Lyrics Without Music

By Joseph Morales

Do you sometimes have those moments where you are extremely astounded and out of words? You knew you have a message for this perfect tune you have just prepared. And you don t want to end up producing something just because it sounds right to your music. You still want to preserve the identity of your songs conveying particular message and emotion. The human voice is an important instrument in music style, and it needs to have some words to sing. Lyrics without Music is a collection of conversational, poetry-like expressions that can be perfectly used as lyrics for your music. The words written in this book are intentionally formed with syllables that could become rhythms in possible melodies. A collection of various expressions about life and love, even noncomposers may find delight in reading and even singing this book!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: May 4, 2022
• ISBN: 9781634172967

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Acknowledgments 

To readers, composers, music publishers, and musicians: 

To all those people who listened to my reading of lyrics throughout the years (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE). 

Let me say I thank you for your comments and suggestions.  

Out of these lyric selections (a total of my ninety-five best), if only a few result in collaborations, completed songs, demos and actual recordings, I will be joyful. 

This collection came about during the years 1999 through 2014. I am certain you will agree, it is time to exhibit them and hope these ideas can be developed with music!  

Read this book for pleasure. Then, you need not be a composer to try to sing this book. 

THANK YOU! 

PLEASE CONTACT ME AT: [e-mail]

Dear Readers, Composers, Musicians, et. al: 

This collection of ninety-five original (copyrighted) word selections were written from 1999–2014. Words were intended to be set to music as lyrics. Therefore, the title of this book is Lyrics Without Music.

The words are made up of syllables that could become rhythms in possible melodies. Composers who might be interested in collaboration will notice some uncommon verse or chorus patterns and there are some lyrics that have more than twenty four lines. Those selections that might be considered lacking in commercial appeal might be more suitable for cabaret music. These lyrics are about various aspects of love and general observations on life. 

Composers and/or choreographers might recognize possible music/dance melodies possible in the following selections: Busy, Making the Scene, Fuego, Tango in the Blood, and This Lover’s Lean.

The following lyric might become a commercial for champagne: Bubbles In Your Bottle.  

Fantasy Valentine fits a well-known melody, My Funny Valentine. 

Titles of lyric sheets appear in chorus(es). 

Networking is difficult and music publishers prefer radio-ready music whereas I have only lyrics themselves. As a first time author, this book is not a venture of vanity. After all, Page Publishing, Inc. has accepted my writing acceptable for publication and that is a hopeful encouragement. 

There are several lyrics that were inspired by the television show American Idol. The titles are: American Idol, I Am Your Idol, I Am Your Voice, We Are All The Same, and Your Love’s Made Me Over

In addition, I would like you to know that I have eighteen completed songs that were collaborated years ago (pop, country ballad, country rock music genres). I signed at least three music publisher contracts which, unfortunately, did not result in recordings. Maybe, they need better melodies and/or arrangements.  

Spinning This Web Of My Own and Table In Blue are two of my best completed songs. You may hear them on YouTube under Maria Marino (vocalist’s name). 

Titles as listed appear as chorus or choruses and Titles are listed in A-Z order in the book. 

Hear that wild bird callin’ out there! that greater world he must compare 

to her cage she keeps him in . .  . where she answers his every whim 

Like a bird in a gilded cage . .  . it’s "his sing for his supper" stage 

’though he’s been achin’ to fly . .  . since he got spring fever, that’s why! 

chorus 

A Bird in A Gilded Cage 

yearns to fly away 

but no chicks call for him 

so he’ll stay for another day 

keep dreamin’ he’ll join those birds 

on their natural high 

Their survival looks like play 

He’s just 

A Bird In A Gilded Cage 

He would fly to a distant star . .  .but with small wings, he can’t fly very far 

He will perch in the nearest tree . .  . just as long as he can feel free 

She feeds him like no tomorrow . .  . so, he’s the one who can’t let her go 

He will return to her cage to sing . .  . as if he had a broken wing! 

chorus 

repeat 

I’m someone diff’rent! I’m someone new! 

I’m singin’ "pop"…just meant for you 

I’m "hip hop, rap and rock ‘n’ "roll" 

I’m "r & b and blues and soul" 

I’m singin’ fast or croonin’ slow 

I sing what’s new or songs you know 

Like a child in a candy shop! 

I pick and choose…your kind of pop! 

chorus 

American Idol…I long to be 

simply because…you vote for me 

American Idol…I’ll be your voice 

I’ll keep my head…just make your choice 

American Idol…on your screen 

I’ll sing for you to live my dream 

American Idol…I’ve become 

My thanks to you . . . that I’m the one! 

Sing in the shower? I have done that! 

I’m much like you…sometimes, sing flat 

so, now, I’m here in front of you 

I give my heart! Please love me, too! 

I look my best in all these clothes 

I’m your idol in every pose 

I feel your love in your applause 

to sing for you’s my only cause!

chorus  

repeat 

I went back one hundred years 

in grandma’s attic today 

Found clothing and many letters 

and records that turntables played 

Dear Diaries got in my head 

and X-rated photographs, too 

In our land of milk and honey 

they were lovers like me and you 

chorus 

America’s Love Story 

It plays like some time machine 

If life is a dream, that’s alright 

You can see love in every scene 

I knew