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Lyric Critique - christian/country

by Kyler
(Texas)

i really like the idea of where my song is going about the struggle of addiction, but i just don't think it flows well, and i just think some of the words could be replaced with words better fitted. this is only my 3rd song so it really isn't that great but i would love help!

Spiritual Fix



Went down to the river ,box full of pictures and a pound of cocaine, said Lord it’s the start of my new life till this point its all been in vain, and I’m the only one to blame. (Chorus) I’m living for you today, I’m tired of going my way, I give it all to the Lamb who was slain, I’m going your way.(End Chorus) As I dumped that $50,000 addiction down the river bank, I knew then victory was mine to claim. But then on the drive out of there, them o’l demons came whispering in my ear “son you need a fix, and you need it quick” Just then I screamed Lord I need you now, I need that spiritual high I’ve heard about, then I heard The Father say “In my Holy name you demons get out” (Chorus” “Son live for me today, leave behind your old ways, give it all to me and go my way.(End Chorus) I’ll give you the fix you need, but be sure to fix your eyes on me, cocaine is nothing but a false lead, so my son pick up your cross and follow me!”(Main Chorus)…Your all I will ever need, so I rebuke it and follow you my King!

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Lyric Critique - christian/country

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Mar 15, 2009
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awesome song!
by: Amy

Wow!
thats really good, and it has a great message! My songs never turn out that well.

Mar 16, 2009
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Re:Amy
by: Kyler

thanks alot Amy. i just always keep a pen and paper close because if you don't write down your thoughts you won't remember them later, and if you get stuck, just put it down for a few days and think about it! i woul love to see some of your work though!

Mar 19, 2009
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Good Job! Keep it up.
by: Charlie

The single most important part of songwriting to me is does the message come from the heart. Well this song came from your heart. Thank you for shareing. I am in recovery I git clean and sober through a relationship with God and I have maintained 334 years with out a single relapse.
You need to work on your measure.
Count the sylables in a line work on balance and flow. I hope you are not offended by my rewrite . only a suggestion or example of how I would write about this subject Keep writing it is good for your recovery.

I went down to the river,
With box full of old pictures
And couple of eight balls of cocaine,

I am starting a new life
I lost my children and my wife
Before you Lord, its all been in vain,

And I realize,
That I’m the one to blame.

(Chorus)
Lord, I’m living
for you today,
I’m tired of going my way,
I'm giving it all
to the Lamb who was slain,
I’m not the same
Praise his name!
I'm not the same
(End Chorus)

Mar 19, 2009
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re:Charlie
by: Kyler

hey Charlie, no man i wanted ways of fixin it your way flows so much better, itjust sounds alot better. How long did you say you had been clean?334 years??? well thanks alot man!much apreciated!

Oct 24, 2009
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Very nice
by: doug

Good job writing these lyrics, and a person does need to be open to suggestions. I haven't been around as long as Charlie, but I believe he is correct. keep up the good work.

Nov 26, 2009
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by: Anonymous

This is good!

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