2025 Competition Lyrics Entry:
Gravel Roads by Matthew Stemme
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Lyrics
VERSE 1
I’m in that old chevy truck going just thirty-fiveDawn light is break’n on the countryside
There down the bend, by the water’s edge
Are footprints I left behind
VERSE 2
Just my uncle and I with a line and a poleCast’n ‘way troubles from the valley below
His calloused hand rest’n calm on my shoulder
The memories grow strong, the more I grow older
CHORUS 1
Oh, these places I go as my mind wanders soTo fishin’ holes down old gravel roads
Where the mountains reign high
And that boy touched the sky
How those sacred waters still beckon my soul
VERSE 3
A campsite at night down Five Bridges RoadFireside light where stories are told
A billion stars quiet both boys and men
I close my eyes, and I’m back there again
CHORUS 2
Oh, these places I know, where my heart longs to goTo fish’n holes down old gravel roads
Where the mountains reign high
And that boy touched the sky
And those sacred waters beckoned his soul
MID 8 – OOOHS
BRIDGE
I’ve been to heaven, I’ve held it’s goldYeah, I’ve heard angels sing where that clear water flows
CHORUS 3
Oh, these places I know, where my mind wanders soTo fishin’ holes down old gravel roads
Where the mountains reign high
And my dreams grew wings to fly
Those sacred waters still beckon my soul
TAG
Those sacred waters…down old gravel roadsThose sacred waters…down old gravel roads
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Author
Bio
A hobby songwriter who is on a forever quest to capture the songs of faith, home, and the sweet rhyme routine. I play enough guitar to work on an idea, but am no musician–also, no vocalist. I partner with true pros to collaborate and get my ideas down. The true payoff comes when my work is listened to.
I have been married to my wife for almost 40yrs now, and have two adult daughters who have been a blessing to raise (not easy…but a blessing!). I have three grandaughters and a grandson–proving that God sees me (what a joy!). Our home has become a place where our kids come back to, and where our grandkids play.
Life gets sweeter.
Spent some 20-plus years in ministry and I am humbled and honored to have “walked’ with folks and am continually taken by the endless love and workings of God. Although life is full of valleys, there is joy in the journey.
I have been married to my wife for almost 40yrs now, and have two adult daughters who have been a blessing to raise (not easy…but a blessing!). I have three grandaughters and a grandson–proving that God sees me (what a joy!). Our home has become a place where our kids come back to, and where our grandkids play.
Life gets sweeter.
Spent some 20-plus years in ministry and I am humbled and honored to have “walked’ with folks and am continually taken by the endless love and workings of God. Although life is full of valleys, there is joy in the journey.
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Lyrics Competition Results
Emotional Impact:
15/ 20
Technical Skill:
11/ 20
Memorability:
8/ 20
Storytelling:
13/ 20
Imagery:
8/ 20
Total Score:
55/ 100
Comments:
Some nice storytelling moments. Try to use the show don’t tell method so your lyrics have more variety.
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Thank you for the feedback. Here is a produced version.