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Make Yourself A Plan
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First wrote the music in 2016. The change in tempo during the verses was sort of a nod to Laura Nyro who did that with her a lot of her tunes in her prime period. The lyrics have undergone tons of revisions and I feel this is probably a good version here. Mostly about changes people go through and how sometimes that can affect or alienate those that have been kept around as friends or helpers, or whatever it would be called. Still, the words here are open to interpretation.
Released: 08-Jul-2024
Category: Jazz
Application: Studio One
File type: mp3
File size: 2.1 Mb
Plays: 13
Downloads: 1
Weekly plays: 1
Weekly downloads: 1
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Lyrics
It's so frustrating when you find
You can't communicate with those you leave behind
And the friends that you once knew
Wonder what might have happened to you

In the streets of your neighborhood
Can you tell if it's the real thing
And who should call it good
They don't know where you've been
And you don't know the things they've seen
But the road lies here
Gotta go its way

If you think about those we know
In the TV or in the movie show
Do they really have their own free choices
Can they really choose their own paces

Should you even bother
And you've got your own life to lead
Still so many things to do

They don't know where you've been
And you don't know the things they've seen
But the road lies here  gotta go its way

You should make yourself a plan I say
Find the best way to change your lives today
It's so boring with the same it's true
Just watch and see what happens to you

The one you once knew
But you'll know and it just feels right
With no further need for change

And nobody else knows
What each other's going through
But the road lies here gotta go it's way
The road is here  gotta go it's way
They'll never know what happened to you

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admin
I came across this song right as I was thinking of a friend I haven't seen in over 20 years, so it hit home. I really dig the song and the arrangement.
5 months ago
artist
Soulful work.  Going to get the Nyro is a brave quest.  No one else will even try this turf.  The vocals are more confident too!
Latest song: Skate on By
5 months ago
artist
@Venturesome 
Another fine song Mark. That tempo change thing works well.
Touches on something probably all of us have experienced at one time or another.
"It's so frustrating"--- Yes indeed! Especially for one like myself who has trouble letting go...
:-)
Latest song: This Desert Place
5 months ago
I mainly heard a Nyro influence in the 1st part of a song. This could be part of musical play, imo.. Very sincere lyrics, well thought out lyrics
5 months ago
artist
@Daugrin , @Dr_J , @Wyndsok , and @Sociallite1957 .  Thank you so much for your comments and feedback.  It is very highly appreciated.   I feel very grateful for this community that we've got.  
5 months ago
artist
You  have a singular voice and write beautiful songs-kudos
Latest song: Pinnochio
5 months ago
artist
@AlHughson , thank you  very much for listening and your kind comments.  
5 months ago
artist
A nostalgig song that tells how it feels. Beautifully played. That acoustic guitar is fabulous.
5 months ago
artist
A teally fine Song 😌
5 months ago
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