Sorry it's been awhile since I have posted anything for you few fans out there. Don't worry, I have not had writer's block. In fact, I've had quite the opposite. I've had more of a creative outpouring in the last few weeks than I have in a long, long time. It's felt great to be able to do so. I find few things better in life (such as my wife, children, faith) than creating and writing new music. I really don't know what I would do without the ability to do so.
This song is one that I think I am going to have my school choir sing. Surprise - it's an uplifting song! I am really trying to gear my songs in a brighter emotional direction. I'm sure some of those downer songs will still make their way through every once in a while, but I am trying for other emotions.
This is about pushing through the rough times. The chorus to this song is taken from a poem I have heard a great deal while growing up. It was actually used in schools long ago as a way to teach students how to use the three words 'good', 'better', and 'best' (as opposed to good, gooder, and goodest!). I've started to understand a little bit more that "kicking against the pricks" is better than just putting up with life. Take it and make it yours.
On a technical note, I got myself a new microphone to record with. It produces a much better sound, but there is a hum to the recording. I am trying to figure out how to rid my future recordings of such. Please bear with me.
Good, Better, Best.mp3
This song is one that I think I am going to have my school choir sing. Surprise - it's an uplifting song! I am really trying to gear my songs in a brighter emotional direction. I'm sure some of those downer songs will still make their way through every once in a while, but I am trying for other emotions.
This is about pushing through the rough times. The chorus to this song is taken from a poem I have heard a great deal while growing up. It was actually used in schools long ago as a way to teach students how to use the three words 'good', 'better', and 'best' (as opposed to good, gooder, and goodest!). I've started to understand a little bit more that "kicking against the pricks" is better than just putting up with life. Take it and make it yours.
On a technical note, I got myself a new microphone to record with. It produces a much better sound, but there is a hum to the recording. I am trying to figure out how to rid my future recordings of such. Please bear with me.
Sometimes I need a little bit of faith
To get me out of the rain
A little push from behind
Always helps to remind
It’s never easy to be
All the things I know I should be
I know the right things to do
So I’ll keep trying to push myself through
Sometimes I need a little bit of faith
To get me out of the rain
A little push from behind
Always helps to remind
I’ve got a lot on my plate
That I can’t do if I’m filled with hate
I know that I can do more
But unless I spread my wings there’s no way I can soar
Good, better, best
I’ll never let it rest
Until my good is better
And my better is best
I’ll put myself to the test
Sometimes I need a little bit of faith
To get me out of the rain
A little push from behind
Always helps to remind
I’ve got my future in my hands
If I’m gonna change the world I need to learn how to stand
The world is at my fingertips
No matter what happens I’m not jumping ship
Good, better, best
I’ll never let it rest
Until my good is better
And my better is best
I’ll put myself to the test
Good, Better, Best.mp3
