2025 Competition Lyrics Entry:
Forgotten by Harry McCormick
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Lyrics
Verse 1
Standing on the edge of reality,
Driven to the brink of insanity.
A man whose been broken
in life and in love,
Forgotten by everyone
This mans had enough.
Chorus
Once he had a life, down by the sea
Now it’s just a twisted fading memory
No one left to talk to, no one left to see.
Everybodys dead or gone away.
Verse 2
A life of misfortune, is this his fate.
The ever changing mask,
The laughter and the hate.
How will he make it, all he can see,
Prescription drugs and alcohol
The dials set for free.
Chorus
Bridge
They said your OK there’s nothing wrong
They said your not ill just carry on
They said not to have any fear
They said take your pill…..and get out of here.
Instrumental
Verse 3
At forty four years old he starts to doubt.
What it really is all about
In his mind he will always be, running on the beach, young and free.
Chorus
Once he had a life, down by the sea
Now it’s just a twisted fading memory
No one left to talk to, no one left to see.
Everybodys dead or gone away
No one left to talk to, no one left to see
Everybodys dead
Everybodys dead
Everybodys dead or gone away.
Standing on the edge of reality,
Driven to the brink of insanity.
A man whose been broken
in life and in love,
Forgotten by everyone
This mans had enough.
Chorus
Once he had a life, down by the sea
Now it’s just a twisted fading memory
No one left to talk to, no one left to see.
Everybodys dead or gone away.
Verse 2
A life of misfortune, is this his fate.
The ever changing mask,
The laughter and the hate.
How will he make it, all he can see,
Prescription drugs and alcohol
The dials set for free.
Chorus
Bridge
They said your OK there’s nothing wrong
They said your not ill just carry on
They said not to have any fear
They said take your pill…..and get out of here.
Instrumental
Verse 3
At forty four years old he starts to doubt.
What it really is all about
In his mind he will always be, running on the beach, young and free.
Chorus
Once he had a life, down by the sea
Now it’s just a twisted fading memory
No one left to talk to, no one left to see.
Everybodys dead or gone away
No one left to talk to, no one left to see
Everybodys dead
Everybodys dead
Everybodys dead or gone away.
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Harry McCormick
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Harry McCormick
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@bob-on-the-waters • Joined Dec 2022 • Active now
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First Name
Harry
Last Name
McCormick
Nickname
bob-on-the-waters
Location**
Polegate, UK
I am a:
Songwriter (only)
Instrument(s)
Guitar, Harmonica
My Musical History
I have only been writing songs and playing guitar for about 3 or 4 years. I do try and play the harmonica but it’s not the best sound in the world. I think I need someone to take my songs and give them a good professional finish, I believe the base of the song is there to work with.
I love doing this and wished I had done it sooner in life.
I hope to chat with some like minded people and share a few ideas.
Harry McCormick
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Harry McCormick
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@bob-on-the-waters • Joined Dec 2022 • Active now
Welcome
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Profile
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First Name
Harry
Last Name
McCormick
Nickname
bob-on-the-waters
Location**
Polegate, UK
I am a:
Songwriter (only)
Instrument(s)
Guitar, Harmonica
My Musical History
I have only been writing songs and playing guitar for about 3 or 4 years. I do try and play the harmonica but it’s not the best sound in the world. I think I need someone to take my songs and give them a good professional finish, I believe the base of the song is there to work with.
I love doing this and wished I had done it sooner in life.
I hope to chat with some like minded people and share a few ideas.
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Lyrics Competition Results
Emotional Impact:
12/ 20
Technical Skill:
10/ 20
Memorability:
8/ 20
Storytelling:
12/ 20
Imagery:
10/ 20
Total Score:
52/ 100
Commended
Comments:
Such a sad story and well told. Try adding more about why this person feels this way. What has happened to him?
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