Skylights
By Jackmsimpson on April 29, 2026 9:35 pm
Getting in early this week as I'm away, so finished off the most complete idea I had floating around!
My Wife often says I only write sad, depressing songs, so here is proof to the contrary! 1/18 songs being happy seems a fair ratio I'd say...
Guitar was tuned FADGBe - again, just trying something slightly different to switch things up and think outside of easy mode.
Vocals have been heavily processed - I wanted an overtly tuned, almost robotic kind of sound to it. I quite like it, but it won't be to everyone's taste. Also continuing to experiment with harmonies and other vocal techniques.
Lyrics are oddly spaced... In a way, I feel like they are missing something in some places, but this is what I ended up with! Enjoy! Thanks again for listening.
our usual programming of Sad-Mopey-Emo-Jangle will return next week.
Lyrics:
The streetlights hum a quiet tune
Casting shadows on the moon
Your voice echoes in the breeze
I count the stars like distant friends
The road curves but never ends
Every step is you and me
[Chorus]
Streetlights talk when the world goes still
They whisper dreams
They bend my will
Flickering truths
They keep me near
Even when you're far from here
[Verse 2]
The pavement cracks
A map of time
Each break a story
Each line a rhyme
I hear you laugh as you leave
The clouds roll by
A restless tide
They carry words I never tried
To send
Streetlights talk when the world goes still
They whisper dreams
They bend my will
Flickering truths
They keep me near
Even when you're far from here
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