Coping
by @gordon
Skirmish: How to Cope (@alyxanderjames)
Liner Notes
#singersongwriter #somharms #folky Another fine prompt Alyx, here's my attempt...
Lyrics
Coping, is that what you call it? All we see is moping Feeling sorry for yourself Back in our day…
That’s when I drift away To a different day A deserted beach The shore within easy reach
Coping, you have to be joking It’s just ego stroking Feeling sorry for yourself If you were any kind of a man…
That’s when we get back to how it all began And I drift away once more The deserted shore And the tempting sea
Coping, tell me you’ve been smoking You’re losing your grip Are you trying to be hip Back in our day…
And then I’m walking away To a different day Where I don’t have to play These mind games anymore
(c) words and music G Todd 2026
Comments
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Always interesting to see different takes on the same prompt, especially from the same person. Well done!
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Oh this didn't go where I thought it would from the first section, and I really like what you did here! Cheers to not playing mind games.
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This is a great take on the prompt and unique perspective. I like the twist and turns and drifting away. Walking away from the mind games is a good reminder.