OK, now to live up to the title of this thread, a good song.
You've probably never heard this song, but it's Perfect. I hesitate to quote any part of it, because the whole thing just kills. It's "Rain, Steam, and Speed," by The Men They Couldn't Hang. Never heard of it or them, right? Well don't go out and buy the record, because honestly I couldn't warm up to the whole opus. But! Check out this opening line:
quote:
One man drills a powder hole, the color of a bruise
One man blows a bugle, and another one lights a fuse
Write like that. Go ahead and try. Here's another line.
quote:
Brains and brawn, with hammers drawn
Blasting through the clay
I've written a lot, but I just couldn't tell you where that kind of stuff comes from. It's scary talent. And yet most of us have never heard of these guys.
Google up the lyrics and read 'em all, if you're so inclined. They'll either inspire you or make you throw away your pen for good. I dunno, maybe you'll hate them. But check this out:
quote:
Soon they'll build a tunnel under England through to France
Will it make the tide run quicker? Will the flow of trade advance?
OMG, wish I'd written that.
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