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mike poet
02-15-2004, 08:36 PM
Let me tell you the story of a friend of mine,
He wanted easy money but he got some time.
Found him one morning strung up in a cell.
Don’t know what hapned cause dead men tell no tales.

All of you little boys who think that your men,
Never trust your closest friend.
He’s fighting a battle that he cannot win,
Cause greed is the root of all of our sins.

By the rules of the beasts of prey,
You fight to live day by day.
With no heroes throwing their lives away.
To them it’s all game to play.

Let me tell you the story of a friend of mine
He wanted easy money but he got some time.
Found him one morning strung up in his cell
Don’t know what happened because dead men tell no tales.

Now you children who think you’re bold
Let me tell you there’s a power in gold.
It’s an evil from the times of old
And will haunt you till your lying there cold.

In the days of the ancient kings
A man could die just for a ring.
As you feel the bite of a scorpions sting
No one came if they heard a scream.

Let me tell you the story of a freind of mine.
Wanted easy money but he got some time.
Found him one morning hung up in a cell.
Don't know what happned dead men tell no tales.

Brittney L
02-19-2004, 09:38 PM
Mike,
I know I've seen you mention that you are/were in several bands over the years. This shows some early talent.
I can see this as an alternative country style. Is that right or am I way off base?

In the days of the ancient kings
A man could die just for a ring.
As you feel the bite of a scorpions sting
No one came if they heard a scream.
I like the incorporation here of a bit of history. Nicely done.

Found him one morning hung up in a cell.
Don't know what happned dead men tell no tales.
Gosh that last line really smacks you in the face. It's really a geat line and perfectly written. Although I'd add a comma after happened to separate that from the 'dead' portion.

Great job with this one. I'm so glad to see you've been visiting Lyrics!

Britt :)

Lyly
02-27-2004, 02:19 PM
It was nice to look back on thoughts you developed in high school. Just recently I found some peices of mine written pre-high school...that was an adventure. An interesting piece, enjoyed the read. - Lyly

darkfaze2003
02-29-2004, 06:15 PM
definitely a hard hitting piece Mike, really direct and that makes it work very well i think. I also like the imagry alot, the kings and gold - gives the work a sort of timelessness as well!!

TearyEied
02-29-2004, 11:43 PM
wow, great job. like Brittney said, those 2 lines really smack you, and it was an awsome way of putting it. good job.

Teary