Dumpy
DFO Veteran
Since we were on the subject of Sherrie with Steve Perry, I thought I would share stories about songs I have written or co-written about girls I only had one or two interactions with.
Yes- it sounds super-weird to some people, but the secret of artistry is to find an inspiration where others see nothing. In both cases, there was literally nothing as far as relationships went, no consummation (or even threats of that), just a chance meeting that inspired a tune.
I mentioned the song “Girls Like You” in the Steve Perry thread. My band mates and I saw this hottie and I said “I could write a whole album about her. She’s a girl guys write songs about.”
The next one was “Emma Jane”. I only knew her first name, and “Jane” made for good lyrical devise. I saw her twice ever. Each time I saw her, I had a whole fantasy about a torrid affair, but knew that a) I am still with Mrs. Dumpy and b) fantasy was ALWAYS better than reality. “She gave me whiplash as she walked on by” was a very accurate statement. Oddly enough, my wife was 100% okay with the song. She said “I’d rather you write a song about a bird than shag her!”, and even loved the song! I saw this girl twice EVER (as she frequents a store I used to go to), and then I moved from that town. Fantasy is ALWAYS better than reality...
Any stories like this to share?
Yes- it sounds super-weird to some people, but the secret of artistry is to find an inspiration where others see nothing. In both cases, there was literally nothing as far as relationships went, no consummation (or even threats of that), just a chance meeting that inspired a tune.
I mentioned the song “Girls Like You” in the Steve Perry thread. My band mates and I saw this hottie and I said “I could write a whole album about her. She’s a girl guys write songs about.”
The next one was “Emma Jane”. I only knew her first name, and “Jane” made for good lyrical devise. I saw her twice ever. Each time I saw her, I had a whole fantasy about a torrid affair, but knew that a) I am still with Mrs. Dumpy and b) fantasy was ALWAYS better than reality. “She gave me whiplash as she walked on by” was a very accurate statement. Oddly enough, my wife was 100% okay with the song. She said “I’d rather you write a song about a bird than shag her!”, and even loved the song! I saw this girl twice EVER (as she frequents a store I used to go to), and then I moved from that town. Fantasy is ALWAYS better than reality...
Any stories like this to share?