The Worst Decision

AppleSeed — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:11:58 -0800

Laid-back, blues-inspired pop song for the June '08 lyric challenge. The phrase "life is all about conflicting desires" did not sink in initially. But on further reflection, I understood how this is true. Such conflict can lead to inertia or abdication of choice, resulting in disappointment. I did all the parts on this track: vox, keyboard, drum programming, and electric bass. I'm happy with the music, but the mix needs work. Dedicated to Jessamyn, of course (for what became the bridge). Lyrics inside.

The Worst Decision You want to go to the movies, go to the zoo You want to have kids, yet stay a kid, too - Is the city the place, you'll choose to reside, Or out in the beautiful countryside? Buy a gift for your lover, or a set of new tires? Life is all about conflicting desires Up or down, left or right Work all day or stay up all night? One wrong move, [and] you could take a fall But the worst decision is no decision at all You may be looking for peace of mind, But you're all caught up, in a mental bind Well, if you've ever been down and out, Then you know the kind of dilemma I'm talking about When it's between going hungry and the landlord's ire Life is all about conflicting desires CHORUS Sisters and brothers, it's not too late - Make your move, step up to the plate Whether you go down swingin', or hit a home run – You can't hit 'em all, so at least pick one One has to determine the things to which one aspires, 'cause Life is all about conflicting desires CHORUS Tag: ad lib

By: roombythelake

roombythelake — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:23:57 -0800

I dig the outro; I've never heard a song end like that before.

By: AppleSeed

AppleSeed — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:07:40 -0800

Here's info on rights:
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 Unported License.

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The Worst Decision

By: roombythelake

By: AppleSeed