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Inspired by DESTINY From the Play Me Out album: 

for the the 'Glenn Hughes' Poetry Contest of Robert James Liguori

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I’m Out of Here (lyrics to be sung by a man about a bad girlfriend) You tell the world we’re the greatest couple, but they don’t see what I see behind the scenes. Your love is just pretend. You always get your way, and you keep getting it by any means. There is no give and take – no compromise. My feelings are irrelevant to you. You asked me for a love song, pretty please. Well, I’ve got one about a love untrue. Yes, “Darling dear,” I’ve had it up to here. It’s time at last for me to hit the road, so listen up. I need no backseat driver nor any of your stuff in my place stowed. Chorus: I’m out of here; I’m out of here. My truth I’m no more hiding. Find yourself another fool. My coattails you will be no longer riding. So there’s your song. I wrote it just like that. What say you about my little ditty? Karma is a witch, and you know what? She’ll find you, and things will not be pretty. Just try to find another guy like me - some guy who isn’t lazy, mean or shifty. I gave my all while you gave nearly nil - well below the norm of fifty-fifty! You are a leech that burrowed beneath my skin, but there are many fish inside the sea. I’ll be going fishing for a good one, and in the meantime, I’ll be living free. Chorus: I’m out of here; I’m out of here. My truth I’m no more hiding. Find yourself another fool. My coattails you will be no longer riding.

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Date: 9/9/2024 8:14:00 PM
What a great song you have written. It sure has moved me. Congrats on third. You always do well in my contests. Keep up the great work writing.
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Date: 8/16/2024 9:14:00 PM
Congratulations on your win with the beautiful and glowing lyrics.
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Date: 8/16/2024 8:48:00 PM
Andrea, excellent writing, I like the song, you did and beautiful poem, congratulations, Constance
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Date: 7/29/2024 2:11:00 AM
This is really good, Andrea, and the chorus is catchy and leaves its mark. [Next on the list has to be a reversal of roles.] Regards // paul
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Date: 7/26/2024 4:58:00 AM
Andrea, sounds like this relationship won't last to say the least. Perhaps is was just based on sex and money, and we know that isn't sufficient to keep people in a meaningful relationship. So I guess we are really the lucky ones! I wonder why these two got together in the first place. Do people really change that much?
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Date: 7/26/2024 2:52:00 AM
Creative one. Reads like he feels like he got the raw end of the deal in his relationship. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K
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Date: 7/26/2024 1:49:00 AM
Sweet andrea what a powerful poem! Best way to find sanity, run out of there from chambers of narcissists, where they gaslight everyday; make one question their sanity over and over again! I love this! Fave it is! Best wishes for the contest
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Date: 7/26/2024 12:42:00 AM
this has grit written all over the page, andie... flawlessly composed ! .
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Date: 7/25/2024 8:19:00 PM
There is a nice rhythm to your lyrics, Andrea,
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Date: 7/25/2024 3:34:00 PM
Letting your truth shine, Very nicely done Andrea
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Date: 7/25/2024 2:55:00 PM
Good one, Andrea!
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Date: 7/25/2024 1:33:00 PM
Oh, yeah, he needs to leave. Liked your poem- :) you do lyrics well
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/25/2024 2:08:00 PM
Thanks. Lyrics are fun. If only I knew a musician

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