Song For Youz!

I was told to write someone a song to make them happy, because they have been upset lately.  Here comes a couple of freestyled lines of me attempting to serenade an unnamed woman..   haha hope you like it.

Things like this shouldn't get you down
Cause you're the best looking girl in the whole damn town.
I see you every day with that smile so bright
And a laugh that makes any day go from dark to light.
So just remember these things i say
That can help a girl like you get through the day.


CHORUS(?)
You've got friends like me to help you deal with this shit.
So theres no need to get upset and cry over it.
We all got your back, so please don't fret
It all gets better, yeah i'd take that bet.
*And no need to tweet about it or even get sad
Because when it comes to venting, you know i'd be glad
To hear every word about a him or a her
And come and help you through it without even a stir.

Freestyle lyrics

Went to a show last night.  And now all i want to do is be in a band.  so here it goes

Can someone please exlplain to me
Where the the last few years have gone
Can you tell me i'm right.
When I've got a future in my sight
All this bullshit building up in me
Is getting much more easy to see
As these days go by and i try so hard
To be the man you want me to be
But things get tough and i start to lose sight
When shit goes wrong and money is tight
she tells me I've got so much left in life to do
so tell me what the hell is wrong with you

I am tired of the life as a teen
Not being the one, so im stuck in between
Because there isnt much i can say in a song
to even put my feelings where they belong
Its nights like these that I get so upset
That she is around, but we just havent met.



ugh.   goodnight.

Song Lyrics 2

Another song written in the cafeteria of general mclane high school.  This one is very rough.  Lines need added and some need changed.

Song: Sorry, My Name's Not Romeo

Verse 1
I gave you the world, then you asked for
the stars
You said forever and always; even near
or far
But i've learned one thing about you
that nothing you say will ever be true

Pre-chorus
But I think that you shouldn't ever leave
me.
We should run away, with the world to
see.
But you've got other plans with God
knows who
Maybe it's time that i finally say
to you

Chorus
That I am tired of you lying
And i am tired of trying day by day
*I'm breaking my back just to make you
smile
Yeah you only notice every once and a
while
I really cant take much more of this
pain
You'd put a knife in my back if it
means that you'd gain
*I can't get through the day without you
on my mind
A girl who really cares, you know
its hard to find
I need to move on and get rid of
this shame
Forgive and forget, you know its just
not the same.

Verse 2
I keep telling myself that this isnt true
That you wouldnt build me up just to
drop me off in the blue.
But i'm trying so hard just to get
through the night.
With you on my mind, I'm just one big
internal fight.

Pre-chorus 2
I got this angel on my shoulder telling
me to get away from you
But the demon on the other makes it
all sound so true.
But you've got plans with God knows
who
Maybe its time that i FUCKING say to
you.

Chorus


(The rest is still a work in progress)


Feedback!  Thanks!

Song Lyrics 1

So if you are ever peering into a classroom in General McLane High School, and you see me leaning back in my chair, armed with a death stare directed at my phone, it probably means I am way too emotionally overwhelmed with myself to focus on class, and I am simply writing lyrics for potential songs into my phone.  Well, I finally decided to share them with you.  In no way do i think they are good.  They may not flow well to you, but to me they do with a tune that i wrote them too.  So here goes nothing. 

First Song:  Take it Or Leave It.

Verse:
I swear to God I wont let this get to me
And if i can help it, i'll keep my mouth shut
But I wont stop, and i'll never tell of us
I can't help but wonder if this is another
temporary rush that ends in weeks
You said you want it, but also
you want him too
So should I wait around or should
I just move on through

Chorus
I cannot take this any longer
Even if I do, you know I wont get any stronger
These things you say to get me through the day
Are they real or not? I wish you'd stop
these games we play
////////
And i cannot shake this pain that you've caused
And even if i do, i'll always be thinking of you
These bullshit attempts at making
nice wont get me through
Are you real or not? I wish you'd
stop these fucking games
'Cause I cant take it anymore

Verse 2
I swear to God that i will move past you
Those stupid laughs and antics that you do
You always talk of how much that you
"truly care", but how am I supposed to
believe it when all i can get is a glare
Its fucking bullshit when you say we are
meant to be
But i can't argue, so i guess i'll just agree

CHORUS AGAIN

Bridge
And I have tried.  Every method of coping
with these ongoing feelings I have
But all I've got are these shitty lyrics that
I've attempted to write for you
So if you've really moved on from the
life that we had
Then I wont expect you to care when I
am loving my life with her.


