Coasting (a new original)
Hi all,
This summer has been one of letting go of everything, especially attachments. That's the only way I can make it through the dog days of NYC. This song is all about finding freedom in that. I hope you enjoy it and appreciate any comments. I realize it's "bare bones."
Cheers,
PB
Lyrics:
Coasting, cause it don't mean a thing
Coasting, cause I'm on a string
Coasting, I'm flying high
Coasting, it's out of my hair
Coasting, I'm in my lair
Coasting, I'm a free bird now, a free bird now
Leave all my worries and cares
Taking off the shackles, the burdens, I'm bare
Swinging on a hammock to and fro
I'm gliding and flying now
Coasting, it don't mean a thing
Coasting, cause I'm on a string
Coasting, I'm flying high
Hello to the new and bold
I'm painting with new colors blue and gold
A guide hands my every move
I need not make any effort or to prove
It's a new life of simply being
I find my bliss in deeply breathing
I've found a new way to win at life
It's by letting go of all the strife
Unplug, detach, untether x 2
I'm coasting, it's not my affair
Coasting, I'm as light as air
Coasting, I let it all go by
Naked as a newborn babe
Kissed by the sun and the shade
I'm coasting, coasting high
Coasting, it's out of my hair
Coasting, I'm in my lair
Happy as a free bird now
Coasting cause it don't mean a thing
Coasting, cause I'm on a string
Coasting, I'm flying high
Naked as a bluebird, yes I fly
copyright 2023, Paulina Butterfly
Comments
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I like the two voices. Another lovely song Paulina. Nice to hear just your voice. So said, I can almost imagine some instrumentation too...maybe something jazzy. I enjoyed this.😀
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Yep, the double vocals work a treat. And this is a real test of a song. If you can sing it bare bones and it works, then it's surely going to work with supporting instrumentation.
It's a very optimistic song, for one born out of troubles, so I admire that transformation of spirit that you've put into it. You've definitely achieved your goal of capturing freedom.
Here's hoping the next one is a celebration of all the joy in your life.
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Thank you, both! I love these rough drafts since I don't know where they can go. I appreciate your comments and feel that life can only get better from here. Hope you're doing great!
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Man your in New York thats as bad as Calif here
Good job man
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A wonderfully vibrant song with something of the joy of life in it. You vocal is full of character and conveys the positive message with aplomb. I enjoyed the almost contradictory 'coasting free' with 'in my lair' as it could suggest something a little more deep as well as simply feeling free in your own company/safe place.
All the best,
CCB
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Thank you for commenting. A bear in her lair is often as happy as a bird on a breeze. :)
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Thank you, Robert. Yes, I want to develop this rough draft and use only vocals. It's a fun project.
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