Just Another Song

by Maher   Sep 10, 2018


I smoke to keep my calm,
the nicotine and caffeine share
the parts of me you never knew were there.
And when dear nightfall comes,
the beating of my heart declares
it's anxious cry for a love it feels is dead.

But you can't sing along,
no you couldn't sing along;
not to echoes played so far away.
What have I done wrong?
Here's just another song
that would never reach you anyway.

Well, mornings feel so long,
but the shower keeps me warm
from that subtle cold that settles on the mind.
When angels say I'm wrong,
that I've fallen far below the line,
comes the burden I can't shake or leave behind.

But you won't sing along,
no you wouldn't sing along;
even if I sang my voice away.
What have I done wrong?
Here's just another song
that would never reach you anyway.

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  • 5 years ago

    by Em (marmite)

    Maher apologies on missing this piece which as always is a fascinating one and one which many of is can somewhat relate too..
    The title made me think of the way you'd read this to the person it's intended for (if that makes sense) and I imagined you bowing your head being unable to Lok them in the eyes because the memories are still a little too painful and best whispering saying "oh I've wrote you just another song" as in you've wrote many before could have stuck them on repeat and still this person wouldn't see the hurt they've caused,possibly ?
    1) This opens with a real sad tone having to do something so addictive just to "stay calm" added to drinking copious amounts of coffee which I think in itself could be risky (lol) but still through anxiousness you want to feel loved but you can't or is it that you don't ? This made me rather goosebumpy with the abusive relationship I was in I still yearned to feel loved, I wanted that more than anything even after everything he'd put me through it's sad really isn't it?
    2+4) like most songs there's a chorus and it adds to the feel of a song usually whatever feel that might be - here in my opinion it's a feeling of sad nostalgia because you realize this person doesn't sing from the same hymn sheet as you so to speak.
    3) this was my favorite part and the imagery though sad fascinated me alot.
    Take care
    Em x

    • 5 years ago

      by Maher

      Thank you Em, good to hear from you again and I'm glad you liked it enough to break it down. I actually miss you doing that. Makes me see it from other perspectives too

  • 5 years ago

    by Em (marmite)

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  • 5 years ago

    by Mr. Darcy

    Beautifully sad.
    I hope you are okay.

    • 5 years ago

      by Maher

      Than you sir. I'm fine, still alive here :)

  • 5 years ago

    by deeplydesturbed

    SC

    "And when dear nightfall comes,
    the beating of my heart declares
    it's anxious cry for a love it feels is dead. "

    Seriously... :( I am sorry if this has meaning to what Im thinking..
    I do hope it all works out. I would love to hear this if you have recorded it.

    I can already imagine the guitar and slowness of it.. and the notes being extended out of a soul breaking.. And on the verge of tears..

    • 5 years ago

      by Maher

      Thanks USB, glad you like it. I hope things work out too, but it's hard. Just have to keep trying and believing. No recording yet, not till I'm home alone. It does sound different from my usual stuff though

  • 5 years ago

    by Milly Hayward

    I feel like I should sing along too :) Loved it. Milly x

    • 5 years ago

      by Maher

      Thanks Milly, glad you enjoyed it

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