A Song That Doesn’t Rhyme
by @zinglizh
Skirmish: That doesn't rhyme (@200ghosts)Liner Notes
#skirmish This was harder than I thought. Even though I have been told I'm the queen of near rhymes, once in a while I throw in a perfect one. I had to restrain myself..
Lyrics
In a world of filtered photographs Where laughter is rehearsed You sand away humanity With careful chosen words
The voice that cracks, a note that quivers A pulse of truth in a plan that falters Life is most alive In a song that doesn’t rhyme
Why polish up my messy dreams Like crystal bound to break Or hold it near the brightest light Searching for a scrape
The voice that cracks, a note that quivers A pulse of truth in a plan that falters Life is most alive In a song that doesn’t rhyme
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Heck yeah, I love a near-rhyme and these are so good! Really poignant lyrics, too. Fabulous.
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Yup, the near rhymes definitely work well! I’m a big fan of using them more than perfect rhymes. This avoids cliche and keeps your lyrics feeling fresh. Nice write!
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This is powerful! We strive for perfection, but is it human? Incredible work
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Ooo so fun! I especially like the quivers/falters off-rhyme.
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this is brilliant. The near rhymes are so good and I love how you let this concept shape what the song is about too. I strongly believe that perfect is boring. I'd much rather see the humanity behind what someone is expressing. That's where the beauty lies. Life is most alive in a song that doesn't rhyme is such a great hook. Really, really love this.