MotownSound: Original Song Lyrics
Here is a small collection of song lyrics of my own original composition (and where applicable, with a duly credited co-author)
I had been writing songs on and off in the the late seventies and early eighties, but never had a chance to do anything with them, and those compositions (good ar bad) just got thrown way, lost forever.
In recent times, I have been given the opportunity to write a few songs, and through contact with a good friend, Hitsville Chalky, actually get them recorded by professional and well known artists.
All song lyrics below have been published on various online resources, including Storymania and if you wish, you can view any of my published works there.
Where specified. lyrics have CR3 copyright certificates.
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Title: Move In Right Away (aka 'Fill This House With Love')
Using a modified version of the previously issued music track 'House For Sale', I initially called this song 'House For Sale' (yes, I really thought deep about that!) and then, 'Move In Right Away'. It was written by myself in March 2017, then greatly Improved by Spyder Turner on 14th April 2017, involving about 40% of the lyrics being changed.
It should also be noted that there is occasional re-use of the original 1976 lyrics, either directly, or with homage, as this was needed to help the storyline of the song make sense. Therefore the original lyricists should be acknowledged.
Thanks to Chalky, the song was recorded by Spyder Turner on 16th April 2017 and has been a regular feature in Chalkys DJ sets ever since. Sometime after the song was recorded, Chalky also came up with the title 'Fill This House With Love', another line in the song (one of Spyders).
Lyrics for Move In Right Away (aka 'Fill This House With Love')
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Verse 1
Strolling down The avenue
When this house Came into view
I didn't notice Right away
But this was gonna be the place to stay
And on the lawn There was a sign
A house for sale The latest design
And next to that All dressed in blue
There she was my dream come true
Chorus
I can see it so plain and clear
I wanna spend my whole life here
I wanna buy this house today
I wanna move in right away
Verse 2
I walked right up She smiled at me
Then she asked Did I like what I see
I told her yes I love the view
I want the house And I want you to
We got together And sealed the deal
That let her know That I was real
We fooled around And fell In love
And now we're gonna fill this house with love
Chorus
I wanna buy this house today
I wanna move in right away
A house built for comfort, a house built for love
And what I'm thinking of is filling this house with love
I can see it so plain and clear
I wanna move us in right away
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Copyright to be shared equally between Mick Holdsworth and Spyder Turner.
Copyright applied for under my original title 'Move In Right Away' on May 21st 2017
Copyright granted and CR3 Certificate obtained on June 2nd 2017
© 2017 Mick Holdsworth and Spyder Turner - June 2017
Copyright only applied to the lyrics, and I make no claim to any audio rendition, or music accompaniment.
Above lyrics published in full on various online platforms eg. Storymania
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Title: It's Too Late To Start All Over
Using a modified version of the previously issued music track 'Suspicion', these song lyrics were conceived and written by myself in June and July 2017.
Again, thanks to Chalky, the song was recorded by the reformed Marvelettes on 21st September 2017 and is now another regular feature in Chalkys DJ sets.
Lyrics for It's Too Late To Start All Over
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Chorus
It's too late to start all over
Things could never be the same
It's too late to start all over
We'll get tired of playing the game
Verse 1
I still love you
But I'm gonna have to deal with that
I still want you
It's just another thing to throw in the hat
You never should have left that day
If you'd stayed we'd have found a way
We could have been together
Together forever But now ...
Chorus
It's too late to start all over
Things could never be the same
It's too late to start all over
We'll get tired of playing the game
Verse 2
I still miss you
But you'll never be a part of my plan
I long to kiss you
It's just another thing to put in the can
It's time to move to pastures new
To somewhere else away from you
It'll hurt to see you go
But I'll survive and so will you So that's why ...
Chorus
It's too late to start all over
Things could never be the same
It's too late to start all over
We'll get tired of playing the game
Verse 3
One day, someday
I'll have to open up this can
And when that's over
I'll be free to find another man
And when I'm somewhere far away
I'll think of you but not every day
Of the times we could have had
Don't think you'll make me sad And that's why ...
Chorus
It's too late to start all over
Things could never be the same
It's too late to start all over
We'll get tired of playing the game
Chorus
It's too late to start all over
Things could never be the same
It's too late to start all over
We'll get tired of playing the game
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Copyright Mick Holdsworth.
Copyright applied for under the title 'It's Too Late To Start All Over' on September 20th 2017
Copyright granted and CR3 Certificate obtained on September 23rd 2017
© 2017 Mick Holdsworth - September 2017
Copyright only applied to the lyrics, and I make no claim to any audio rendition, or music accompaniment.
Above lyrics published in full on various online platforms eg. Storymania
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Title: A Strike Of Love
Using a previously issued music track, these song lyrics were written by myself in August 2017, having been given an song title of 'A Strike Of Love', and a brief scenario to work with, by Hitsville Chalky.
At this point, a recording date is yet to be set.
