Don't Judge a Book by its Cover and To Scratch an Itch

On the night of the 4th of July, I sat staring at the computer screen, tired and almost thoughtless. I had recorded two good recordings, which set the tone for the rest of the album. As I sat there I began to think (as my mind woke up a little at about 1am) I should write a cheery, upbeat song for the album. I felt a lot of the songs were long, complicated, and very dramatic. I wanted something a little more little hearted to break that up, so the album doesn't sound like it is just one big song.

I sat at the keyboard, knackered, in darkness with only light coming from the hallway and the computer screen. I almost instantly came out with the first verse. It just happened. I genuinely felt like I was on autopilot when I wrote this song. I managed, after 30 mins to an hour to come up with the song. By this point of course it was the 5th of July. As my finger did what they wanted, and my mind wandered, I began recording this song. Quietly of course. It took two attempts and that was it. I actually had my own song 'Merchant City Man' in mind when recording it. I wanted a happier song for the album, and this is the 'Merchant City Man' of 'Overzealous Work Ethic'.

So I had the tune recorded. I then cut up some brass and strings, and added them in. Not too much, just a little strings and primarily brass at the chorus. After a while this came together and is simple but I think very good. By this point my brain was gone, dead, pretty much asleep, so I turned the computer off etc and hit the hay.

Next day, I went back to the recording and listened. I liked it. But I had no lyrics for it. I wanted something qwirky and happy. I thought I'd use the analogy of 'Don't Judge a Book by its Cover' to society and how people are judged, particularly by appearance, when this shouldn't be done. There are some lovely people and they get judged for appearance or other aspects. And that's essentially what the song is about.

Don't Judge a Book by its Cover

You see life's one big analogy
So I'll begin
Whether you're a papaerback, hardback or jacket cover,
It don't matter see

Don't judge a book by its cover
Cause you might miss out on a good read, you know what I'm saying?

See life's one big analogy
Sometimes it stinks...sometimes it's as sweet as a nut
We are what you would collectively call 'humanbeings'
Nobody's perfect so for christsake stop acting like you are,

Don't judge a book by its cover
Cause you might miss out on a good read, you know what I'm saying?

You paint your pretty little mask on in the morning,
To cover and hide those blemishes that you're keeping,
But see, we all have them, it's just a social thing,
See life's one big analogy

Don't judge a book by its cover
Cause you might miss out on a good read, you know what I'm saying?

Written and recorded on 4th and 5th of July at home

So I wrote these lyrics above. It didn't take me very long to write them, but I do like them. So I then recorded the vocals. The song sounded good. But it could use a little something more. So I put an audio of clapping in the background for atmosphere, and a set of vocals repeating 'Don't Judge a Book by...' and another set of vocals doing a kind of bee-boop type harmony.

And that was that. Another 'Overzealous Work Ethic' song. This one is a wee upbeat tune and stop the songs in the album being too similar. I like it a lot and think it is quite a catchy wee song.

I had also edited 'To Scratch an Itch', putting in a lot of strings etc, and this has created an already powerful song, to be even more dramatic and powerful. I am particularly pleased with the intro, which creates a great opener for the album.

Watch this space,
Wullae

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