I'm comfortable being uncomfortable. Which is really what it takes to communicate anything beyond surface level. For most of my life I've struggled when hearing criticism and would get defensive easily. It was near impossible to open up and be emotionally vulnerable as well. It has taken a lot of "practice" to reach this point. Music has been a major part of getting me there and particularly performing my original songs at open mic nights. Thanks for being part of my "therapy"! Hope you enjoy this original song entitled "Be Uncomfortable With Me".
Lyrics:
I'm comfortable being uncomfortable
I've practiced it all my days
and if you want to be uncomfortable with me
I can teach you all my ways
First tell me exactly how you feel
I promise not to speak but only listen
My stomach may get tight, my instincts fight or flight
but non-judgemental love will be my mission
I'm comfortable being uncomfortable
I've practiced it all my days
and if you want to be uncomfortable with me
I can teach you all my ways
Now it is my turn to respond
and I may have been hurt by what you said
but I will do my best, to understand your intent
and put my worst fears to bed
I'm comfortable being uncomfortable
I've practiced it all my days
and if you want to be uncomfortable with me
I can teach you all my ways
Now please use loving-kindness as you listen
I'm trying to be honest and open
Would you look beyond the surface, and see my true purpose
Instead of the imperfect words I've spoken
I'm comfortable being uncomfortable
I've practiced it all my days
and if you want to be uncomfortable with me
I can teach you all my ways
I'll teach you all my ways
:) i love the lyrics in this... great stuff! huge support this was great
I just noticed you are the other entry in the contest....wasn't trying to be funny, just a little clueless sometimes! Haha
Hey thanks! I appreciate you taking the time to listen :) this song really is therapy for me and I hope it has the same effect for others!
I recorded this as an entry into the Steemit Open Mic contest. If you get a chance you ought to check it out! And if you don't mind voting for me on that thread it would help my chances at winning the Steem prize :D
https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/open-mic-week-15-record-your-performance-on-your-phone-enter-and-win-steem-sponsored-by-pfunk-and-luzcypher#@luzcypher/re-atmcfall-re-luzcypher-open-mic-week-15-record-your-performance-on-your-phone-enter-and-win-steem-sponsored-by-pfunk-and-luzcypher-20170112t205540356z
Wow, this is just amazing! At the end, I was already singing along. :)
That is great to hear! Thank you for taking the time to listen :D
Great work! :D
Thank you!
Great song! Love the lyrics; steem on, brother, steem on!
Thank you! I plan on it!