2025 Competition Lyrics Entry:

Forgotten by Harry McCormick

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.

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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.

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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
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