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The Celebration of Life
by   Grathy   and   Andri
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Andri-sequencer and guitar
Wade-sax
WJI-upright bass

I did vocals and lyrics

I'm attending a celebration of life on Saturday, and so much can't be said at these events.
Released: 24-Jan-2024
Category: Spoken Word
Application: Logic Pro
File type: m4a
File size: 10.5 Mb
Plays: 13
Downloads: 0
Weekly plays: 1
Weekly downloads: 0
License: No derivative works allowed
Lyrics
How do you sum up a life?
How can you do someone justice
On a page,
Or if you’re
Up on a stage,

Braced against a podium,
That hopefully gives you strength
To recite a few just phrases,
Crafted with intelligence and care,

Yet there
Is so much that isn't said,
The real memory of that person laid bare,
With them no longer there
To defend the things that they did,
Or didn't do,

Like the times,
When your feelings were hurt,
Phrases scathing you
Like a hot knife on an open vein,

Or the moments when liberties were taken
In a dark room after midnight
No apology,
No remorse
Just the desire to flee
From the guilt
And muffled intercourse.

How do you pay homage
At a celebration of life?
So you bite your tongue,
Not saying those things left undone

Speaking the truth.
Is considered uncouth
And people would gasp
And grasp at those
Harsh phrases of yours.

Yet some may silently nod,
If you were one
Who was brave enough
To lay it out bare,
Like unleavened bread,
All those things that
Should have been said,

But you don't do that
You simply tip your hat
And keep it clean

Preserving the sheen
Of your loved one,
As they are laid to rest
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artist
Ultracool music & sound Awesome spoken words
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9 months ago
I wish I could write words like these. Even in my own language. Beautiful
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9 months ago
artist
Thank you everyone… I don’t sing quite as much as I used to because my performance days were in Los Angeles. But I do a lot of theater and improv classes now, and have moved more in the direction of combining my writing with music. It’s been very fulfilling.
9 months ago
What an interesting departure from your usual work. I like the depth in the lyrics especially.
9 months ago
artist
I really like the music as it's very captivating and relaxing, The deep spoken words fit it very well.
Latest song: Henry James
9 months ago
artist
Dang, four clicks and we're in it. The mood hits immediately. Vocal is immediately in sync. Nice vocal delivery. Matter of fact, but present and relatable. I like the use of gasp and grasp. Nice writing. I have not lost a loved one like this, but I feel like this pretty well articulates the experience. Music bed is nice and not distracting from the message.
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9 months ago
artist
Cool vocals, with heartfelt lyrics Mary. Great backing from the wiki crew also.
9 months ago
artist
Very Nice.
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9 months ago
artist
Surprising shift in style. Insightful words. You read very well Mary. 👍😘
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9 months ago
artist
Very nice...... ! Lyrics a painting that is felt rather than seen
9 months ago
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