Harsh Mistress

1 week ago by @dhiatt

Liner Notes

I'd been wanting to write more metal this FAWM and I just got a new 7 string guitar two days ago that I immediately tuned to drop A. It probably needs some action and/or truss rod adjustment as you can hear the rattling of the low string in the opening clean section.

This was my first time writing a full song and then later coming up with lyrics to it. The process is backwards to me, but I know other people do it all the time, so it was good to practice coming up with melodies without words..

Lyrics inspired by this thread about what you've learned about yourself during FAWM. https://write.fawm.org/forums/3320?highlight=learned
I wrote down some meditations about how I always have to be open to inspiration and willing to work when the muse wills it, but also that it's tiring stuff and the muse is a harsh mistress.

#metal #oddtimesignature

Lyrics

(Someone asked)
What have I learned
From all this
I have done

She made me see
What there is
To be won

Her voice is calling
Can’t you hear it

I am her vessel
I must await her
Wait in the darkness
I long to be filled

(Take my advice)
Look for the words
When they hook
In your eye

Steal every phrase
When its thorns
Sting your side

You must be ready
She is calling

I am her vessel
I must await her
I hear her calling
I am open wide

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