Tag: personal journey to musical achievement

  • From Shadows to Spotlight: The Evolution of a Song

    From Shadows to Spotlight: The Evolution of a Song

    Brighter Side of Success

    One of the songs I’ve been working on lately that originally underwent a pretty big lyric rewrite. Oddly enough at it’s current stage it got voted into the top 18 from 72 songs. Lyrically, I’m still taking a look at the song to make sure it’s where it should be. The melody is strong so that helps a whole lot. Without giving away too much of the song – well, none of the music anyway. You can help produce it with me by Pledging. Here’s an early look at the lyrics in their current form.

    Brighter Side Of Success

    © Too Much Music – Jody Whitesides

    Have you ever noticed
    How the crowds seem to dance around the fame
    Do you ever wonder
    Why they act so over the top without shame

    Rich or poor is only moments away
    Can you believe one or the other is where you’ll stay

    You’ve imagined your dreams
    You’ve dared to believe
    Would your friends all confess
    You’re on the Brighter Side Of Success

    Remember it used to be
    You were someone who’d help out a hurting friend
    And the tabloid’s new flair
    They inflate your ego to set current trends

    Rich or poor is only moments away
    Can you believe one or the other is where you’ll stay

    You’ve imagined your dreams
    You’ve dared to believe
    Would your friends all confess
    You’re on the Brighter Side Of Success

    Rich or poor is only moments away
    Can you believe one or the other is where you’ll stay

    You’ve imagined your dreams
    You’ve dared to believe
    Would your friends all confess
    You’re on the Brighter Side Of Success
    Would your friends all confess
    You’re on the Brighter Side Of Success

    Success is based on factors that seem intangible. Sometimes the craziest stuff will work, sometimes it won’t. Other times, the most amazing art will work, sometimes it won’t. No one appears to have the perfect formula for it. Either way, when you hit it, can you handle the brighter side of success?