Does anyone else feel like their days are passing by faster? Does anyone else feel like they can’t keep up?
Wine drinkers created
a language of the vine;
they can claim a sip is full of
farmyard, pencil shavings, and oak.
I want to create
a language for you,
and claim that a moment
in your presence is full of
sunshine and warm earth
and pollen and hot tea
and cold sheets and fresh bread
and shooting stars and dinosaurs
and melodies and…
Anonymous asked: Well, I actually am deeply in love with a girl. What type of songs do you write? I'd totally be cool with colliding.
I write all types, but mainly dreamy, minimalistic folk or the blues. I’d totally be cool with colliding, too…Ah, see, this is how CI works; your phrasing it that way inspired me to write…
We’ve been shy for too long—
two moons orbiting the truth.
But now the gravity of it
is pulling us in.
And we can’t resist,
and we shouldn’t resist
this will to collide.
Anonymous asked: I am a songwriter and I've written many songs, but for the past couple of months I've been in somewhat of stump that I just can't seem to over come. I'm not sure what I should do to beat this writers block. I've tried just about everything I would normally try, but nothing is working for me. Any suggestions?
Why don’t we collaborate? Two heads are better than one. Also, try falling in love.
- Me: Do you remember being born?
- You: No. Do you?
- Me: Yes. It was the day we met.
Forever For You
Darlin’, my feelings for you won’t change.
But I need to know you feel the same
‘cause I won’t wait forever for you.
You set an anchor in my soul.
Now no breeze will carry you away,
but I won’t wait forever for you.
No, I won’t wait forever.
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You know what’s funny?
The way you laugh
when we roll around in bed
and I whisper nonsense
pet names and poetry.
You know what’s funny?
As silly as those times are,
they are the most serious
and absolute realest
part of my life.
A Woman Cruel As You — Kavalier Calm
Thank you so much to KC for sending me the MP3 for this music! So incredible!
NOTE: This was entirely improvised, so I did not plan any of this in advance. Pardon the wobbles, I was really sore during shooting.
This is so beautiful. I am beyond honored that someone was inspired by my music to create something of their own. I love the second version, too. Thank you, Sarah. Please, please, keep dancing. — Kavalier Calm
- Me: Hi. Before you ask, no, I did not just escape from an insane asylum.
- Girl at the bar: Why would I think that?
- Me: Because I'm clearly crazy about you.
The good people at On The Level Gaming challenged me to write a theme song for their #gaming podcast Gut Check. This is one concept I came up with; I call it “Theme Z”.
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We are all a bit like trees:
near death in winter—
in cold times without love—
waiting for the spring
of a new flame.
Teen Lust
We met about an hour ago.
I bumped into you on the dance floor.
From the start, I liked the way you move:
careless, wild, and free.
Teen lust, I know you don’t want love,
and that’s alright by me.
Just give me tonight, give me ‘til dawn,
to feel careless, wild, and free.
Did you know how fast a flame grows?
Dancing with you turns up the heat.
I like the way you sound when you sing
careless, wild, and free.
CHORUS
Free downloads of this song are here (just enter $0 as the price).
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I am a kite
and you are the wind,
lifting me ever higher.
But you are also the string
keeping me grounded,
keeping me from floating away.
