I’ve often been inspired to “rewrite” my own “lyrics” to other peoples’ songs. I’ve been doing this practically my whole life, and my mom did it once, too. We’ve been around this block before on this blog 😉 and I think it might be time for another go-round. The song in question this time is “Uneasy” by Laika (link to YouTube track with static image), a college/university-radio trip-hop, deliciously evasive and maneuvering, with a calm, sultry voice singing resigned words.
My own “lyrics” to this song don’t fit exactly, but with a listen and a read-through, you can probably guess where I’m going and how it is. An artistic rendition, if you will, of a push-back/resistance against the chronic bullying I endured for years. The piece itself was written in December 2005. ❤
I disappoint you
You trouble me
I annoy you
You give up on me
I’ve dusted the earth, plodded through rain
When will you learn if I can’t explain?
I’ve trudged up the hill, climbed to the top
Collapsed and prayed for it to stop
I could write books on what I’ve learned since then
Resting cuz I’ll never endure that again
I’ve grown up into my own person
Ears open to selectively listen
Cold wind blew me away
I’m miles from there today
The years eventually melt away
I don’t think much about it these days
I try to join you
You pick on me
I’m fodder for you
You taunt me
I trusted you, sure, while crying like rain
Oh how I wish you felt this pain
I’ve given it all, my best of shots
Always a member of the Popular-Nots
I could write books on what I’ve learned since then
Fingers pointed laughing at me time and again
I’ve grown up to be bigger than you
Ever hope to be in your little igloo*
Cold hearts threw me away
I’ve come so far today
The years dissolve away
I refuse to think about it much these days
I don’t need you
You can try me
I won’t feed you
Just give up on me
Dust in my eyes, God(dess)’s name in vain
I learned long ago to convert the pain
I’ve conquered the hill, collapsed at the top
Brimming with gratitude that it finally stopped
I could write books on what I’ve learned since then
Although I’ll never know everything
I’ve grown up beyond you
Ever could be in your cesspool
Cold hands pushed me away
But warm winds blow strong today
I’ve got so much further to go anyway
I hardly remember you these days
Do you feel false?
Or sleasy?
Fading fast?
Try and tease me
Fingers pointing…
But not at me.
*(symbolic, not literal)
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amazing lyrics, love to see it out in the big time.
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Beaming, girl! Thank you for giving me a big cozy smile 😘. So happy you liked it 💗💗
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Love!!!!!!😍
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This is really really good 👍👌😍
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Awww, thank you so dearly, girl 😘🤗💖🌟
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Love it. ♡♡♡♡
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Thank you so much luv! I’m touched by your kind words 😘. I’m so happy you enjoyed it! 💜💜
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You are Welcome ☺❤❤
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Reblogged this on American Badass Activists.
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Thank you very much for sharing, girl! 😘💗🌺
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ITS BEAUTIFUL
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Awww, I’m so glad you liked it! Thank you so much for your very kind words 😘💚💙
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Beautiful. You should write more.
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Thank you!! 😘❤️. I really appreciate your encouragement 💚💙
If you’re interested, I have a category for these! 😁
https://thesilentwaveblog.wordpress.com/category/aspergersautistic-poetry-creative-writing/
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I’ll make sure I check it out.
Kisses
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Thank you so kindly! ❣😎❣
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And happy Thanksgiving.
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Thank you! Likewise 😊🌷💟
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We don’t really celebrate it here but I’ll toast to all of you who do.
Kisses and talk to u soon.
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Thank you! Cheers to you! 🍾. Kisses! Mwah! 😘❣
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Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Thank you so much for sharing, my friend! 😊💗💗
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It’s beautiful, Laina!
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That means so much to me, dear one! Especially coming from you, one of my favorite poets!! 😘😎💖
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One of your favorite poets!!! No way… That’s such a beautiful compliment to me. Thank you!
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Oh hell yes 😊👍🏼. Thank you, luv, and you’re also very welcome! Well deserved, my friend 💙💜
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I’m smiling so huge! Thank you, Laina! 😙
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This is beautiful. I’m so glad I stumbled across your blog 😉🦋🔥
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Thank you so much, my lovely! I really appreciate your kind words, and I’m glad to know of you and your blog, too! 💕💕
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Do you know who the person in the photo is.
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Well damn 😯😯
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Very cool idea and very well done.
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Thank you so much, my lovely 💚💙
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Really awesome!!!!
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Omg thank you girl!! 😘😘💗💗💗✨✨
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Loved it So freaking much
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Wow. Very nice.
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Thank you so much 💞💞
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I could write books… Indeed you can. Thanks for sharing.
Please tell me what you think of my poem fellow burden bearer.
https://turtleg2.wordpress.com/2017/12/27/dirty-labour/
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It’s beautiful! 😊❤️
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This is one of the most beautiful poems I’ve stumbled upon out here. ❤️
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Thank you bunches! I’m so happy you like it! Writing is so therapeutic for me, especially creative writing, and I feel a big swell of joy when someone else likes it too 😘💗🌺
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Deserved much! ❤️ Keep writing. I hope it keeps helping you through everything and brings you loads of relief and happiness. ❤️ Words that come from the heart are always beautiful to read. Wish you well! 😊
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Thank you, dear one! ❤️. I will keep writing for sure. I do feel lighter and freer when I do 😊. Best wishes to you, too! ❣
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Yaaay. ❤️
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Very good lyrics, true feelings expressed and I wish I were able to help or hug you. . . Take care and hope you have fun this month!
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Thank you so much, Robin! I’m so happy that you enjoyed the post 😊. Take care of You too, and have a beautiful January! 💖🌟💖
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Amazingggg
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Thank you! 😊💓
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The emotion it provokes and the images that accompany the words in my minds eye are powerful. Incredible.
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Thank you bunches! It’s so cool to come across people who actually get me, and I them 😊💚💙
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Really neat post! I can see why it’s so popular. Also, I love your featured photos; they are beautifully rich. ❤️
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