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Messy Life

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By Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished 10 months ago 3 min read
First Place in Harmonic Verses Challenge
Messy Life
Photo by Kinga Howard on Unsplash

VERSE ONE

I know life can get a little messy, baby

it can knock you to the ground

And when the weight gets heavy, maybe

I can help you, when you're down

You've been out there burning bridges

building walls to hide behind

But please don't give up now, because

I'm right here by your side

*

**CHORUS

And you should know you're not alone

Go on and let your hair get messy

Til you feel like you're at home

Just let the wind toss you around

I've been there too, it's easy baby

Listen as I'm confessing

Let it go and find your own

That's the only answer that you're missing

Welcome home, baby, welcome home

*

**VERSE TWO

Don't make the bed

Just leave the linens on the floor

It's like you said

Don't waste time on what we did before

When you feel lost and sometimes, we all feel lost

Let the music slow you down

Don't sell your soul at any cost.....

Till you feel found, cause you will be found

*

HOOK:

I've been around enough to know

The world spins faster than the sound

Of your heart falling to the floor

Breaking in pieces on the ground

But, I've got you now

And you're not alone

*

VERSE THREE:

I know it's hard

Sometimes you have to let it die

To start over

Don't get caught up in the lie

That wishing on a four leaf clover

Will grant the wings you need to fly

The road is hard the journeys long

They say the mountains reach the sky

But those struggles make you strong

And I'll be here to help you try

I've been with you all along

*

CHORUS:

And you should know you're not alone

Go on and let your hair get messy

Til you feel like you're at home

Just let the wind toss you around

I've been there too, it's easy baby

Listen as I am confessing

Let it go and find your own

That's the only thing you're missing

Welcome home, baby, welcome home

*

**BRIDGE

Anywhere you look, you'll find me, anywhere you go

I'll be the breath you need, filling your lungs, in case you didn't know

Anytime you fall, I'll be there, I'll answer anytime you call

No need to doubt I've got you, baby, anytime at all

I've got you now

*

**CHORUS

And you should know you're not alone

Go on and let your hair get messy

Til you feel like you're at home

Just let the wind toss you around

I've been there too, baby I know

It's easy baby, I'm confessing

Let it go and find your own

That's the only thing you're missing

Welcome home, baby, welcome home

*

MUSICAL BREAK:

* Lalalala, Hmmmm, Lalala. Do, do, do, do

*

**REPEAT CHORUS

And you should know you're not alone, baby

Go on and let your hair get messy

Til you feel like you're at home, with me

Just let the wind toss you around

I've been there too

It's easy baby, all we need is some confessing

Let it go and find your own

That's the only thing you're missing

Welcome home, babe, welcome home

*

OUTRO:

Don't try to impress me, because

I know who you are

I don't need convincing baby

You shine brighter than the stars

Set your sights on things above

Don't let your troubles weigh you down

I know where you're going baby...just take a look around

**

Welcome home

*

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A/N

It's good to have that someone to remind you that you're not alone and home has as many definitions as love.

Welcome home

70s music80s music90s musicalt rockcountryfact or fictioninstrumentspopvinylvintage

About the Creator

Kelli Sheckler-Amsden

Telling stories my heart needs to tell <3 life is a journey, not a competition

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  • Amelia8 months ago

    oh wow! i'm so pleased you commented on my story too, i didn't realize you'd won!! congratulations!! this is a gorgeous piece. very relatable and heartwarming

  • Stunning lyrics! Amazing. And well done in winning 1st prize!

  • This was awesome Kelli congrats on the big win

  • The Dani Writer8 months ago

    Super job Kelli! Congratulations on your win!

  • Wow! Best! Congratulations on your well deserved win! 😊👏👏👏

  • Denise Larkin8 months ago

    Congratulations on being a winner. This was so cleverly written. Well done.

  • Mariann Carroll8 months ago

    Congratulations 🎊 ❤️ on 1st place . You must be over the moon .

  • Marie Wilson8 months ago

    Love this! And congrats on your win!!

  • Euan Brennan8 months ago

    I love the message of this song. It's exactly the sort of thing we need more of in this world. Really good work, and congrats on bagging first place!

  • Grz Colm8 months ago

    Excellent message and consistent tone throughout. Flows beautifully. Well done on this piece Kelli and congrats on your prize! ☺️

  • Raymond G. Taylor8 months ago

    Wow this is truly epic and what a great tale to tell. Loved the story development, the musicality and the ending. Congratulations on winning the top spot. Immense achievement

  • Belle8 months ago

    Beautifully written! I loved the flow of this piece. Congrats on your recent win!!

  • Susan Fourtané 8 months ago

    You’re also musical! Congratulations on the Top Story! 🥳🎶🎼

  • Dana Crandell8 months ago

    I'm a little late in finding out about this, Kelli and I apologize. I'm not at all surprised to see you on top of the podium for this one. Congratulations! Very, very well deserved!

  • K. Jeanette8 months ago

    I loved it! Great job and congrats on the win!

  • Sandra Tena8 months ago

    Oh, Kelli! 💓 This is exactly what I needed to read this morning! Congratulations on the very well-deserved win!! 🎉✨️🎶 x

  • R. B. Booth9 months ago

    HUGE congratulations on first place. What a stellar job.

  • Marilyn Glover9 months ago

    Absolutely beautiful lyrics, Kelli! Congratulations on your win! It should be recorded, and I am curious to know if there's any particular artist who comes to mind?

  • Joe Patterson9 months ago

    Congratulations my friend.

  • Natasha Collazo9 months ago

    wow i feel like i knew the song! haha im humming in my head. Congrats!

  • John Cox9 months ago

    This is a wonderful and meaningful song, Kelli. I’m so pleased that Vocal awarded it the top spot in the challenge! Congrats, richly deserved!

  • Skyler Saunders9 months ago

    I didn’t realize you took the top spot! My congratulations to you. This song set to an acoustic guitar played in my head as I read it. With your poetic touch and graceful lyricism, this had to be the winner. Excellent job, Kelli! —Skyler Saunders

  • Donnie Barlow9 months ago

    Even though I’m bald, this resonates with me. Life will beat you down but we are resilient and we must stand up and protect our peace and happiness. In order to love, we must love ourselves… Congratulations on your win! A beautiful piece of work. Makes you sit and wonder.

  • Lamar Wiggins9 months ago

    Congrats, Kelli!!! 🤩🤩🤩 Awesome entry! So glad you won!

  • Gabriel Huizenga9 months ago

    Congratulations on the win!! This piece is so deserving - the rhymes and turns of phrase flow so naturally, conjuring up a rhythmic and melodic feel to the whole thing. And the sweet and profound theme is perfectly complimented by the song-like style. Wonderful work!! :)

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