2025 Competition Lyrics Entry:
Looking glass by Marvin Delyea
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Lyrics
[Verse]
Been thinkin’ ’bout a way to put into words
The feelings I’ve been havin’ recently
They come at me in waves off and on it seems
Mixed with moments of pure intensity
[Verse 2]
So I’ll try to put ’em down in this here song
And I hope to capture each and every one
Cause in life’s busy moments it’s so easy to forget
This reminder for when it’s all said and done
[Chorus]
Pride is what I feel inside when I look at our son
In the hopes and dreams I have of him and what he will become
My daughter’s smile all the while, melts me to the core
Her independence waivers none, she’ll be future self-assured
The life I’ve made with my strong wife, gives us love beyond compare
And the words that fill this house with joy, give me purpose everywhere
[Bridge]
So hold on to the ones that make your life worth living
And don’t forget to thank the lord above
For it’s in the moments that we share each and every day
That makes us feel we’re truly loved and cared for along the way
And in the worry of the days and nights
Which brings sadness and tears
It’s the love of those dearest to us
That make us feel like we’re really here
[Chorus]
Pride is what I feel inside when I look at our son
In the hopes and dreams I have of him and what he will become
My daughter’s smile all the while, melts me to the core
Her independence waivers none, she’ll be future self-assured
The life I’ve made with my strong wife, gives us love beyond compare
And the words that fill this house with joy, give me purpose everywhere
[Verse 3]
They say the days are long but the years are fast
Well, brother, I can attest to that
And what you do during those long days is entirely up to you
But I won’t be waiting ’round until the sand slips through
[Chorus]
The life I’ve made with my strong wife, gives us love beyond compare
And the words that fill this house with joy, give me purpose everywhere
Yeah the words that fill this house with joy, give me purpose everywhere.
Been thinkin’ ’bout a way to put into words
The feelings I’ve been havin’ recently
They come at me in waves off and on it seems
Mixed with moments of pure intensity
[Verse 2]
So I’ll try to put ’em down in this here song
And I hope to capture each and every one
Cause in life’s busy moments it’s so easy to forget
This reminder for when it’s all said and done
[Chorus]
Pride is what I feel inside when I look at our son
In the hopes and dreams I have of him and what he will become
My daughter’s smile all the while, melts me to the core
Her independence waivers none, she’ll be future self-assured
The life I’ve made with my strong wife, gives us love beyond compare
And the words that fill this house with joy, give me purpose everywhere
[Bridge]
So hold on to the ones that make your life worth living
And don’t forget to thank the lord above
For it’s in the moments that we share each and every day
That makes us feel we’re truly loved and cared for along the way
And in the worry of the days and nights
Which brings sadness and tears
It’s the love of those dearest to us
That make us feel like we’re really here
[Chorus]
Pride is what I feel inside when I look at our son
In the hopes and dreams I have of him and what he will become
My daughter’s smile all the while, melts me to the core
Her independence waivers none, she’ll be future self-assured
The life I’ve made with my strong wife, gives us love beyond compare
And the words that fill this house with joy, give me purpose everywhere
[Verse 3]
They say the days are long but the years are fast
Well, brother, I can attest to that
And what you do during those long days is entirely up to you
But I won’t be waiting ’round until the sand slips through
[Chorus]
The life I’ve made with my strong wife, gives us love beyond compare
And the words that fill this house with joy, give me purpose everywhere
Yeah the words that fill this house with joy, give me purpose everywhere.
Lyrics Competition Results
Emotional Impact:
15/ 20
Technical Skill:
12/ 20
Memorability:
11/ 20
Storytelling:
15/ 20
Imagery:
12/ 20
Total Score:
65/ 100
Commended
Comments:
Very moving song. Why is it called Looking Glass? Maybe title it something that’s included in the song.
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