Vijay Pandit Poet Lyric

Notes About The Poem

Written to match the format and cadence of Traveling Wilburys' End of the line song--without copying words or phrases.

Stay In the Game

You'll win this fight, for you know the rules
You'll win this fight, sharpen all your tools
You'll win this fight, just practice your craft
You'll win this fight, if you stay on the raft

There is no one but you who plays like you (stay in the game)
You don't need anyone to tell you it's true (stay in the game)
For you are one among just a blessed few (stay in the game)
God ever knew

You'll win this fight, be good to your cause
You'll win this fight, never linger in a pause
You'll win this fight, you will never let down
You'll win this fight, keep eyes on the crown

Life is not fair but it has your back (stay in the game)
As long as you stay on the right track (stay in the game)
Drive like you mean it, don't lose your knack (stay in the game)
Never look back

You'll win this fight, you are fair and just
You'll win this fight, don't lose your trust
You'll win this fight, you'll earn your fame
You'll win this fight, just stay in the game

Don't be afraid this is a bumpy ride (stay in the game)
Nothing's ever easy that's worth your pride (stay in the game)
When things get rough don't step aside (stay in the game)
Swim with the tide

You'll win this fight, don't step on anyone
You'll win this fight, you are second to none
You'll win this fight, don't fall for a sin
You'll win this fight, don't gloat when you win

You'll win this fight, for you know the rules
You'll win this fight, sharpen all your tools
You'll win this fight, don't forget to aim
You'll win this fight, just stay in the game

November 30, 2017
End of the line contest
Sponsor: John Hamilton
First Place

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Valsa George May 27, 2022 at 8:49 AM A very fascinating poetic form charged with positiveness and endowed with lyrical beauty !

Reason A. Poteet February 28, 2018 at 7:12 AM Wow, your lyrics are classic and deserve to be put to music. Send this piece to the Traveling Wilburys; singers need new ideas all the time. Congrats on your win. Vijay Pandit February 28, 2018 at 10:54 AM Enjoyed reading your comments RAP..many thanks for your kind words.

Jan Allison December 24, 2017 at 5:15 PM such strong lyrics Vijay and a great message many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Vijay Pandit December 24, 2017 at 6:34 PM Many thanks Jan..appreciate your kind words.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 24, 2017 at 3:44 PM Congratulations on your top win Vijay...this is fantastic!! xomo :) Vijay Pandit December 24, 2017 at 3:46 PM Thank you Maureen..appreciate your kind words.

Subimal Sinha-Roy December 24, 2017 at 12:24 AM Congratulations Vijay on your great win with a wonderful lyric. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Vijay Pandit December 24, 2017 at 5:24 AM Thank you Subimal...Merry Christmas and happy new year to you as well!

Andrea Dietrich December 23, 2017 at 7:14 PM Lots of winners on this list came up with such great refrains. you are one of them for sure!! Love that "stay in the game" and You'll win the fight lines. They compliment each other so well!! Vijay Pandit December 23, 2017 at 7:44 PM Thank you Andrea..appreciate your insight.

Joseph May December 23, 2017 at 5:29 PM Congrats on your top win Vijay Vijay Pandit December 23, 2017 at 7:43 PM Thank you Joseph.

Richard Lamoureux December 23, 2017 at 4:42 PM Congrats on your top placement. Well done! Also Merry Christmas. Vijay Pandit December 23, 2017 at 7:43 PM Thank you Richard..merry Christmas to you as well!

CayCay Godwin December 23, 2017 at 4:22 PM This is excellent, it is obvious why it took 1st place. I could hear it being sung just as clear as can be! Congratulations and all the best ... CayCay Vijay Pandit December 23, 2017 at 7:42 PM Thank you CayCay..enjoyed reading your comments.

John Hamilton December 23, 2017 at 4:18 PM Great lyric Vijay, congrats on a top win very well deserved! Vijay Pandit December 23, 2017 at 7:41 PM Thank you John!

Akkina Downing December 3, 2017 at 9:38 PM Fantastic lyrics, Vijay! Wow, I really like a lot. Good luck to you dear... hugs and smiles :) Vijay Pandit December 4, 2017 at 7:58 AM Thank you Akkina!

Edward Mccall December 2, 2017 at 6:47 PM What a great lyric Vijay and a great rendition of one of my favorite T/W songs. Good luck in the contest. Vijay Pandit December 3, 2017 at 6:07 AM Thank you Edward!

Ralph Sergi December 2, 2017 at 2:05 PM Wow, Vijay: I love your rendition! Best of luck in the contest! Vijay Pandit December 3, 2017 at 6:07 AM Thank you Ralph!

Andrea Dietrich December 1, 2017 at 8:58 PM wow, vijay. It's great to accomplish this. The contest looks so difficult for me. Maybe I can attempt it if I ever have a slowdown with everything I am trying to keep up with. Very rhythmic and GREAT message. Vijay Pandit December 2, 2017 at 6:10 AM Thank you Andrea!

Nette Onclaud December 1, 2017 at 3:54 PM ohh, gritty piece so forceful in its poetic intent, vijay... win it!...huggs Vijay Pandit December 1, 2017 at 4:05 PM Thank you nette.

Patricia Cresswell December 1, 2017 at 3:24 PM You certainly out a great deal of thought into this piece. I like its uplifting theme. Great write. PS I like the Wilbury's. Vijay Pandit December 1, 2017 at 3:36 PM Thank you Patricia--you have a wonderful longing for good music.

Janice Canerdy December 1, 2017 at 8:28 AM EXCELLENT Vijay--skillfully-written, profound in meaning, uplifting! Janice Vijay Pandit December 1, 2017 at 9:10 AM Thank you Janice.

Chuck Melugin December 1, 2017 at 7:04 AM Vijay...you're in the game! Write on!! Vijay Pandit December 1, 2017 at 7:46 AM Thank you Chuck!

James Swartz November 30, 2017 at 11:20 PM Great Great song/ poem Vijay! Great words and great flow all the way through. Vijay Pandit December 1, 2017 at 5:50 AM Thank you James.

Rhoda Tripp November 30, 2017 at 10:09 PM This is a very strong write, lyrical, well put together. Love it. Good luck in the contest. Vijay Pandit December 1, 2017 at 5:50 AM Thank you Rhoda.

Silent One November 30, 2017 at 3:26 PM Great lyrics Vijay.. Vijay Pandit December 1, 2017 at 5:49 AM Thank you Silent One!

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 30, 2017 at 2:27 PM Cool, cool lyrical poem, Vijay. Had me bobbing and tapping ... had my eyes smiling and my heart clapping. Super cool message. Beautiful poem! Love and smiles always. Vijay Pandit November 30, 2017 at 3:10 PM Appreciate your comments--thank you Freddie!

Anne-Lise Andresen November 30, 2017 at 1:59 PM - An uplifting and great poem, Vijay - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Vijay Pandit November 30, 2017 at 3:09 PM Appreciate your comments--thank you Anne-Lise!

Judith S November 30, 2017 at 12:30 PM Great lyric Vijay of positivity and encouragement!! Best of luck in the contest! This will make a great song!! Best, Judy Vijay Pandit November 30, 2017 at 12:50 PM Appreciate your comments--thank you Judy.

Kudzai Mhangwa November 30, 2017 at 11:54 AM Nice poem Vijay! Very encouraging! Vijay Pandit November 30, 2017 at 12:25 PM Appreciate your comments, Kudzai!

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