Listen, it’s my fault.
I mean, I chose the damned song, now didn’t I?
Regardless, I stand by my choice. There are about a bazillion and one different directions you could take, what with The Clash’s “Car Jamming” as your song prompt. It’s a beat-full, lyrically rich track to play off of, but I still found myself totally surprised that I ended up where I eventually did on this one.
Below is this week’s 100 Word Song. Hope you enjoy, and please, play along!
He realized that any signs of kindness would be merely accidental.
Wondering why they were so constantly and brutally mean, he carefully dabbed a stubborn tear away, smudging smoky eyeliner in the process. Rifling the tissue to the desktop, he muttered “Dammit!” while inspecting the mishap.
It wasn’t enough that he was abused for being true to himself, he now looked like a weepy rank amateur to boot.
Lauren Bacall wouldn’t have let them get her down. Nana said he resembled her when he was dressed “that way,” maybe it was time that he started acting like her as well.
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This week’s song was chosen by Lance’s brother from another mother: “Car Jamming” by The Only Band That Matters.
as long as i'm singing 