I haven't written many song lyrics recently that involve non-human animals, but below are the lyrics for one such song.
Since I originally planned for this thread to be all about vegan themes, I decided it was time to throw an animal song into the mix again. (My rap song "Beans and Broccoli" hasn't progressed much during the last 3 years, but I may work on it again soon. One never knows.)
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“Naturally” by Erica, started 10-21-12, finished 11-4-12
The squirrel undulates like a wave in the leaves,
tamping down earth over acorns and seeds.
I am no different. I act naturally.
That is why you find yourself loved by me.
You nourish me, you nurture me,
you make me plan for the winter
but hope for the spring,
and when my life feels bleak with fear,
like a hidden treasure you reappear.
The bird orchestrates a nest in the trees,
using a pattern that she never sees.
I am no different. I act naturally.
That is why you find yourself loved by me.
You stir me, you spur me,
you make me look to the future
with reason to sing,
and when the woods close in with gloom,
like a hidden guide you help me find room
to weave my home and rest my head
in the pillow of words you silently said
through every gesture of your love for me:
I should care for myself as naturally
for you would love me forever and a day,
so I should care for myself the same way.
The slumbering bear awakes in her den,
the season’s changes telling her when.
I am no different. I act naturally.
That is why you found yourself loved by me.
You warmed me, encouraged me,
and like the rising sun roused me from sleep,
and though your star has died and gone,
I see your light shining on,
for I know you would still love me if you could,
so I should care for myself like you would.
And so I weave my home and rest my head
in the pillow of words you silently said
through every gesture of your love for me:
I should care for myself as naturally.
Oh I weave my home and raise my head
filled with words of hope you silently said.
Just as you love and care for me,
I should care for myself as naturally.
Just as you loved and cared for me,
I will care for myself as naturally.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Neapolitan:
If a chicken was smart enough to be able to speak English and run in a geometric pattern, then I think it should be smart enough to dial 911 (999) before getting the axe, and scream to the operator, "Something must be done! Something must be done!"
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