I used some stories of my young adult life for this one. If I was to grade myself on this write I'd probably give myself a C+, it was fun putting this altogether though and that's what its all about.
Any feed back would be welcomed, thanks!
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[Verse 1]
Mama, I've got something to tell you now
I'm headed out of town
I can't stand this old way of life
Of being pushed around
I met a girl the other day
Oh, she's a woman of my dreams
She's gonna take me away somewhere
California it seems
[Chorus]
Oh, well, ooh, my soul is running
From everything that was done to me
Trying to find some life without misery
Yeah, ooh, my soul is running
I'm burning all my bridges as I go
'Cause I'm never looking back on this life I know, heaven knows
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 2]
Baby, I've got something to tell you now
I need to head back home
L.A. ain't the kind of place for me
I need some space to roam
Your mama don't take kindly to me
And your daddy, he's staring me down
I can't go on living this way
I think I'm leaving you now
[Chorus]
Oh, well, ooh, my soul is running
From everything that was done to me
Trying to find some life without misery
Yeah, ooh, my soul is running
I'm burning all my bridges as I go
'Cause I'm never looking back on this life I know, heaven knows
[Bridge]
Well, the preacher man says, "Son, you've got to let go
Of all this hatred in your soul"
But this one-way train has rolled off the track
And I can't find my way to get on back
Because...
[Chorus]
Ooh, my soul is running
From everything that was done to me
Trying to find some life without misery
Yeah, ooh, my soul is running
I'm burning all my bridges as I go
'Cause I'm never looking back on this life I know, heaven knows
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It’s a great sound. I think you are a little hard on yourself… the write deserves a better grade!
May 04, 2026
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Mark Lawhorne
It’s a great sound. I think you are a little hard on yourself… the write deserves a better grade!
May 04, 2026
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