2ND PLACE DSA 2006
SPRING LYRIC CONTEST

Judges Comments
 
Although there were several songs with deep, philosophical ideas and intense lyrics, they did not seem "singable" but more poetic.  I'D RATHER BE, with an easy rhythm, sets up the picture of someone daydreaming at the desk of a better place - fishing on the lake. The nice, gentle motion like the rocking of a boat gives you the feeling you're out there fishing too!   Leaves you with a smile, especially in this hot weather.
 
I'D RATHER BE

Bumper to bumper
Hottest day of summer
Orange barrels on both sides
Yet it's not too far
To the reservoir
Open water with blue skies.

       CHORUS: I'd rather be boating
                         I'd rather be fishing
                         I'd rather be out there now
                          Than sitting here wishing.
                           I'd rather be somewhere
                           Where the day doesn't care
                           If a few hours are missing.
                           I'd rather be floating free.  

Weekday to weekday
Slowest hours of my pay
Caught behind a desk
Yet it's not too soon
To hum a different tune
A tackle box and ice chest.

Bridge:  One day you'll see
              My plan won't be
              Just another day dream
              A someday scheme
             It's the place I'll always be.

       CHORUS: I'd rather be boating
                         I'd rather be fishing
                         I'd rather be out there now
                          Than sitting here wishing.
                           I'd rather be somewhere
                           Where the day doesn't care
                           If a few hours are missing.
                           I'd rather be floating free.    

 

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