Living For The Short Term

I've talked a fair bit about my lyrics on the other pages for my songs. I've talked about what inspired the songs, what the words mean to me, and I've also alluded to the fact that it's up to the listener to decide for themselves what the lyrics mean to them because frankly, I am not the boss of you.

That's what makes Living For The Short Term particularly unique in my catalogue and what made it so interesting for me personally to write. There was absolutely no meaning, concept or intent behind the lyrics. It was almost stream-of-consciousness writing words that scanned with the rhythm and nothing else. It was entirely driven by the music, which came about via a very simple little guitar line that I came up with. This was quite liberating and something I may do again, but the truth is most of my songs have a story, intent or inspiration behind them that gives a meaning to the lyrics for me. This one though can mean absolutely anything you like! Go for it, make your own meaning!

I documented the recording of this song for a video on my Youtube channel. I use open source software in my home studio which is of some interest to music nerds out there. All my recently-produced songs (everything apart from the Plenty More Fish EP, Only Me, When You're Around, Not Sold and The Happiest Day) have been made using only open-source software. I describe many aspects of this on my Youtube Channel so if that interests you, be sure to check it out.

You can listen to Living For The Short Term and read the lyrics below