Wake up

Line "When you act like someone else You will only hurt yourself" suggested by Peter Both

You can tell yourself you're someone cool
You can tell yourself that you rule
But do you even know
Who you really are
When you act like someone else
You will only hurt yourself
"Chorus"
Wake up, wake up
Who are you really
Don't
Make up, make up
Someone else to be
Just
Get up, get up
And be who you want to be


You can wear all the nice clothes
You can be on top of the school
But that don't mean you're someone cool
It just means you ain't got a clue
And your lost stuck like glue
Trying to be something you're not it just ain't true
"Chorus"
Wake up, wake up
Who are you really
Don't
Make up, make up
Someone else to be
Just
Get up, get up
And be who you want to be
Be who you want to be
"Bridge"
Just open your eyes
And see who you are inside
And come alive
And recognize that you've
Been living a lie
Trying to be someone
That you're not
"Chorus" x2
Wake up, wake up
Who are you really
Don't
Make up, make up
Someone else to be
Just
Get up, get up
And be who you want to be

This is great John.The fifth and sixth line seem to be "the weak link" in a great piece.I only say this because,for me,everything flows well,except these two lines.I hope this helps,if not......I tried!

Any help is great Doug!! Thank you and I see what you mean I'm not sure if I care about this song enough to worry about it.

Originally Posted by Johnb31

Any help is great Doug!! Thank you and I see what you mean I'm not sure if I care about this song enough to worry about it.

Good!I'll work on the other one you do care about!

I feel like I'm in a writing rut

Songs like this need to be performed. One, two, three, go! Maybe this link will give you a bit of inspiration where you might take this song musically.
Here you see a band who is about to become the next big thing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3Y_eCDct2U
It's the same energy I feel pouring out of your lyrics.

A suggestion for lines five and six: "When you act like someone else. You will only hurt yourself".

Wow,its such an awesome piece. Am really encouraged by the main idea in your song John.
How i wish this makes me take a new dimension in life...life is a reality for sure! Thanks and good luck.

I like your suggested like a lot thank you so much it makes it way better

I figure we've all been there including myself trying to be something were not in order to fit in I found it only leads to you getting hurt and you're better off just being yourself.

I love The Police the energy in their music was and is intoxicating. "Message in a bottle" favorite song by them. I love next to you as well it's been awhile since I've heard it. Thank you for the comment and the suggestion!

Roxanne is my favorite Police song.....by a long shot.It's got both rhythms I love.....rock and Ragge.(Mostly the rock change into the chorus is what gets me)

It's my 2nd favorite by them but very very close I love the Roxanne hold out so awesome!

Originally Posted by Johnb31

It's my 2nd favorite by them but very very close I love the Roxanne hold out so awesome!

John,for a youngster you have great taste.....it gives me hope for the future.......

Unfortunately I am a rare breed.

Originally Posted by Johnb31

Unfortunately I am a rare breed.

Then......my hope has vanished........I knew you were a rare breed.......maybe your great grandchildren?

"When you act like someone else
You will only hurt yourself"
This is super powerful. And great suggestion from Peter! It goes well together and is soso true. I've experienced trying to be someone who I wasn't and it REALLY does only hurt you in the long run. You miss out on a lot of things that you could have had.
I really like this one, John. Its very very good <3

Great Lyrics! So intense and powerful. It reminds me of Avril Lavigne's song "Complicated". I can feel the amount of work you put into this. :] Keep on writing, you've got talent.

Originally Posted by Ali Morrione

Great Lyrics! So intense and powerful. It reminds me of Avril Lavigne's song "Complicated". I can feel the amount of work you put into this. :] Keep on writing, you've got talent.

Yeah John,keep it up.......