Wednesday's Words

I've decided that Wednesdays on the blog will be all about WORDS.  As a songwriter, I contribute both lyrics and melody to almost all the songs I write.  However, I would say without question, I am primarily a lyricist. I love speaking into the development of a melody, and have certainly written many complete songs (lyric & melody) by myself. But the opportunity to take an idea from thought to language to art form and watch someone else work their musical magic with it is simply my favorite. I have been fortunate enough to work with some of the best melody writers around and it has only confirmed that words are probably my thing.    
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I have written hundreds of songs, yet many of them may never see the light of day because they were written for a publisher who now calls the shots regarding their use.  However, this is my blog, these are my lyrics, so my call:  I'm going to share them with you.  Every Wednesday, a new lyric and a bit of the story behind how and when it was written, and the person(s) I wrote the song with.  Should be fun!  

​First up, ANOTHER, written with my friend Eric Laughlin.  

If my memory is correct, I believe I met Eric at a songwriters retreat in 2011.  I remember lots of laughter when we hung out at the retreat and at every writing session we had from that point on.  Eric is welcoming, creative, a ton of fun, and has an adorable long-haired dachshund named Reilly..  This particular song was written a few months after we met.  I think it was the third song we wrote together - maybe?  Eric started building a track as soon as the idea started to form so we crafted the lyric to match what he was feeling musically.  I love the way the song came together - how the hook turns a bit at the end of the chorus. Eric produced a great pop demo - you should really look up his other stuff - you can find him under the name Strong Suit Syndicate.   

​I continue to be challenged by this song's message.  Some days, I completely suck at this "love one another" thing.  Maybe one day I'll get it right.  

ANOTHER
Gina Boe / Eric Laughlin
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V1
With every step I take I leave a trace
Of who I really am along the way
There rings an echo of the words I say
They hurt, they heal

I long to be someone without regret
And see the lessons I have learned instead
Remember to move on but not forget
To love, to feel

CHORUS
If there’s another day
If there’s another minute
If there’s another breath
I’ll make a difference with it
‘Cause every moment is a chance to give my life away
To another

V2
My eyes are open and I finally see
The bigger picture, the deeper need
There’s so much more I’m meant to be
To love, to feel

CHORUS

BRIDGE
Wanna be, wanna be, wanna be the hands that reach out
Wanna be, wanna be, wanna be the voice that speaks now
Wanna give, wanna give, wanna give with all my heart
With all my soul, with all that’s in me
Wanna be, wanna be, wanna be the hands that reach out
Wanna be, wanna be, wanna be the voice that speaks now
Wanna give, wanna give, wanna give with all my heart
With all my soul, I’ll give my life away
CHORUS

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