Thursday 17 September 2009

First attempt at lyric writing for a Christmassy song

Hardly 'Simply Having A Wonderful Christmasstime' is it?

Busker In The Snow by Paul Richards

Busker in the snow
If only someone told you
Of their admiration for what you do
Your persistence or your craziness
Whatever it is, you deserve a hot drink or two
Busker in the snow
Is it passion or just mindlessness?
That you are trying to express
I can’t claim I thought too long about this
But either way you deserve a little respect
Busker in the snow

Busker in the snow
You crazy fool, someone would shout
Before eloping into their expensive car
With heating and safety all round
Busker in the snow
Thank you for the show you gave me
As I was stood outside freezing, waiting
You’re better than the commercial dross
Even though you’re covering most of their songs
In your set, only you’ve added some soul
Busker in the snow

Busker in the snow
Respect where it’s due before this weather kills you
I’m not sure which will be the first to go
Your dignity or your frozen body
Either way, they’ll be missed by me
Even though our meeting was limited to a glance of an eye
I’m sorry that I
Was short on change
But if you’re still alive by the next time I’m shopping
You’ll do well out of me, that I promise you
Busker in the snow

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