Remember the Songs
Melodies of Resilience: Kaleb Scherer's Ode to Overcoming Solitude
Lyrics
When the day is done
Reflecting on the end of the day
And I'm standing here by myself
Feeling isolated after an event
The crowd is gone, and so am I
Noticing the absence of others
And when everything I love is nowhere to be found
Losing what's cherished
I pray to God, that he leaves one thing behind
Hoping for something meaningful to remain
Cause the only things left are these songs
Music as the only enduring aspect
Right or wrong, they kept me from being alone
Music as a companion
So I pour my heart and soul into every single line
Dedicating intense emotion to songwriting
You better believe, they helped keep away the pain
Songs serving as solace
And I know someday
Anticipating a future departure
I'll be far away
Expecting to be distanced from current surroundings
But I hope they remember the songs
Desiring the remembrance of music
It all started with a dream
Originating from a dream
To be on that stage
Aspiring to perform on stage
The lights shining down
Shining moments in the spotlight
Bright as could be
The brilliance of success
But I've come to realize
Realizing authenticity is vital
That the only thing that I need to be is me
Embracing self-identity
Cause the only things left are these songs
Music as the remaining constant
Right or wrong, they kept me from being alone
Music preventing loneliness
So I pour my heart and soul into every single line
Investing deeply in song creation
You better believe, they helped keep away the pain
Songs easing emotional distress
And I know someday
Acknowledging an eventual departure
I'll be far away
Expecting distance from familiar places
But I hope they remember the songs
Desiring music's lasting memory
I hope I touch their hearts
Aspiring to emotionally connect through music
And that they sing along
Hoping for audience participation
Hopefully, they relate
Desiring listeners' identification with personal experiences
To all the things that I've done wrong
Acknowledging personal imperfections
All I want
Wanting to evoke a positive response from the audience
Is to make people stand
Creating a lively atmosphere through music
And cheer, enjoy a beer
Encouraging enjoyment and camaraderie
When they're out with all their friends
Envisioning shared moments of joy
And I know someday
Accepting an eventual departure
I'll be far away
Expecting a distance from current connections
But I hope they remember the songs
Desiring the lasting remembrance of music
And I know someday
Acknowledging an eventual departure
I'll be far away
Expecting distance from familiar places
But I hope they remember the songs
Desiring the lasting remembrance of music
Yeah I hope they remember the songs
Reiteration of the hope for music's enduring legacy
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