I've been playing more acoustic solo shows where I play my own material (not the band that I'm in) and a few covers. Here's the lyrics to the song I open up with, and would like some input on the lyrics. I know it loses something without the melody/chords, but any input would be appreciated. Thanks.
WANTING MORE
The light was bright, and you were hypnotized.
By all you couldn't see.
And when you awoke, the place you wanted to go
Was somewhere just like home.
And so you think you'd like to cut your hair and
start again.
Maybe this time you'll be all you want to be.
Or so you think you'd like to go back to school in the spring.
Maybe this time you'll know what you're going for.
Can't blame a guy for wanting more.
You're old enough to know it don't take long
To know your way around.
But the locals know when you're on your own
And you didn't get the joke.
And so you think you'd like to go out west and be a star.
Maybe this will show them all that you could be.
Or so you think you'd like to settle down and mow the yard.
Maybe she is just what you've been waiting for.
Can't blame a guy for wanting more.
So far, so good.
You did as much as anyone could.
But only a king could see
The crown you wish you wore.
So now you think you'd like to call her up and meet again.
Maybe she's not married half as much as you.
So you think you'd like to have a drink when you pass the bar.
'Cause everyone inside knows what you're fighting for.
And they can't blame you for wanting more.
(copyright 2000 behind the beach music ascap)
WANTING MORE
The light was bright, and you were hypnotized.
By all you couldn't see.
And when you awoke, the place you wanted to go
Was somewhere just like home.
And so you think you'd like to cut your hair and
start again.
Maybe this time you'll be all you want to be.
Or so you think you'd like to go back to school in the spring.
Maybe this time you'll know what you're going for.
Can't blame a guy for wanting more.
You're old enough to know it don't take long
To know your way around.
But the locals know when you're on your own
And you didn't get the joke.
And so you think you'd like to go out west and be a star.
Maybe this will show them all that you could be.
Or so you think you'd like to settle down and mow the yard.
Maybe she is just what you've been waiting for.
Can't blame a guy for wanting more.
So far, so good.
You did as much as anyone could.
But only a king could see
The crown you wish you wore.
So now you think you'd like to call her up and meet again.
Maybe she's not married half as much as you.
So you think you'd like to have a drink when you pass the bar.
'Cause everyone inside knows what you're fighting for.
And they can't blame you for wanting more.
(copyright 2000 behind the beach music ascap)