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Click the like to hear the song through soundcloud. Please like and share if you like the song.

Still not completely finished, but close.
This is with me producing and playing most of the instruments, so I know the guitar part will be so much better when my dad plays it.

Let me know what you think.

Lyrics

It’s a low down, it was a shame.
It was a tired house, walls falling from the frame.
It was a cold night, every breath stolen with the wind.
It was a long kiss goodnight, but that won’t happen again.

You haven’t seen me lately.
Your loss not mine. Ask anyone who know’s they’ll say I’m doing fine.
You haven’t called me lately, or have you tried.
You thought you broke my heart, instead you broke my mind.

Cause I’m crazy; the craziest I’ve ever been.
And I’m lonely, lost, and wandering
And I’m so tired of pretending we’re just friends.
You down and dirty always trying to hurt me.

Are you high now, in your castle on the hill?
Have you lost all control, obsessed with your next thrill?
Are you playing the same games, twisting reality?
And blaming it on your drunk, broken memory.

You haven’t seen me lately.
Your loss not mine. Ask anyone who know’s they’ll say I’m doing fine.
You haven’t called me lately, or have you tried.
You thought you broke my heart, instead you broke my mind.

Cause I’m crazy; the craziest I’ve ever been.
And I’m lonely, lost, and wandering
And I’m so tired of pretending we’re still friends.
You down and dirty always trying to hurt me.

I’M CRAZY This song came about in a friends garage at wee hours in the am. As one friend strummed random chords, I lyric, a melody came into my head… It’s a low down, it was a shame And just like that, this

Missed my walks this winter. Stick season is almost over.

Righter
Listener
Writer
Listener

I was today years old, writing a story about my Georgie Boy when I realized it’s wasn’t called a heightchair; it was a high chair.

Hindsight; It's 20/20
Unless you hurt your eyeball.

Drawing out my spoon like a sword;
Sugaring my rounded joy.
Lifting the bag that sent you in
Still deep in warmth.
I’ll stir up a pleasant dream, but alas
I’m just a cup of tea.

Yes!!! ❤️

So Authentic ❤️

If you read this whole, incredibly long post. Give me your thoughts s. Let’s change the world.

Literally just yelled at my dogs as they were jumping, growling and barking at the TV over an animal (in this case another dog) that was in the scene.

They were fully immersed in the flat LCD television as if it were reality that has become part of their lives.

Why? Because- IT IS THEIR REALITY.

They are seeing the same thing that they would process in the wilderness, as a pack animal, protecting our home from a threat, and they are responding accordingly.

And as I yell at them to stop; I realize that my vantage point and their perspective have an obvious difference- knowledge.

How we gather knowledge is also key to developing our minds, understanding each other and our surroundings.

They (my dogs) most likely think that I am blind or unwilling to accept this threat. They may think i am naive, and they would be right if we were in the wild and those two badass pups were protecting me, literally putting themselves in front of me. Yet; I know that my TV is not posing a threat….

Ehchem- (clearing my throat)

I know- the TV is showing me images from someone who predisposed on what they want me to hear, see, and think after I view them.

I know as a photographer that I can take a picture of a puddle and make you believe it is a lake through perspective of my lens.

Also, realizing that not everything you hear, read, or see on television, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter (X), or from a living room to the locker room may or may not be true; in whole or in part. This is why, when we react to social media; including but not limited to; AI, edited/ unedited videos, one side of a conversation, anything that we hear, touch, taste, smell, see- if we are not doing all those things- with an open mind, applying reasoning, knowledge past and new, additional research, etc yet we just believe what we are being told- then we may be allowing others to choose our direction, inhibiting our potential, and ultimately feeding misinformation that could indefinitely influence our decisions, and may be conditioning our brains to keep this misinformation as fact.

I am pi**ed at how divided we are in this country, in our households, families extended families, etc… because of misinformation that is intentionally being delivered to us through almost every smart device that we own.

Smart devices allow misinformation (lies) to dumb us down. Repeat that last sentence. It is only if we take that falsehood as truth that we are dumbed down, but my point is that your device should not be assumed to have a fact filter; it does not.

I am angry that most folks these days have the inability to say- I was wrong; (not - I was wrong BUT), or even simple, meaningful apology.

I understand open mouths with closed ears are only spewing THEIR ideals, their truth; but lack the ability to grow, learn, or understand outside of themselves - because they have shut off outside intellectual knowledge flow.

Diverse perspectives are necessary for positive societal growth. (Read that again).

I see people and not only acknowledge their imperfections, but find a way to love them for them. I am redefining loving me for all of my imperfections, errors in judgment, and realize that if I am not seeing, hearing, learning, tasting, smelling / educating myself - EVERY- SINGLE -DAY… than I have given away my ability to better myself, better you, better me, better society.

If I am not lending you a hand; I may be impeding your growth. Thus, you will always have my hand first - trying to lift you. Listen; learn; love
Be authentic

Had a blast at the Brown’s game last night! Playoff bound baby. Represented Brown’s and Massillon, Ohio with a dual purpose helmet. Here we go Brownies, here we m***a f go!

Happy birthday Nick Chubb!

Happy Birthday to Nick Chubb!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Click the link to check out my latest song called Crazy!

Please like, share and follow if you like it, and thank you for listening.

Crazy! Listen to Crazy! by Meshawn Define on

STAnDing StIlL

I’m - - -
So small
Tipping over
But standing still

I’ve
Been wrong
Sharply redacted
With the ink- from your
pen

I’ve tried to hide inside the box my shoes came in.
Opened or close-
no one knows -
Where you’ve gone or where you’ve been

New song I’m working on called- Crazy…

Thanks Josh and Kayla for the assist.
Please like and share if you enjoy the song. Still a work in progress.

