I have a new friend named Matt Crumpton who is passionate about music, both writing and performing. He has chosen law as his profession but still finds time to be involved in music as much as he can. In fact, he has dedicated his study of law to focus on entertainment law so he can be involved in music just about every hour of the day.
When he suggested a co-write, I loved the idea. It turns out that he had a pretty clear way of getting his ideas across. So all I had to do was help him form those ideas into lyrics, chords and melodies. The story behind the lyrics is pretty personal to him so I won’t get too specific. But, as he was explaining things, I could definitely relate. I’m not sure how I would be able to successfully contribute to a co-write if I couldn’t relate to the concept.
He decided that I needed a break up song for The Mixtape Project (although I feel like I have a few) and he had a few recent experiences on the subject. He talked about a relationship where a break-up was inevitable but the reason for doing so were completely intangible. The girl was amazing, beautiful, caring, selfless, kind, supportive, and all about Matt. So, in the bigger picture, it seemed like the romantic relationship was great and could have been life-long. But, he said that there was just something not quite right.
Matt subscribes to the idea that there is one special person out there for everyone and he hopes to find that person. He feels like he will know her when he finds her and for him, this just wasn’t “the girl”. This girl was incredible, even in the brief moments I knew her, but I guess she just wasn’t the “right” one for Matt. I think when one realizes that, it makes things really hard. Hard enough that Matt had to call it quits with her.
Even though the break up was hard, they both knew that everything would be ok. They were both pretty hurt about it, but they will live to love another day. Sounds cheesy when you say it like that, but it was the clearest way to communicate the sentiment. When Matt said it, it just felt like a good lyric. Let me know what you think.
Love Another Day
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The dream is shaken up
But I won’t lose sleep tonight
There’s nothing wrong with it
It just isn’t right
Screaming without making a sound
My head won’t pull my heart of the ground
‘Cause it was good but not good enough to stay
So we’ll live to love another day
You see me breaking up
You see me crying too
There’s someone that I’m looking for
It just isn’t you
We put our wishes on a falling star
But it turns out it was burned out
And now we are
I think the song itself sounds just like the lyric. . .sad but hopeful. It’s the kind of thing that you hope happens for every song. It’s simple, but I think the lyrics are firm and communicate the sentiment precisely as Matt explained it.
Favorite line; “we put our wishes on a falling star”. So glad to see another song posted and can’t wait for the next one, and the next one, and the next one. I am committed to this project with you! Thanks for sharing your time with me. I love the video of this one…in my phone!
I like this song. It’s nice. It’s easy to listen to. It has a pleasingly smooth melody….but it’s sort of boring in my opinion. I don’t know if it’s an issue I have with the lyrics – because there are a couple cool lines in there – or the melody. It’s just too calm for me, that’s all. But it’s a good contribution, for sure. And I can see that some people will really really enjoy this one because it has a nice mixture of ‘slight depression’ and ‘some hope for the future.’
Thanks Jared, keep up the great work.
scott
This is a very tender spirited song. I can definitely see me listening to this for inspiration, especially after a break-up or divorce. I’d like to share a quick example. In 1994, I was in love with this girl and she broke my heart, well, I sat down and went through my tapes (yes, tapes, not CDs, LOL) and just started making myself a little mixtape of what I was feeling. Well, this song falls in that category. I would definitely say this song is a song of reflection and inspiration. Yet, it is emotional enough for me to remember the good times and realize that that they are over. Then I may cry during or after listening to this, and come to the realization, that everything is gonna be alright. What an awesome song.
Good tune. I guess everyone needs the type of songs to listen to when they’re sad…or whatever. I see both sides of the issue. It is true that when you meet a person who’s right for you, you just know. It’s easy. On the other hand, I think there are a lot of people out there who have some sort of phobia of commitment. They come up with a picture of what they think love should look like and they get so hung up on it that they talk themselves out of potentially good relationships.
Anyway, the song sounds nice and could be useful for those times when we feel sorry for ourselves.
Killer dudes! Love the co-writing idea….expands the network of influence and really helps define the ‘mixtape’ process!
Can we see some irish jig footage next week??!! Safe travels to you and yours.
Wasn’t sure if I was really into this one, but I loved the line “There’s someone that I’m looking for, it just isn’t you” That gets ya right in the gut, especially when you’ve experienced a relationship like that. There’s nothing wrong with it, but at the same time, there’s nothing right about it either. I could see people crying to that song after a breakup. (Not me, but this guy I know…)
This song has really spoken to me because of where I am in my life right now. “Screaming without making a sound” hits the nail right on the head when you are in this situation. Thank you for sharing your gift!!!!