FAWM 2027 MAX VANREMMERDEN FAWM.ORG: fawm2027

Songs 2024

✵ Makes You Feel Goodby @max 4w #acoustic_one_take #singer_songwriter #fawm

1. ✵ Makes You Feel Good

2024-02-01

#fawm #singer_songwriter #acoustic_one_take
Podsafe audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/makes-you-feel-good
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Lyrics

GOT TO FIND SOMETHING THAT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD
FIND SOMETHING THAT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD

YOU HAVE TO BE CREATIVE
FEEL THE NEED TO EXPLORE
IT’S OK TO WONDER
WHAT IT IS
YOU’RE LOOKING FOR

TAKE A LOOK AROUND YOU
AND FIND OUT WHAT YOU NEED
AVOID GOING UNDER
JUST TRY
TO TAKE THE LEAD

GOT TO FIND SOMETHING THAT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD
FIND SOMETHING THAT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD

KEEP ON SEARCHING AND DON’T FALL BEHIND
TRY TO EMBRACE WHATEVER COMES TO MIND

TO UNLOCK THE HAPPINESS
YOU NEED TO HOLD THE KEY
TRY TO EASE THE HUNGER
WHILE YOU TRY TO SEE

YOU WILL FIND THE PURPOSE
THE PASSION AND THE THRIVE
THE GOODIES AND THE FUN
TO KEEP
YOUR SPIRIT ALIVE

GOT TO FIND SOMETHING THAT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD
FIND SOMETHING THAT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD

YOU HAVE THE POWER
IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEART
EVERYTHING YOU’LL MAKE
WILL BE
A WORK OF ART

SURE YOU FEEL UNCERTAIN
BUT NEVER LOSE HOPE
TRY TO GIVE AND TAKE
WHILE YOU
LEARN HOW TO COPE

GOT TO FIND SOMETHING THAT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD
FIND SOMETHING THAT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD 3X

KEEP ON SEARCHING AND DON’T FALL BEHIND
TRY TO EMBRACE WHATEVER COMES TO MIND

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Comments

@terriellen - 2024-02-29This song makes me feel great!!! Simply lovely!!! Fun, fun, fun!!
@sherrycanary - 2024-02-21Words to live by Love the melody and upbeat rhythm. You always sound great. A feel good song, and we need them these days!
@gfandme - 2024-02-10This surely makes me feel good!
@stuartbenbow - 2024-02-02Solid inspiring tune with a hooky chorus, nice work!
@beechcraftbonanza - 2024-02-01I found something that makes me feel good! This song! ;) Don't archive this as FAWM-only <3
@florianhoffmann - 2024-02-01Full of positive vibes. I closed my eyes and found myself back in the 90s, with my school friends, in summer, at the public swimming pool. Laughter, the smell of sun lotion and fries. That one guy who would always bring his guitar to make everybody sing.
@andyt13 - 2024-02-01Bitchin!
@axl - 2024-02-01Nothing like four chords, a lovely sounding guitar, and MAX singing to make me feel good. :-)
@jcooper - 2024-02-01Oh wow! I enjoyed that very much.”it’s okay to wonder what you are looking for”. Good words to live by this FAWM
@toms - 2024-02-01Wow, that's a great song - what a great way to start! I feel like I should be in a concert crowd singing along!
@b3nut - 2024-02-01A nice ray of musical sunshine to start the day! Love it!
@oddbod - 2024-02-01Max! You’re getting slow. Sapient was faster on the trigger this year but you still sneaked in ahead of John Staples 😁
@tippyteapot - 2024-02-01My fist song of the fawm. Good morning and great song! Very catchy!
@donna - 2024-02-01Always a pleasure to hear something so bright and positive in these excessively troubled times. (-: Really enjoying your vocals here, Max.
@sapient - 2024-02-01I LOVE the positivity in this song, Max. Truly a reflection of what we all need to keep in our hearts through FAWM. It's a real good sing-along tune too :D Thanks so much for giving us all such a great song to begin the month!
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-01Love that opening guitar - feels very Harrison! Nice message! very light anthemic - great first up song

2. ✯ We've Only Just Begun (1hr skirmish)

2024-02-01

#skirmish #live-performance #overdubbing
The whole shebang done in exactly one hour! Yeah! So happy.
Podsafe audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/weve-only-just-begun
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Lyrics

WELL I DO REALIZE
SOMETIMES WE HAVE TO COMPROMISE
IT’S NOT THAT I’M UNWILLING
TO WRITE A BRAND NEW SONG

I DO FEEL OKAY
FAWM IT AND GIVE IT AWAY
DON’T KNOW IF IT’S FULFILLING
WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN

WE HAVE ONLY
JUST BEGUN

WE HAVE ONLY
JUST BEGUN

ON SKIRMISH GROUND
NEW SONGS CAN BE FOUND
TOGETHER WE CAN REACH THE TOP
IN HARMONY

ALL IS WELL
AS FAR AS I CAN TELL
UNLESS I JUST DON’T LIKE THE PROMPT
THEN PARDON ME

WE HAVE ONLY
JUST BEGUN

WE HAVE ONLY
JUST BEGUN

JUST BEGUN
JUST BEGUN
JUST BEGUN

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Comments

@becooljanele - 2024-02-04Love the guitar this is wonderful
@ajna1960 - 2024-02-03Great sentiment and an excellent skirmish song !
@wobbiewobbit - 2024-02-03lovely floaty melody for a neat little meta song. amazing you got that all together in a skirmish! nice performance!
@kaminokai - 2024-02-02Great tone! Fun. Kudos.
@nightwing521 - 2024-02-01Your guitar tone is marvelous. And your voice is great! Did you overdub? Or just use some kind of pedal to double it live? Well done! Great skirmish!
@nancycunning - 2024-02-01Mmmmmm. I like that feeling of a duet with yourself. What a warm welcome. Look forward to hearing more.
@strumandstress - 2024-02-01Great jazzy feel, great singing and playing. Enjoyed it,
@n24 - 2024-02-01I love the gentle minor vibes in the verses! Really enjoying the meta-ness of a first FAWM song about FAWM. Really nice double tracking on the vocals, makes for a really warm sound, not to mention your silky smooth voice :) great work!
@gbg2016 - 2024-02-01are you kidding me??? fawm it! this is a great song and I love the sound of your voice(s)
@scubed - 2024-02-01Laughed out loud at your spoken intro! Love the rhythm in your accompaniment and the "let's do this!" vibe in the lyrics. Your vocal sounds great. Happy FAWM 2024 to you, too!
@hmstreetteam - 2024-02-01Wonderfully smooth. I like the emotive melody for the chorus.
@wacha - 2024-02-01The smooth, jazzy feel of this makes me so happy and a song about songwriting is an added bonus. The playing is great as are vocals, I love the line "FAWM IT AND GIVE IT AWAY". Nice work!
@kayleighmorganmusic - 2024-02-01Love it!
@porrectus - 2024-02-01great intro, truth. Great song, I like the vocal doubling. The video effect is wicked neat. Nice
@beto - 2024-02-01Amazing! Love the vocals, super wide, and work really well against the guitar groove. Lovely lovely lovely, well done!
@marilisa - 2024-02-01I laughed out loud at the spoken intro 😀 This is so nicely done – really smooth!
@kosch - 2024-02-01It can be surprising to me what folks can pop out in an hour - live vid - very nice. Nice groove to it Happy FAWM to you as well!
@tcelliott - 2024-02-01Oh, nice phrasing in the melody. Very nicely written and sung. This sounds so smooth.
@pabrizzer - 2024-02-01well fawmed for a skirmish
@deandra - 2024-02-01Oh.my.goodness! Fun!
@timfatchen - 2024-02-01Dammit there's no stopping the brilliance of your productions even for a skirmish! Sheesh! Okay, I'll IGNORE the production and concentrate on the song. Dammit. Good lyric, good chords, good melody. I Bow In Awe. (Well,...seriously...it's good!)

3. ✵ Banish Yesterday

2024-02-02

Response to the 1965 'Hang On Sloopy' video clip by The McCoys seen from todays perspective.
#hangonsloopy #acoustic_one_take #singer-songwriter
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/banish-yesterday
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Lyrics

SLOOPY GIRL, SLOOPY GIRL

SHE’S GOT HER HANDS
IN TINY POCKETS
WHILE STROLLING DOWN THE STREET
NO MAKEUP NO JEWELRY
SHE LISTENS TO THE BEAT

SLOOPY GIRL, SLOOPY GIRL

THE McCOYS
START SINGING
SHE’S IN SHORTS AND TANK TOP
A GAZZARRI DANCER
DON’T THINK SHE’LL EVER STOP

WELL HANG ON
WHAT AM I LOOKING AT
SILLY ME, I DO FEEL BAD
AM I STILL LISTENING, IS THIS OK?
OR SHOULD WE BANISH YESTERDAY?
SHOULD WE BANISH YESTERDAY?

SHE’S GOT A BREATHTAKING SMILE
WHEN SHE FEELS THE GROOVE
HER HIPS START WIGGLING
LOVE THE WAY SHE MOVES

SLOOPY GIRL, SLOOPY GIRL

SHE LETS HER HAIR HANG DOWN
WITH A TWINKLE IN HER EYE
SHE SHAKES IT AND SHAKES IT
QUITE SOMETHING, OH MY

WELL HANG ON
WHAT AM I LOOKING AT
SILLY ME I DO FEEL BAD
AM I STILL LISTENING, IS THIS OK?
OR SHOULD WE BANISH YESTERDAY?
SHOULD WE BANISH YESTERDAY?
SHOULD WE BANISH YESTERDAY?

SLOOPY GIRL, SLOOPY GIRL
SLOOPY GIRL, SLOOPY GIRL
OH SLOOPY GIRL

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Comments

@daveyboy103 - 2024-03-10Love the song and the video is great too. great voice
@raspberry33 - 2024-02-07Inspired idea to update a 60's classic with modern sensibility. (Up next: These Boots Were Made for Walking?) Can't banish yesterday, but why try? And, agree with @coolparadiso about the nicely driven guitar supporting great vocals.
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-02Clever idea well delivered! A real pop song! Nice drive outta that guitar! good one!

4. ✯ 10x10 On Banjo (10x10 Challenge)

2024-02-02

#10x10 #challenge #banjo
I decided to make them 15-Second Songs. So now I have an album with 5-Second Songs (2010), one with 10-Second Songs(2023) and a brand new 15-Seconds Songs album.
Podsafe audio: https://maxvanremmerden.bandcamp.com/album/15-second-songs-double-album
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Lyrics

01 🔵 SOMETHING PRETTY

DID YOU JUST ASK ME
TO PLAY SOMETHING PRETTY?
WELL I’M SORRY
THAT'S NOT WHAT I DO

02 🔵 NOT A HIPSTER

AIN’T GOT NO CAMPER VAN
I’M NOT A HIPSTER MAN
I DRINK MY COFFEE BLACK
AIN’T GOT NO ANORAK

03 🔵 ONE MORE TIME

I’M GONNA TAKE YOU IN MY ARMS
SO WE CAN DANCE
ONE MORE TIME

04 🔵 THE END OF MANKIND

CAN’T WAIT
TO CELEBRATE
THE END OF MANKIND
OH WAIT…
WHAT A BUMMER

05 🔵 TAKING THE PISS

I DON’T GET
WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS
WHY ARE YOU
TAKING THE PISS

06 🔵 I JUST KNEW

I JUST KNEW IT
HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH
WOOHOOHOO
THE DEMONS
FROM YOUR YOUTH

07 🔵 WELL PREPARED

GOT MY BOOTS ON
THERMO UNDERWEAR
GOT MY RAINCOAT
I’M WELL PREPARED
GOT ENOUGH FOOD
FOR SIXTEEN DAYS
OFF WE GO!

08 🔵 SAY NO

SO YOU THINK
I WILL DO THAT
WELL I HAVE TO DISAPPOINT YOU
AND SAY NO

09 🔵 ARTIFICIAL MEDIOCRACY

WHAT THIS WILL LEAD TO?
WELL NOW THAT YOU ASK ME
I SAY ARTIFICIAL
MEDIOCRACY

10 🔵 TRY ONCE MORE

I’M GONNA TRY ONCE MORE
I KNOW IT’S SOMETHING WORTHWHILE
TO BE FIGHTING FOR

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Comments

@elainedimasi - 2024-03-04Fabulous. I love 10x10's and I love your banjo idea. And your banjo playing! My favorite is 08 SAY NO hahahahaha! What more is there to say?!
@joeycyclone - 2024-02-22Such a great 10x10. I watched your open mic video as well, brilliant live performance!
@bradbrubaker - 2024-02-21Favorites are 6, followed by 3.
@max - 2024-02-11Yeah! I played the album in its entirety live today on an Open Mic. https://youtu.be/XSmmwkk2AUU
@rhiannonslark - 2024-02-09This is so much fun! Great catchy sound and lyrics.
@reinderd - 2024-02-08Number 7 is very intriguing, I'd like to hear that as a full song.
@valeriecox - 2024-02-07I love a 10x10. #4 is hilarious! I also love #9. The banjo is a cool thing too, ain't it?
@raspberry33 - 2024-02-07I love the 10x10 concept, but yours should be a highlight reel for ten full-fledged songs. All of these are interesting enough to extend. Enjoy your voice and banjo.
@witcrafts - 2024-02-07What a great idea to catch them all on a single track! I was feeling crummy for having my 10x10 entries counting towards my "song count". But if you collect 10 of them, that's definitely worth a full credit!
@fb2studios - 2024-02-05nice to see a banjo and some great experts - i recently got a 6-string banjo and it will appear on at least one song during the month
@dreamscuba - 2024-02-02This is brilliant.. I dig the banjo and the singing is wonderful... I love that you are playing and singing live!! This really inspired me to give this challenge a go - without the banjo and singing (I sound like I'm having root canal when I sing)...And great reference to anorak!
@carleybaer - 2024-02-02These are great! Every time I thought "this one is my favorite" I'd have to change my mind on the next one. Nice twang on "Well-Prepared," and thanks for giving me occasion to learn what an anorak is!

