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Song For An Angel

Inspired by Eric Clapton’s “Wonderful Tonight” Song for an Angel So beautiful is my sweet girl that she can’t even see. She asks me if she looks okay. She sure looks good to me! She thinks her hair is mousy brown. She wishes that her eyes were a nicer shade of green and she – a smaller size. Chorus: It’s not about the physical. Even if it was, she looks phenomenal. She’s my girl because her love is like no other’s; her grace I can’t resist. Thank you, God, for showing me that angels do exist. We go out to a restaurant and I see men’s heads turn. She’s the type for whom most guys who seek a wife would yearn. How glad I am to have her right there by my side. She smiles at me, and I can’t hide the pride I feel inside. Chorus: It’s not about the physical. Even if it was, she looks phenomenal. She’s my girl because her love is like no other’s; her grace I can’t resist. Thank you, God, for showing me that angels do exist. We get home from our night out and in her quiet way, she leaves the room and comes back out in a negligee. To sparkling eyes and hair down loose and loving arms I’m drawn. I’m gazing at an angel as I put slow music on. Bridge: Playing, I keep playing sweet and soulful music. Swaying, we are swaying with the lights dimmed low. Romancing, sweet romancing – always leads to more. Dancing with my angel – love's made better slow. Chorus: It’s not about the physical. Even if it was, she looks phenomenal. She’s my girl because her love is like no other’s; her grace I can’t resist. Thank you, God, for showing me that angels do exist. May 19, 2023 for Joe Bonamassa And Influencers Poetry Contest Sponsor: Robert James Liguori

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Date: 6/28/2023 8:31:00 PM
A very nice re-imagining of the Clapton classic. While there are some parallels to the original, you take some lovely diversions... "showing me that angels do exist", and the insecurities about one's attractiveness, and building towards a romantic and intimate denouement. Very lovely lyrics, Andrea - much enjoyed!
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Date: 5/20/2023 1:35:00 AM
You have been writing quite several lyrics with a bridge and refrain. Best for a win. You deserve it.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 5/20/2023 3:35:00 PM
thanks, Victor. In my next song, I used the songwriter's style and this time he did not have a bridge or real chorus. it's interesting how many different ways songs can be written.
Date: 5/19/2023 4:44:00 PM
so Andrea....when does the album come out? these are great lines without a doubt....and may i remind you, lyrics pay better...you are showing immense talent here young lady
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 5/20/2023 3:51:00 PM
geeez, wish I knew how to hook up with one of those musicians!! There is a guy who came on here years ago and asked to put my poem Honeymoon Serenade to music. He actually read it first and then created the music for it. I had such strong hopes for it, but he is small time and I have not heard back from him ever since a few people covered it on youtube. I think my poem has the link to the song still there at the top of the poem. I'm gonna go see.
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Timothy Ray
Date: 5/20/2023 12:38:00 AM
well Andrea i think Tim is quite correct in his analysis....gumption? know how? you know how many musicians can play an instrument and no talent for lyrics?? plenty....
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 5/19/2023 11:45:00 PM
Hey thanks. A former "Tim" here told me to go into song writing but I guess I don't have the gumption or know how to do it.
Date: 5/19/2023 4:07:00 PM
WoW! Andrea, Eric Clapton's song(I love that song by the way) inspired you to write some lovely lyrics. I found it to be a beautiful, down-to-earth, and romantic love song. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great weekend:-) Alexis
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Date: 5/19/2023 3:59:00 PM
Really beautiful, Andrea!
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