Now

 This was written a maybe a couple of years ago. I sent it to the ASA competition but it never made it to the shortlist. It's been one of my least favourite lyrical compositions and a bit of an experiment. 


Now

I’ve written a lot of songs in my time

In between my own leisure

Creating a melody and using my energy

I’ll no longer be a stranger

I work hard at my creativity

Ideas can flow through an aperture

Choosing a key to let my voice be free

I’ve never felt like a failure


Well it looks like I’ve hit the jackpot now

You will all be impressed now

Now is the time for me to shine

Because my time has arrived now


When I grew up there was a piano

I then got distracted by the tele

There was a beach within my reach

On a good day I’d paddle in the sea

I was happy and never went without

My folks had witnessed poverty

I found a stage where I could rage

Then I would make myself a coffee


Well it looks like I’ve hit the jackpot now

You will all be impressed now

Now is the time for me to shine

Because my time has arrived now


I’ve been vigilant through my career

I loved my job and all its pay

I’d never regret being covered in sweat

I’d even marched on the first of May

There’s no secret to my success

Common sense is my favourite play

It could be a dream or so it seems

The prize will only make my day


Well it looks like I’ve hit the jackpot now

You will all be impressed now

Now is the time for me to shine

Because my time has arrived now


© Beswick 2023 



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