One of the things that has kept me sane throughout the last 3 months of the studio build has been my participation in this years 50/90 Songwriting Challenge.
For those of you that don’t know… The 50/90 Songwriting Challenge runs from July 4th until October 1st and the goal is to write “50 songs in 90 days.”
This year I wrote (and collaborated on) 59 songs.
Now, some of these songs that came from the challenge are crackers, some of them are okay and some of them are just shit but that’s the whole point of 50/90, it’s an opportunity to give the inner critic a holiday and just embrace the sheer fun of creation.
No matter how it turns out in the end.
It’s a great opportunity to tune into a bunch of songwriters, lyricists and producers all around the world who are all of like mind and who are all up for networking and collaboration.
Some of the participants have turned into really good friends.
Out of all the songs that have come out of the challenge, the one that really resonates with me is a piece called “Maybe It’s Time” a song about the fact that maybe it’s time for me to let go and move on.
In my most recent health update I had mentioned me hitting rock bottom and subsequently needing the help of antidepressants to lift me out of the hole I found myself in.
Once I got out of the hole I instinctively stopped taking the antidepressants and from that moment on I have been getting better and better and just writing a song like “Maybe It’s Time” is proof to me that I am now back on the path whilst making the grief that I have been experiencing for the last 3 years or so my friend rather than my enemy.
Anyways, without the 50/90 Songwriting Challenge a song like this would not have been written. Here’s the demo of the song for you all to check out.
Enjoy…
Maybe It’s Time
© 2024 C. Stewart
Maybe it’s time to finally let go
Of a past that’s kept me cowering in the dark
Maybe it’s time to let the light back in
Coz all it takes to start a fire is a spark
Maybe it’s time for me to say goodbye
To the darkness over me that’s become my friend
Maybe it’s time for me to believe
That this road that I am on is about to end
Maybe it’s time to feel alive again
And embrace my life in any way I can
Maybe it’s time for me to dream once more
Coz I’ve only got one life to live
Maybe it’s time for me to find my way
And to trust that all my paths will lead to home
Maybe it’s time for me to find my strength
And to vanquish all the fears of the unknown
Maybe it’s time to feel alive again
And embrace my life in any way I can
Maybe it’s time for me to dream once more
Coz I’ve only got one life to live
Maybe it’s time for me to start again
And to unlock all the shackles around my heart
Maybe it’s time for me to realise
That grief’s the price you pay for falling in love…
Once the studio is ready I will be doing another collection of songs for release and a re-recorded version of “Maybe It’s Time” will be there in all its glory.
What do you guys think?
Peace,
Corey 🙂
Nice one Corey. Sounds great – I love the build. It must be time 🙂
Thanks Meredith, from where I’m sitting it seems to be time for a lot of things 🙂
Love it Corey xx
Thanks Penny, I’m glad you got to hear it 🙂 x
Thanks for the FAWM fast-writing info. I have been doing versions of this for several years and it is amazing what can rise to the top.
As a very wise mentor once said to me, half of our songs *by definition* are below average, while only the top few per cent are very good to extraordinary. This is true for every songwriter on the planet. If we let ourselves become discouraged by the shit we write, how will we ever find the gold?
These challenges are fabulous to keep the muscles moving. Congratulations on this amazing result, Corey! 59 songs without skipping a single one is something of which to be truly proud.
“If we let ourselves become discouraged by the shit we write, how will we ever find the gold?” Not a truer word spoken Kate, totally agree.
Sounding great Corey . Heartfelt and soulful .
Cheers mate, I think “maybe it’s time” we got together and had another jam. What do you reckon?
About time Corey. Great to hear your expressions in the form you love most. A good song is simple and honest. You’ve hit the right note.
Thank you Kelvin. You’re absolutely right about a good song being simple and honest. I really appreciate your feedback 🙂
Beautiful work Coz you truly have it ♥️♥️♥️
Thank you Katie 🙂 x
Brilliant write! Love the simplicity of ‘time to let the darkness in, and darkness that has become my friend, trust that all my paths will lead to home. I resonate with this. Stopped my pills recently. Dont like hold on to pills but sometimes it is needed to get you to the other side. Us creatives ‘think too much’(BTW that is the Zwahili word/translation for depression)
Hi Marthie, I’m so glad you found my blog and was able to have a listen to the song. You’re absolutely right about the fact that creatives “think to much.” Buddhists have a term for this, they call it “Monkey Mind” where the mind chatters constantly like an excited monkey and activities such as meditation helps calm the monkey mind. That is the path I’m attempting to walk down and it’s writing songs that helps me along the path. I would say that it would be a similar experience for yourself Marthie. Take care and I hope to do some more writing with you soon 🙂
Beautiful song, Corey, and beautifully sung… let your light, and your life, shine for others… we need your light in this world of ours… 🙏🦋🙏
Thank you Lisa for your kind words. We all need to shine for others in a way. If we all did that the world would be a much brighter place 🙂 x
PS: Found the DVD that you want back so I’ll bring it to you on Cesca’s birthday.