to play that bet
roll over and let me see
the joys you want to bring to me

love after life
love after life
love after life
love after life

‘Starburst’ — #Lyrics To A Pop Country Song

These lyrics are inspired by Kacey Musgraves’ Slow Burn.

Starburst
lyrics by Shelton Bumgarner
@bumgarls
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we’re all made of stardust they say
I, for one, wouldn’t want it any other way
all I know is when you’re near me
I feel the stars above explode
leaving me feeling like a starburst

starburst of joy
that’s my love for you
starburst of joy
more than just a moment’s mood
starburst
starburst
starburst

feeling the sun shine down on my face
realizing we’re not in a race
one day this will all be over
lace will touch skin
we’ll dabble in a bit of sin
you’ll feel my starburst with your hand
and it’ll begin again

starburst of joy
that’s my love for you
starburst of joy
more than just a moment’s mood
starburst
starburst
starburst

[bridge]
when the sun sets its still there
just like when you’re gone
my love for you holds true
what else am I going to do

starburst of joy
that’s my love for you
starburst of joy
more than just a moment’s mood
starburst
starburst
starburst