Not Like Me by davisamerica
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Sometimes just playing is enough. A piano man singing to himself.... pops and hiss included. Sometimes love is hard to give.
Lyrics:
Not Like MeHow did it become so damn easy to learn how to win
To learn how to close your eyes and pretend
That it doesn't really matter if you push them down
They would have fallen soon anyway
They are weak and a nuisance
They are not like me
What more can I say?
They make it so easy to see what they are
They are damaged and forfeit
They need to be put in a jar
Labeled and packaged and put away
It's all for the best anyone would say
The space can be filled
They will not be missed
And life will be better because of this
How did I learn that they don't feel pain
That they don't need love
That they arn't the same
As I am
You can surely see ...
They are not like me
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Roxylee
What a great song, short, yet full of meaning! Thank you for sharing your feelings with us. This is so heartfelt and honest. We all know people we'd like to jar, if not permanently, at least for a year or two.
davisamerica
roxy ... thanks ... just talking to myself
gail60
I agree with Roxylee. This is full of meaning and gets to the point of treating others like you want to be treated without all the wasteful push and shove. I get so tired of people thinking they can do whatever they want to others - regardless of how bad it hurts. I really enjoyed this alot and loved the meaning behind it. You are a good soul! I love your voice Jack, very fitting and just perfect. Let's go postal shall we??? :)
davisamerica
. . . you got my back?? cool ... thanks my texas chum
Bob Rodgers
This is a superb song with great lyrics.
Great vocal Jack, you have a wonderful voice. A lovely sound from your piano and so well played.
I really enjoyed this and this is one of your best!
Bob
davisamerica
man ... how happy am i that i have a friend like you : -]
Feter
Fairly enough ...the heart of a man and the piano ..
just excellent with all the thoughtful on this song !!
just wonderfull my friend ...!!!
davisamerica
just a piano man to a mando man ... thanks feter ... you complete me bro.
you can't sing? Bravo
. - Harold
davisamerica
stand by my original statement ... i can't ... sound like barney : - ]
Char
No, where did I put that BIG jar? :) I know what you mean. Thanks. Your singing as well as the piano was MUSIC!!
davisamerica
no .... trying to learn a bit everyday char ... thanks
MarkHolbrook
All this flows forth from DA even while he is buried under the big project... amazing... Jack... amazing!
davisamerica
sometimes things come ... i think you understand ... thank you
dajama
Great lyrics, filled with thought-provoking ideas, and nicely expressed. Lovely vocal performance; your voice is rich and warm, and filled with pathos. Lovely melody, and perfect in its support for the sentiment. This is a great song, and you've performed it brilliantly. How do you find the time?! Kudos, my friend. Peace.
davisamerica
PLEASE !!! teach me how to write such great and thoughtful comments .. wow
MyFakeIdentity
I like how the narrator's perspective dances on the edge of elitism, yet it also retains a sense of remorse at the apparent loss of one's own humanity. And yet, ironically enough, it belies the fact that the narrator is in fact very, very human indeed.
What a cool way to point out how we all hold a certain sense of being better than everyone else, even though we have been taught that it's a sinful thing to do.
You humble me.
davisamerica
my friend i am humbled by your comments and attention ... thank you :-]
sloparts
That's kind of backing into the subject Jack, but it works. It gets the message across without beating people over the head with platitudes and words of wisdom.
Short and to the point in an oblique sort of way. Nice job my friend, very nice indeed.
Be well and be cool,
Ed
davisamerica
i am blown away ... i really respect you ... greatly ... wow ... thanks my friend
EEFliess
but the mood, emotion, and content hit you like a brick
davisamerica
wow .... thank you bro
davisamerica2
.....You have to give. Keep playing. We'll keep listening. Terry
davisamerica
i am tired and you are the best ... always have been
alfalpha
I could have conversations like this with myself!
Great words, great tune Jack.
Cheers,
Alf
davisamerica
man .... thanks .... should have let you produce this .. lol ... hello my dear friend and thanks!
Go_Turtle_Go
from the heart to a heart. Beautiful, it shows how sweet you are and strong too (by showing your fragility). Made me cry. Love, Marc
davisamerica
hello marc ... i am very happy to see you here my brother. i think you have done alot in helping me be able to "open up" ... i follow by example. sweet ? .. lol ... i am a bumbling human who sometimes has a legit conversation with myself ... sometimes. marc .. i do hope you are well in your new life .. hugs back to you and mrs. turtle ... waving my brother.
peacepiano
Well sung. Sometimes simple is the best way to say it.
Thanks
Bill
davisamerica
thank you ... really
Moviz
people in the world with just that attitude and you've put it in a nutshell. Love the 'casual' sounding performance, giving the feel of the way a lot of us get 'tuned in', in quiet moments at the end of the day, regards M
davisamerica
maurice ... was a bit nervous about posting this ... done in two hours [and it shows] but it told me it was done ... so there you go. i was truly just talking to myself. thanks maurice.
ic42
it is a poignant introspection. it is important to think about how to treat others. and see how it affects us. sometimes that face in the jar, is a reflection. it is a painful thought. however, it must be sung, and thought about. it is a beautiful voice and thought. thank you. 0x0
davisamerica
such a thoughtful comment and much appreciated.
DWL
and very downbeat Jack.
Also very good.
Cheers
Dick
davisamerica
lol ... thanks Dick. Very nice to see you here.
lavalamp
Sometimes, it's nice to a song with just a guitar or a piano. Nice tune, my friend. Very good lyrics. "They" are always different from me, too.
Good one.
Dave
davisamerica
short sloppy recording ... but thanks. Lyrics cooperated this time round. Appreciate the listen.
VicDiesel
and all the more convincing.
Great song. Very effective piano playing.
VicDiesel
I'm sitting in a cafe, listening to this, so at first I didn't catch on that the saucer-and-spoon sounds came from your track. Cute.
davisamerica
wow ... 2 comments ... thanks!!
lengold
Jack - you are so prolific and everything sounds like a long time has been spent on them.
This is such a beautiful song that works perfectly with just the keys and your spot on vocals oozing emotion. I hope you don't mind and you take it as a compliment but it reminds me a bit of those fantastic Kermit songs.
Glad I didn't miss this.
Cheers
Len
davisamerica
or barney ... thanks man .. so good to see u back! Thanks Len!
egobandit
Did I miss this wonderful I like the background sounds. BEautiful nuff said
davisamerica
wow thank you man
MarkHolbrook
songwriting at its best!
I loved this song in Mr. BigFinish. But wow the song is amazing. And Jack you would have made a great piano man!
davisamerica
many thanks mark
Day-Dreamer
Hello ! :)
davisamerica
dd ... thanks you alien you :-]