2025 Competition Lyrics Entry:
They Say by Barri Lynn Hollander
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Lyrics
They say that youth is wasted
On the young
They say that life is short
So go take the plunge
They say that time is flying
Remember when
They say that things were simpler
Back then
Wonders never cease
So never cease to wonder
They say that nothing ventured
Nothing gained
They say if you don’t succeed
Try, try again
They say to take some chances
You never know
They say go live your dreams then
They go home
Wonders never cease
So never cease to wonder
What if age is just a number
In heart and mind, you feel much younger
Don’t live your days as if they’re numbered
And always wonder what might have been
They say when you are younger
You have the fire, the hunger
Until the school of hard luck knocks you down
And you can’t reach higher ground
You’re cynical, critical, and painfully analytical.
And though these things you say ring true to you
Nothing changes until you do
I say that youth is wasted
On the ones
Who say that life is short
And that they’re done
I say that time is flying
So spread your wings
I say regrets be bygones
For better things
Wonders never cease
I never cease to wonder
What if age is just a number
In heart and mind, I feel much younger
I live my life in an endless wonder
So not to wonder what could have been
What if age is just a number
Won’t let them steal my thunder
Til I’m six feel under
I’ll live my days in endless wonder
I keep moving, keep pursuing
Standing still is their undoing
They can judge and run for cover
But they can’t end my endless summer
Wonders never cease
Why ever cease to wonder
On the young
They say that life is short
So go take the plunge
They say that time is flying
Remember when
They say that things were simpler
Back then
Wonders never cease
So never cease to wonder
They say that nothing ventured
Nothing gained
They say if you don’t succeed
Try, try again
They say to take some chances
You never know
They say go live your dreams then
They go home
Wonders never cease
So never cease to wonder
What if age is just a number
In heart and mind, you feel much younger
Don’t live your days as if they’re numbered
And always wonder what might have been
They say when you are younger
You have the fire, the hunger
Until the school of hard luck knocks you down
And you can’t reach higher ground
You’re cynical, critical, and painfully analytical.
And though these things you say ring true to you
Nothing changes until you do
I say that youth is wasted
On the ones
Who say that life is short
And that they’re done
I say that time is flying
So spread your wings
I say regrets be bygones
For better things
Wonders never cease
I never cease to wonder
What if age is just a number
In heart and mind, I feel much younger
I live my life in an endless wonder
So not to wonder what could have been
What if age is just a number
Won’t let them steal my thunder
Til I’m six feel under
I’ll live my days in endless wonder
I keep moving, keep pursuing
Standing still is their undoing
They can judge and run for cover
But they can’t end my endless summer
Wonders never cease
Why ever cease to wonder
Author
Bio
A writer with 25+ years’ experience in creative services at global advertising agencies as well as a life-long student of musical theatre, Barri Lynn believes in the power of storytelling through songwriting. She is debuting her first iteration of her new musical, “Bless Your Heart” this June at Hollywood Fringe in Los Angeles. She is writing a 4-song EP, themed around “They Say,” and inspired by the many people she encounters that are living their dreams, age notwithstanding. She is a proud alum of Binghamton University, The School of Visual Arts, HB Studio, and the Warner Bros. Writers’ Program.
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Lyrics Competition Results
Emotional Impact:
12/ 20
Technical Skill:
16/ 20
Memorability:
10/ 20
Storytelling:
14/ 20
Imagery:
8/ 20
Total Score:
60/ 100
Comments:
Great storytelling here.
Try using the show don’t tell method to make your lyrics paint a picture for the listener
Try using the show don’t tell method to make your lyrics paint a picture for the listener
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