5. ✵ Those I Hold Close

2024-02-03

#guy-with-guitar #unplugged #tothoseinpower
Performed LIVE February 10th on Open Mic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoYD8b_PzYc
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/those-i-hold-close
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Lyrics

I DON’T CARE
I DON’T MIND
BUT IT BOTHERS ME
YOU’VE BEEN UNKIND
TO THE ONES I LOVE
THOSE I HOLD CLOSE

IT’S NOT TOO LATE
NOW TURN THE TIDE
I’M ASKING YOU
DON’T PUSH ASIDE
THE ONES I LOVE
THOSE I HOLD CLOSE (TO MY HEART)
THOSE I HOLD CLOSE

HEAL THE WOUNDS
DRY THE TEARS
LET THEM GO
TAKE AWAY THE FEARS
FROM THE ONES I LOVE
THOSE I HOLD CLOSE

YOU CAN PUT AN END TO IT
PLEASE FORGET THE DIFFERENCES
I KNOW HOW DIFFICULT IT IS
TO CHOOSE KINDNESS
OVER BITTERNESS

BREAK THE CYCLE
STEP ASIDE
DON’T BUILD WALLS
BUT BE THE LIGHT
TO THE ONES I LOVE
THOSE I HOLD CLOSE

THERE’S NO WRONG
THERE’S NO RIGHT
I’M ASKING YOU
TO END THE FIGHT
WITH THE ONES I LOVE
THOSE I HOLD CLOSE (TO MY HEART)
THOSE I HOLD CLOSE

BUILD A BRIDGE
DON’T LET THEM FALL
USE YOUR POWER
TO END IT ALL
FOR THE ONES I LOVE
THOSE I HOLD CLOSE

YOU CAN PUT AN END TO IT
PLEASE FORGET THE DIFFERENCES
I KNOW HOW DIFFICULT IT IS
TO CHOOSE KINDNESS
OVER BITTERNESS

BUILD A BRIDGE
DON’T LET THEM FALL
USE YOUR POWER
TO END IT ALL
FOR THE ONES I LOVE
THOSE I HOLD CLOSE (TO MY HEART)
THOSE I HOLD CLOSE (TO MY HEART)
THOSE I HOLD CLOSE (TO MY HEART)
THOSE I HOLD CLOSE (TO MY HEART)
THOSE I HOLD CLOSE (TO MY HEART)
(TO MY HEART)
(TO MY HEART)

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Comments

@daveyboy103 - 2024-02-05Enjoyed the listen and the video.
@greengrassgirl - 2024-02-03I liked the message, and the way it came from an angle I hadn't heard before...don't hurt the ones I love, rather than, I really disagree with you. That's what songs are for, right? Nice job.
@gordon - 2024-02-03Digging that groovy strumming pattern Max. Really catchy stuff as ever and solid, positive lyrics. Nice!
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-03I love the pace from the off! very boppy and foot tappy right out the gate. Nice use of repetition! Nice song!

6. ✯ And Pigs Might Fly (1hr skirmish)

2024-02-03

Did it! Wow!
#skirmish #pinkpiggies #pop
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/and-pigs-might-fly
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Lyrics

OH, HERE WE GO AGAIN
ALWAYS IN THE MOOD
WELL, YOU KNOW, MY FRIEND
IT’S GONNA BE SO GOOD
DON’T HESITATE
WE’RE GONNA HAVE IT DONE WITHIN THE HOUR

NOW COME ON BE BRAVE
WE’RE GONNA PROOF THEM WRONG
I KNOW WE CAN
WE ARE SMART AND STRONG
DON’T BE LATE
WE’RE GONNA HAVE IT DONE WITHIN THE HOUR

I’M SURE WE WILL TOUCH THE SKY
WE DON'T GIVE THEM THE CHANCE TO SAY:
'AND PIGS MIGHT FLY'

SURPRISE THEM ALL
WE’LL BE ON TIME
SHOW THEM WHAT WE’VE GOT
WE WILL BE FINE
DON’T LET THEM WAIT
WE’RE GONNA HAVE IT DONE WITHIN THE HOUR

FREE FROM IT ALL
IT’S GONNA HAPPEN NOW
HERE WE GO
WE’LL END WITH A WOW!
KEEP THE FAITH
WE’RE GONNA HAVE IT DONE WITHIN THE HOUR

I’M SURE WE WILL TOUCH THE SKY
WE DON'T GIVE THEM THE CHANCE TO SAY:
'AND PIGS MIGHT FLY'

WE WILL DO THIS THING
IT ALL FEELS RIGHT
I'M SURE WE CAN
AND HAVE IT DONE TONIGHT
KEEP THE FAITH
NO PINK PIGGIES, NO WAY!
KEEP THE FAITH
NO PINK PIGGIES, NO WAY!

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Comments

@sherrycanary - 2024-02-21A meta skirmish song, and you are a master! What a clever setup to use and pigs might fly. Great production!
@danieldeshon - 2024-02-09Great performance & tune! That guitar sounds fantastic as well. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@wobbiewobbit - 2024-02-09love those chords under that melody... especially the 2nd chord... pink floydish progression pink flying pigs. very nice skirmish :)
@headfirstonly - 2024-02-06This is a fun meta-song that really gets over the fun of skirmishing (and the occasional self-doubt that can kick in when you spend the first five minutes drawing a complete blank!)
@strumandstress - 2024-02-04Catchy, fun and explains skirmishes in under 2 and a half minutes. Great!
@prsongsmith - 2024-02-04Meta magic! Way to go! Great skirmish!
@jwhanberry - 2024-02-03Lovin' the high energy in your performance of this meta song. Good job on this skirmish.
@thedutchwidows - 2024-02-03Great energy - really good delivery and nicely meta lyric! Enjoyed it!
@writeandwrong - 2024-02-03Hah now there is a way to get around it! Great sound and energy! "We're gonna have it done within the hour." Yup!
@mashala - 2024-02-03Oh great - so groovy and fun from the start. Made me smile. And a great skirmish-motivational song. Very meta. ;) Good work!
@johncrossman - 2024-02-03I like Max songs and there's a lot to like here. It sounds great, and your kind of rolling around through a few topics to end up with some piggies is a ride I enjoyed taking. Nice.
@raspberry33 - 2024-02-03Meta-skirmishing! The Pink Piggies are applauding. And kudos for pulling off not only a fully realized song (one take?) AND a video!! Impressive.
@edsmaronmusic - 2024-02-03It's like a skirmish song about skirmishes...with pigs! Great recording, your guitar and vox are solid!
@torsten - 2024-02-03Wow! First I wanted to say "Pigs might fly" but than ... ! You are not only a concise singer/songwriter but seem to have precognitive abilities. What you sang all became true.

7. ✯ Inflation (Collab)

With • @srcoops

2024-02-04

#collab #srcoops #acoustic-ska
Podsafe Audio : https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/inflation
© music Max Vanremmerden / vanremmerdenmusic 2024. fawm.org/@max
© lyrics srcoops Cooperider 2024. fawm.org/@srcoops
Tried to wrap the words in a melancholic and yet uplifting song.
Lost count on how many times I worked with srcoops' lyrics over the years. Always a pleasure. Thank you @srcoops
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Played LIVE February 10th on Open Mic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naAtxiEXKl0

Lyrics

WHAT HAPPENED TO
THOSE DAYS GONE BY
WHEN ALL YOU NEEDED
WERE COINS TO BUY

WHEN GAS WAS CHEAP
JUST TWENTY CENTS
COULD FILL YOUR TANK
AND STILL PAY THE RENT

A HAIRCUT JUST
A HALF A BUCK
A THOUSAND DOLLARS
WOULD BUY A TRUCK

OF COURSE WE SHOULD
RECALL THE WAY
THAT WE WERE PAID
TEN BUCKS A DAY

SO GET USED TO
THIS INFLATION
AND SEE YOUR PAY
WITH SOME ELATION

A HAIRCUT JUST
A HALF A BUCK
A THOUSAND DOLLARS
WOULD BUY A TRUCK

A HAIRCUT JUST
A HALF A BUCK
A THOUSAND DOLLARS
WOULD BUY A TRUCK
A HAIRCUT JUST
A HALF A BUCK
A THOUSAND DOLLARS
WOULD BUY A TRUCK

SO GET USED TO
THIS INFLATION
SO GET USED TO
THIS INFLATION
SO GET USED TO
THIS INFLATION
SO GET USED TO
THIS INFLATION

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Comments

@sherrycanary - 2024-03-01Very catchy, especially the yeah yeah yeah, ooo ooo ooos We made a lot less money then, but it was still worth more! Good collab.
@max - 2024-02-10https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naAtxiEXKl0 I played it live tonight February 10th. Way too fast , but the crowd was singing along at the end. Yeah!
@tamsnumber4 - 2024-02-09Love this catchy, upbeat 50's style. Great phrasing, love the way you sing this. The write is wonderful with lots of examples, a great collab!!!
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-04Liked and commented on the lyric! Like the pace the guitar sets! Really good interpretation of this fine lyric, very catchy
@gordon - 2024-02-04Lovely catchy tune Max, and some fine lyrics by Srcoops as ever. Great collaboration guys
@judypie - 2024-02-04So purely 50s with oohs and yeahs! My most favouritest decade. Love it ❤️
@sawtoothgrin - 2024-02-04Great little melody!
@trishamason25 - 2024-02-04This is hopping, digging it! Sing along fun 🎶

8. ✯ Busy Life Break (Weekly Lyrical Challenge)

2024-02-05

#officialchallenge #listsong #acoustic_one_take
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Official Monday Lyrical Challenge February 5th.
List Song : Write a song with a verse or chorus that uses a list structure.

Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/busy-life-break
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Lyrics

BUSY, YOU’RE ALWAYS BUSY
OH SO BUSY, AIN’T GOT NO TIME
BUSY, YOU’RE ALWAYS BUSY
OH SO BUSY, AIN’T GOT NO TIME

NO TIME TO SEE WHAT’S GOING ON
NO TIME TO FEEL THE VIBE
NO TIME TO LISTEN TO THE BIRDS
NO TIME TO FEEL ALIVE
NO TIME TO DANCE AND SWAY
NO TIME TO UNWIND
NO TIME TO ENJOY THE RIDE
GOT NO TIME TO SHINE

NEED TO TAKE A BREAK
DON’T WORRY
THE WORLD IT CAN WAIT
A WHILE
NEED TO FIND AN EASY
RHYTHM
TAKE A CHANCE
WHY DON’T YOU TRY IT NOW

BUSY, YOU’RE ALWAYS BUSY
OH SO BUSY, AIN’T GOT NO TIME
BUSY, YOU’RE ALWAYS BUSY
OH SO BUSY, AIN’T GOT NO TIME

NO TIME TO ESCAPE THE RUSH
NO TIME TO CLEAR YOUR MIND
NO TIME TO BREATH, TO BE AT EASE
NO TIME TO STOP AND CRY
NO TIME TO LIVE THE DAY
NO TIME TO BE KIND
NO TIME TO ENJOY YOUR LIFE
GOT NO TIME TO SHINE

NEED TO TAKE A BREAK
DON’T WORRY
THE WORLD IT CAN WAIT
A WHILE
NEED TO FIND AN EASY
RHYTHM
TAKE A CHANCE
WHY DON’T YOU TRY IT NOW

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Comments

@pfaffbrill - 2024-02-10I really wish I could and would... Great song! Especially this year. Time to take a chance and try it now.
@kayepeanyc - 2024-02-09I love the tempo--really expresses the rush of anxiety that is the life of most of the people I know. No time, indeed!
@dkord - 2024-02-09I can feel the frenzy! Powerful song, well done!
@rexhex - 2024-02-07No time! I like it.
@the_aguaje - 2024-02-06Oh, Max, your voice is so powerful! Really like this song, so uplifting.
@ceilidh - 2024-02-06Love the tempo change at the beginning, and the guitar rhythm which carries the urgency of the song, plus love the busy background on your video which reinforces the frantic busy-ness of the song!
@spencer001 - 2024-02-05Nice song, has a really nice feel about it!
@kayo - 2024-02-05Love the song! And... good life reminder 😁