I'd love to hear what you think.  Don't be mean, but be honest.  They need work.

Time flies

One year ago today, February 10, 2011, the world lost a great man. My idol, my friend, and most of all, my grandfather. He was easily the greatest man that i have ever met. I will never forget learning how to fish with you every year at Cook's Forest. Taking walks with you in the woods behind your house. So many memories. But all I can do now is reminisce on the past and look forward to seeing you in heaven.

My grandfather lived in Oil City, and was into the OC's high school sports. He always told me that he didnt care if General McLane beat Oil City, he just wanted us to beat Franklin more than anything in the world. So, in October, when i discovered that our District 10 semi final game would be in Franklin, I told my grandma, so she could come see me play soccer for the first time, because oil city is about 10 minutes from Franklin. I was so excited to play and to see her. When we stepped lnto the field, the very first thing i did was go to the big "F" in the center of the Franklin field, spit right in the center of it, got a huge smile on my face and pointed up to my grandpa in heaven and walked away. Later in the game, i got the ball and came down the left side of the field. As i approached the goal, i saw a teammate coming down the other side, so I figured I would try and get him the ball. So, i popped the ball up in the air, aiming for right in front of the post on the far side. But somehow, the ball curved in towards the goal, hit the post in the very top right corner of the goal, and went into the net. This ended up being the only goal of the game, sending the General McLane boys soccer team to its first district 10 championship game in a decade. I am not one to talk about ghosts or to usually think that things like this happen, but I am almost certain that my Grandpa put that ball in that net. He had to. No ball curves that way, and i never shoot that well. So all i can say is thank you Grandpa for not just sending us to our district 10 championship, but for everything you have taught me, given me, or done for me. This past year has definately not been the same. I miss you so much. Just like you always said to me and my brothers, everytime we left your house, all i can say is "be cool" up in heaven and keep a warm place for us when we can come see you again. I love you grandpa.

"I'll never forget the day that my
Heart fell from my chest.
It was the moment that I
Said goodbye and
I layed your body to rest
I'll never take this life for granted
Im living it for two
And since you're always the one that sang the songs,
Im singing this one for you."
FYS

Song of the Day - One Step At A Time - Four Year Strong.

Find Your Wonderland

You know when you are doing something, and you come across a song that changes your whole outlook on life?  That opens up a box of emotions and lets them spew out of you?  That Completely Defines you as a person.  Yeah.  This is mine.  It is the best song i've ever heard.  I am obssesed.  If you are viewing this post, watch the video.  Life Changing.

"Finding Wonderland is taking time to see the child within that's always been there smiling back at me."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6lun2Y3yaA&ob=av3e


Song of the Day:  what do you think?

Looking into the crystal ball.

So for those of you who don't know, I am going to Edinboro University next year.  And I am planning on getting an apartment!  which excites me quite a bit.  i cannot wait to have my own place where i can hang out with whoever i want, whenever i want.  The only thing that sucks is that i will not have a car so i will have to walk absolutely everywhere i go.  For college, i am completely undecided on my major.  Right now, i think that i would like to go into Elementary Education because i absolutely love kids.  but my idea  of what is "right" for me changes monthly.  I would really like to take advantage of my musical talent, but I dont want to be out of college for 4 years, still looking for a job.  I really cannot decide what I want to do.  I have thought about trying to walk on Edinboro's football team, just to see what happens.  i dont think i'd make it, but i think it would be a good experience because i have always wanted to play.  idk.  Right now, i am sitting in a dark room, on my laptop, blogging about jack shit.  Welcome to the Life of Dan McClune.  haha.  someone told me to blog about food yesterday so here's a mini little snippit about food:  I actually just got back from buffalo wild wings.  easily my favorite resteraunt, next to texas roadhouse.  My favorite is the Parmesian Garlic (aka PARGAR) boneless wings.  SOOOO GOOD.  i ate 18 tonight with an order of fries and a shitton of carrots.  Kay.  food rant over.  One thing i honestly get excited at the thought of is having children.  I'm not some creep that wants to have kids at the age of 17, but i mean i really cant wait to get older, get married, and have a family.  I would like to have 2 or 3 children, i would prefer 2 boys and a girl.   If I had a child today, I would name him Oakley Peter McClune.  I have always though Oakley would be a cool name, and Peter was my grandfather's middle name.   I havent decided on a girls name, but i have always liked "Sydney".  haha im so weird.  Well, its only 9:30 and i've run outta things to do for the night.  Probably includes some popcorn, an episode of Always Sunny, and some ukelele time.  ahhh.    Also, I decided that I am for sure trying out for Riff and maybe Tony for West Side Story.  Should be a good time.  :)  Comment!


