Wednesday Words
I’ve been chipping away on the second verse of my song called “Old Photographs.” I talked about this previously when I falsely believed that I had written the finished version. It’s been through at least two more iterations since then. I will list all of the changes below. If you are keeping score at home, you might find this interesting.
Earliest version of verse 2 (written circa 1999): Allow myself to remember The things I try so hard to forget The way you smelled And the way you’d touch my hand The fondest memories I recall The warm fuzzy feelings And the way I’d smile When I picture your face 2nd attempt (I thought this was it): Allow myself to remember The things I try so hard to forget Like the way you’d get so excited On a warm summer evening And I still hear your voice Echoing in my head Whispering all those words I wish you had never said 3rd version (I didn’t like the reference to a “warm summer evening,” too sweaty): Allow myself to remember The things I try so hard to forget Like the way you’d get so excited When your favorite song would come on And I still hear your voice Echoing in my head Whispering all those words I wish you had never said 4th iteration was lost forever (it’s ok, it wasn’t very good) 5th version (and hopefully the last): Allow myself to remember The things I try so hard to forget Then something catches my eye And I’m haunted by your ghost And I still hear your voice Echoing in my head Whispering all those words I wish you had never said