9. ✵ Sentimental Lullaby

2024-02-06

#singer_songwriter #acoustic_one_take #guitar
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/sentimental-lullaby
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Lyrics

TAKE YOUR MIND
BACK IN TIME
WHEN EVERYTHING LOOKED GOOD
EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE

WE WERE YOUNG
NOTHING WRONG
WITHOUT ANY FEARS
WE FELT SO STRONG

LET’S LINGER IN THE PAST
WHERE LOVE WAS MEANT TO LAST
IN THE STREETS WE USED TO ROAM

ALL OUR MEMORIES
FAMILIAR MELODIES
A SHELTER A HOME

THIS WAS OUR BASE
A FAMILIAR PLACE
ALL WE BELIEVED
THE DREAMS WE CHASED

TIDES HAVE TURNED
IDEALS BURNED
THOSE DAYS GONE BY
IN A BLINK OF AN EYE

LET’S LINGER IN THE PAST
WHERE LOVE WAS MEANT TO LAST
IN THE STREETS WE USE TO ROAM

ALL OUR MEMORIES
FAMILIAR MELODIES
A SHELTER A HOME

LET’S DANCE AGAIN, JUST YOU AND I
AND LET US SING THIS SENTIMENTAL LULLABY
LET’S DANCE AGAIN, JUST YOU AND I
AND LET US SING THIS SENTIMENTAL LULLABY

TAKE YOUR MIND
BACK IN TIME
WHEN EVERYTHING LOOKED GOOD
EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE

WE WERE YOUNG
NOTHING WRONG
WITHOUT ANY FEAR
WE FELT SO STRONG

LET’S DANCE AGAIN, JUST YOU AND I
AND LET US SING THIS SENTIMENTAL LULLABY
LET’S DANCE AGAIN, JUST YOU AND I
AND LET US SING THIS SENTIMENTAL LULLABY

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Comments

@johns - 2024-02-07Really good song, Max, well done.
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-07What a fine song! Just a pleasure to listen to - it just winds its way through! Very solid - good gigging song!

10. ✵ I Don't Get It

2024-02-07

#singer_songwriter #acoustic_one_take #dating
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/i-dont-get-it
https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg

Lyrics

I REALLY TRIED TO UNDERSTAND
EVERYTHING SHE LOVES
BUT I DON’T GET IT

I DID MY BEST TO READ HER MIND
GET INTO HER WORLD
I JUST DON’T GET IT

DON’T THINK I SHOULD TRY
ANY LONGER
NO NEED TO FIND OUT WHY
THIS DOESN’T
DON’T THINK I SHOULD TRY
ANY LONGER
NO NEED TO FIND OUT WHY
THIS DOESN’T WORK

I WORKED HARD TO TRY AND FEEL
HER PRIORITIES
BUT I DON’T GET IT

I’M SECOND-GUESSING AND FEEL LOST
IN HER MYSTERY
I JUST DON’T GET IT

DON’T THINK I SHOULD TRY
ANY LONGER
NO NEED TO FIND OUT WHY
THIS DOESN’T
DON’T THINK I SHOULD TRY
ANY LONGER
NO NEED TO FIND OUT WHY
THIS DOESN’T WORK

I REALLY HOPE SHE FINDS HER WAY
I’M NOT THE ONE TO STAY

DON’T KNOW WHAT ELSE IS LEFT TO SAY
I’M NOT THE ONE THE ONE TO STAY

I SPEND MY TIME FIGURING OUT
WHAT IS DEAR TO HER
BUT I DON’T GET IT

I NEED TO LEAVE IT ALL BEHIND
TIME TO LET HER GO
CAUSE I DON’T GET IT

I REALLY HOPE SHE FINDS HER WAY
I’M NOT THE ONE TO STAY

DON’T KNOW WHAT ELSE IS LEFT TO SAY
I’M NOT THE ONE THE ONE TO STAY
I’M NOT THE ONE THE ONE TO STAY
I’M NOT THE ONE THE ONE TO STAY

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Comments

@pippa - 2024-02-12Aw, sad! but I definitely get it. Been there, done that. Simple song with much meaning.
@mardeycranbleson - 2024-02-09Lol this one speaks to me my wife and I like zero of the same things 😄
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-08Has a really cool freestyle feel! Again the repetition works well. Great rhythm in this!
@odetocollaboration - 2024-02-07Cool! Love when songs use the same line repeatedly in slightly different ways.

11. ✯ Paranormal Cyclone (1hr skirmish)

2024-02-08

#paranormalcyclone #famchallenge #skirmish
https://write.fawm.org/skirmish/185 The guitar model Paranormal Cyclone comes in different colors. The song is about doubt and decisions.
F Am challenge and Skirmish in one. The whole shebang done in 45 minutes. 😆
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/paranormal-cyclone
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Lyrics

DAPHNE BLUE (502)
SHELL PINK (556)
PEARL WHITE (523)
CANDY APPLE RED (509)
CANDY APPLE RED (509)

DAPHNE BLUE (502)
SHELL PINK (556)
PEARL WHITE (523)
CANDY APPLE RED (509)
CANDY APPLE RED (509)

CANDY APPLE RED (509)
IS MINE
CANDY APPLE RED (509)
IS MINE
CANDY APPLE RED (509)
IS MINE

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Comments

@cjk - 2024-02-08Love the idea. And I can so relate, although from the colours I would have chosen Daphne Blue which rhymes perfectly with its number but definitely not with 'mine'. :-) Great skirmish.
@trishamason25 - 2024-02-08Sounds like me at the paint shop trying to commit to a color, knowing how much time and energy is about to go into painting an entire room project. I liked what you did here and that you found your color!
@mardeycranbleson - 2024-02-08Love the concept, especially that you committed to sing the model numbers as well 😄 . Candy apple red 509 is mine is a classic line!

12. ✯ Little Gadget (1hr skirmish)

2024-02-08

#skirmish #gadget #acoustic_one_take
Quick two-chord skirmish. https://write.fawm.org/skirmish/181
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/little-gadget
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Lyrics

DON’T LET IT FALL
THIS LITTLE GADGET
WHEN YOU DO
YOU BETTER CATCH IT

CAUSE IT’S BEEN IN THE FAMILY
FOR MANY YEARS
KEPT SAFE FROM GRAVITY
YOU UNDERSTAND MY FEARS?

IF YOU DROP IT
IT WILL BREAK
NOTHING LEFT TO REPAIR
NOTHING TO MAKE

IT’S BEEN IN THE FAMILY
FOR MANY YEARS
KEPT SAFE FROM GRAVITY
YOU UNDERSTAND MY FEARS?

WE’VE GOT TO HOLD ON
TO THIS LITTLE GADGET
FOR GENERATIONS TO COME
THIS LITTLE GADGET
WE’VE GOT TO HOLD ON
TO THIS LITTLE GADGET
FOR GENERATIONS TO COME
THIS LITTLE GADGET

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Comments

@newukenewyork - 2024-02-10Wow, loving the vocal layering here. Those deep tones dip down almost into my subconscious. Impressive!
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-08two chords and the truth and such a nice gentle delivery
@scruffyblues - 2024-02-08Love the gravel in your voice. This song flows so nicely, like a lullaby. Beautiful skirmish
@joeycyclone - 2024-02-08We have them in every family. Love your voice, and the gentle rolling between the two chords is very soothing
@strumandstress - 2024-02-08A great 2 chord song. Love the picking.
@crutherford - 2024-02-08the responsibility of family heirlooms! trusting the next generation... lovely picking - lovely voice lovely to hear what can happen in two chord songs bravo! great skirmish! (as an aside) i have a very similar pepper grinder
@fuzzy - 2024-02-08But isn't that a lot of pressure to put on someone?? "Your great-great-great grandmother made this 10000 years ago, and now THE PRESSURE IS ON YOU TO KEEP IT SAFE." Anyway. This is quite a lovely song here. Love that fingerpicking. You have a great voice. Nice.
@ltunes - 2024-02-08nice relating to a gadget in your family life. Nice sentiment and the finger picking pattern really sets the stage for your lyrics and mood.
@rutheniumg - 2024-02-08Powerful metaphor — this is exactly how I imagined this skirmish…
@sawtoothgrin - 2024-02-08Oh man. I have such a strong feeling towards sentimental items. This one hits home. Great lyrics!
@marilisa - 2024-02-08I genuinely have a terror of things that are fragile and sentimentally valuable, so I felt this one in my bones! Great take on the prompt, and a lovely song!
@cindyrella - 2024-02-08Impressive and makes me think not of a gadget but a cup a friend gave me in 1985 has never broken, despite 4 kids. Anyhow, I really like this!
@trishamason25 - 2024-02-08Dang what a low in your voice you got! I like the protection of a heirloom. Lovely!

13. ✵ Limit To Loyalty

2024-02-09

#singer_songwriter #loyalty #jobs
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/limit-to-loyalty
https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg

Lyrics

LAY YOUR MIND
TO REST
FOR MANY YEARS
YOU GAVE THEM YOUR BEST
ALL YOU HAD
IN STORE
RIDICULOUS
THEY TRY TO ASK FOR MORE

THERE’S A LIMIT, A LIMIT TO LOYALTY
HERE IT ENDS, IT’S PLAIN TO SEE

YOU GAVE THEM
YOUR HEART
IT FELT GOOD
PLAYING YOUR PART
NOTHING LEFT
TO WIN
YOU STOOD TALL
THROUGH THICK AND THIN

HEY WHAT IT
SHOULD BE
TRUST AND RESPECT
A TWO WAY STREET
IT IS SAD
ALL GONE
EVERYTHING ACHIEVED AND DONE

THERE’S A LIMIT, A LIMIT TO LOYALTY
HERE IT ENDS THE HARMONY

OUT OF THE BLUE
THEY CHANGED THE RULES
PLAY DIFFERENT GAMES
USING DIRTY TOOLS
SO THAT’S IT
HERE IT ENDS
YOU ARE STRONG, YOU WILL NOT BEND

PICK UP THE PIECES
LET IT BEGIN
FEEL THE STRENGTH
THE POWER WITHIN
DO NOT LOOK BACK
TIME TO MOVE ON
LET GO AND RUN
YOU’RE THE SMART ONE

IT IS HARD
TO SAY GOODBYE
YOU DO NOT LOSE
TRYING TO SURVIVE
THE LOYALTY
HAS GONE
THERE'S TOO MUCH DAMAGE DONE

THERE’S A LIMIT, LIMIT TO LOYALTY
THERE’S A LIMIT TO LOYALTY

PICK UP THE PIECES
LET IT BEGIN
FEEL THE STRENGTH
THE POWER WITHIN
DO NOT LOOK BACK
TIME TO MOVE ON
LET GO AND RUN
YOU’RE THE SMART ONE

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Comments

@chellestein - 2024-02-17Oh wow this is so good! FAWM's random song button did not disappoint when it brought me here!
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-09Great melody to this one and all very positive! very nicely listening - probably my fav of your so far!
@mrtylerlarson - 2024-02-09👏👏👏 that alliteration: limit to loyalty really rocks and def lifts the chorus! Great vibe! Nice one!
@robinleaf - 2024-02-09This feels really uplifting to me. I really like the rhythm of the guitar and how it interplays with your vocals. I didn't really pay attention to the words because I was listening to it while I was driving to work, but I really enjoyed it! I would definitely listen to it again.
@trishamason25 - 2024-02-09Great feel on the guitar, powerful writing.

