One Real Song
Wishing Chair Lyrics

Another day in another motel room
Every day feels the same, constantly being on the road and staying in low-quality motels.

I was dreaming of crayolas and Saturday cartoons
Feeling nostalgic for simpler times, reminiscing about childhood memories.

But it’s three hundred miles and we got another show to do
Despite the exhaustion and monotony, there is still a job to be done and the show must go on.

The two of us we travel in this tribe
The two band members are each other's only constant companions on the road.

I keep talking to the Muses but they won’t take the bribe
Struggling to find inspiration and creativity, pleading with the Muses to help but they seem to be unresponsive.

Aw come on, give me something true
Begging for genuine inspiration, fed up with the lack of creativity and authenticity in the music industry.

Guitar cases and magazines strung out on the floor
The chaotic and disorganized state of the motel room they are staying in, a reflection of their hectic lifestyle.

Sometimes I don’t know who I am anymore
Feeling lost and disconnected from themselves due to the constant traveling and performing.

One real song, one real song
The desire for a genuine and authentic piece of music that comes from the heart.

Dirty and tired
Feeling physically and emotionally drained from the lifestyle they live.

We walk into this bar
Going to perform at another venue, taking their music to the public.

Now it doesn’t take a compass to figure where we are
Knowing that they are in a familiar situation, being able to navigate the music industry and understand the expectations.

Oh we got so much to prove
Feeling the need to prove themselves in a crowded and competitive industry, constantly striving for success.

I’m just this suburb kid
Not coming from a particularly impressive background, feeling like an underdog in the industry.

Driven in Detroit steel
Motivated and determined to succeed, like tough and unyielding Detroit steel.

Trying to chase away the numbness I feel with
Using music as a cathartic experience to escape from the emotional numbness that comes with constantly traveling and performing.

One real song, one real song
The need for an authentic piece of music that connects with themselves and their audience on a deeper level.

The highway looks like diamonds
Seeing the beauty in the mundane and dreary aspects of their lifestyle, finding a sense of wonder in the everyday.

Coke cans gleeming in the sun
The small details of their environment catching their attention, finding beauty in the sun reflecting off of the soda cans.

This spotlight’s like a magnet
The allure and excitement of performing under the spotlight, drawing them in towards the stage and the audience.

Pulling us along
Feeling a sense of obligation and responsibility to continue performing and entertaining the audience.

Hey we got to stick it out
Resolving to continue on with their dreams and their music, no matter the hardships and obstacles they face on the way.

We got to show you something true
The pressure and expectation to deliver an authentic and genuinely heartfelt performance to their audience.

For popular opinion you can dance a Scottish reel
The idea that conforming to popular opinion may make you more successful, even if it means compromising your authenticity and personal beliefs.

And change your face to broaden your appeal
Changing your appearance and persona to appeal to a wider audience, even if it means losing a part of your identity and authenticity as an artist.

But soon they’ll be nothing left of you
The realization that conforming to the mainstream and sacrificing authenticity may lead to losing oneself entirely.

I don’t do it for the money
Their motivations for their music and performances stem from a deeper place than monetary gain.

I don’t do it for the fame
Having a genuine and authentic connection with their audience is more important than superficial fame or recognition.

I tell you the only thing that keeps me sane is
The healing and cathartic power of creating and performing music is a necessary part of their life and what keeps them grounded.

One real song
The ultimate goal and desire of every musician - to create and perform an authentic and genuinely heartfelt composition.

One true word to help me get along
The power of lyrics and poetry to connect with oneself and others, and provide emotional support and strength during hard times.

One real song
The pursuit of the ultimate goal of every musician continues, with the search for an authentic and genuine performance that can connect with themselves and their audience on a deeper level.