This track is a tongue in cheek treatment of the standard idea of writing a song about a former mate. It alludes to an off color song written by the singer that was inspired by his ex. The song never actually uses any off color or inappropriate language, but, rather alludes, in a humorous manner, to this other song that is "disgusting and profane".
lyrics
My Masterpiece
I wrote a song about you,
But I can't sing it now
There are children in the crowd
It would not be appropriate
I stared at your picture
And wrote my feelings down
The words came tumbling out
In ways that weren't appropriate
Language can be so descriptive.
You inspired me
To write my masterpiece
I used the word with f
And the one that starts with b
I’m sure that you can see
Why it is inappropriate.
But you would be surprised
At how I make them rhyme.
Each and every line,
Completely Inappropriate
I guess I should be grateful
For the help you gave to me
To write my masterpiece.
Da Vinci had his Mona Lisa
And her pretty smile.
I’ll bet he stared for hours at her face
And l have you, my dear,
You made it all so clear.
I never dreamed I had so much to say.
I wrote a song about you,
Disgusting and profane.
I even used your name
And gave your cell phone number.
But I hope you understand,
It was only for arts sake,
And like I heard you say,
I hope we can be friends.
For it was nothing personal,
You just inspired me
To write my masterpiece.
Your lack of human virtue
Gave me everything I need
To write my masterpiece.
To write my masterpiece.
credits
from a hypocrite of heart and hope,
released January 15, 2015
Rob Lytle - vocals, rhythm guitar
Lynn Williams - drums/percussion
Mark Fain - bass
Barry Walsh - piano/organ/Wurlitzer
Thomm Jutz - guitars
Terry Crisp - pedal steel guitar
Britt Savage - harmony vocals
Peter Cronin -harmony vocals
Produced by Thomm Jutz
Recorded and mixed by Thomm Jutz at TJ Tunes, Nashville/TN
Mastered by Alex McCullough at Yes Master, Nashville/TN
Rob has been described as a "sonic breath of fresh air" in the world of folk and americana music. Interesting and well
crafted songs, clear and expressive vocals, and top notch musicianship are hallmarks of his recorded work. Rob's latest CD, a hypocrite of heart and hope, was released worldwide in January of 2015 to critical acclaim....more
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