FAME

What is it we're fascinated by?
The shouting crowds
And screaming fans
For everyone to know your name

But what is it worth in the end
When those shouts are not all praise
Critiqued by everyone
And nowhere to hide

10/30/2014 - ALJ

Respect & Admiration

It's a beautiful line to walk
But run that road too often
And you'll scare them into shock

All the panting and swooning
Over each little move they make
What is it that we're really doing?

So much time spent thinking
About their daily lives
We soon forget we're scrambling

Trying to befriend the fame
Hoping it rubs off in some way
Getting them to know our name

What changes will it bring?
If we continue to chase them all
Only left with an empty sling

10/30/2014 - ALJ

ANONYMITY

What is it like to lose yourself?

Amongst the crowded streets

With flashing lights and high pitched screams

The non-stop parade of pics to sign

What is it like to have to duck and hide?

Running to not be seen

Looking for peace and quiet

And never finding rest in your day-to-day routine

The rumors they start

Everyone needs to know

Who you’re with at every moment

But don’t worry about the why

They’ve got that all figured out

Just working to write your life for you

How do you keep ahold of yourself?

When the world wants to control

All the events and memories of your day

Is it scary to think?

That so many know your face

Plastering it on their walls and screens

It’s a high price you pay

And you may never be the same

But we thank you, we the crazy fans

For helping us live just a little bit

In the shine of your spotlight

10/28/2014 – ALJ

Beautiful

I once thought you called me beautiful

But it doesn’t matter much now

What I remember, you have forgotten

Maybe it didn’t happen some how

Yet the memory lives on

In my mind it plays out as a scene

A beautiful smiling moment

That exists only as a dream

I once thought you called me beautiful

And it doesn’t matter somehow

Because that moment belongs to me
You can’t have it back, not now

10/26/2014 - ALJ

Play the Part

I can play my part
Right from the start
All grins and smiles
It will last for awhile
But if you stay
You just might may
See another side of me
If you let me just be

10/25/2014 - ALJ

Alone

It's easy being alone
You get used to it
Not worrying about others
or the fun you might miss
You're not expecting anything
so you become content without bliss

With friends and others
there is always the chance you'll be
left out of something
But on your own, you can run free
doing the things you enjoy
but it often does get lonely

A solitary life seems so good at times
yet its with others that I can share my joy
so though I yearn to run and hide
I'll do my best to fit in and stay
Release the pressure and don't speak
just soak it all in and save it for another day

10/14/14 - ALJ