I'm not typically a "look at me" type of person. In fact, as a shy introvert, I try to avoid that as much as possible. Heck, I've practically made that my "brand."
But that makes me trip over my own feet quite often. As a songwriter, sometimes you have to call attention to yourself, or no one will hear your songs. Which is fine if you just want to keep songwriting as a hobby...but not if you want to get your music out there.
And I started a song about trying to come out of my shell. It's about how it's time to "let the world see me." People usually picture songwriters as happily strapping on their guitars and plopping down amidst an eagerly-awaiting audience and playing their songs. That movie scenario is not the story of my life.
Truth time: it took many years of being with my partner to feel comfortable singing around him, and talking about my songwriting. It definitely wasn't him; it was me. This girl was too shy to sing or talk about my songs with him.
So I'm really trying to come out of my shell - in a way that is safe, comfortable, and non-threatening for me. This song could be a big part of that. I'm including it on my Evolve album late next all.
If you need to come out of your shell...I'll be with you. Maybe we'll peek out of our shells at each other.
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