A song from 2007, that I dug up for the Clickers Club "Challenging songs" player.
pop
rock
piano
childhood
Story behind the song
I wrote this song in 2007, but was very much in doubt how to record it. It was very personal and important to me and I wanted to go down some new roads when recording it. After some attempts, I decided to go all-in and just go for it. But I was still a bit afraid what people would say. Luckily most people thought it was OK :)
Lyrics
Climbing high, a fearless boy, a shadow ‘gainst the sunlight.
Flying in the tallest of trees and falling in slow-motion.
Schoolyard bullies on your back, teachers claim to own the truth -
Suspecting blue-eyed innocence and crushing those defenseless souls.
Never turn your inside out, hide your fear and loneliness.
Cherish the precious moments when, they will treat you as a friend.
A terrorized And lonely child, longing for security.
Boulders weighing on his back - father do you love me?
Why this pain? Why hurt the kid? To breed a full grown man, they said.
A disillusioned punching bag? Please - Can I have my money back?
Never turn…..
Uh-ah, Uh-ah,
Never turn…..
Chasing love so headlessly, betrayed by lack of confidence.
Long for what you’ll never get, and regret it – if you get it. Momentary happiness, loving friends and children’s smiles.
All in all - how was life? Is there a smile behind your tears?