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The Journey from Poem to Lyrics – Part 2

In a previous article I laid out my reasoning that “lyrics” are the END product of words being satisfactorily set
to music and sung. Prior to that, they remain lyrical poems

Here’s an example from my latest album where I had a basic musical structure but had run out of inspiration
for lyrics that were fresh. I asked around my small circle of friends of family and this was one response. You
can Listen/Buy, read production notes and view Lyrics/Chords at
http://www.clancys.com.au/The-Flat-White-Album/tracks/11-fairytale.php.

UNTITLED Where no one dares

Poem by Eleni Michael A secret place
In the castle
(aged 8!) Of all the lands.
She saw me there
Deep in the dark, Just standing there

Where no one dares I couldn’t tell her
A secret place My secret
In the castle Why would she care.
Of all the lands. This is true
Who enters there? My friend beware
Of all the lands I’m the ghost of Questriair
I can’t believe I hope you know
I found you there! What I tell you
Behind me Because you will be there
Was a beautiful sight And I am after you.
I saw a friend There’s no escape
I couldn’t believe my eyes Cause I’m at the gate

Standing there Cause I am-
Looking at me Cause I’m after you.
Deep in the dark

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