Song of The Day:   Here I Go Again - Whitesnake

Come Showcase your talents! or give us money to tell you no!

So i was driving home from playing hockey today and that commercial came on Star 104 that talks about the "local talent scout"  that is coming to erie for people to audition for singing/acting/performing/etc.   I really feel like if I got the chance i could make it in hollywood as an actor.  like a comedic jim carreyesque actor.  its actually my biggest dream.  If I could do one thing for the rest of my life it would be to make people laugh.  I actually obsess over it.  If you've ever talked to me, you know that i joke around.  And at some point, you've probably told me that ive taken a joke too far or that i "ruined" it because i kept going.  This is because when i see someone laugh, i get super excited and want more.  I want to be an actor.  judge me.  i dont care.  It is my dream.  I can honestly see myself in any movie that jim carreys ever been in.  the grinch?  totally me.  this may sound cocky to you but if you dont like it, you dont have to read it.  I want to move to hollywood.  this is never going to happen.  when i hear this commercial, i want to go try out but i know for a fact that i wouldnt make it because how can you judge someones true talent when you are only seeing them once for like 15 minutes.  a true audition should be some guy following the person around for a day.  see what they are like, see what they are comfortable with.  I just want a chance at the big shot.  i would kill for it.  People always tell me im just like Jim Carrey.  and i see it.  i just want someone who means something to see it.  I want to audition somewhere for something big.  but you cant get these kinds of chances in Edinboro.  its just not possible.  I wish I had connections with someone important.  I want to be important.


Song of the Day:  Hey John, Whats your name again?  - The Devil Wears Prada

comments are appreciated :)  thanks for reading guys!

Every person is "unique" (and other ramblings)

So today something that was on my mind was how everyone is "created equally".   Personally, I think that thats a load of bull.  If everyone were created equal, then we would all be like twins.  Completetly Identical.  Although our country tries to go by this, in today's society that is anything but true.  Society's hierarchy is completetly based on how different people are from one another.  And it invigorates me.  If we believed that all men were created equal, than there would be no sporting leagues, no multi-million dollar contracts, no hate.  nothing.  everyone would be happy.  Ugh.  This doesnt make sense.  NEW SUBJECT  Is it wrong for me to want to break up to people?  Not in a mean way but just because i am jealous.  i am not going to do anything to try to break them up, but i really want to be with the girl so i always hope that something goes wrong.  idk.   also, i talked to an "old friend" today for the first time in a veryy long time.  it was weird.  all it ended up being was me professing my love and getting shut down :/  idk.  this whole blog thing isnt going as good as i thought it would.  i need ideas for posts.  hit mee upp.  i guess i just had one or two good ideas for posts and once i realised i was out of ideas, i regretted making this.  lol.

Song of the Day:    Jonah by Graham Stookey.   look it up on youtube.  best song you will hear this year

Q and A

So i fell asleep watching the penguins game. Typical me. Well, i am going to bed so i was just going to briefly say that i am accepting ideas for a blog post. Have you always wondered something about me? Is there something you'd like to know? Is there something you want to hear my viewpoint on? Leave your questions/ideas in the comments to this page. Even if its anonymous!

Thanks guys for showing interest in my blog. It means a lot.

Song of the day: Up All Night - Mac Miller

Day 3: Make Like Nike and Just Do It.

