For my final reflection project, I wrote a silly song describing myself in the past, present, and future. The lyrics are posted at the bottom if you want to read them. In the first verse, I'm just basically listing things that I like and enjoy doing. I've actually had an interest in these since I was a kid, particularly cookies; they are seriously what pop up in my head when I get hungry most of the time. I'm also trying to get more into photography (I finally ordered my first vintage Polaroid instant camera!) just because of the idiom "a picture is worth a thousand words." As for the chorus, I actually spent some time contemplating on what I've changed over these months, but I couldn't really come up with anything, so I put "this is me; I haven't changed." However, I do believe that I am moving forward as I work on building my repertoire here at Converse. I used some comparison as well to better convey how I feel toward life. Action painting is where an artist splatters paint instead of carefully applies it with a brush on a canvas. The result is usually a beautiful artistic work composed of random brush strokes with different colors, which is why I compared my life with this particularly type of art. I am experiencing with new colors right now for my piece of art. The second verse is saying I may have challenges, but they're not impossible to overcome. My dream, which is currently to become a music therapist, will be achieved if I keep trying. I picked the ukulele because this song is meant to be cute.
Verse 1
I love cookies
Toys, clothes, and hair.
I take pictures but not in a stalkerish way
And daydream about pretty boys.
Chorus
This is me; I haven't changed,
But you'll see more of me in the future 'cause
Life is a canvas and
I'm an artist;
Action painting is my profession.
Verse 2
I hate MacGAMUT
Homework and exams,
but I'll try anyways,
'cause one day
I'll become a rock star.
Repeat Chorus
I really loved this song, Annie, and I don't think it was silly at all! I do hope you get that video up--I'd like to hear it again.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, there are a number of folks in Blackman that are seriously into ukuleles. You might start with Dr. Robbins....
Annie, your song makes my heart smile! :) You're such an awesome individual and definitely one of the most unique (not in a bad way)! I love the way you used the whole "a picture is worth a thousand words" idea with your song. Pictures and paintings are works of art just like the people who create them. :)
ReplyDeleteCookie are the first thing that pop into my head too. :) MACGAMUT!! :(
ReplyDeleteI like your song. It's cute and I think it describes you wonderfully.
Annie, this song was so cute and clever. I loved it. Also because you did it for ukulele and it sounded great. I also hate MacGamut, as does everyone else in the musical world of Converse (except the teachers). The words definitely describe you but I think the biggest thing that describes you is the upbeat music. You have such an upbeat personality that goes perfectly with the song :)
ReplyDeleteYour song was so unique and definitely helped show you are are. I am with you on MacGamut! It stresses me out way too much! I hope you get a video up as well!
ReplyDeleteAnnie this was such an adorable song! I'm glad Dr. Berry likes it, too. These words really describe you, and if you keep trying you will definitely become a rock star!
ReplyDeleteAnnie! I love your song so much! I've probably listened to it a million times since you put it on facebook. I think it's impressive for you to have written a song period, but especially since it's a great song about you! Good work!!
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