14. ✵ A Way To Move On

2024-02-10

#singer_songwriter #guy_with_guitar #acoustic_one_take
Yeah 14!!!
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/a-way-to-move-on
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Lyrics

I WONDER WHAT IT IS
THAT MAKES YOU WORRIED
I WONDER WHAT IT IS
THAT SCARES YOU OFF

REMEMBER IT IS NOT
ABOUT PERFECTION
WITH EVERY STEP
TRY TO BREAK THE CHAINS

LIFE’S A DANCE
A DANCE AROUND SHADOWS
THROUGH THUNDER AND STORM
TRY TO FEEL AT EASE

DO NOT HIDE AWAY
YOU WILL FIND A WAY
TO MOVE ON

I WONDER WHAT IT IS
THAT MAKES YOU DOUBT
I WONDER WHAT IT IS
THAT HOLDS YOU BACK

THE TIME HAS COME FOR YOU
TO TAKE SOME ACTION
FACE THOSE FEARS
LET GO OF THE PAIN

DON’T WANT YOU TO BE
A SAD WALLFLOWER
MAY I HAVE THIS DANCE FROM YOU
WILL YOU PLEASE

DO NOT HIDE AWAY
YOU WILL FIND A WAY
TO MOVE ON

DO NOT HIDE AWAY
YOU WILL FIND A WAY
TO MOVE ON

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Comments

@newukenewyork - 2024-03-10This has a swell rhythm to it, and your vocals have a cool, smoky edge. Nice, catchy hook!
@richaaaay - 2024-03-09Awesome one take. Great song of encouragement. Smooth delivery and a heartfelt nurturing tune. Is this for someone real or fictional? Doesn’t really matter but it certainly is believable.
@pcob1993 - 2024-02-10Max, I love this, so inspiring. Great lyrics and singing..... the whole feel of the song is very moving. Way to go brother... Pearse

15. ✵ Don't Get Me Started

2024-02-10

#singer_songwriter #acoustic_one_take #guy_with_guitar
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/dont-get-me-started
Sorry for the P's. 🎙 No popfilter, I'm afraid.
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Lyrics

DON’T GET ME STARTED
FOR I’M GOING MAD
DON’T GET ME STARTED
OR I’LL END UP
FULL OF REGRET

TOO MUCH TO TAKE
NEED A LITTLE BREAK
CUZ IF WE WILL CONTINUE NOW
OUR FRIENDSHIP IS AT STAKE

I NEED TO SHUT UP
PLEASE MAKE ME STOP
KEEP AN EYE ON ME RIGHT NOW
DON’T WANNA LET IT DROP

WHAT IS GOING ON
IT FEELS SO WRONG
SILENCE IS THE BEST FOR NOW
SO WE CAN GET OUT STRONG

DON’T GET ME STARTED
FOR I’M GOING MAD
DON’T GET ME STARTED
OR I’LL END UP
FULL OF REGRET

FOR ME IT’S BETTER NOW
NOT TO SAY ANYTHING
FOR YOU IT’S HARD
AND IT RUINS EVERYTHING

STILL I’M ASKING YOU
TO PAUSE A LITTLE WHILE
SO I CAN CATCH SOME BREATH
AND TALK TO YOU LATER
WITH A SMILE

GIVE ME A CHANCE
TO TALK SOME SENSE
IT'S NOT HAPPENING NOW
PLEASE DON’T TAKE OFFENSE
CUT ME SOME SLACK
I WILL BE BACK
IF YOU COULD HELP ME NOW
TO GET ON THE RIGHT TRACK

DON’T CHALLENGE ME
PLEASE LET ME BE
IF YOU LET IT REST FOR NOW
THERE’S REASON, YOU WILL SEE

DON’T GET ME STARTED
FOR I’M GOING MAD
DON’T GET ME STARTED
OR I’LL END UP
FULL OF REGRET

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Comments

@mardeycranbleson - 2024-02-10Loved the performance and the gritty vocals! Great ear-worm chorus.
@sunfire - 2024-02-10Great sounding song. Love your delivery, music and the words including that title hook.
@heather - 2024-02-10I love this! Such a true-to-life story and appropriate delivery.

16. ✵ Road Trip Worries

2024-02-10

#singer_songwriter #acoustic_one_take #overdubbing
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/road-trip-worries
https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg

Lyrics

I DON’T LIKE THE SOUND
FEELS LIKE SOMETHING’S WRONG
NEED TO CHECK IT NOW
LET’S HOPE IT WON’T TAKE LONG
REALLY HAVE TO STOP
TO SEE WHAT WE CAN DO
PULLING OVER HERE
TO FIND OUT IF IT’S TRUE

FEAR SOMETIMES PLAYS
NASTY TRICKS ON ME
EVERYTHING SEEMS WORSE
THAN IT IS IN REALITY

PLEASE GIVE ME SOME TIME
TO CHECK UNDER THE HOOD
DON’T SEE NOTHING NOW
EVERYTHING LOOKS GOOD
ENGINE PURRS JUST FINE
NO ISSUES TO BE FOUND
SOUNDED LIKE SOME METAL
WAS TICKING ON THE GROUND

MAYBE IT’S THE WHEELS
LET ME FIGURE OUT
EASY DOES IT NOW
WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT
PRESSURE FEELS OKAY
TIRES LOOK ALRIGHT
THE FEAR WITHIN ME GROWS
AS DARKNESS TAKES THE LIGHT

FEAR SOMETIMES PLAYS
NASTY TRICKS ON ME
EVERYTHING SEEMS WORSE
THAN IT IS IN REALITY

FLASHLIGHT IN MY HAND
NOT MY COMFORT ZONE
FEELING DIZZY NOW
AFRAID THE FEAR HAS GROWN
AT THE INSIDE OF THE RIM
I SEE A STEEL WIRE STUCK
EASY TO PULL OUT
WELL IT SEEMS WE HAVE SOME LUCK

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Comments

@spinhead - 2024-03-05car trouble slowly growing panic. I HATE IT. the feeling, not the song. song good. car trouble bad. the music drives the lyric home.
@odilongreen - 2024-02-10Such great acoustic energy to this, and even though there's a tension to the insistent rhythm, I like the ultimately upbeat message (although I'm not convinced things aren't as bad as they seem, generally speaking). Very cool almost folk-punk feel.

17. ✵ Don't Lose Your Fire

2024-02-11

#acoustic_one_take #singer_songwriter #guy_with_guitar
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/dont-lose-your-fire
https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg

Lyrics

HOLD YOUR GROUND
STAY TRUE AND STRONG
LET THEM KNOW
WHERE YOU BELONG

DON’T LET THEM FOOL YOU
GOT TO STAND FIRM
ONCE YOU GIVE IN
THERE’S NO RETURN

DON’T LOSE YOUR FIRE
KEEP THAT FLAME BURNING HIGHER
AND HIGHER
AND HIGHER

IGNITE YOUR PASSION
FIND YOUR OWN WAY
LET THEM KNOW
YOU’RE HERE TO STAY

SEE THROUGH THEIR LIES
BE WISE AND SMART
FIGHT FOR THE RIGHT
TO PLAY YOUR PART

DON’T LOSE YOUR FIRE
KEEP THAT FLAME BURNING HIGHER
AND HIGHER
AND HIGHER

BREAK DOWN THEIR BARRIERS
TEAR DOWN THE WALL
MAKE THEM SEE YOU
REFUSE TO FALL

RISE ABOVE
THE WINDS THAT BLOW
BE WHO YOU ARE
YEAH THEY WILL KNOW

DON’T LOSE YOUR FIRE
KEEP THAT FLAME BURNING HIGHER
AND HIGHER
AND HIGHER

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Comments

@intoyourlight - 2024-03-02Such a great message and uplifting song! Great delivery!
@harperjen - 2024-02-29Catchy and fun! Now I'll be checking out more of your music--I thank FAWM for its "Songs to Check Out" suggestions!
@writeandwrong - 2024-02-11Nicely done. Was Johnny Cash an inspiration for this one? I felt him in it. Nice performance and flow!
@sunfire - 2024-02-11Right on. Love the words and delivery.

18. ✯ We All Belong Here (1hr skirmish)

2024-02-11

#conversation #respect #skirmish
Conversation https://write.fawm.org/skirmish/195
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/we-all-belong-here
https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg

Lyrics

THE THINGS WE USED TO SAY
WITHOUT A CARE
NOW THEY'RE "NOT DONE"
WE ARE ALL AWARE

TRYING TO BE DELICATE
NOT TO OFFEND
LINES ARE BLURRED AND SHIFTING
DON’T WANT TO SHOCK A FRIEND

IN MY YOUNGER DAYS
WE LEARNED TO BE KIND
STILL WE COULD SAY ANYTHING
WHAT CAME TO OUR MIND

TODAY IS GOOD I THINK
TO THINK BEFORE WE SPEAK
IN THIS NEW ERA
WHERE RESPECT IS WHAT WE SEEK

WE ALL BELONG HERE
DON’T GET ME WRONG DEAR
BUT IT’S QUITE A CHALLENGE
TO FIND THE RIGHT BALANCE

WE ALL BELONG HERE
DON’T GET ME WRONG DEAR
BUT IT’S QUITE A CHALLENGE
TO FIND THE RIGHT BALANCE

I'M ALL FOR PROGRESS,
I’M TRYING TO FIND THE LINE
WHERE YOU AND ME AND HIM AND HER
ALL FEEL FINE

SO PLEASE CORRECT ME
AND SHOW ME THE WAY
ME TOO WOULD LIKE A WORLD
WHERE ALL VOICES HAVE THEIR SAY

I WILL EMBRACE THE CHANGE
IT MAKES US ALL STRONG
BUT UNDERSTAND MY MISTAKES
THE TIMES THAT I AM WRONG

LAUGH ABOUT THE FACT
I’M FROM A DIFFERENT TIME
SHOW SOME RESPECT
MY INTENTIONS ARE KIND

WE ALL BELONG HERE
DON’T GET ME WRONG DEAR
BUT IT’S QUITE A CHALLENGE
TO FIND THE RIGHT BALANCE

‘FUCK THEM IF THEY CAN’T
TAKE A JOKE’
BUT THEN AGAIN ME TOO
LIKE TO BE WOKE

SO WITH FUNNY REMARKS
OR A CLEVER JEST
I HOPE I DON’T HURT ANYONE
I’LL TRY TO DO MY BEST

WE ALL BELONG HERE
DON’T GET ME WRONG DEAR
BUT IT’S QUITE A CHALLENGE
TO FIND THE RIGHT BALANCE

WE ALL BELONG HERE
DON’T GET ME WRONG DEAR
BUT IT’S QUITE A CHALLENGE
TO FIND THE RIGHT BALANCE

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@chipwithrow - 2024-02-12What a cool song (and you look great in the video, too)! Bouncy catchy groove, vibrant guitar and voice. Sharp lyrics, too. Love it!
@torsten - 2024-02-11What a song! Nice happy vibe wrapped around a big topic. Thanks for that song!
@treble - 2024-02-11"I'm from a different time" too and I like this song so much. I like the message and I think the chorus is very catchy. Nice performance as well!
@mikeskliar - 2024-02-11there is so much truth in this lyric! its a great encapsulation of that old vs new thing that has made things sometimes harder to navigate, but that's the nature of progress! This really cuts to the heart of things with a direct approach and its a great song and performance! great to hear ya again here! so many great lines here! this should be a hit, in a better world! catchy music too!
@willow1 - 2024-02-11A conversation that happens (or needs to) a lot these days. Hopefully it inspires the compassion needed to bring forth much needed societal change. I commend you for broaching the subject, great song and playing!
@kristi - 2024-02-11Important message in this. I like the chorus, it's really universal. Good playing and singing!
@seemanski - 2024-02-11This is great, you have a knack for knocking out well constructed polished songs fast. This is a damn catchy little number.
@corinnecurcio - 2024-02-11Awesome work in an hour. Well constructed lyrics and the music complements them quite nicely. Bravo!

19. ✵ The Bus Of Love You Drive

2024-02-13

#singer_songwriter #longingforlove #acoustic_one_take
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/the-bus-of-love-you-drive
https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg

Lyrics

I’M STANDING IN LINE
LONGING FOR YOUR LOVE
I’M KILLING TIME
LONGING FOR YOUR LOVE

I KNOW I HAVE TO SHARE YOUR LOVE
WITH OTHER PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE
I KNOW I HAVE TO SHARE YOUR LOVE
WITH OTHER PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE

YOU’RE SO GENEROUS SO SWEET
THE BUS OF LOVE YOU DRIVE
HAS GOT SO MANY SEATS
I’M WILLING TO GIVE MY PLACE
TO THE ONES WHO ARE IN NEED
BUT SOMETIMES I FEEL
THAT ONE IS ME

AWAITING MY TURN
LONGING FOR YOUR LOVE
DREAM AND YEARN
LONGING FOR YOUR LOVE

I KNOW I HAVE TO SHARE YOUR LOVE
WITH OTHER PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE
I KNOW I HAVE TO SHARE YOUR LOVE
WITH OTHER PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE

YOU’RE SO GENEROUS SO SWEET
THE BUS OF LOVE YOU DRIVE HAS GOT
SO MANY SEATS
I’M WILLING TO GIVE MY PLACE
TO THE ONES WHO ARE IN NEED
BUT SOMETIMES I FEEL
THAT ONE IS ME

I HATE THE FEELING
LONGING FOR YOUR LOVE
THE WAY OF DEALING
LONGING FOR YOUR LOVE

I KNOW I HAVE TO SHARE YOUR LOVE
WITH OTHER PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE
I KNOW I HAVE TO SHARE YOUR LOVE
WITH OTHER PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE

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Comments

@jhsounds - 2024-02-20I love me a good bus metaphor.
@gfandme - 2024-02-18Wow, great song Max!
@jimeddy9 - 2024-02-13I absolutely loved this. The driving rhythmic guitar work, as well as the vocal delivery and earnest lyrics reminded me immediately of Grant McLennan's work with The Go-Betweens. In my world that is high praise, I hope it is in your world as well.

