My first and only attempt at writing in the jazz genre, and Sarah White who had the ability to sing anything I gave her.
I'm easily inspired either by personal experiences, things said in conversation, being given a challenge, or being moved or amused by something. Many genres.
Story behind the song
My first and only attempt at writing in the Jazz genre. Sung by Sarah White who likewise had never sung any jazz before.
As always, I think she did a superb job.
Lyrics
HALF-EMPTY GLASS MAN
Half-empty glass man,
You’re so closed in and dull,
Half-empty glass man,
Why’s your glass not half-full.
Life treats you mean,
But stop complaining to me,
Don’t want a scene,
But I guess that’s the way you like it to be.
Chorus
You’re in a negative, hole in the ground,
Compliments are few,
When a glass is half-full,
It’s half-empty to you
You’re in a negative, hole in the ground,
I’m not positive why,
And you don’t really need me around,
‘Cause I can’t put the sun in your sky.
Words and music © Carol Douglas
