Fitting Into These Shoes (Happiness)

[lindsay730]

Lately, I haven't been fitting into these shoes,
Can't get used to this happiness, like you.
I try to, believe me, but what does it get me?
A pretty little smile and a new night of dreams.

And if that's what you want,
then fine.
But I can't keep you from
the rest of your life.

I've tried to dry the tears, and ease these scars from my hands.
But how do I get rid of things that make me who I am?
Maybe it's because I love you, that makes me try so much.
But it's wearing me out that I can't be perfect underneath your touch.

And if that's what you want,
then fine.
But I can't keep you from
the rest of your life.

But what if these feelings are infectious?
I can't help but feel I'm killing both of us.

And I know it's not what you want,
and that's fine.
You still have the rest
of your beautiful life.

And I'm not what you need,
well that's fine.
But I can't keep you,
can't keep you from life.

Lately, I haven't been fitting into these shoes,
Can't get used to this happiness...

Like you.




First time posting to the Lyrics section. Any suggestions would be helpful.

[Dandylion]

oh man...where do I begin....this is wonderful from word one to the end. I can just hear it in a ballad...acoustic guitar...beautiful. Oh my, how you have pulled at my heart strings this morning...excellent write...just excellent.~Dandy

[Brittney L]

Lindsay,
Welcome to Lyrics! I really like what you've written. This flowed nicely. I like your chorus:
And if that's what you want,
then fine.
But I can't keep you from
the rest of your life.

Short, concise and catchy.
I was learning in my music class this week that the best choruses are ones that are easy to remember. That's what makes a hit song. Well, one of the reasons. And you have that.

Again, welcome and I look to seeing you contribute more to our forum.

-Britt

[Hippiechick]

Lindsey,

Thank you for posting in Lyrics! You are a wonderful addition to our unique group here.

I enjoyed your lyrics, and your "form". I could hear this being sung too- sort of in a girl/band/acoustic guitar fashion.

This part was my favorite:

I've tried to dry the tears, and ease these scars from my hands.But how do I get rid of things that make me who I am?
Maybe it's because I love you, that makes me try so much.
But it's wearing me out that I can't be perfect underneath your touch.

The whole song seems to roll of the tounge nicely.. ;)

Great first post.. come again!

PIP

[Lyly]

Bien. Definately one of my Arcanum favorites. Glad you posted, hope to see more. - Lyly

[lindsay730]

Thank you guys so much for responding. I am glad you all liked it and that you took time out to post. Have a good one. Linds