From the recording Inspiration
We all need inspiration now and then... an emotional lift, shove, or kick in the pants to help us get a move on. Inspiration can come from many directions and often from more than one source. I am often inspired by others. Deeds of courage, generosity, talent, love, and kindness, are all inspiring. Victories seem sweeter and failures, less painful when there is someone to share them with. Otherwise, it is like the proverbial tree that falls in the woods; does it even make a sound? Who cares?
*This recording is from an early mix. It was not intended to be the finished product. I had more work that I wanted to do on the guitar parts, in particular. I play spontaneously. I have the song in my head, and then I let happen what happens. Sometimes there are little rough patches that I can later go in and clean up, or over-dub. I have had 6 different recording platforms since I began composing and recording my original music. I started with a 4-track cassette and have progressed to Pro Tools 12. At some point, while moving work between platforms, I lost the main multi-track recording for this song and only had this "in progress" mixed-down 2-track version. The EQ is a bit ice-picky but at least I have this left to share!
Lyrics
Inspiration* words & music by Jeff Rothrock c 4/16/1990
Wake up, Darling, so you can hear these rhymes that I’ve…
…been howling at the stars and moon!
I think I’ve got a new tune, but I don’t know which way to fly…
... need to gaze into your eyes real soon!
What is this thing you’ve got about you?
You know I’ve gotta have it all the time…
It’s “something”… I can’t put my finger on it...
... but you sure put the rhythm to the rhyme! Hey!
Back to the story—My, but you’re an inspiration!
In darkness, you’re my candlelight!
You know... I saw that "twinkle" in your eye again this morning…
... a hot time in the old town tonight! (Oh… and that’s alright!)
What is this thing you’ve got about you?
You know I’ve gotta have it all the time!
It’s “something”... I can’t put my finger on it…
... but you sure put the rhythm to the rhyme!
You know I’d LOVE to put my finger on it!
You know I’ve gotta have you all the time!
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When I first saw you... didn’t know just what I’d found… (in you.)
Feet planted firmly, but you spun me right around… (and ‘round.)
... ducked in the shadows... tried to slowly walk away… (from you.)
You cast your spell and I was totally blown away!
What is this thing you have about you?
You know I’ve got to have it all the time!
It’s “something”... I can’t put my finger on it…
... but you sure put that rhythm to the rhyme!
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Everything’s a miracle… yet everything is planned…
… an unspoken language we cannot hear or understand…
Measured by infinity… expanding to forever…
… endless possibilities, yet here we are… together…
... together...
... together...
... together...
( I n s t r u m e n t a l & F a d e )