Lyrics for A Strike Of Love
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Verse 1
We went out, just the other day
Playing games in the month of May
We laughed, as we played around
But inside, I was sitting on a cloud
All at once, something changed
Inside, things had re arranged it was a ...
Chorus
A stroke of luck I was hit with love
A strike of love bowled me over with love
Verse 2
We bowled, in the afternoon
Pins were falling, we were both in tune
It went on, I was way ahead
The points were mounting and I knew I led but then ...
One strike, like a hawk from above
She bowled me over and I fell in love it was a ...
Chorus
A stroke of luck I was hit with love
A strike of love bowled me over with love
Verse 3
Later on, as the sun went down
We walked 'round the old part of town
We held hands and then we kissed
My mind had clouded like a foggy mist
That night, I fell in love
Was it something I'd been dreaming of like a ...
Chorus
A stroke of luck I was hit with love
A strike of love bowled me over with love
Chorus
A stroke of luck I was hit with love
A strike of love bowled me over with love
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Copyright Mick Holdsworth.
Copyright applied for under the title 'A Strike Of Love' on September 20th 2017
Copyright granted and CR3 Certificate obtained on September 23rd 2017
© 2017 Mick Holdsworth - September 2017
Copyright only applied to the lyrics, and I make no claim to any audio rendition, or music accompaniment.
Above lyrics published in full on various online platforms eg. Storymania
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Title: A Brand New Day
Using a new music track supplied by Sonic Wax, these song lyrics were written by myself on January 19th 2018.
At this point in time, it seems unlikely the lyrics will be used by Sonic Wax, so they remain 'floating', and maybe used in the future for a different project. Published in January 2018 on various online sites.
Lyrics for A Brand New Day
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Verse 1
Celebration is the name of the game
Bear your spirit, don't feel no shame
You're good people, everyone (E-Ver-Y-One)
Enjoy the sunshine, and have some fun
Chorus 1
Everybody, It's a brand new day
Open your soul, blow your troubles away
Join the people, out on the streets
Feel that rhythm, feel that beat, Yeah
Verse 2
Clap your hands, let's groove along
We've all been waiting, for too long
The stage is set, now is our time
Let's show the world, how we can shine
Chorus 2
The sky's are clearing, It's a brand new day
Come on people, hear what I say
Join your neighbours, out on the streets
Feel the sunshine, can you feel the heat, Yeah
Break 1
Feel the rhythm, feel the beat
Feel the sunshine, can you feel the heat
Have some fun, out on the streets
Chorus 1
Everybody, It's a brand new day
Open your soul, blow your troubles away
Join the people, out on the streets
Feel that rhythm, feel that beat, Yeah
Instrumental section
Chorus 2
The sky's are clearing, It's a brand new day
Come on people, hear what I say
Join your neighbours, out on the streets
Feel the sunshine, can you feel the heat, Yeah
Break 2
This is our story, this is our day
Show all the people, this is our way
Wear your spirit, on your chest
It's up to the world, to do the rest
Chorus 1
Everybody, It's a brand new day
Open your soul, blow your troubles away
Join the people, out on the streets
Feel that rhythm, feel that beat, Yeah
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Copyright Mick Holdsworth.
© 2018 Mick Holdsworth - January 2018
Copyright only applied to the lyrics, and I make no claim to any audio rendition, or music accompaniment.
Above lyrics published in full on various online platforms eg. Storymania
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Title: Can We Fall in Love
Using a modified version of the previously issued music track 'My Love Is Your Love', these song lyrics were written by myself and Hitsville Chalky on September 7th and 9th 2018.
Again, thanks to Chalky, the song was recorded by the Velvelettes on 16th September 2018 and is destined to be another regular feature in Chalkys DJ sets.
Lyrics for Can We Fall in Love
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Verse 1
We fell in love - from the start
You were my world and I gave you my heart
I made mistakes - along the way
All I did was throw it away
The days,
Creep by so slowly
But the years,
Come round so quickly
If you say you'll be mine - till the end of time - that's alright
Chorus.
Can we fall in love
Just one more time
Let's get our love together
So you will be mine
Verse 2
Don't let us die - don't let us part
I think of you when we're apart
Maybe we should try - to get together
So we could be like two birds of a feather
The Moon
It waits for no one
And the stars
They shine for ev'ryone
We could be like - the Moon and the stars - in the night
Chorus.
Can we fall in love
Just one more time
Let's get our love together
So you will be mine
Verse 3
As time moves on - years from now
And you and I, can make it somehow
We'll sit up high - upon a cloud
The birds will fly, and sing out loud
Our love
Is ours forever
And the Sun
Will be ours wherever
The sun will shine - till the end of time - for our love
Our love will live on - and the world'll move on - we're in love
Chorus.
Can we fall in love
For the last time
Let's put our love together
And then you'll be mine
Can we fall in love
Just one more time
Let's get out love together
So you will be mine
Can we fall in love
For the last time (fade)
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Copyright to be shared equally between Mick Holdsworth and Hitsville Chalky.
