M.I.A, Canyon drives, Mermaids, Piano doodles and covers

Lately, i have almost gone into complete trances while driving and listening to M.I.A.  this is bad, i know. This photograph is of my best friend jessica and i at the very top of Topanga Canyon (favorite place on earth*) after a day at the beach, where we witnessed a very indiscreet couple on the sand.  

   Last night i sat down at the baby grand and tried to think of somethings to write from the ol noodle, but nothing.  I am really inspired and influenced by A Fine Frenzy right now.  the music is haunting, honest, ethereal, whimsical, and original.  Props to A Fine Frenzy.  

Since i am having inspiration blockage, i have been working on covers, which are all really different but fun to blast out of my mouth when no one is home.  i really need some better recording equipment and a legit microphone.  basically, garageband blows*

So, if anyone has noticed the mermaids...the album i am working on is called mermaid songs...or probably something along those lines.  

peace, 

Emily

When a mermaid sings, she thinks about these things.

wind to soothe the burn of the sun

water that splashes on the rocks

land where there is difference from the sea

waves that push and pull

Missing A Bridge

Here is what i've got so far.  Any suggestions?

Also, i don't have a tile for my song.

warm summer wishes,

Em

VERSE ONE

A                F                A                F                C

I like to     drive in circles     around my     city of angels    (ahhh…sound like i)

 

I take the long way around what I really want to say (ayyy)

 

 

CHORUS

G                A

Have you ever dreamt in slow motion

Have you ever tasted the sky

I have never drown in the ocean

G                F         A         C

Until my life passed me by     (ahhh...sounds like I)                                                                             

 

VERSE TWO

A             F                 A                                F

You pushed me further than I would ever dare to dream

 

I beared the pain for years and I never screamed

 

CHORUS REPEAT*

 

BRIDGE

Chorus