Be Brave Today (Live) by Ludo_CréaCoach published on 2022-02-13T14:39:57Z I wrote this song pretty fast, and actually spent most of the time memorizing the lyrics because I wanted it to sound authentic. Hence I performed it live and recorded the guitar and the singing at the same time. I think this song needs to be rewritten a bit, produced in a different style, but it has some potential. I used the words "therapeutic songwriting" to describe it. There is a decent amount of scientific research around this topic and I think it is a powerful tool to use with a wide variety of user, whether they are familiar with songwriting or not. Because of the structure of many songs : the chorus which is the "core" of the issue, the different verses which are different viewpoints/examples and the bridge which is often a look at the issue from a whole other perspective which helps unblocking the perceived problem. And I think this tool can be used as much as a coaching tool than a therapeutic tool. For me, it was indeed liberating to go from the scare of writing a new song (the feeling is real...), then to the scare of asking for payment (a recurring problem of mine) and finally the fear/excitement of the beginning of a relationship. With the bridge being helpful to put everything in perspective. What are your thoughts ? // FR : Pfff, cf le FAWM.org, Soundcloud ne m'accorde pas assez de place... Lyrics : Capo case 4 Chorus : G / G / F / C Verse : G / Em / F / C Bridge : Em / F / Am / G Thank you fear for being there To show me the way Showing what I dare to care for So I can be brave today Don't you believe that art is a sacred thing? That should be left to celestial beings So what am i doing, stitching words together I ain't even a native English speaker Why in hell this challenge, with so little time? I am feelinbg scared to start this third song I'm downright Terrified, to write down this rhyme Now There's no way back, if I was wrong all along Why ask payment for the work that I have done? It gives me a scare to ask people to be fair Why should people pay when I'm having fun? I guess I will stay poor, until I grow a pair Why even bother? Sounds like i have time to spare People also know, that i have skills to share However the bills keep piling up Now i ask for money to refill my cup Whichever way you look We're all going to die Indeed Why so serious? Let's all enjoy the ride The thought of spooking this woman, fills me up with dread But Should I hide the feelings that run inside my head? Now She needs somebody who gives her space and time Fine, I can sooth my passion With persistent patience Because I don't mind waiting… (break, clock tic-tac)... For long Why blurt out my feelings when I can put them in a song? Being brave also means being confident enough To wait a bit in the dark even when it's rough Genre Folk & Singer-Songwriter