I finally wrote a song about running. It has been a while since I actually wrote a song about anything. My inspiration came after a long, hard workout, and I started questioning my relationship with the sport. So, I debuted the song last night (despite protests from my band, mind you, since we had only rehearsed the song a handful of times), though I did not mention what the song was about. It was a bit rough, but it was awesome to see the audience respond in a positive way to my creation. So, here's an iPhone shot video (compliments of my sis) of the performance and the lyrics follow. You can also view it on YouTube. Rock on!
I Like Pain
by: Jaymee Marty
you kicked my ass again
i thought you were my friend
but friend’s don’t bring you down
why do i keep you around?
Chorus
cuz i like pain
it makes me happy in the rain
it’s like a jacket on my brain
it keeps me on this side of sane
i like pain
you give and i will take
i promise i won’t break
i need you
and you need me
co-dependently
cuz i like pain
it makes me happy in the rain
it’s like a jacket on my brain
it keeps me on this side of sane
i like pain
Bridge
pain pain pain, won’t
let me be
pain pain pain, please
set me free
pain pain pain, won’t
let me be
pain pain pain, please
set me free
i’ll never let you go
my pain will only grow
oh, you’ll make me cry
‘til the day i die
cuz i like pain
it makes me happy in the rain
it’s like a jacket on my brain
it keeps me on this side of sane
i like pain
Love it! I think you'd find the book "Compass of Pleasure" by Dan Linden interesting as I have (it was suggested by a UK running friend.)
ReplyDeleteThat was good! Watch out though, I've heard those smoky bars aren't great for the lungs ;)
ReplyDeleteHm, video not available :( Like the lyrics though!
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