Holy poop am I tired.  be prepared for incoherent rambling.  So something that crossed my mind today was how I never regret talking to someone for the first time.  If I am interested in getting to know someone (male or female), i generally find a way to talk to them whether it be a random message on facebook or finding something to say to them in school.  When I talk to them, I can generally get an idea of whether or not they are worth my time.  I don't mean that in a cocky way, like I think I am better than them or anything, but if I say "hi" to a girl and she responds with some response that clearly makes it seem like she thinks she is better than me, im probably not going to continue to talk to her, because i dont want to associate with people who are just generally a bad person.  I truly believe that first impressions are huge.  Its all about your tone of voice.  This past week, i have talked to so many people for the first time and i have not been disappointed.  of the five people i didnt know a week ago, 4 of them have turned out to be completely different than i thought they would be.  We all know that one person of the opposite sex that we are afraid to talk to because we think they are a "bitch" or because they dont seem like they would have any interest in talking to you.  But what i'm saying is Just Do It.  You will not be disappointed.  It seems that the whole high school experience is almost all about who you are dating or who you want to date.  And as graduation approaches, I am realizing that most of the people I see on a daily basis will be completely erased out of my life the day after graduation.  So I have made it my goal to talk to/effect the lives of as many of my peers as i can.  I challenge you to do this as well.  It has worked well for me so far.  If there is a guy/girl that you are even remotely interested in; talk to him/her before its too late.  Just Do It.  Another thing that angers me that is kinda related to this is how everybody in high school has already formed their opinion of you before they even talk to you.  Example:  this year at homecoming I walked up to a girl and talked to her, hoping for a dance.  She laughed a little bit because how would someone as "low" as me expect to get a dance with someone as high up as her.  So, as I walked away from this denial, I got extremely angered and realized how stupid some people are.  Also, that very same girl has recently told me that she likes me.  See what happens when you get to know someone?  I hate to be this cliche in saying that you should never judge a book by its cover.  Just Do It.  Also, this experience angered me and made me write a couple lines of a song.  I have attempted, in the past, to write lyrics, but usually it ends in disaster.  The meter of the lines may not make sense, but with the music i have written along with it, it works.  haha.  It goes:

"Don't act like you fucking know me

Don't even pretend that we're friends

Don't make up stories about things

you've heard or places that I've been

Because if we've never met before

Then how do you know I'm not 

someone you'd adore

So why don't you take a chance

and come and dance with me."

its just a start.  hopefully someday that will be a whole song.  what do you think?  let me know in the comments!  But to conclude today's blog post, I just challenge you to talk to someone that you have never talked to before, but have always wanted to.  I'd love to know how it goes too.  Just Do It.

Song of The Day:  Liquor Store Blues by Bruno Mars.  (check it out)

Blog Day 2. What the hell do i blog about?

All day i've been thinking about what i want to say today. And really i have no clue. Lol. Woke up late this morning with that Monday feeling we all have grown to hate. School went on, nothing really special today. Work blew, we literally had like 5 people aki the entire night. Biggest waste of my time. But i didnt mind sitting listening to music for 7.25/hour. Now im just chillin at home watching the penguins game, thinking about where i stand with different girls. Theres the one i have, the one i had, and the one i want. And choosing is hard especially when the one i want may currently be taken. Its hard to decide if i should wait aroud for her to be single, or try to move on and forget her, even though ive liked her for years now. What do you think? In other news, im thinking about trying out for the lead part in GM's production of "West Side Story". I think it would be a lot of fun. I wish i had the balls to flaunt my voice like other people do. I hate singing in front of people. Not sure how that will work. Oh well. Be sure to follow my blog!

Song of the day: Logan Circle: A New Hope - The Wonder Years.

I apologize for rambling.

Now...does anyone know how to use this site?  haha writing posts like this one is literally the only thing i can figure out.  weird.

Welcome All

Hey everyone.  Just decided to create a blog so that i dont have to write a novel everytime i post a facebook status explaining my mind.  I am hoping to post something once a day whether it be lyrics/links to a song stuck in my head, something that happened to me today, or just my thoughts on life.  Who knows, a week from now i may be bored of it already.  but oh well.  here it goes!