Week one- “Blue”

Well hello there! The fact that you're here tells you are reading my book, "Behind the Song: A Songwriter's Guide to Finishing Songs" .  I'm so excited that you picked it up and I'm thrilled to share these 2 versions of the FIRST song of my project "Song in Your Box". 

The only real difference is the lyrics in the chorus. If I were to spend more time working on this song, (which I just might do), I'd add a bridge to break up the sections. The lyrics came to me one night as I started to sing the song to myself, not even realizing it was my own song at first. 

Here are the 2 versions. After you finish listening, send me an email to dana@danacarmel.com telling me which version you like better and why. Can you hear how the new lyrics change the meaning and feeling of the song? Why or why not? 

If you want to see me in action during the writing process, head over here to unlock cool Behind the Scenes such as videos of me explaining why the lyrics are better and how I came up with them.

Thank you so much for your support. It allows me to continue making music, which I was put on this planet to do. In turn I am able to support YOU in doing what YOU'RE meant to do. It truly is a reciprocal circle. We need all of us to shine our brightest and step into our greatness, and it's my belief that it's better (and not to mention more fun), with the help and support of others. So, THANK YOU!

Now get back to the book!:) On to the next song, "Loser". 

Lyrics:

I'm having a hard time tonight. I'm trying but I can't seem to smile. Because I'm thinking about you. wondering if you think about me too, Do you?

Tomorrow is a new day, I'll do my best to smile. Tomorrow is a new day, I'll wake up thinking about you....maybe I won't be blue

I'm sitting in my favorite chair. I have a funny joke that I want to share. I'm trying to hear you, hear how you'd laugh and what you'd say, baby.

Tomorrow is a new day, I'll do my best to smile. Tomorrow is a new day, I'll wake up thinking about you....maybe I won't be blue

I know that we did it right. We made a toast to our love on our last night. It doesn't make it easy. It doesn't make it easier right now, somehow.

Tomorrow is a new day, I'll do my best to smile. Tomorrow is a new day, I'll wake up thinking about you....maybe I won't be blue. Tomorrow is a new day, I'll do my best to smile. Tomorrow is a new day I'll wake up with you on my mind, maybe I'll be fine.