FAWM: "That Stubborn Side of Me"

That Stubborn Side of Me

2 weeks ago by @markg

Skirmish: The Letter I Never Sent (@rosiebans)

That Stubborn Side of Me

markg

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Liner Notes

#skirmish #onetake
One take acoustic for a skirmish theme. The prompt suggestions included a letter to your self. This is some advice to oneself--given but not necessarily taken.

Lyrics

That Stubborn Side of Me
© Mark Greenberg 2025

I often know what I should do
The problem is I can’t get through
To that stubborn side of me
I keep a list of flaws I show
They’re obvious for all to know
Except for that stubborn side of me

Payments due but never sent
Notices from government
Procrastination is a theme
Healthy habits unrealized
Lost chances to apologize
Don’t get through to the stubborn side of me

Should I write myself a letter?
Send myself a text?
If only to be ghosted by myself
I show me no respect

What can I do? Who can I call?
Maybe post myself a meme
It’s sad but true, I just can’t get through
To that stubborn side of me

Comments

@mikeb 2w

Very deep write for a skirmish, well done!

@beacon 2w

Great writing here! I love the take you took on this. The simple guitar works here. I think a lot of us can related to this message.

@wildrainbow 2w

Bloomin' hec - have we met? I know we haven't but you've just written a song about me lol. Great lyrics and instantly relatable. Sorry but I laughed all the way through as it is such a reflection of myself, but great piece of work.

@rosiebans 2w

Had a smile on my face the whole time listening 😁 Love what you've done with the prompt! And you know, we gotta love the stubborn side of ourselves too 🥰 even if they are a bit of a butt-hole at times. 🤣