A Modest Proposal
Skirmish: Humour in Despair (@unownedart)Lyrics
The place was perfect on the hillside The time to ask you to be my bride I got before you on bended knee And asked politely "Please marry me"
How would you answer? I did not know But you rebuffed me, asked me to go You just ignored me , my diamond ring Despair before me I felt the sting
One consolation on which to cling When at the jewellers I bought that ring All I was thinking I must repeat Make sure to hold on to the receipt
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Great lyrics, gave me a nice chuckle. I love the warble in your voice too!
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Love tracks with a punchline at the end :) Love your take on the theme, and you performed it really well.
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This has such a wonderful feel. A three verse journey of sorrow. I really love the stories twist at the end. Great skirmish.
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This has a wonderful "music hall" feel to it and it builds so well to that final last line! Great Skirmish writing!
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Sad song with a smile at the end, it definitely fit the bill. Love the appropriate marriage of your voice, the lyric and the uke. Very nice!
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Nice work on this! Love the classic lilt in your voice, and great take on the theme. A little laugh in the despair!