The things we do - Original song

Another original. If you like, subscribe and check out my other songs. :)

Home recorded version (With piano + strings):

http://www.chrishurn.com/The%20Things%20we%20do.mp3

Lyrics:

When we were young when we had free hearts
before youth tore my confidence apart
beautiful but faceless growin' into changes
and laugh about nothing, drift me apart

Go to work go to school
go to learn go to play
Buy a house, drive a car
shoot your rounds of masquerade
spitting on each other just to get staged
its not your fault as long as you get paid

Pre chorus:
its not the things you say its what you dont that hurts
livin' easy on a one night stand of the truth

Chorus:
these are the things we do everyday
these are the things we do everyday
these are the things we do everyday
these are the things we do everyday

People takin' pills for their age
changing up face as theyre changing wage
perfection carved into little girls brains
by executive power hungry wheelers digging into graves

children with nothing grateful for breath
people handed everything wishing for death
workin' fifty hours just to pay the rent
get your piece of paper get your concience bent


Pre chorus:
its not the things you say its what you dont that hurts
livin' easy on a one night stand of the truth

Chorus:
these are the things we do everyday
these are the things we do everyday
these are the things we do everyday
these are the things we do everyday

Point your swords to the battered gates
march them to the steps of fire and flame
carve your crooked wisdom into polititians names
and wave your banners for three seconds of fame.

its not the things you say its what you dont that hurts
livin' easy on a one night stand of the truth

these are the things we do everyday
these are the things we do everyday
these are the things we do everyday
these are the things we do everyday

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[Maysey1]

Sweet sweet Chris, I love everything about this song as well. A totally different feel from the last one I commented on, but has all the same good vibes and originality. I don't know what you've tapped into for your source of inspiration, but hang on to it young friend and don't let it get tainted by anything or anyone. Reminds me of some of Dylans early works as well. A must fav and share on this one as well. Wishing you all the best on this journey! Mark

[chrishurnsolo]

Thank you very much I really appreciate that.

[anonplace]

The 2 verses after the chorus are just brilliant.

Who knows where the 3 chords quote came from - old man bullshit. Pay it no mind. Love your enunciation.

Are you a Jeff Buckley fan?

[chrishurnsolo]

haha thanks so much. :) I haven't done a whole lot of listening to Jeff Buckley but everything I have heard so far I have really liked.

[westpoint64]

Wow, I love this song! It makes one think...I like the guitar. Oh wow, I must fave this...it really speaks to thinks I've been thinking about lately.

I had just been thinking thoughts much like the sentiments expressed in this song. Your voice is so great, so proper for your music. This is wonderful! Wow, how many stars can I give this?!

[chrishurnsolo]

Thanks David, that's really nice of you.

[valeamorTV]

i love your voice and your sound and your lyrics! pretty much everything you have the unique sound that is so great to here because everyone sticks to the same bubblegum sound lately, i hate it. So to see someone like you is amazing, a breath of fresh air keep it up!

much love,

kaitlyn

[darv000]

mmm... I liked it, pretty good really!! you remind me Bob Dylan jejeje.... five thumbs :) from Mexico

[jatrichojas]

People tell me it's a shame I don't have more views. That's how I feel about you. I can't believe you don't have a huge following but I know you will eventually. I know I'm glad to have your songs to listen to. We actually both started posting around the same time I believe so I guess it'll just take time. You really are something special. Another amazing song.

[fletcherbarton]

love it....you will go far!!!!

[moniange]

nice song :)

[MikeysChair]

Good sound. Got sent hear by Massy1. I see he has s good ear!

mc

[heatherireland]

Cool voice and nice song! Best wishes!

[dmio2]

great tune, nice performance 5*