The Owl's Cry
By Lydia Baker
I'm a person of question
But question me not
I don't know where I'm going
But I know what I've got
Who are you? Where are you going?
Where this road is taking me?
I don't know
New space, no time
New friends, everything's fine
But I was questioned, I was challenged
Everything was falling out of balance
I know where I stand
And I know who I am, maybe not
Who are you? Where are you going?
Where this road is taking me?
I don't know
I'll find my way, some day
On the road I was a meant to take
Cause even if I don't, God knows
Who I am, where I'm going
Where this road is taking me
even if I don't
Now when I first started this project, I thought I knew exactly how it was going to turn out. But just like my journey here, it morphed. I've always been a person that appears to have everything together and succeed in anything that I attempted. Unfortunately, I am not.
The first verse describes who I was before I came to college. I love being curious and asking people about things, but when someone questions the things that I do in a negative attitude, my defenses automatically go up. I have always been confident in what I chase after, but during the chase, the doubt creeps in. The second verse simply talks about coming to college and the experiences I have had. I'm still a confident in where I stand in my morals and beliefs, but while at college, I have gone through some situations that have shaken up what I know to be true. The third verse finally states the ray of hope I will always have in my relationship with the Lord. Our relationship has grown even stronger than I realized it could be. I know that my future right now may seem really unsure, but I have no doubt that God knows exactly where I'm heading.
I don't think I've changed much during my time at college, but I do feel I have undergone some extremely new experiences. Experiences are strange creatures. They either hurt you or help you. If we're all honest here, then I'll be the first to admit I have had a taste of both in the past couple months. Living in a dorm with a bunch girls trying to become women, it can be an extremely interesting, to say the least.
The chorus is a bunch of questions not because I don't know where I'm going, but because I doubt my abilities. I know God has blessed me with a lot of gifts and I will always want to use them for His glory. Even with this thought in mind, I still don't think I'm "good" enough for others to enjoy my music. The songs as a whole was meant to capture this emotion.
I still have my dream of hitting the road or simply sitting at someone's bedside and aiding them through their pain. The future is still twinkling bright ahead, untouched, and brand new. All that I can do now is pray, stay in His will and not my own, and wait to answer the owl's cry.
I think your song is amazing! It totally describes what we all have been going through since the beginning of the semester and I think if you keep doing what you're doing, there is no reason why you can't make your dream come true <3
ReplyDeleteThe song you wrote was so cute! I love how you incorporated your owl obsession into it. ;) You expressed your thoughts clearly and you did a really good job with this song! Keep going down your path and you will reach your goal. <3
ReplyDeleteYour song is really good and I'm not just saying that. I wouldn't give false complements. I also would like to record it sometime. Hannah and I are thinking about making a Converse YouTube Channel for any Converse student to posts their talents.
ReplyDeleteAs I always tell you, you did a great job Lydia, and your song is fantastic! I agree with Alex...you should record it with her!I think her recording would be much better than mine on the iPad from guitar. Love you<3
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE your song!!! :) You are so talented in so many ways, and God is going to use you for HUGE things!! :) I can't wait to see what you do...and keep writing songs!!! <3
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, amazing job on the song. It was so creative and it really impressed me. Good job and Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteYour song is beautiful, from the lyrics to the music and even the title. Like Alex said, I'd love to help you record it. I love what you said in the post about "girls trying to become women". Sometimes I forget that the people I live with now are still maturing and finding their way. It's a good thing to remember.
ReplyDeleteYour song was so amazing! Everything was lovely: the lyrics, the melody, your voice, everything! I was so terrified to go after you, haha.
ReplyDeleteYou're such a beautiful person Lydia. :)
I really thought your song was magnificent. Your voice fit the style well and put a shimmer to the music. I agree that experiences are strange but also beneficial. I know you will go on to do great things. Don't let your doubts get you down or hold you back. Break through them, be free :} You play flute beautifully too! You have everything going for you and tons of friends rooting for you :]
ReplyDeleteLydia, I loved your song! Your lyrics were incredible and your voice is amazing. You are so talented and I'm glad you used your talent for your final presentation! You are such a sweet girl and that was shown through your song as well.
ReplyDeleteLydiaaaaa!!! Your song was so good. I loved the lyrics and how you connected owls with it. I hope I can write songs as good as you one day (in all seriousness)!!!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your song, Lydia, as well as your performance of it. It's true, often we don't as such over the course of our lives--we just grow into ourselves.
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