FAWM: "Geraldine"

Geraldine

2 weeks ago by @aldengriffith

Geraldine

aldengriffith

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Liner Notes

#honkytonk #country #birds #fullproduction #drums

I decided to give myself the challenge of writing three honky tonk songs. Here's one about a downy woodpecker's unrequited love for his sweetheart.

Lyrics

Chorus:
Geraldine, Geraldine
I keep on knocking, but I’m stuck here in between
Geraldine, Geraldine
Sitting here waiting, waiting to be seen

I hear your drummin’
It’s got me hummin’
The sweetest song I know
The sweetest little song that I know

Well it can’t be for nothin’
When I saw you blushin’
I almost hit the floor
Then you turned and flew right out the door

[Chorus]

It’s sink or swim
Go out on a limb
The sun is going down
Thinkin’ you and I could hit the town

Oh we’d dance to the shuffle
Get our feathers ruffled
We’d surely have a ball
But I’m just banging my head against the wall

[Chorus]

Comments

@bijou 2w

You hit honky tonk right on the head! :)

@jeremykazoo 2w

Don't wait to be seen, go talk to her!

Great song that perfectly captures the classic country western sound. This would be right at home on Live at Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash. Love that shuffling drum.

EDIT: I just rode the bus to work and was humming this all the way. It catchy and lasting!

@bethdesombre 2w

I love it! What a great idea to give (honky tonk) voice to the bird. I'm in awe of the concept and it's so nicely executed.

@daveyboy103 2w

Very smooth and very cool, nails honky tonk perfectly. And the voice!! Wow

@knobbyneggins815 2w

You're making classics that never existed! This feels like something I'd hear at family get-togethers and we'd jam out to it. Love the irreverence and taking a snapshot of the small things. I was singing along by the end, so that means you did a GREAT job!