Copyright applied for under the title 'Can We Fall in Love' on September 15th 2018
© 2018 Mick Holdsworth and Hitsville Chalky - September 2018
Copyright only applied to the lyrics, and I make no claim to any audio rendition, or music accompaniment.
Above lyrics published in full on various online platforms eg. Storymania
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Title: It's The Same Old Story
Using a modified version of the previously issued music track 'Are You Ready For This', these song lyrics were written by myself on July 26th and July 28-Aug 2nd 2019.
Lyrics for It's The Same Old Story
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Verse 1
Here's a story , that might ring true
(If) you've heard it before , it'll make you blue
When we're together , nothing stands in our way
It's the same old story , here's what I say
There's strength in numbers , that much can be said
But when you're not there , my feelings come to a head
I fall apart , don't know what to do
So what I need , is some help from you
Chorus 1.
Nobody seems to understand
No one can see , I need a helping hand
When I'm with you , I feel so strong
But the moment you're gone , something's wrong
United were strong , divided we'll fall
It's the same old story , all over the world
We must never ever part
Verse 2
Now you see , the state I'm in
The fear of losing you is just too grim
It's the same old story , you've heard it before
My mind's in confusion , I need to be sure
Right now with you , I feel so alive
But when you go , I find it hard to survive
I'm like a child , who's lost in a crowd
Just wanna be held , and wrapped in a shroud
Chorus 2.
Nobody seems to understand
And no one can see , I need a helping hand
When I'm with you , I feel so strong
But the moment you're gone , (I know that) something's wrong
United were strong , divided we'll fall
It's the same old story , all over the world
You're my dream come true
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Inst Break
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Chorus 3.
(I keep telling you) nobody seems to understand
And no one can see , I need a helping hand
When I'm with you , I feel so strong
But the moment you're gone , it all goes wrong
United were strong , divided we'll fall
It's the same old story , all over the world
Please don't ever leave
Chorus 4.
Why does nobody understand
Why can't they see , I need a helping hand
When I'm with you , I'm glowing inside
But the moment you're gone , I just wanna hide
United were strong , divided we'll fall
It's the same old story , all over the world
I don't wanna see you go
Chorus 5 . (fades out before end)
(I keep telling you) nobody seems to understand
No one can see , I need a helping hand
When I'm with you , I feel so strong
But the moment you're gone , something's wrong
United were strong , divided we'll fall
It's the same old story , all over the world
We must never ever part
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Copyright Mick Holdsworth.
© 2019 Mick Holdsworth - July 2019
Copyright only applied to the lyrics, and I make no claim to any audio rendition, or music accompaniment.
Above lyrics published in full on various online platforms eg. Storymania
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Title: If At First You Don't Succeed
Using a modified version of the previously issued music track 'Never Had A Love Like This Before', these song lyrics were written by myself between Sept 1st and Sept 8th 2019.
Again, thanks to Chalky, hopefully the song wil be be recorded by Bobby Wilson in the coming few weeks.
Lyrics for If At First You Don't Succeed
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Verse 1
First time you meet
It hits you inside
Like a warm summers day
It can't be denied
You make your play
And you feel good inside
But she turns you way
You feel your hearts - been - tied
Chorus 1.
If at first
You don't succeed
You've got to keep
Trying 'cause you'll feel the need
If at first
You don't succeed
Try, try again
Her love will be guar - an - teed
Verse 2
You see her out
And you may try again
You'll look straight in her eye
And you'll ask her her name
She'll hold your gaze
Just for a while
She'll still turn away
But did you, see - a - smile
Chorus 2.
If at first
You don't succeed
You've got to keep
Trying 'cause you'll feel the need
If at first
You don't succeed
Try, try again
Her love will be guar - an - teed
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Break 1
Sometimes it seems
Like you just can't win
You've got to keep on tryin'
And never give in
Chorus 3.
If at first
You don't succeed
You've got to keep
Trying 'cause you'll feel the need
If at first
You don't succeed
Try, try again
Her love will be guar - an - teed
Verse 3.
Next time you see her
Things aren't the same
There's a smile on her face
As she tells you her name
Make no mistake
Now everything's changed
You ask her out on a date
Your world's been, re - ar - ranged
Chorus 4.
If at first
You don't succeed
You've got to keep
Trying 'cause you'll feel the need
If at first
You don't succeed
Try, try again
Her love will be guar - an - teed
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Break 2
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Chorus 5.
Now the world's at your feet
It's a brand new start
Don't stop tryin'
And you'll win her heart
Chorus 6. (fade)
If at first
You don't succeed
You've got to keep
Trying 'cause you'll feel the need
If at first
You don't succeed
Try, try again
Her love will be guar - an - teed
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Copyright Mick Holdsworth.
© 2019 Mick Holdsworth - Sept 2019
Copyright only applied to the lyrics, and I make no claim to any audio rendition, or music accompaniment.
Above lyrics published in full on various online platforms eg. Storymania
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