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If You Look Around

December 3, 2012
By zoeerin122 SILVER, Fanwood, New Jersey
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zoeerin122 SILVER, Fanwood, New Jersey
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Favorite Quote:
“If there’s three people saying, ‘You’re amazing,’ you don’t think, ‘Why are they saying I’m amazing?’ because they’re a fan, but if there’s one saying, ‘I hate you,’ it’s like, why do you hate me? What have I done? I can take criticism really well, but if it’s just a, ‘I don’t like you,’ then I want to know why you don’t like me. I’ve always wanted to be one of those people who didn’t care much about what people thought about them, but I just don’t think I am.”

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If you look around
You'll see that hearts are hurting
If you look around
You'll see that smiles are turning
If you look around
You'll see that people are yearning for somebody, somebody to love them

If they fall
Help them get back up
If they call
Answer and say what's up
If they need someone to love them
Be there, be there

Yesterday was yesterday
And tomorrow's a brand new day
Today brings something new

The outcome is all up to you

If you look around
You'll see the pain they share
If you look around
You'll see how people don't care
If you look around
You'll see that people are yearning for somebody, somebody to love them

Across this land, hearts are hurting
Tempers flair and fires burning
Down all that we hold dear
Our failures through the years.
Ringside seats at empty stages
A drifting culture turns the pages
On scripts without a cast
Mouthing words that will not last.
There are times when I seek brighter days
The joys of smiles and lighter ways
Tell me now if they are through

Yesterday was yesterday
And tomorrow's a brand new day
Today brings something new
The outcome is all up to you

If you look around
Oh you'll see the pain
If you
If you
Look around

Yesterday was yesterday
And tomorrow's a brand new day
Today brings something new
The outcome is all up to you

If you look around

© Asia B., Hudson, MA

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I write songs and this one is one of my favorites.
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zoeerin122 SILVER said...
on Dec. 6 2012 at 3:08 pm
zoeerin122 SILVER, Fanwood, New Jersey
7 articles 0 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;If there&rsquo;s three people saying, &lsquo;You&rsquo;re amazing,&rsquo; you don&rsquo;t think, &lsquo;Why are they saying I&rsquo;m amazing?&rsquo; because they&rsquo;re a fan, but if there&rsquo;s one saying, &lsquo;I hate you,&rsquo; it&rsquo;s like, why do you hate me? What have I done? I can take criticism really well, but if it&rsquo;s just a, &lsquo;I don&rsquo;t like you,&rsquo; then I want to know why you don&rsquo;t like me. I&rsquo;ve always wanted to be one of those people who didn&rsquo;t care much about what people thought about them, but I just don&rsquo;t think I am.&rdquo;

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I have, you are an amazing writer! You are alot better then me, what do you use for inspiration??
Lynn7 SILVER said...
on Dec. 6 2012 at 9:17 am
Lynn7 SILVER, Charlotte, North Carolina
5 articles 0 photos 14 comments

Favorite Quote:
Have confidence in yourself...if you believe they&#039;ll believe. -Yuani (me)

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Ok great thanks! Feel free to check out some of my work too:)
zoeerin122 SILVER said...
on Dec. 5 2012 at 6:10 pm
zoeerin122 SILVER, Fanwood, New Jersey
7 articles 0 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;If there&rsquo;s three people saying, &lsquo;You&rsquo;re amazing,&rsquo; you don&rsquo;t think, &lsquo;Why are they saying I&rsquo;m amazing?&rsquo; because they&rsquo;re a fan, but if there&rsquo;s one saying, &lsquo;I hate you,&rsquo; it&rsquo;s like, why do you hate me? What have I done? I can take criticism really well, but if it&rsquo;s just a, &lsquo;I don&rsquo;t like you,&rsquo; then I want to know why you don&rsquo;t like me. I&rsquo;ve always wanted to be one of those people who didn&rsquo;t care much about what people thought about them, but I just don&rsquo;t think I am.&rdquo;

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Thanks! I have sung it and want to record it. I will let you know when you can hear it!
zoeerin122 SILVER said...
on Dec. 5 2012 at 6:09 pm
zoeerin122 SILVER, Fanwood, New Jersey
7 articles 0 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;If there&rsquo;s three people saying, &lsquo;You&rsquo;re amazing,&rsquo; you don&rsquo;t think, &lsquo;Why are they saying I&rsquo;m amazing?&rsquo; because they&rsquo;re a fan, but if there&rsquo;s one saying, &lsquo;I hate you,&rsquo; it&rsquo;s like, why do you hate me? What have I done? I can take criticism really well, but if it&rsquo;s just a, &lsquo;I don&rsquo;t like you,&rsquo; then I want to know why you don&rsquo;t like me. I&rsquo;ve always wanted to be one of those people who didn&rsquo;t care much about what people thought about them, but I just don&rsquo;t think I am.&rdquo;

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Thanks! I'm glad you like it!
Shortblueeyes224 DIAMOND said...
on Dec. 5 2012 at 12:10 pm
Shortblueeyes224 DIAMOND, Auburntown, Tennessee
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&quot;Are We Happy Plastic People&quot;- Casting Crowns &quot;While we&#039;re sung to sleep by philosophies that save the trees and kill the children&quot; - Casting Crowns &quot;It&#039;s such a secret place, the land of tears&quot;Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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You are a great writer ! :)
Lynn7 SILVER said...
on Dec. 5 2012 at 9:36 am
Lynn7 SILVER, Charlotte, North Carolina
5 articles 0 photos 14 comments

Favorite Quote:
Have confidence in yourself...if you believe they&#039;ll believe. -Yuani (me)

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I truly like this song. Question for you...have you sung it yet. I would love to hear how it goes. Check out  my songs too. Some of your lyric choices are very inspiring. Good Work!