Replaced the bridge with a new verse and chorus, but the song is by XTC

I sat on the toilet watching tik Tok and instagram as a man does when he's doing his business.I just hoped the knock on the door wouldn't happen till I'd finished...and a song came to me ...they come to me in some strange places…

Verse One I hide in corners where the light won’t stay Your voice slips through the floorboards Never understand why your arms are open wide Every word a nail, but you love me more Chorus You call me into the light I hide away in fear…

Make Way Verse 1: Who is like the Lord, whose words are pure? Who is like our King, whose love is sure? Are you of the royal blood, His chosen line? Through His Son we’re crowned, His glory now is mine. Rejoice, for the King is here…

I found a print out of the lyrics to this song in an old scrapbook. I have no memory of writing them (I can only assume it was me that wrote them). So I put them to music, and changed a few lines here and there.

Written and recorded for the Record Every Month Challenge in August 2025

I got passion for music while i was small so i keep doing it

Verse One Ash from the fireplace, Driftin' like ghosts in the air Smoke on the ceiling, Still clings to the cold in my hair Flickers of yesterday Burn in the cracks of the floor You left without warning, But your shadow's still at…

Verse One I’m burning out, I’m feeling down I can’t explain when You’re not around Every breath is a paper cut I sleep in wreckage just to feel enough These walls echo with Your name Like it's etched into the grain I built home in the…

Music inspired by the 90's, Lyrics inspired by my lament. Made for the REM Challenge May 2025 Thanks to doowcin, Wil, Tony H, Luna Ponderosa, sadcoolgirl and Peggy the Cat for lending their voices.