5090 by FAWM: "Baby Steps"

Baby Steps

Skirmish: Independence (or the lack... (@robinleaf)

Liner Notes

Lyrics

You think your life is grim- baby steps You need to talk to him – baby steps
You’re asking my advice- I say stop being nice, Stop being imprecise (naïve)
Prepare to be alone- baby steps Delete him from you phone – baby steps
Embrace your destiny if you want to be free Just throw away the key and leave

Honesty’s paramount- baby steps Close that joint bank account – baby steps
Keep your eye on the goal You need to take control Get your life on a roll - begin
Search for another place- baby steps You need you own safe space – baby steps
And when the day is done You don’t need anyone Look after number one and win

I hope you can stay strong- baby steps If things are going wrong – baby steps
And if you need a hand I’ll always understand It all turns out as planned OK
There is no need to fear- baby steps Start on a new career – baby steps
I know you’ll win the fight The future could be bright There at the end of the night is day

Comments

@barbara 10w

I love the angle you chose for the prompt! Such caring advice, not pulling any punches and being there with the offer of support. That juicy chord progression shift after the the two-line segments keeps it sonically interesting throughout. Great skirmishing!

@stuartbenbow 10w

I love a good advice song, and this sure delivered. Great lyrics, melody, rhythm and delivery.

@coolparadisoMod 10w

good advice! and well delivered as always - got that old feel to this but updated in language and ideas! Nice

@robynmackenzieMod 11w

So empowering! I love the repetition of "baby steps."

@bobjestes 11w

Catchy little ditty full of good insight. Nicely presented. Warm melody and lots of common sense.

@kahlo2013 11w

Great insight and advice! Well written and performed! Unique take on the prompt. Love the concept of baby steps!

@sunfire 11w

Love the words written here, and your delivery and playing were enjoyable to listen to.

@nightwing521 11w

I like!!! Great lyric!!! Lots of good ideas all tucked in there neatly. VERY good write!!!

@catmisgivings 11w

I actually love how the required steps escalate over the course of the song and particularly in the first verse. Like, halfway through the first verse I realized what was going on and I was like OH! Yeah girl, you need to leave!

Incidentally, advice songs are one of my favorite genres :)

@robinleaf 11w

I love these lyrics - such great advice!! I also love the retro feel of this combo of melody/chord progression/strumming. Really great. Thanks for coming to my skirmish!!!