Crazy Listen to Crazy by Meshawn Define on

Getting ready to play tonight at Drifterz in Massillon.

Come see us! We start at 8:00 pm, but come early to get a seat and a beverage.

‘and i feel’
By: Meshawn Define

My dad’s solo leads to another song yet to be written. He rocks!

There’s also more to the song now then there was then, but love it just the same.

Lyrics…

Sometimes I wake up, and I worry bout the empty place inside.
Sometimes I wonder, in such a hurry; was there someone I left behind
Lonely days have passed, and I don’t relax
No i can’t ease my mind.
Underneath my skin, deeper than it’s been for a real, long time.

And I feel like crying
But I hold the tears inside
And I feel like trying
But I can’t give it time
And I want to run away
Just escape and hide
But it won’t go away no it won’t go away.

Sometimes I wake up. In a cold sweat with a panic stricken mind.
Sometimes I won’t sleep, cause I don’t sleep when there’s so much but there’s no time.

Lonely days have passed, and I don’t relax
No i can’t ease my mind.
Underneath my skin, deeper than it’s been for a real, long time.

And I Feel First version, has been rewritten with some additions since.

Here are the words:

Pictures full of memories, there's stenciling on the wall.
Live, laugh, love; and family above all.

I'm good, I'm fine
Heal from the past as the world unwinds
I'm good, I'm fine
Although the days can be so unkind.. and you know,
I lied....

16 years ago now
And I've often lost my way
I know you taught me better
But I get in my own way

I'm good, I'm fine
Heal from the past as the world unwinds
I'm good, I'm fine
Although the days can be so unkind..and you know,
I lied...

I wish I knew how you were
I hope that you're alright
There ain't no getting through though
When you're on the other side

I'm good, I'm fine
Heal from the past as the world unwinds
I'm good, I'm fine
Although the data can be so unkind..and you know,
I lied...

Exciting new song- though not complete; I’m posting this week.

It call… this isn’t love.

Today’s 2 mile walk at lunchtime.

Leaving work this evening.

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This is 9th cloud looking down without the bridge.

❤️

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Song Title-
9th Cloud Looking Down

There's nothing better than falling in love
There's nothing worse than losing them
Especially, when you are on cloud 9.
This song was written about that.

Please like, comment or share - kind criticism is always appreciated.

Verse 1
Did you try to provoke me?
When you told me... that I was flirting with someone?
An attempt to control me? An act to drive me crazy? A play to make me want to run?

Chorus
And it's a long way now; from the 9th cloud looking down.
With your headwinds pushing me towards the sun.
Was this real or was it fake; am I the last mistake you'll make?
Or are you just scared, and I really am the one.

Interlude
Am I the one?
Am I the one?

Verse 2
Why did you tell me our love was forever,
and 5 days later you were done?
You should know that,
true love isn't complicated,
and it should never hurt someone.

Chorus 2
And it's a long way now; from the 9th cloud looking down.
With your headwinds pushing me towards the sun.
Was this real or was it fake; am I the last mistake you'll make?
Or are you just scared, and I really am the one.

Interlude 2
Am I the one?
Am I the one?

Bridge:
Was this an accident?
or was it arrogance?
were you careless or confused?
Is there a difference?
We lost our innocence.
I better part of me, and not much left of you....
ewe whooooooo
ewe whoooooooo whooooo
ewe whoooooooo
ew whooooooooo whoooooo

Verse 3
When did you notice?
that it was over
when I thought we had just begun?
Did you want to know me?
We'd spent hours in conversation.
Or was it only just for fun?

Last Chorus
And it's a long way now; from the 9th cloud looking down.
With your headwinds pushing me towards the sun.
Was this real or was it fake; am I the last mistake you'll make?
Or are you just scared, and I really am the one.

Am I the one?
Am I the one?

Solo, fade out.

9th Cloud Looking Down

There's nothing better than falling in love
There's nothing worse than losing them
Especially, when you are on cloud 9.
This song was written about that.

Please like, comment or share - kind criticism is always appreciated.

Verse 1
Did you try to provoke me?
When you told me... that I was flirting with someone?
An attempt to control me? An act to drive me crazy? A play to make me want to run?

Chorus
And it's a long way now; from the 9th cloud looking down.
With your headwinds pushing me towards the sun.
Was this real or was it fake; am I the last mistake you'll make?
Or are you just scared, and I really am the one.

Interlude
Am I the one?
Am I the one?

Verse 2
Why did you tell me our love was forever,
and 5 days later you were done?
You should know that,
true love isn't complicated,
and it should never hurt someone.

Chorus 2
And it's a long way now; from the 9th cloud looking down.
With your headwinds pushing me towards the sun.
Was this real or was it fake; am I the last mistake you'll make?
Or are you just scared, and I really am the one.

Interlude 2
Am I the one?
Am I the one?

Bridge:
Was this an accident?
or was it arrogance?
were you careless or confused?
Is there a difference?
We lost our innocence.
I better part of me, and not much left of you....
ewe whooooooo
ewe whoooooooo whooooo
ewe whoooooooo
ew whooooooooo whoooooo

Verse 3
When did you notice?
that it was over
when I thought we had just begun?
Did you want to know me?
We'd spent hours in conversation.
Or was it only just for fun?

Last Chorus
And it's a long way now; from the 9th cloud looking down.
With your headwinds pushing me towards the sun.
Was this real or was it fake; am I the last mistake you'll make?
Or are you just scared, and I really am the one.

Am I the one?
Am I the one?

Solo, fade out.

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