I like patterns and logical flow.
So in many "DianaDee" songs, you'll see verses develop using similar words but deeper meaning as the song moves forward. This blog will use as its example my 2009 song "Standing On My Knees". To obtain the AUDIO ONLY download (FREE), CLICK HERE .
To obtain the written lyrics as well as a link for the audio (still free),
CLICK HERE .
1) In this song is a pattern of physical position:
Stand > Walk > Sit > Lie. Notice that I also used logic in the order...
You must Stand before you can Walk.
After you walk, you may be tired and want to Sit.
And, most often, you will sit before you Lie down.
2) This song also takes a lyric line that expands a concept as the song develops.
"Protect me from THOUGHTS that hurt you" is expanded through the verses to
"..... WORDS..... DEEDS ....... A HEART. "
But often I will create a cohesion among the verses. For example, in this song,
I begin with a concept that is common to every verse
("HOW YOU AWE ME, MY GOD")
and then circle them back to a common conclusion
("I need YOUR help lest I hurt You").
So in many "DianaDee" songs, you'll see verses develop using similar words but deeper meaning as the song moves forward. This blog will use as its example my 2009 song "Standing On My Knees". To obtain the AUDIO ONLY download (FREE), CLICK HERE .
To obtain the written lyrics as well as a link for the audio (still free),
CLICK HERE .
1) In this song is a pattern of physical position:
Stand > Walk > Sit > Lie. Notice that I also used logic in the order...
You must Stand before you can Walk.
After you walk, you may be tired and want to Sit.
And, most often, you will sit before you Lie down.
2) This song also takes a lyric line that expands a concept as the song develops.
"Protect me from THOUGHTS that hurt you" is expanded through the verses to
"..... WORDS..... DEEDS ....... A HEART. "
But often I will create a cohesion among the verses. For example, in this song,
I begin with a concept that is common to every verse
("HOW YOU AWE ME, MY GOD")
and then circle them back to a common conclusion
("I need YOUR help lest I hurt You").
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FULL EXAMPLE:
STANDING ON MY KNEES, ©2009 DianaDee Osborne, all rights reserved.
1
I stand on my knees in awe of You. Though I must stand, still my heart prays.
When I think about all that You have been, though standing, my heart kneels in praise.
HOW YOU AWE ME, MY GOD! No words can explain
the peace and great joy you bring me!
Please rest in my love, I beg on my knees.
Protect me from THOUGHTS that hurt you.
I need YOUR help lest I hurt You.
When I think about all that You have been, though standing, my heart kneels in praise.
HOW YOU AWE ME, MY GOD! No words can explain
the peace and great joy you bring me!
Please rest in my love, I beg on my knees.
Protect me from THOUGHTS that hurt you.
I need YOUR help lest I hurt You.
2
I walk on my knees in awe of You. Though I must walk, still my heart prays.
When I think about all that You promised, though walking, my heart kneels in praise.
HOW YOU AWE ME, MY GOD! No words can explain
the peace and great joy you bring me!
Please rest in my love, I beg on my knees.
Protect me from WORDS that hurt you.
I need YOUR help lest I hurt You.
3
I sit on my knees in awe of You. Though I must sit, still my heart prays.
When I think about all that You have done, though sitting, my heart kneels in praise.
HOW YOU AWE ME, MY GOD! No words can explain
the peace and great joy you bring me!
Please rest in my love, I beg on my knees.
Protect me from DEEDS that hurt you.
I need YOUR help lest I hurt You.
4
I lie on my knees in awe of You. Though in my bed, still my heart prays.
When I think about all that You shall do, though weak in bed, still my heart prays.
HOW YOU AWE ME, MY GOD! No words can explain
the peace and great joy you bring me!
Please rest in my love, I beg on my knees.
Protect me from a HEART that hurts you.
I need YOUR help lest I hurt You.
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Much joy to you in growing your music!
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