Verse 1:
Walking down the road,
I met a pretty little dragon
He said, "Hello, goodbye!"
But not before I
Could wipe my tears
On the back of my hand
And he said, "I don’t understand.
"You used to be
Such a happy-go-lucky child
You always used to laugh.
Always, even after
The sun went away with the rain.
So, what’s making you cry today?”
And I said,
Chorus 1:
"What’s the use of singing
With all this noise around?
And what’s the use of living
With nothing left to give?
And what’s the use of dreaming
When nothing you ever dream comes true?
What’s the use of singing
When nobody can hear you?"
Verse 2:
He cocked his head and said
As he handed me a napkin,
"Now, wipe away those tears.
It’s time that you cleared up
This mess you call your head.
Just look at all the tears you’ve shed!
"I know what it’s like
To feel like you don’t really matter
You’re screaming out your words
But none of them get heard.
You’re a mime, in a box
Underground, with your thoughts
All silenced and turned on mute.
And you think:
Chorus 1:
" ’What’s the use of singing
With all this noise around?
And what’s the use of living
With nothing left to give?
And what’s the use of dreaming
When nothing you ever dream comes true?
What’s the use of singing
When nobody can hear you?’
Bridge:
"But you know, this isn’t so,
Sometimes you just gotta let your notes flow
And live for yourself
Dream for yourself
Sing for nobody else but you.
Chorus 2:
"’Cause nothing’s gonna take you
And nothing’s gonna make you
Drown, drown, drown
Least of all yourself
"And nothing’s gonna shake you
And nothing’s gonna break you
Down, down, down
"You ask me what’s the point,
Well, this is all I can say:
If you’re feeling like you’re muted
You just sing it anyway
Sitting high and mighty on the shelf
Learn to love to sing for yourself.”
credits
from Words,
released May 21, 2015
Veri Seo - music and lyrics, voice, piano
Kitty Yeung - harp
Lee Ann Song - cello (written by Rob Dei Dolori)
Three songs originally slated for Chonny & Clyde’s LP; all proceeds benefit United For Puerto Rico’s efforts to support those affected. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 6, 2017