20. ✯ Lucky 13 (1hr skirmish)

2024-02-13

#skirmish #acoustic_ska #lucky13

I used the entire prompt given by @metricula for lyrics 😀
Oh wait that makes it a collab ......
No pop filter, sorry about the P's, it's the time PPPPPresssure.
https://write.fawm.org/skirmish/142
'Prompt: songs about luck—good luck, bad luck, superstitions for luck (black cats, ladders, see-a-penny-pick-it-up, or personal habits we form for “luck” or to calm anxiety—or how we feel “wrong” or more anxious if we *don’t* do them), games of chance and skill.
Anything related to chance, luck, or moments of serendipity—or where it all went wrong!
Feel free to take wide liberties with the theme whether you go for lyrics, instrumentals, or both!'
Podsafe Audio https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/lucky-13
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Lyrics

LUCKY 13

SONGS ABOUT LUCK
GOOD LUCK, BAD LUCK
SUPERSTITIONS FOR LUCK
(BLACK CATS, LADDERS, SEE-A-PENNY-PICK-IT-UP,
OR PERSONAL HABITS WE FORM FOR “LUCK”
OR TO CALM ANXIETY—OR HOW WE FEEL “WRONG”
OR MORE ANXIOUS IF WE *DON’T* DO THEM),

SONGS ABOUT LUCK
GOOD LUCK, BAD LUCK
GAMES OF CHANCE AND SKILL.
ANYTHING RELATED TO CHANCE,
LUCK, OR MOMENTS OF SERENDIPITY—OR WHERE IT ALL WENT WRONG!

FEEL FREE TO TAKE
WIDE LIBERTIES
WITH THE THEME WHETHER YOU GO FOR LYRICS, INSTRUMENTALS, OR BOTH!

LUCKY 13
LUCKY 13

FEEL FREE TO TAKE
WIDE LIBERTIES
WITH THE THEME WHETHER YOU GO FOR LYRICS, INSTRUMENTALS, OR BOTH!

SONGS ABOUT LUCK
GOOD LUCK, BAD LUCK
SUPERSTITIONS FOR LUCK
(BLACK CATS, LADDERS, SEE-A-PENNY-PICK-IT-UP,
OR PERSONAL HABITS WE FORM FOR “LUCK”
OR TO CALM ANXIETY—OR HOW WE FEEL “WRONG”
OR MORE ANXIOUS IF WE *DON’T* DO THEM),

LUCKY 13
LUCKY 13

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Prompt words by skirmish host @metricula

Comments

@sherrycanary - 2024-02-21How cool is that to create a song from a text about the skirmish! So catchy and funny Excellent skirmish
@majordanby - 2024-02-16Great skirmish. Congratulations for turning the random text into a fully fledged song.
@metricula - 2024-02-14I didn’t mention this the first time but I love how you gave so much verve and rhythm to the text!!!
@bobjestes - 2024-02-13Lots of energy and a few smiles. You had me tapping my foot and humming harmonies throughout. Great skirmish.
@aubrey - 2024-02-13🎶 black cats, ladders, see-a-penny-pick-it-up 🎶 so satisfying how you found a groove for those first few lines especially. I'll be singing that part to myself all day! what a jam!
@metricula - 2024-02-13I am absolutely in STITCHES
@scruffyblues - 2024-02-13What a great idea, really love this, made me smile at the cheekiness of the whole thing. Ace!!!
@tjeff - 2024-02-13Excellent stuff! I enjoyed listening! Great skirmish.
@reinderd - 2024-02-13That is amazing. Well-played, sir. Well-played.
@cindyrella - 2024-02-13This made me smile and it's clever and a great skirmish!
@berni1954 - 2024-02-13👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I particularly like that detail of those personal superstitions we build up. I have a few of those.
@gordon - 2024-02-13Max, once again, you have put a stupid big grin on my face and my toe just can't stop tapping. Great skirmish sir!
@sheilerk - 2024-02-13What an awesome and unexpected take on the prompt! And so fun to listen to. This is great!
@johnstaples - 2024-02-13Wow! This is such an innovative take on the prompt! Pretty clever and you pulled it off beautifully! Great performance!!! Nice skirmishing!
@lyricslinger - 2024-02-13Nice song and video! Like the doubled up vocals and the reference to both good and bad luck

21. ✵ Still Love Me

2024-02-14

#valentine #valentines #pink
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/still-love-me
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Lyrics

OOOOOOH
TELL ME WHY DO YOU
STILL LOVE ME

I CAN BE SO BLUNT
TYPICAL ME
HARSH AND ROUGH
SOUR AND GRUMPY
WELL AWARE THERE IS
NO NEED TO BE
I’M NO FUN AT ALL
SO PLAIN TO SEE

OOOOOOH
TELL ME WHY DO YOU
STILL LOVE ME
OOOOOOH
TELL ME WHY DO YOU
STILL LOVE ME
LOVE ME
LOVE ME
LOVE ME
LOVE ME

I’M NOT EVEN CLOSE TO
BEING NICE
MANY TIMES YOU HAVE TO
ASK ME TWICE
NOT EASY-GOING
I DO REALISE
IT’S OK TO SAY
I’M COLD AS ICE
OOOOOOH
TELL ME WHY DO YOU
STILL LOVE ME
OOOOOOH
TELL ME WHY DO YOU
STILL LOVE ME
LOVE ME
LOVE ME
LOVE ME
LOVE ME

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Comments

@heather - 2024-02-14Love it! The chorus is definitely an earworm!
@namjunerobot - 2024-02-14So great ! I've been listening to your songs here on FAWM since like 2009. You're so prolific and always so good. I dunno how you do it, and you did this live. lol Cheers!
@robinleaf - 2024-02-14Nice write! The chorus is so memorable (I'm totally gonna have it stuck in my head) and the lyrics, so relatable. It's got a nice rhythm to it that keeps it from sounding depressing. 😁🌈

22. ✯ A Leprechaun Friendship (1hr skirmish)

2024-02-14

#skirmish #leprechaun #breakup
Breaking up with a little Irish friend.
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/leprechaun-friendship
https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg

Lyrics

DAMN WE BOTH FEEL WEIRD IN THIS SITUATION
WONDERING WHERE TO GO IN THIS RELATION
SOMETIMES IT IS HATE SOMETIMES IT’S LOVE
SOMETIMES I FEEL PUSHED SOMETIMES SHOVED

SURE I WANT YOUR GOLD
THE STASH YOU HOLD
YOU BEARDED MAN
OUR FRIENDSHIP ENDS

I FEEL A DISTANCE GROW
AS THE GREED TAKES HOLD
WITH A HEAVY HEART
WE MUST NOW DEPART

DAMN I FEEL SO BAD ABOUT MY GREED
BUT THE GOLD YOU HAVE IS THE ONLY THING I NEED
TOGETHER WE HAD SOME LAUGHS AND A GOOD TIME
BUT I’M LEAVING AS SOON THE GOLD IS MINE

TIED SCARFS AROUND THE TREES
YOU GOT ME ON MY KNEES
IT’S CLEAR THAT WE CAN’T
LONGER PRETEND

I FEEL A DISTANCE GROW
AS THE GREED TAKES HOLD
WITH A HEAVY HEART
WE MUST NOW DEPART

SURE I WANT YOUR GOLD
THE STASH YOU HOLD
YOU BEARDED MAN
OUR FRIENDSHIP ENDS

SURE I WANT YOUR GOLD
THE STASH YOU HOLD
YOU BEARDED MAN
OUR FRIENDSHIP ENDS

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Comments

@trishamason25 - 2024-02-15What a great drive! This is rocking, I love everything about this!
@crutherford - 2024-02-15a breakup zinger based on the power of greed holy does this song move love your take on the prompt very creative great skirmish!
@feb21sundari - 2024-02-15What a drive.... Interesting how you feel about the relationship with the leprechaun and includes Valentines, well done.
@seemanski - 2024-02-14Yeah man, love the vibe. Full on and in your face, great lyrics, wonderful skirmish.
@misterdemp - 2024-02-14Fun energy here, love the situation you have created here with this character.
@ajna1960 - 2024-02-14Love the energy and that strong angry vocal. Another great story from this prompt.
@philkmills - 2024-02-14Great energy from the guitar playing.

23. ✯ Reverse Song ↔️ gnoS esreveR (1hr skirmish)

2024-02-15

#reversecrazyness #mirrormadness #onlyonfawm
https://write.fawm.org/skirmish/211
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/gnos-esrever
https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg

Lyrics

YATS
OT EREH SI YBAB YM ,REH SPOTS YDOBON
REH SPOTS YDOBON
YATS
OT EREH SI YBAB YM ,REH SPOTS YDOBON
REH SPOTS YDOBON

YAW A DNIF OT REWOP EHT TOG YLERUS S’EHS
CIGAM FO DNIK NWO REH SKROW EHS
YAW A DNIF OT REWOP EHT TOG S’EHS
CIGAM FO DNIK NWO REH SKROW EHS

WON
TSUJ ENOD SAH EHS ,SEOD EHS TAHW
SEOD EHS TAHW

WOH GNIREDNOW UOY SEVAEL YLERUS EHS
DNIK A FO ENO S’EHS YBAB YM LLEW
WOH GNIREDNOW UOY SEVAEL EHS
DNIK A FO ENO S’EHS YBAB YM LLEW
DENNALP
SI GNIHTYREVE ,WONK UOY EROFEB
WONK UOY EROFEB
DNATSREDNU OT TSAF OOT ,TSAF YLERUS S’EHS
REVO SGNIHT KNIHT OT EMIT ON TOG EV’UOY
DNATSREDNU OT TSAF OOT ,TSAF SI EHS
REVO SGNIHT KNIHT OT EMIT ON

GNORW
OG NAC TAHT GNIHTON S’EREHT ON
GNIHTON S’EREHT

ENOD SGNIHT TEG
OT WOH SWONK YLERUS EHS
TI TEG OT WOH SWONK EHS
YBAB YM LLEW
ENOD SGNIHT TEG
OT WOH SWONK EHS
TI TEG OT WOH SWONK EHS
YBAB YM LLEW

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Comments

@bradbrubaker - 2024-02-21This is bonkers. The backwards guitar is oddly relaxing.
@jramonewi - 2024-02-15From Wisconsin, USA, this plays forward! \m/
@jonnysmeby - 2024-02-15Pretty cool. I want to hear it in reverse now.
@savvyaz - 2024-02-15I thoroughly enjoyed this!
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-15I had to hear you do this! it does sound eastern european. @tiias i wonder if an accordion would sound like a guitar backwards :-) Very funny very clever
@wylddandelyon - 2024-02-15Wow, I can't follow the lyrics even with them in front of me. And yet it sounds musical. Good experiment.
@roxya - 2024-02-15Feels like my brain is exploding, like I should recognise the words but no? Crazy.
@tiias - 2024-02-15Crazy how the sound of a guitar can resemble that of an accordion when played in reverse...
@berni1954 - 2024-02-15This is GREAT. It sounds like you're singing in an Eastern European language I am unfamiliar with. Well done indeed!
@tiias - 2024-02-15Citsatnaf!
@heather - 2024-02-15!gnidnatstuo
@mardeycranbleson - 2024-02-15Lol I laughed straight away when I heard it. I love it and it actually sounds like a regular song just in reverse, I don't know how you accomplished it. Thanks for the fun listen. I need to listen a few more times
@mal70 - 2024-02-15😂😂 That's wild, I think you ve invented a new genre! It works though 👍.

24. ✵ Let Me Be Me

2024-02-15

#misfit #beyourself #acoustic_one_take
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/let-me-be-me
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After a fresh haircut this morning and a couple of crazy skirmishes both this morning and last night it's time for some serious songs again.

