OT: Song poetry

[Aluminny69]

 

[Scud49]

1. 
   They Call The Wind Maria (from Paint Your Wagon)
   
   Paint Your Wagon Ensemble, Rufus Smith
   
   Maria, Maria
   They call the wind Maria
   Way out here they got a name
   For rain and wind and fire
   The rain is Tess, the fire's Joe
   And they call the wind Maria
   Maria blows the stars around
   And sends the clouds a-flyin'
   Miriam makes the mountain sound
   Like folks were up there dyin'
   Maria, Maria
   They call the wind Maria
   Before I knew Maria's name
   And heard her wail and whinin'
   I had a gal and she had me
   And the sun was always shinin'
   Then one day I left my girl
   I left her far behind me
   And now I'm lost so cold and lost
   Not even God can find me
   Maria, Maria
   They call the wind Maria
   Out here they got a name
   For rain, for wind and fire only
   But when you're lost and all alone
   There ain't no word but lonely
   And I'm a lost and lonely man
   Without a star to guide me
   Miriam, blow… Full lyrics on Google Play

 

[Aluminny69]

Yeah, and the ignoramuses won't let them in the R&R Hall of Fame.

When the white eagle of the North
Is flying overhead
And the browns, reds and golds of autumn
Lie in the gutter, dead

Remember then, the summer birds
With wings of fire flaying
Come to witness Spring's new hope
Born of leaves decaying

As new life will come from death
Love will come at leisure
Love of love, love of life
And giving without measure

Gives in return a wondrous yearn
Of a promise almost seen
Live hand-in-hand
And together we'll stand

On the threshold of a dream....

 

[DogWarden]

"My Eggs" by the Fabulous Farquahrs

My coffee is cold it's sitting there by the stove
My juice and my toast are there too
My heart's in a shambles, I can't eat my scrambles
My eggs don't taste the same without you

like first)

Well the chair wear you sat is occupied by the cat
I wish you had taken him too
I can do very nicely with you once over lightly
My eggs don't taste the same without you

No more good morning kiss
No more I love you
No more that's how the dog bit the paperboy kid
My wasn't that big news

(like first)

Well if you'd only come back I'd let you keep that old cat
Let you wear your curlers too
My hearts in a shambles I can't eat my scrambles
My eggs don't taste the same without you

 

[Intpseeker]

almost 50 years later, this brings back memories...

 

[Kibitzer]

I have a book containing the complete lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein. "Oklahoma," "South Pacific," " Carousel," "Sound of Music," and many more.

"Oh, what a beautiful mornin', oh what a beautiful day. . . ."

"I'm as corny as Kansas in August, high as the flag on the fourth of July. . . ."

"Some enchanted evening, you may see a stranger, acrss a crowded room. . .then fly to her side -- and make her your own!"

"If I loved you, words wouldn't come in an easy way. . .. ."

"You'll Never Walk Alone."

There is an apocryphal tale that a woman was heard heaping praise on composer Sigmund Romberg: "Oh, what a thrill to meet the great man who wrote 'Old Man River'!" Oscar Hammerstein's wife overheard this gushing and spoke up: "This gentleman wrote 'dah-dah-da-da, da-dah-dah-da-da.' My husband wrote 'Old Man River.'"

 

[Replicant]

There might have been things I missed
But don't be unkind
It don't mean I'm blind
Perhaps there's a thing or two
I think of lying in bed
I shouldn't have said
But there it is

You see, it's all clear
You were meant to be here
From the beginning

Maybe I might have changed
And not been so cruel
Not been such a fool
Whatever was done is done
I just can't recall
It doesn't matter at all

You see, it's all clear
You were meant to be here
From the beginning

 

[Replicant]

Hello
Is there anybody in there?
Just nod if you can hear me
Is there anyone at home?
Come on, now
I hear you're feeling down
Well, I can ease the pain
And get you on your feet again
Relax
I need some information first
Just the basic facts
Can you show me where it hurts?
There is no pain, you are receding
A distant ship's smoke on the horizon
You are only coming through in waves
Your lips move but I can't hear what you're sayin'
When I was a child I had a fever
My hands felt just like two balloons
Now I've got that feeling once again
I can't explain, you would not understand
This is not how I am
I have become comfortably numb
I have become comfortably numb
Ok
Just a little pinprick
There'll be no more --Aaaaaahhhhh!
But you may feel a little sick
Can you stand up?
I do believe it's working, Good
That'll keep you going through the show
Come on it's time to go
There is no pain, you are receding
A distant ship's smoke on the horizon
You are only coming through in waves
Your lips move but I can't hear what you're sayin'
When I was a child I caught a fleeting glimpse
Out of the corner of my eye
I turned to look but it was gone
I cannot put my finger on it now
The child is grown, the dream is gone
I have become comfortably numb

 

[Replicant]

No more runnin' down the wrong road
Dancin' to a diff'rent drum
Can't you see what's goin' on
Deep inside your heart
Always searchin' for the real thing
Livin' like it's far away
Just leave all the madness in yesterday
You're holdin' the key
When you believe it

Chorus:
Shine sweet freedom
Shine your light on me
You are the magic
You're right where I wanna be
Oh sweet freedom carry me along
We'll keep the spirit alive on and on

We'll be dancin' in the moonlight
Smilin' with the risin' sun
Livin' like we've never done
Goin' all the way
Reachin' out to meet the changes
Touchin' every shining star
The light of tomorrow is right where we are
There's no turnin' back
From what I'm feeling

 

[Buzzyboy]

Elusive Butterfly by Bob Lind.

You might wake up some morning, to the sound of something moving past your window in the wind.
And if you're quick enough to rise, you'll catch the fleeting glimpse of someone's fading shadow.
Out on the new horizon, you may see the floating motion of a distant pair of wings.
And if the sleep has left your ears, you might hear footsteps running through an open meadow.
Don't be concerned, it will not harm you. It's only me pursuing something I'm not sure of.
Across my dreams, with nets of wonder, I chase the bright elusive butterfly of love.
You might have heard my footsteps, echo softly in the distance, through the canyons of your mind.
I might have even called your name as I ran searching after something to believe in.
You might have seen me running through the long ruins of the dreams you left behind.
If you remember something there that glided past you, close by heavy breathing.
Don't be concerned, it will not harm you. It's only me pursuing something I'm not sure of.