Lateralus' songs.

Lateralus · 07-03-2009, 03:57 AM

Okay so this thread is where I'm going to write and develop my own and my band's song lyrics and poetry. I might even post some of them in video form!

To start off, this is one of the first songs we wrote and it's called 'Amy.' It's about a girl we went to high school with who took her own life in 2004. We've matured lots as songwriters since but this song is still very special to us.

R.I.P. Amy

Her hair was made of embers
There was a flame in her eye to match
She picked up boys in Melbourne bars
But still she was detached

Her car was lined with tiny bits
Of paper, scribbly prose
She said she kept her soul on loose-leaf
and made all of her own clothes

Amy come drive with me
We'll elope from all this mess
Roll up your sleeves don't be ashamed
Put on your prettiest dress

On the outside we saw her smile,
Lip gloss, cherry red
On the inside we didn't know
The hurt, the pain, the dread

Amy come drive with me
It doesn't matter where we go
Roll up your sleeves don't be ashamed
Noone ever has to know

Amy, come drive with me
Amy, roll up your sleeves
Amy, come drive with me
Amy, roll up your sleeves

Amy come drive with me
we'll elope from all this mess
Roll up your sleeves don't be ashamed
put on your prettiest dress

Amy....

**jackhammer** · 07-03-2009, 06:35 AM

She said she kept her soul on loose-leaf
and made all of her own clothes

Great line. Suicide is such a sad thing to deal with for everyone affected. A fitting tribute.

cavanherk · 07-03-2009, 06:47 AM

Are you a fan of Missy Higgins? You share a depth in thought and an ease in your content. I think it's great that you can share this.

Lateralus · 07-03-2009, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackhammer

She said she kept her soul on loose-leaf
and made all of her own clothes

Great line. Suicide is such a sad thing to deal with for everyone affected. A fitting tribute.

Thanks. That's my favourite line out of the song also.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cavanherk

Are you a fan of Missy Higgins? You share a depth in thought and an ease in your content. I think it's great that you can share this.

I'm not a diehard fan of Missy Higgins but I am familiar with her stuff. Anyway, thanks

Here is a video version. I've shortened it and adapted it to an acoustic version, normally it's a band thing. enjoy. or not.

Antonio · 07-03-2009, 09:22 AM

that was really nice, i liked that.

FaSho · 07-03-2009, 09:28 AM

Wow, it's really weird to hear someone's voice that you've only talked to online, but yours is really beautiful. I agree with the Missy higgins comparison as well.

Lateralus · 07-03-2009, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FaSho

Wow, it's really weird to hear someone's voice that you've only talked to online, but yours is really beautiful. I agree with the Missy higgins comparison as well.

Haha it is weird to hear online people speak.. especially with my weirdo accent. But shucks, thanks

dac · 07-03-2009, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiseido red

especially with my weirdo accent

It's barely noticeable and by no means weird.

**LoathsomePete** · 07-03-2009, 12:44 PM

I really liked this song Kate, the reverb you added to the voice was a very nice touch. I think I'm going to subscribe to your page

Lateralus · 07-03-2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

I really liked this song Kate, the reverb you added to the voice was a very nice touch. I think I'm going to subscribe to your page

Thanks! Yeah I added a small percentage of reverb using good old garage band. Thanks for subscribing!

EDIT: I've also uploaded a new video of it where my head isn't chopped off.

Thanks for listening

07-03-2009, 03:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lateralus flying Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,308	Lateralus' songs. Okay so this thread is where I'm going to write and develop my own and my band's song lyrics and poetry. I might even post some of them in video form! To start off, this is one of the first songs we wrote and it's called 'Amy.' It's about a girl we went to high school with who took her own life in 2004. We've matured lots as songwriters since but this song is still very special to us. R.I.P. Amy Her hair was made of embers There was a flame in her eye to match She picked up boys in Melbourne bars But still she was detached Her car was lined with tiny bits Of paper, scribbly prose She said she kept her soul on loose-leaf and made all of her own clothes Amy come drive with me We'll elope from all this mess Roll up your sleeves don't be ashamed Put on your prettiest dress On the outside we saw her smile, Lip gloss, cherry red On the inside we didn't know The hurt, the pain, the dread Amy come drive with me It doesn't matter where we go Roll up your sleeves don't be ashamed Noone ever has to know Amy, come drive with me Amy, roll up your sleeves Amy, come drive with me Amy, roll up your sleeves Amy come drive with me we'll elope from all this mess Roll up your sleeves don't be ashamed put on your prettiest dress Amy.... __________________ YouTube Channel. Journal. Last edited by Lateralus; 07-13-2009 at 07:48 PM.

07-03-2009, 06:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
jackhammer Growing wider not wiser Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 14,531	She said she kept her soul on loose-leaf and made all of her own clothes Great line. Suicide is such a sad thing to deal with for everyone affected. A fitting tribute. __________________ It be my music collection.

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LoathsomePete Down In The Hole Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 3,079	I really liked this song Kate, the reverb you added to the voice was a very nice touch. I think I'm going to subscribe to your page __________________ Last.Fm My own music website.

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07-03-2009, 06:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
cavanherk barefoot troubadour Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 161	Are you a fan of Missy Higgins? You share a depth in thought and an ease in your content. I think it's great that you can share this.