Lyrics

I AM NOT A FOOL
FOLLOWING THEIR RULES
I AM WAY TOO PROUD
TO BE PART OF A CROWD
WILL NOT FIT IN
NEED TO BREAK FREE
WILL NOT PRETEND
I’M SIMPLY BEING ME

EMBRACING ALL
THAT’S REAL WITHIN
SOMETIMES I LOOSE
SOMETIMES I WIN
I’LL TAKE THAT RISK

SO DON’T MIND ME
JUST LET ME BE
ME ME ME

I HOPE YOU DON’T MIND
NOT ONE OF YOUR KIND
I HOPE YOU’RE OKAY
GOING MY OWN WAY
WILL NOT GIVE IN
NOW WATCH ME SHINE
WILL NOT CONFORM
THE WORLD IS MINE

EMBRACING ALL
THAT’S REAL WITHIN
SOMETIMES I LOOSE
SOMETIMES I WIN
I’LL TAKE THAT RISK

SO DON’T MIND ME
JUST LET ME BE
ME ME ME

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Comments

@sheslin - 2024-02-27My toes are tapping and head is nodding to the beat - great energy, wonderful acoustic one-take. The chorus is a great change-up to the pace - love that "me, me, me". Great song concept, well done!
@majordanby - 2024-02-16I’m in agreement with the other comment, your guitar playing and rhythm is fantastic. Reminded me of something, not sure what. I think it must be that this is just an instant classic.
@beechcraftbonanza - 2024-02-15Love the rhythmic drive of this song. It's a good punk song and also has a bit of a 60's garage vibe to it :)

25. ✵ My Vinyl Collection

2024-02-16

#vinylrecords #recordcollection #singer_songwriter
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/my-vinyl-collection
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Lyrics

THE CURE, JOY DIVISION
P.I.L. AND SIOUXSIE SIOUX
VINYL TREASURES ON THE SHELF
I WONDER WHAT TO DO

SORTING THROUGH MY COLLECTION
DUSTING OFF THE PAST
A STACK OF RECORDS IN MY HAND
A DECISION TO BE CAST

TEMPTATION WHISPERS SOFTLY
'TIME TO LET SOME GO
CASH THEM IN FOR SOMETHING ELSE
THERE’S SPOTIFY YOU KNOW'

BUT AS I GAZE
UPON THESE GROOVES
NOSTALGIA STARTS TO BLOOM
THE TUNES THAT SHAPED MY YESTERYEARS
PUNK, NEW WAVE AND DOOM

THE PRICE THEY WANT TO PAY TODAY
WOULD FILL MY POCKETS WELL
BUT THE MEMORIES ARE WORTH MUCH MORE
MORE THAN I COULD TELL
OH, THE RECORDS TELL A TALE
OF DAYS BOTH DARK AND BRIGHT
THESE VINYL ALBUMS
MEAN A LOT TO ME
THEY ARE THE CHAPTERS
IN MY LIFE

THE CLASH, WIRE, THE DAMNED
BUZZCOCKS AND THE SLITS
THE SCRATCHES AND THE HISS,
PART OF ME IT IS

THROUGH LAUGHTER, TEARS AND ANGER
THEY'VE NEVER LEFT MY SIDE
MY YOUTH, MY GENERATION
THEY'VE BEEN MY FAITHFUL GUIDE

SHOULD I SELL MY COLLECTION
NOW PRICES ARE SKY-HIGH?
OR SHOULD I LET THE KIDS DECIDE
THE DAY AFTER I DIE
EACH PURCHASE MARKS A SPOT
IN THE LIFE THAT I'VE EMBRACED
A SENTIMENT TOO STRONG TO SELL
AND NOT TO BE ERASED

THE PRICE THEY WANT TO PAY TODAY
WOULD FILL MY POCKETS WELL
BUT THE MEMORIES ARE WORTH MUCH MORE
MORE THAN I COULD TELL
OH, THE RECORDS TELL A TALE
OF DAYS BOTH DARK AND BRIGHT
THESE VINYL ALBUMS
MEAN A LOT TO ME
THEY ARE THE CHAPTERS
IN MY LIFE

FAD GADGET, COLIN NEWMAN
JONATHAN RICHMAN, BILLY BRAGG
SHOULD I PART WITH THESE OLD FRIENDS
WHILE I’M SURE I WANT THEM BACK

THE MARKET IS TEMPTING
BUT MY HEART WON'T LET THEM GO
THE SLEEVES, THE COVER- ART
JUST HOLDING THEM
FEELS GOOD YOU KNOW

THE PRICE THEY WANT TO PAY TODAY
WOULD FILL MY POCKETS WELL
BUT THE MEMORIES ARE WORTH MUCH MORE
MORE THAN I COULD TELL
OH, THE RECORDS TELL A TALE
OF DAYS BOTH DARK AND BRIGHT
THESE VINYL ALBUMS MEAN A LOT TO ME
THEY ARE THE CHAPTERS IN MY LIFE

I'LL HOLD ONTO THESE RECORDS
THE MEMORIES THEY HAVE MADE
AND WHEN THE NEEDLE FINDS THE END
EVERYTHING WILL FADE

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Comments

@dbizzy - 2024-02-18This song makes the decision easy….Don’t sell that collection! Great song.
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-17Oh man no wonder i like your stuff when i see that vinyl collection. Lovely song - so enjoyable - and so much a part of my life
@rogerhammond - 2024-02-16I can relate to this one @max. Keep the records! Song sounds like a keeper too ..... finally got around to joining you here ... you're as prolific as ever!
@majordanby - 2024-02-16The melody and nostalgic feel when you sing OH, THE RECORDS TELL A TALE, is beautiful. Firstly, great record collection, secondly, so, so, hard to part with vinyl. I felt every moment of this song.
@majordanby - 2024-02-16Haha! What a great great subject matter. Several lines made me chuckle in the knowledge that I feel exactly the same way. This could be an advert for vinyl collecting. The ups and downs of owning an expensive collection. Really really great lyrics. I enjoyed this so much!

26. ✵ Get On With It

2024-02-17

#halfway #acoustic_one_take #guy_with_guitar
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/get-on-with-it
https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg

Lyrics

CAN’T AVOID
YOU HAVE TO DO IT ANYWAY
DON’T LOOK BACK
YOU NEED TO MOVE ON
CAN’T ESCAPE
THERE’S NO CHANCE TO RUN AWAY
DON’T GIVE UP
CONFRONT IT ALL HEAD-ON

FACE IT
THERE'S NO STOPPING NOW
FACE IT
GET ON WITH IT
FACE IT
YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO
FACE IT
HURRY UP AND GO

TAKE A CHANCE
TELL US WHAT YOU’RE WAITING FOR
YOU WILL BE
ABLE TO SUCCEED
TAKE THE RISK
OPEN UP A DIFFERENT DOOR
YOU WILL FIND
EVERYTHING YOU NEED

DO IT
THERE'S NO STOPPING NOW
DO IT
GET ON WITH IT
DO IT
YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO
DO IT
HURRY UP AND GO

NO DELAY
DON’T HESITATE
GET ON WITH IT
YOU’RE ON YOUR WAY
NO DELAY
DON’T HESITATE
GET ON WITH IT
YOU’RE ON YOUR WAY
TO VICTORY

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Comments

@gbg2016 - 2024-02-18I'd love to hear this played by a band, though it also clearly works as an acoustic banger! Love the second vocal on the chorus. Great lyrics - ALL CAPS!
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-17Great energy and a good message - that's got great punk roots in it!
@rogerhammond - 2024-02-17Another super-catchy sing-along with a positive message and upeat melody. You just keep coming up with them! Great stuff.
@gfandme - 2024-02-17Encouraging Words and Music, thanks!
@odetocollaboration - 2024-02-17Good song. The tempo is a great fit for the lyrics
@mikeskliar - 2024-02-17great!! love that positive energy and the whole thing flows so well. You get a great sound out of that acoustic guitar and the vocals. There's some background vocals on there too? (is that doubled later as a second track, or did you just put a delay on the existing vocals for the chorus only, perhaps? it sounds great, whatever you're doing...)

27. ✯ Solid Ground (1hr skirmish)

2024-02-18

#skirmish #instability #acoustic_one_take
No idea what I just wrote 🤔
*Changed the title as suggested in the comments.*

Lyrics

YOU BEHAVE UNPREDICTABLE
WAIT, LET ME GUESS
I HOPE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’RE DOING
BUT YOU LOOK LIKE A MESS

YOU’VE BEEN ACTING STRANGE LATELY
SUSPICIOUS MOVES AND ALL
AT FIRST I DIDN’T NOTICE
NO BALANCE, YOU MIGHT FALL

DON’T WANT YOU TO HURT YOURSELF
YOU’RE SPINNING ROUND AND ROUND

PLEASE TRY NOT TO FOOL YOURSELF
FIND SOME SOLID GROUND

WHAT CAUSES THIS INSTABILITY?
NO, DON’T TELL ME, PLEASE
I’M PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
IT’S A PUZZLE PIECE BY PIECE

THE FIRMNESS IS STILL IN YOUR EYES
BUT YOUR FACE IS SHOWING FEAR
YOUR EMOTIONS DO SWING FREELY
YOUR INTENTIONS ARE NOT CLEAR

DON’T WANT YOU TO HURT YOURSELF
YOU’RE SPINNING ROUND AND ROUND

PLEASE TRY NOT TO FOOL YOURSELF
FIND SOME SOLID GROUND

RAPID CHANGES NEED TO END
I HOPE YOU WILL FIND A WAY
WARNING SIGNS ARE EVERYWHERE
YOU NEED TO FIND BALANCE TODAY

DON’T WANT YOU TO HURT YOURSELF
YOU’RE SPINNING ROUND AND ROUND

PLEASE TRY NOT TO FOOL YOURSELF
FIND SOME SOLID GROUND

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Comments

@coolparadiso - 2024-02-18The guitar drive really moves this almost conversational lyric on! Good turnaround to solid ground - which is the stand out line "maybe a title" nicely done
@seemanski - 2024-02-18Love the rhythm, your vocal delivery has a Mark Lanegan quality about it. Really like how the rhythm with how you sing spinning round and round really feels like you are being thrown around the room. The obvious grammatical use of predictable instead of predictably was a very nice touch.
@mikeskliar - 2024-02-18nice! love that conversational tone, its a striking portrait of someone who is falling apart, and has many great lines in there! great performance too!
@kahlo2013 - 2024-02-18Wonderful descriptions of someone who is seemingly unstable - the examples you provide are great examples of instability. I like the compassion and empathy that you bring to it. Great vocals - the chorus is really lovely. Nice musical change up in melody between verses and chorus.
@treble - 2024-02-18Good description of instability. I think the chorus is catchy and all parts of the song work very nicely together. You wrote,"No idea what I just wrote." Well, however you did it, it's great!
@andygetch - 2024-02-18This is a tight write for the skirmish, and I can infer several different meanings. The music is well done!
@gfandme - 2024-02-18Great Job on the Skirmish Max, goed gedaan!
@andygriff - 2024-02-18Cooking feel to this, an excellent assuredly delivered. Top response to the prompt! 😊
@ajna1960 - 2024-02-18An enjoyable skirmish listen. I liked how the story line lead me through, and then left me wondering.

28. ✯ Just Glow (1hr skirmish)

2024-02-18

#punk #self_portrait #skirmish
https://write.fawm.org/skirmish/226
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/just-glow
https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg

Lyrics

I WANT YOU TO SMILE
SHOW ME THAT GRIN
AND FEEL THE JOY
THE JOY WITHIN

I WANT YOU TO LAUGH
LAUGH OUT LOUD
LOVE YOURSELF
AND TO FEEL PROUD

NO NEED TO PRETEND
YOU’RE IN GOOD HANDS

IT’S OK YOU KNOW
TO FEEL GREAT AS YOU GO
DON’T PUT ON A SHOW
BE YOURSELF, JUST GLOW

IT’S OK YOU KNOW
TO FEEL GREAT AS YOU GO
DON’T PUT ON A SHOW
BE YOURSELF, JUST GLOW

NO NEED TO PRETEND
NOR TO FEEL DOWN
I’M NOT ASKING YOU
TO ACT LIKE A CLOWN

SURE THIS IS NOT
SOME THERAPY
JUST TELLING YOU
TO TRY AND BE HAPPY

NO NEED TO PRETEND
YOU’RE IN GOOD HANDS

IT’S OK YOU KNOW
TO FEEL GREAT AS YOU GO
DON’T PUT ON A SHOW
BE YOURSELF, JUST GLOW

IT’S OK YOU KNOW
TO FEEL GREAT AS YOU GO
NOW DON’T PUT ON A SHOW
BE YOURSELF, JUST GLOW

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Comments

@tuesdaygray - 2024-02-24I love the positive vibes!! Great guitar rhythm too. This was a great listen, very uplifting. Awesome job!
@kahlo2013 - 2024-02-19I love how you rock out these affirming lyrics! I love the positive encouragement!
@gfandme - 2024-02-19Always be yourself, there are more than enough others, just be you and keep making this nice Music!
@tippyteapot - 2024-02-18Love this: IT’S OK YOU KNOW TO FEEL GREAT AS YOU GO DON’T PUT ON A SHOW BE YOURSELF, JUST GLOW Catchy tune as always!!
@freshspotlessyouth - 2024-02-18What a charming, catchy affirmation. What could be more punk rock than loving yourself and not worrying about what others think. I think this will be stuck in head for a while
@pipewrench67 - 2024-02-18Great affirmation. When the song started I had to check where you were from (it should be self-evident from your name, but you never know) anyways I was getting Irish vibes at first and as the song went on there were tinges Neil Diamond (monster songwriter). So I guess you could bill yourself as Amstermdams only Irish Punk Neil Diamond.
@mikegtz - 2024-02-18Cool little shuffle song, Max!
@sunfire - 2024-02-18Great sounding song and lyrics.

