Original song - Mr. Murphy

I wrote and recorded this song years ago as part of an album titled "Ireland". It tells of an Irish condition through the life of Mr. Murphy. What do you think?

https://gloriousmagicalfields.bandcamp.com/track/mr-murphy

Lyrics:


Mr. Murphy

Are you all right?

Did the voices keep ya up all night?

Did they tell ya you're crazy?

Or did they read you're mind?


Mr. Murphy

We do care

We're right here

And everywhere

You can not see us

But we're comin' over the air


Mr. Murphy

It's gonna be all right

We've got your paints

The color of light

Let's see what you can do

Try to stay true


And when you mess up

We'll clean the clean up

Get it off the wall


Mr. Murphy

Are you ok?

Maybe this will be your day

Starin' out the window


Mr. Murphy

We're your friends

We'll be here until the end

Try not to lose your mind

Comments

  • It reads like the someone who is mentally ill to me. I don't really understand how it reflects the Irish condition.

    Feels sad. I like the finger picking. The ending is a little abrupt though.

    It's got a much more traditional song structure than some of your others, but that works for me.

  • ElvisNash
    ElvisNash Calif
    edited February 15

    its better than your last ones , but the recording quality is not up to pro standards

    Sounds good for an amateur attempt . Looks like Mr Murphy has mental problems

  • Ireland has a long history of mental illness and one of the highest rates of countries in the world. This song illustrates this and is part of the album "Ireland" which goes into various aspects of Irish history and conditions, such as the war, fairies, poetry, paganism, drinking, fighting and more.

  • ElvisNash
    ElvisNash Calif
    edited February 15


    According to available data, the United States is often cited as having one of the highest rates of mental health issues. I can see why with our circus . I'd rather be in Ireland

  • Johnb68
    Johnb68 Reading PA

    It stopped abruptly. Was that intentional, an accident or a problem with MY gear?

    Anyway, I was enjoying it while it lasted.

    😀John B

  • robwills
    robwills USA
    edited February 15

    It's 2:33 long and ends. There was no intention to end the way it did.

  • HummerWisdom
    edited February 15

    @robwills Well, if Mr. Murphy lived through the so-called potato famine in Ireland, I can see how distressed he would be. And a MUCH more complete song than some of them you've posted. And a name song always works! As well as I love the name you chose if not for the alliterations alone. I've got a 'Mrs. Murphy' story I could tell...but that's for another day. Listening, this is my favorite of yours thus far, Rob. Love the softer guitar and cool lead!

    Renee

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