2026 Competition Entry:
Jam Jars by Fiona Keane
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Lyrics
Verse 1
A table full of jam jars
In a house from way back when
You played your orchestra of glass
Like they were your only friends
Verse 2
You had a flash of greatness for a time
Got to show your old man, hey, this is mine
All you needed on this wide open earth
An end to the the dig, start of the search
Chorus
Elliptical, algebraic
A puzzle
On a street or satin sheet
Always a hustle
Always
For you
Verse 3
You hesitated for too long
Stopped seeing I was here
Now I look for you in a song
And hope a path cleared
Verse 4
Last time we met dark clouds stood by
A pyre of broken glass, ceiling high
No words could hold you, only made you drown
I hope a tidal wave didn’t get you down
Bridge
You were a weeping willow
Sleepless and wide-eyed
On a bed without a pillow
On a boat deck at high tide
Chorus
Elliptical and algebraic
Always a puzzle
On a street or satin sheet
Always a hustle
Always
Always
For you.
A table full of jam jars
In a house from way back when
You played your orchestra of glass
Like they were your only friends
Verse 2
You had a flash of greatness for a time
Got to show your old man, hey, this is mine
All you needed on this wide open earth
An end to the the dig, start of the search
Chorus
Elliptical, algebraic
A puzzle
On a street or satin sheet
Always a hustle
Always
For you
Verse 3
You hesitated for too long
Stopped seeing I was here
Now I look for you in a song
And hope a path cleared
Verse 4
Last time we met dark clouds stood by
A pyre of broken glass, ceiling high
No words could hold you, only made you drown
I hope a tidal wave didn’t get you down
Bridge
You were a weeping willow
Sleepless and wide-eyed
On a bed without a pillow
On a boat deck at high tide
Chorus
Elliptical and algebraic
Always a puzzle
On a street or satin sheet
Always a hustle
Always
Always
For you.
Author
Bio
Fiona Keane is a singer-songwriter living in Co. Mayo, Ireland. She took up the guitar at age 46 and she has been writing songs ever since. Beginning with monthly folk clubs in the renowned Matt Molloy’s Bar, she used the platform to write original material and develop her songwriting skills. In 2023, she formed an all-female band, Mná Mná, in which she sings a mix of originals, jazz standards and choice covers.
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I can really imagine you singing these lyrics Fiona. A jazz vibe is coming through
So nice of you to say, Cath! Thank you! I did put music to this years ago, but I never ever sing it, so I thought it might be worth having a bash here!