29. ✵ My Bad

2024-02-19

#guy_with_guitar #singer_songwriter #acoustic_one_take
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/my-bad
https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg

Lyrics

LET’S GET OUT FOR A STROLL
TRY TO FORGET WHAT HAPPENED HERE
CLEAR OUR MINDS GET SOME AIR
AND FIND A WAY TO START AGAIN

CAUSE I REGRET
THE THINGS I HAVE SAID
SO YES MY BAD
NO WAY TO TURN IT BACK

IT’S NOT YOU NO IT’S NOT
I AM THE ONE ACTING STUPID HERE
I ADMIT IT’S MY FAULT
CAN I PLEASE TRY TO REPAIR

CAUSE I REGRET
THE THINGS I HAVE SAID
SO YES MY BAD
NO WAY TO TURN IT BACK

OF COURSE IT’S NOT THAT SIMPLE
I’M NOT TRYING TO PLAY DOWN
BUT A WALK COULD BE A START
TO REDUCE THE PAIN SOMEHOW

I TAKE THE BLAME
FOR ALL THAT WENT WRONG
FROM HERE I AM SURE
WE CAN GROW STRONG

LET US WALK HAND IN HAND
WITH OPEN HEARTS AND CLEAR INTENT
OUR LOVE IS STRONG ENOUGH
DON’T LET THIS MOMENT RUIN US

I TAKE THE BLAME
FOR ALL THAT WENT WRONG
FROM HERE I AM SURE
WE CAN GROW STRONG

YES I STILL HOPE YOU WILL
FIND A WAY TO FORGIVE ME DEAR
WITH EACH STEP THAT WE TAKE
LETS REBUILD EVERYTHING WE HAD

CAUSE I REGRET
THE THINGS I HAVE SAID
SO YES MY BAD
NO WAY TO TURN IT BACK

OF COURSE IT’S NOT THAT SIMPLE
I’M NOT TRYING TO PLAY DOWN
BUT A WALK COULD BE A START
TO REDUCE THE PAIN SOMEHOW

I TAKE THE BLAME
FOR ALL THAT WENT WRONG
FROM HERE I AM SURE
WE CAN GROW STRONG

FROM HERE I AM SURE
WE CAN GROW STRONG
FROM HERE I AM SURE
WE CAN GROW STRONG

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Comments

@max - 2024-03-02Thank you @sailingmagpie. Not just for the comment. I think you just gave me an idea for a FAWM2025 concept. The Brill Building genre combined with my own input. Need to start working on some whapshowap harmonies. Seriously, I think you have laid the foundation under my next FAWM. Already looking forward. If it happens, I can’t thank you enough.
@sailingmagpie - 2024-03-02There's a real "golden age of songwriting" feel to this track, like something from the Brill Building! And the melody line you've chosen really brings out a nice timbre in your voice.
@rogerhammond - 2024-02-19Another catchy one, Max. The gentle feel suits the sentiment on this one. Would definitely be one we would sing along with at the open mic.
@writeandwrong - 2024-02-19Oh, we all can all identify with this at different times in our lives. Hopeful and tender. Excellent write!

30. ✯ I Know You Love Me (hummingbirdcore)

2024-02-20

#tinnituscore #HummingbirdCore #theoppositeofslothcore
Twice the Max!
See this topic to understand the madness:
https://write.fawm.org/forums/2281
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/i-know-i-love-you
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Lyrics

I KNOW YOU LOVE ME
YEAH I KNOW YOU DO
I KNOW YOU LOVE ME
YEAH I KNOW YOU DO
I KNOW YOU LOVE ME
YEAH I KNOW YOU DO
I KNOW YOU LOVE ME

AND IT FEELS
YES IT FEELS SO GOOD

I KNOW YOU LOVE ME
YEAH I KNOW YOU DO
I KNOW YOU LOVE ME
YEAH I KNOW YOU DO
I KNOW YOU LOVE ME
YEAH I KNOW YOU DO
I KNOW YOU LOVE ME

AND IT FEELS
YES IT FEELS SO GOOD
AND IT FEELS
YES IT FEELS SO GOOD

I KNOW YOU LOVE ME
YEAH I KNOW YOU DO
I KNOW YOU LOVE ME
YEAH I KNOW YOU DO
I KNOW YOU LOVE ME
YEAH I KNOW YOU DO
I KNOW YOU LOVE ME

AND IT FEELS
YES IT FEELS SO GOOD
AND IT FEELS
YES IT FEELS SO GOOD

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Comments

@toms - 2024-02-21True punk.
@bradbrubaker - 2024-02-21I defy anyone to have a catchier song I listen to today.
@sapient - 2024-02-21That is PERFECT 😀
@rogerhammond - 2024-02-20That's awesome Max. Wild ride on a strumming hummingbird.
@rinwolf - 2024-02-20Well done! I like the rapid strumming and energetic vocals. I tried doing the recommended 1200bpm and my DAW just failed to sequence MIDI at that speed
@dkord - 2024-02-20Love this high energy performance and vibe! Your right hand is a blur- amazing! Awesome song!
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-20Likewise i was waiting for the smoke to start and you explode. Great performance! Ramonecore!
@headfirstonly - 2024-02-20I'm surprised that guitar didn't burst into flames! Much kudos for taking the hummingbird challenge and running with it. Very entertaining madness!
@lyricslinger - 2024-02-20'I know you love me / Yeah I know you do' is now stuck in my head! Nice work on the hummingbird theme
@nadine - 2024-02-20Fast, in your face, and yet positive. This will stick in my head

31. ✯ Give Me Back Myself (1hr skirmish)

2024-02-20

#therapy #skirmish #acoustic_one_take
Skirmish Prompt: A Therapy Session
https://write.fawm.org/skirmish/193
A scream for help.
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/give-me-back-myself
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Lyrics

IF ONLY I COULD DANCE OOOOOH
FULL OF ENERGY OOOOOH
LIKE TO TAKE A CHANCE OOOOH
FORGET MY MISERY

GIVE ME BACK MYSELF
THE PERSON I ONCE WAS
LET ME LAUGH AND SWING
RELEASE ME FROM THIS ENDLESS PAUSE

I FIND IT VERY HARD
TO DEAL WITH ALL THIS
TAKE ME BACK TO BETTER DAYS
I DON’T LIKE IT AS IT IS

IF ONLY I COULD SHOUT OOOOOH
HAVE A CLEAR MIND OOOOOH
LIKE TO CRY OUT LOUD OOOOH
GOT NOTHING TO HIDE

IF ONLY I COULD FIGHT OOOOOH
MY WAY OUT OF HERE OOOOOH
WALK THROUGH THE NIGHT OOOOOH
WITHOUT ANY FEAR

GIVE ME BACK MYSELF
THE PERSON I ONCE WAS
LET ME LAUGH AND SWING
RELEASE ME FROM THIS ENDLESS PAUSE

I FIND IT VERY HARD
TO DEAL WITH ALL THIS
TAKE ME BACK TO BETTER DAYS
I DON’T LIKE IT AS IT IS

WHEN WILL THIS END OOOOOH
CAN’T TAKE THIS NO MORE OOOOOH
HELP ME MY FRIEND OOOOOH
I’VE BEEN HERE BEFORE

GIVE ME BACK MYSELF
THE PERSON I ONCE WAS
LET ME LAUGH AND SWING
RELEASE ME FROM THIS ENDLESS PAUSE

I FIND IT VERY HARD
TO DEAL WITH ALL THIS
IT’S TIME TO MOVE ON
I DON’T LIKE IT AS IT IS

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Comments

@b_d - 2024-02-21hey i like this. it's rockin and the lyrics are right on. it rolled around my head yesterday afterwards :) (didn't have a chance to leave a comment then) thank you!
@rogerhammond - 2024-02-21It's unbelievable that you created this in an hour! It's a super-catchy melody and the OOOOH's got me singing along immediately. And the central idea comes through so well "I find it very hard to deal with all of this, it's time to move on, I don't like it as it is". I like the tempo shift at the end too.
@racheleve - 2024-02-20Love the fast paced urgent feel of this song- really reflects some of the longing and perhaps desperation in the lyrics. And then how it slows down at the end, brings some nice spaciousness to it. Well sung and played! And thanks for your kind words on my therapy song!
@dkord - 2024-02-20I love this swinging take on therapy- awesome vibe! Very relatable and great lines! Great writing!
@max - 2024-02-20@tunecat Thank you for listening. I do not remember any of my lyrics, my biggest problem. The reason I have my lyrics in Caps is so I have them printed out to read them while performing. You should see the view from my side. 😄 One song is usually four sheets on the wall.
@tunecat - 2024-02-20cool video - how did you do that??? I love teh ooooohs... The song ad rendition is so sefl assured.. You wrote remembered and put together this confident word perfect version in an hour. Well done!!

32. ✵ Hatching A Plan

2024-02-22

#aging #guy_with_guitar #singer_songwriter
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/hatching-a-plan
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Lyrics

THE PAST IS A PATH
WHERE I TRAVELED FROM
THE FOOTPRINTS MADE
OUTNUMBER THOSE YET TO COME

LIFE IS A STROLL
A JOURNEY THROUGH AGES
PROUD OF WHAT’S BEHIND
ENTERING NEW STAGES

HATCHING A PLAN
FOR THE LIFE I’VE STILL GOT
SEEKING A WAY
BEFORE MY TIME GETS LOCKED
HATCHING A PLAN
FOR THE LIFE I’VE STILL GOT
AHEAD OF ME
SEEKING A WAY
BEFORE MY TIME GETS LOCKED
ETERNALLY

NO DAYS TO WASTE
NO DAYS TO WASTE

LOOKING BACK
EACH STEP HELD DEAR
SETTING NEW GOALS
AS THE HORIZON DRAWS NEAR

THE FINAL LEG
TWO-THIRDS BEHIND ME
PREPARING FOR NEW GOALS
I WON’T LET DEATH FIND ME

HATCHING A PLAN
FOR THE LIFE I’VE STILL GOT
SEEKING A WAY
BEFORE MY TIME GETS LOCKED
HATCHING A PLAN
FOR THE LIFE I’VE STILL GOT
AHEAD OF ME
SEEKING A WAY
BEFORE MY TIME GETS LOCKED
ETERNALLY

NO DAYS TO WASTE
NO DAYS TO WASTE

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Comments

@beacon - 2024-03-04I relate so much to these lyrics. I assume we're probably at the same stage in life. Beautifully written and performed.
@johns - 2024-02-22Easy listening, Max, good song.
@rogerhammond - 2024-02-22"The footprints made outnumber those yet to come...No days to waste". I know what you mean! It's nice to hear a mellow number enter your incredible portfolio of FAWM songs. And as always, you've managed to create a melody hook, which is so inviting to sing along with.

33. ✵ A Relief

2024-02-22

#singer_songwriter #acoustic #guitar
A bit sloppy, this one. The FAWM fatigue kicks in I think. But eh, it doesn't matter.
Podsafe Audio https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/a-relief
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Lyrics

THERE WERE TIMES I SOUGHT BALANCE
CONSIDERING EVERY SITUATION
STUDIED ALL THE OPTIONS THAT I HAD

CAREFUL IN MY PLANNING
CAUTIOUS OF WHAT COULD HAPPEN
MADE SURE WHAT'S GOOD AND WHAT'S BAD

BUT IT DOESN’T MATTER
IT DOESN’T MATTER ANYMORE
NO IT DOESN’T MATTER
IT DOESN’T MATTER ANYMORE

QUITE A RELIEF IT IS
QUITE A RELIEF IT IS

I NEED TO LEARN TO TRUST MY LIFE
LET THE MUSIC GUIDE ME
FREE FALLING INTO THE UNKNOWN

NOT STRIVING FOR PERFECTION
BREAK THE CHAINS THAT BIND ME
LETTING GO OF THE NEED TO CONTROL

CAUSE IT DOESN’T MATTER
IT DOESN’T MATTER ANYMORE
NO IT DOESN’T MATTER
IT DOESN’T MATTER ANYMORE

QUITE A RELIEF IT IS
QUITE A RELIEF IT IS

NO LONGER BOUND BY FEAR
DANCING IN THE MOMENT
CAUSE IT DOESN’T MATTER ANYMORE

IT DOESN’T MATTER
IT DOESN’T MATTER ANYMORE
IT DOESN’T MATTER
IT DOESN’T MATTER ANYMORE
IT DOESN’T MATTER
IT DOESN’T MATTER ANYMORE
IT DOESN’T MATTER
IT DOESN’T MATTER ANYMORE

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@steffan - 2024-02-23Fawm fatigue is the real deal, but it's also really freeing to just throw stuff down to tape and move on. It doesn't matter might as well be my mantra in life. This has a really classic, timeless sound. Could listen to a whole album of it, honestly. Cheers!
@rogerhammond - 2024-02-22Sounds good to me Max. Another catchy melody, clear, solid idea and a chorus to sing along with. Nice, understated performance too. Suits the song. Another one to tag on to your bizarrely long list. Very well done.
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-22Yup FF is a real thing! Mind you i dont hear it here maybe the FF actually fits with this style as song - has a bit (Del amitry) feel to this (not sure where that thought came from) I really like this!

