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Bad Choices
Does it drive you mad deep inside?
Knowing that I read through the lies
It’s your tone the suggestion implied
As darkness slowly claims your eyes
Eventually the wheels fall off the car
Tired engine sputters going nowhere
Too busy wishing on some falling star
Always present but never really there
Never wrote a word to those songs
Lent my mind recorded some voices
Putting focus back where it belongs
You kill your music with bad choices
Copyright @ Damian DeadLove 2025
Knowing that I read through the lies
It’s your tone the suggestion implied
As darkness slowly claims your eyes
Eventually the wheels fall off the car
Tired engine sputters going nowhere
Too busy wishing on some falling star
Always present but never really there
Never wrote a word to those songs
Lent my mind recorded some voices
Putting focus back where it belongs
You kill your music with bad choices
Copyright @ Damian DeadLove 2025
Published Yesterday
Author's Note
Late night musing. I co-wrote so many songs that'll never see the light of day. Once my friend got a studio, I hoped it would be different. Mainly because he was able to micromanage as he tends to do. Nothing ever gets released. In this case 2 1/2 years co-engineering a project he had to do. I wasn't allowed to contribute lyrics. But I gave my vocals, my creative mind, and the support to make this album happen. What's the point of recording songs, and not share them. I never got that about him. No music quote tonight. Musicians are insane people. I'm the one who saw through the lies he hides. Appreciate you.
- Damian DeadLove
- Damian DeadLove
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Yesterday 11:23am
Felt this Damian, at times we put our dreams in the hands of others only to get let down ♥️
Today 5:27am
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Pete. So true. It's the one thing I don't miss about songwriting. So I went solo, ended up here. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Yesterday 12:06pm
Today 5:29am
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Tams. Indeed. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Yesterday 12:57pm
I can feel this my friend. So close, but no such luck. Well said and I can relate.
Today 5:39am
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Keith. Sometimes you gotta cut ties. That's why I went solo. lol. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Yesterday 12:59pm
Dear DL,
No truer words…musicians are insane…
This piece made me think that perhaps artists of any genre create from the soul but the mind of insecurity keeps them from sharing. It’s not perfect. It won’t be accepted. No one will understand. Of course, I have no clue but trying to put reason to action on a human level is all I can think. All that work to hide it away. The most frustrating part of this poem for me, was the energy you spent giving with no residual return. You did, however, create a relatable poem for all of us though. Terrific write. H🌷
No truer words…musicians are insane…
This piece made me think that perhaps artists of any genre create from the soul but the mind of insecurity keeps them from sharing. It’s not perfect. It won’t be accepted. No one will understand. Of course, I have no clue but trying to put reason to action on a human level is all I can think. All that work to hide it away. The most frustrating part of this poem for me, was the energy you spent giving with no residual return. You did, however, create a relatable poem for all of us though. Terrific write. H🌷
Today 5:50am
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, H. You kinda hit the nail on the head. He's insecure and has narcissistic tendencies. But he can craft a song, I'll always give him that. He could never get why I was so upset. I adopted those songs like they were my own, and help him create an identity for that album. He couldn't get that I put a part of my soul into those recordings, I believed. Sorry, for the rant my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Yesterday 3:03pm
Keep slugging Damian
When you least expect it, you'll drive one over the fence and get a standing O !!
When you least expect it, you'll drive one over the fence and get a standing O !!
Today 5:54am
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Speak. I went solo, came here. I'm my own boss now. I'm still waiting for my pitch. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Yesterday 3:35pm
When creativity is invested it dies on the shel when not sent out into the world to be shared. This is how we connect & feel commonality...especially in music. The number of times I've been feeling some kinda way & a song came on that spoke exactly what I couldn't convey is staggering. To squelch one's own creativity is one thing. To bury someone else's is a whole other level of crazy. So much disappointment, disillusionment & honesty in this one.
Today 6:04am
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Willow. He's a complicated guy. He wasn't able to see how proud I was of the actual work. I wanted people to hear it, I never wrote a word on that entire album. But I damn sure left my DNA in those recordings. He thinks he only screwed himself and no one else. This is what I was working with. lol. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Yesterday 4:33pm
An echo among the echoes, like waves dissipating on a pond.
Be at peace with it, as that is all we ever are.
Be at peace with it, as that is all we ever are.
Today 6:08am
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, MS. Good point my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
