Jamie Robinson, singer/songwriter
As a fun (yet also completely terrifying because this is vulnerable as HECK) experiment, I’m sharing the evolution of the lyrics to my original songs. You can check out performances of them under the "Just Keeping Singing" tab. This is a continually updating blog post.
Feelin’ Fine
Lyrics Completed October 26th, 2017
Verse 1
I couldn’t figure out the problem.
Never knew just how to solve ‘em.
But then I realized that you and I were toxic from the start.
You’ve been playing me for too long.
It’s not a mystery I want you gone.
There’s the door, don’t come back no more, just leave me be.
Pre-Chorus
I figured out, you gotta learn to love yourself
Before you love someone else.
Chorus
Now I’m feelin’ fine,
Like the world is mine.
You can’t take away my shine,
‘Cause I’m feelin’ fine.
(repeat)
Verse 2
So you knew that I was into you
And you made me think that you were too
But then you admitted to leading me on.
My friends all said “he’s not the one for you”
And I said “no that can’t be true.”
Little did I know...
Pre-Chorus
I figured out, you gotta learn to love yourself
Before you can love someone else.
Chorus
Now I’m feelin’ fine
Like the world is mine.
You can’t take away my shine,
‘Cause I’m feelin’ fine.
(repeat)
Bridge
Walk away,
I am long gone.
If you’re missin’ me
You gotta start movin’ on.
(repeat)
Chorus x2
'Cause I’m feelin’ fine
Like the world is mine.
You can’t take away my shine,
‘Cause I’m feelin’ fine.
(repeat)
Something Wrong
Lyrics Completed December 2nd, 2017
Verse 1
I’ve always been a good girl who could do no wrong.
Miss Straight As goody two shoes, that role's where I belong.
But lately I’ve had the urge to break this mold.
My brains saying what are you doin' cause my heart wants to let go.
PreChorus
I hadn’t seen you in a while,
But now I’m caught up in your smile.
Chorus
Can’t you see that I don’t know what to do.
I’m a good girl, but I’m breaking all my rules for you....
Should I really see this through?
You’ve been off limits for so long
Maybe it’s time to do something wrong.
Verse 2
I think the last time we spoke was five years ago.
We were just kids in high school, trying to go with the flow.
Holding hands in the hall, kissing on the sly.
But then you broke my heart, leaving me to cry.
PreChorus
I hadn’t seen you in a while
But now I’m caught up in your smile.
Chorus
Can’t you see that I don’t know what to do.
I’m a good girl, but I’m breaking all my rules for you....
Should I really see this through?
You’ve been off limits for so long
Maybe it’s time to do something wrong.
Bridge
I won’t lie, I think about you sometimes.
Your charm, your wit, the way you played your guitar.
I knew I was in trouble when I spotted you across the bar.
Chorus
Can’t you see that I don’t know what to do.
I’m a good girl, but I’m breaking all my rules for you....
Should I really see this through?
You’ve been off limits for so long
Maybe it’s time to do something wrong.