34. ✵ Welcome

2024-02-23

#singer_songwriter #acoustic_one_take #guy_with_guitar
Here's hoping you feel welcome when visiting Amsterdam or if you come to live here.
Podsafe audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/welcome
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Lyrics

YOU’RE COMING FROM A PLACE
YOU STILL CALL YOUR OWN
EXPLORING A NEW WORLD
WHERE THE RULES ARE UNKNOWN

LET ME BE YOUR GUIDE
THROUGH UNFAMILIAR STREETS
SHOW YOU THE GOOD SPOTS
WHERE THE PUBLIC MEETS

IT TAKES A WHILE TO UNDERSTAND
THE HABITS HERE
TRY TO IMMERSE
USE YOUR EYES AND EARS

COME TO THE CONCLUSION
WE ARE NOT THAT BAD
PRECONCEPTION GROWS WHEN
INFORMATION LACKS

NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO ‘ROUND HERE
NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO

EMBRACE THE DIFFERENCES
EMPATHIZE
KEEP LEARNING, BE AMAZED
AND TRY TO COMPROMISE

WE WANT YOU TO FEEL WELCOME
AND FIND YOUR PLACE
HERE’S HOPING YOU WILL LOVE IT
AND DO EMBRACE

NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO ‘ROUND HERE
NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO
NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO ‘ROUND HERE
NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO

IT TAKES A WHILE TO UNDERSTAND
THE HABITS HERE
SOON YOU’LL FEEL AT HOME
AND IT WILL BE CLEAR

YOU’LL UNDERSTAND AND LIKE US
YOU WILL CONCLUDE
BEING DIRECT DOESN’T MEAN
WE’RE RUDE

NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO ‘ROUND HERE
NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO
NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO ‘ROUND HERE
NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO
NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO ‘ROUND HERE
NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO
NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO ‘ROUND HERE
NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO

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@tamsnumber4 - 2024-03-04Love this melody and vocal and I do think it is "welcoming". I really like the write, I was hoping to learn more details on what the "things" are LOL, but you do give one example at the end. I really enjoyed this song, very catchy.
@odetocollaboration - 2024-02-24Love the strumming pattern on this. Great message and love the Doubled vocals!
@beechcraftbonanza - 2024-02-23The first line of the chorus pulls my musical emotion strings ;) also a pretty good find to grow the chorus after every verse. at the first chorus I felt I wanted to hear that part again, and hooray, in the second chorus you double up and double up again at the end. Nice!
@rogerhammond - 2024-02-23Nice melody in the verses and really pleasing change for the chorus. You have a knack for catchy choruses and this is another one. I like the way you make clear it's about the Netherlands in the last line of the last verse (up til that point it could be about anyone moving between any cultures). Nice.
@claus - 2024-02-23This is great!! I love the line "being direct doesn't mean we're rude". I am from the U.S. and have had that conversation with my relatives in Germany. Catchy tune and love your voice.

35. ✯ 10x10 Deep (10x10 Challenge)

2024-02-25

#10x10 #challenge #deepvoice
Usually I don't write many love songs. Today I wrote one after the other. 10 short love songs.
Usually I don't sing with my deep voice. Today I sang one after the other. 10 deep voice songs.
Podsafe Audio: https://maxvanremmerden.bandcamp.com/album/15-second-songs-double-album
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Lyrics

1 🔵 LOOKING FORWARD

I’M SO LOOKING FORWARD
BEING WITH YOU

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2 🔵 IT MEANS A LOT

I JUST LOVE THE THINGS YOU SAY
IT MEANS A LOT TO ME

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3 🔵 KISSES

OH HOW MUCH
I ENJOY
KISSING YOU
IN YOUR NECK

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4 🔵 I’M IN LOVE

MY EYES BRIM WITH TEARS
MY KNEES TREMBLE
I’M IN LOVE

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5 🔵 OVER THE MOON

I’M OVER THE MOON WITH YOU

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6 🔵 'ROUND YOU

FEELING SAFE
AND SECURE
‘ROUND YOU

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7 🔵 WE DO

OH I LOVE IT
WHEN IT WE DO
THE THINGS WE DO

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8 🔵 EYE CONTACT

LET ME LOOK
LET ME LOOK YOU IN THE EYES

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9 🔵 HUG TIGHTLY

HUG TIGHTLY AND THEN SLEEP

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10 🔵 BREAKFAST

I LOVE THE GLOW
AND THE SMILE ON YOUR FACE
LET’S HAVE SOME BREAKFAST

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@bradbrubaker - 2024-02-27#5 was my favorite and the one I most want to hear expanded into a song of a few minutes.
@joeycyclone - 2024-02-27Loving the deep voice. Would like to hear all of these as full songs
@rogerhammond - 2024-02-25That deep voice sounds great. Texture and tenderness. 10 very nice ideas too.
@rinwolf - 2024-02-25These all hold their own while sounding great together, awesome work. Your vocals and guitar playing really express the tenderness in the lyrics

36. ✯ You Don't Want To (Weekly Lyrical Challenge)

2024-02-26

#challenge #anaphora #acoustic_one_take
https://write.fawm.org/challenge/8
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Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/you-dont-want-to

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YOU DON’T WANT TO FEEL
THE WAY I FELT
YOU DON'T WANT TO GO THROUGH
WHAT I'VE BEEN GOING THROUGH

YOU DON’T WANT TO CRY
THE TEARS I’VE CRIED
YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW
EVERYTHING I KNOW

LETS HOLD EACH OTHER TIGHT
AND BE EACH OTHER'S GUIDE
ACCEPT THE SILENCE NOW AND THEN
THERE IS A CHANCE TO HEAL
I DON’T SHARE EVERYTHING I FEEL
WHEN WORDS ARE LOST PLEASE UNDERSTAND

TOGETHER WE WILL CONQUER
TOGETHER WE WILL FACE
THE DARKNESS, THE UNKNOWN
WE WILL MOVE ON

YOU DON’T WANT TO FEAR
THE THINGS I FEARED
YOU DON'T WANT TO BRAKE
LIKE I HAVE BEEN BROKEN

YOU DON'T WANT TO WORRY
LIKE I WAS WORRIED
YOU DON’T WANT TO LOSE
THE THINGS I HAVE LOST

LETS HOLD EACH OTHER TIGHT
AND BE EACH OTHER'S GUIDE
ACCEPT THE SILENCE NOW AND THEN
THERE IS A CHANCE TO HEAL
I DON’T SHARE EVERYTHING I FEEL
WHEN WORDS ARE LOST PLEASE UNDERSTAND

TOGETHER WE WILL CONQUER
TOGETHER WE WILL FACE
THE DARKNESS, THE UNKNOWN
WE WILL MOVE ON

I LOVE YOU, WE’RE STEADY
I NEED YOU AND I’M PROUD
BUT THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF ME
I WON’T TALK ABOUT

LETS HOLD EACH OTHER TIGHT
AND BE EACH OTHER'S GUIDE
ACCEPT THE SILENCE NOW AND THEN
THERE IS A CHANCE TO HEAL
I DON’T SHARE EVERYTHING I FEEL
WHEN WORDS ARE LOST PLEASE UNDERSTAND

TOGETHER WE WILL CONQUER
TOGETHER WE WILL FACE
THE DARKNESS, THE UNKNOWN
WE WILL MOVE ON
WE WILL MOVE ON
WE WILL MOVE ON
WE WILL MOVE ON

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@feb21sundari - 2024-02-29Very successful driving guitar rhythm. and then the repetitive line, hypnotizing for me, I imagine hearing piano chords in the background and sometimes another voice, if I don't anticipate it, it's so in the background that it increases the tension.
@twyllodrus - 2024-02-29Great guitar, beautiful sound and a really great delivery. Love the second voice.
@rogerhammond - 2024-02-26Lovely song, Max. There's some soul-searching in this one. Moving towards the light and fighting away the darkness. I guess many of us on here have had to do that at some point. I like the soft guitar sound too (strumming with the flesh of the thumb?) with the that intense cadence and the subtle supporting keys and second voice - creates a moody atmosphere. Well done.
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-26you must have calluses on your calluses! banging away again and again! nice rolling pattern to this one. Nice to accept the past and have some hope for the future for you and others - great message! Nice song - I hear some doubling delay here nice!

37. ✵ Up My Alley

2024-02-29

#finish #lastone #thankyoufawmers

Last one for FAWM2024
I'm happy with this year. two 10x10's, many challenges and skirmishes and a few keepers I think. It's been fun. See you in 2025.
Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/up-my-alley
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Lyrics

I LIKE TO BE CREATIVE
BUT NOT ALL YEAR LONG
SO ONLY DURING FAWM
I WRITE MY SONGS
AND IT WORKS FOR ME
PRETTY WELL (HEAR HEAR)

RIGHT UP MY ALLEY

HOSTED AN OPEN MIC
FOR FIVE YEARS IN STYLE
DONE THE WEEKLY EVENT
BUT IT’S BEEN A WHILE
WHAT WE’RE DOING NOW
IS REUNION NIGHTS (TWICE A YEAR)

RIGHT UP MY ALLEY
RIGHT UP MY ALLEY

RECORDED MY SONGS
IN ALL KINDS OF WAYS
LIKE TO KEEP IT SIMPLE
AND UNPLUGGED THESE DAYS
ONE MICROPHONE, ONE TAKE
THAT’S ALL (NO HIGH-END GEAR)

RIGHT UP MY ALLEY

WHEN I’M ON STAGE
GUITAR IN MY HAND
I PLAY SIMPLE TUNES
I KNOW WHERE I STAND
I DO NOT PRETEND TO BE A STAR
I’M HAVING FUN (QUITE CLEAR)

RIGHT UP MY ALLEY
RIGHT UP MY ALLEY

I LIKE TO DO MY THING
BUT IT HAS TO BE
MY CUP OF TEA

RIGHT UP MY ALLEY
RIGHT UP MY ALLEY

SEEING A BAND PLAY
I PREFER IT SMALL
THESE GIANT VENUES
I DON’T LIKE AT ALL
THREE LIVE ACTS FOR A TENNER
SURPRISE ME (I’M ALL EARS)

RIGHT UP MY ALLEY

I LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC
IT NEEDS TO BE REAL
MAKE ME CRY, MAKE ME LAUGH
THAT IS THE DEAL
DOESN’T HAVE TO BE PERFECT AS LONG AS
IT MOVES ME (THAT’S WHY I’M HERE)

RIGHT UP MY ALLEY
RIGHT UP MY ALLEY

I LIKE TO DO MY THING
BUT IT HAS TO BE
MY CUP OF TEA

RIGHT UP MY ALLEY
RIGHT UP MY ALLEY

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@sailingmagpie - 2024-03-02Cool idea for a track to finish the month! The storytelling mixed with the vigorous guitar strumming reminded me of Jeffrey Lewis.
@heather - 2024-02-29Strong finish!!! I love how you are on here almost every day, doing your thing, authentic and real.
@rogerhammond - 2024-02-29What a song to round it all off! You do an amazing job with your "one microphone, one take and that's all". You wrote so many songs that I haven't managed to listen to them all yet (will do that from tomorrow as I still have one more song to write today). Definitely a lot of keepers in your list Max... there are more songs in that list than many songwriters create in a lifetime. Thank you for sharing all your work and for introducing me to FAWM.

Thursday, September 17, 2026

FAWM.ORG Max Vanremmerden 2027 February Album Writing Month #FAWM FAWMAX @max

Max Vanremmerden @maxAcoustic, single-mic, one-takes with added layers.FAWM.ORG participant since 2006.FAWM is February Album Writing Month. A global event for making new music.

22nd FAWM in 2027.

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Member of the Amsterdam Songwriters Guild.

Former host of the weekly Open Mic Amsterdam from 2011 till 2016.https://goo.gl/photos/vSKG54sjU8uEoh6cA

Host of the 'Grande Soirée Amusante' events

at Backstage Hotel Amsterdam NLhttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOgBVEnYFIBan8XHQ6CTe1olrX7cvObUR

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Max Vanremmerden Songsmith from Amsterdam NL February Album Writing Month Max Vanremmerden FAWMAX @max FAWM.ORG

Max Vanremmerden

Songs 2024 February Album Writing Month Max Vanremmerden FAWMAX @max FAWM.ORG

Songs 2024

1. ✵ Makes You Feel Good

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2. ✯ We've Only Just Begun (1hr skirmish)

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3. ✵ Banish Yesterday

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4. ✯ 10x10 On Banjo (10x10 Challenge)

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5. ✵ Those I Hold Close

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6. ✯ And Pigs Might Fly (1hr skirmish)

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7. ✯ Inflation (Collab)

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8. ✯ Busy Life Break (Weekly Lyrical Challenge)

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9. ✵ Sentimental Lullaby

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10. ✵ I Don't Get It

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11. ✯ Paranormal Cyclone (1hr skirmish)

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12. ✯ Little Gadget (1hr skirmish)

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13. ✵ Limit To Loyalty

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14. ✵ A Way To Move On

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15. ✵ Don't Get Me Started

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16. ✵ Road Trip Worries

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17. ✵ Don't Lose Your Fire

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18. ✯ We All Belong Here (1hr skirmish)

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19. ✵ The Bus Of Love You Drive

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20. ✯ Lucky 13 (1hr skirmish)

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21. ✵ Still Love Me

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22. ✯ A Leprechaun Friendship (1hr skirmish)

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Max Vanremmerden @max
Acoustic, single-mic, one-takes with added layers.
FAWM.ORG participant since 2006.
FAWM is February Album Writing Month.
A global event for making new music.

Former host of the weekly Open Mic Amsterdam from 2011 till 2016.
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at Backstage Hotel Amsterdam NL
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOgBVEnYFIBan8XHQ6CTe1olrX7cvObUR