A Rough Sketch - russharvey's songs/lyrics/poetry

[russharvey]

Not long ago I realized that most of my friends were in bands and were writing music... so, I thought that I would try and write a few songs... of course, I used to play the saxaphone, which isn't very helpful when you are writing songs....so there is nothing but some melodies in my head... but I thought I would share them with you anyway!

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[russharvey]

All I Need - 3/15/01

Sometimes I wish for more
Than I am
To be a singer on the stage
Not just the poet on the ground
And sometimes I dream
I am bigger than I am
To be the hero on the scene
Not just the watcher
In the crowd

But then I hold your hand
And I understand
I understand
And I can lift my head up high
Cause I feel your flame
And when you call my name
I am happy to be me
And sometimes
That’s all I need

Sometimes I hope for more
Than I was
Like the lover on the screen
Not just the fool in the shadows
And sometimes I feel
So much more than I can
And the strangers in the news
Make my soul ache
It's all I can take

But then I hold your hand
And I understand
I understand
And I can lift my head up high
Cause I feel your flame
And when you call my name
I am happy to be me
And sometimes
That’s all I need

That's all I need

Russell Harvey (from 'a rough sketch')

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[russharvey]

The Rain Keeps Falling - 3/15/01

It seems your soul
Is dark again
And your hiding scared
In those hollow eyes
Its true we've watched
The pillars of our youth
All crumble
But its time to tame
The beast inside

And while we've lost
Our golden cities
Only sand remains
To mark the time we've spent
But you're not alone
To ponder the cost
Of a tear-
we're all getting
Our money's worth

And the rain just keeps on falling
I can't stop it even if I tried
But I can wipe away
Your bitter tears
So take my hand
And I will lead you
Back into the light

Russell Harvey (from 'a rough sketch')

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[russharvey]

I think this one still needs a lot of work, but I will share it with you anyway!

That You’re Gone 3/15/01

I walk alone
On this crowded street
And I’m in no hurry
Till I see you walking away
Like you didn’t care
So I call out your name
And like a slow motion
Dream
I reach for your shoulder
But its not you
And I feel like a fool
Because I know
Yes I know
That you’re gone

And I
Still feel you
In my arms
And I
Still smell your
Perfume
As I sit
In my room
You’re still here
in my heart
and I can’t
Believe
No I just can’t
believe
That you’re gone

I stand alone
In this darkened soul
And I’m in no hurry
As I watch the rain falling down
and I’m hoping to wash
away all of my pain
and like a slow motion
Dream
I reach for your picture
To bring you back
But I’m just a fool
Because I know
Yes I know
That you’re gone

And I
Still hear you
In my dreams
And I
Still feel your
Caress
Across the back
Of my neck
You're still here
In my heart
And I can’t
Believe
No I just can’t
believe
That you’re gone

And I
Still see you
In my dreams
And I
Still hear you
whisper
my name
but it's only a dream
You’re still here
in my heart
I wish I could
Bring you back
To life

And I
Still feel you
In my arms
And I
Still feel your
Caress
Across the back
Of my neck
You’re still here
In my heart
and I can’t
Believe
No I just can’t
Believe
That you’re gone

Russell Harvey (from 'a rough sketch')

***This life is expensive, but at least it comes with a free trip around the sun!***

[russharvey]

Well... if you have gotten this far.... I will tell you that this next song was written several years ago and it was inspired by Alphaville. Their messages about the earth, and their activity reminded me that we have to fight for our earth, or someday, it will be all used up! We all need to do our parts, like ridesharing, recycling - keep fighting for Sister Sun!!! This works pretty well as a very fast song!

Waiting For The Fight

Stealing through
the left side
holding up the right
waiting in the foothills
waiting for the fight

Staring through
the dark side
putting out the light
crouching in the shadows
waiting for the fight

Sometimes we've got to fight
for what we know is right
how will our children live
what will our children see
when there's no truth left to learn?
all their bridges will have burned
and all our dreams
our dreams will be in vain

Fingers on the rawhide
whispers in the night
kneeling in the soft dirt
waiting for the fight

Hidden on the blind side
in the dead of night
waiting for the call boys
pray with all your might.

Sometimes we've got to fight
for what we know is right
how will our children know
what will their future be
when there's no truth left to learn?
all their bridges will have burned
and all our dreams
our dreams will be in vain

Sometimes we've got to fight
stand up for truth and right
will our children ever see
a world at peace with harmony?

Russell Harvey (from 'a rough sketch')

***This life is expensive, but at least it comes with a free trip around the sun!***

Edited by - russharvey on 27 Nov 2001 04:29:40

[russharvey]

Ok, that's all the songs I have ever written! Ok, well, I did write a duet in high school - but it's a lovesick whining type of song and I don't think you want to hear it!!

Please.... your comments would be appreciated - both positive and negative!

Thanks!!

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[Trent]

These are very intriguing russharvey...I wish I could write like this..A few of these touched me in a matter of fact...

<h6>"When I close my eyes, I see my soul...When I open them, I see yours"...
Trent
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[russharvey]

Thank you Trent for your kind words! Of course, you know I would not have put them up here had I not read yours first! Thanks!

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[davidhorizon]

Did you make melodies for these lyrics?

[russharvey]

Well, sort of..... I lack the ability to get any sort of melody out of my head and onto paper or keyboard... I can sing them to myself - I have an easier time with the chorus - but as a whole, the melodies are mostly theory, incomplete and in my head.

I would say that they are lyrics with strong potential to be a song moreso than they are actual songs with completed melodies...

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