by Marc Gunn, Sept 15, 2004 There was live music out behind the Texas Union that inspired this wee poem. Angels and demons in motion, Waves of electric guitar And erratic breathes of moist air. Song after song in pointless repetition While people ebb in time. An angel rubs her eye. Gold Hispanic skin in […]
Category Archives: Song Lyrics & Poetry
Lyrics by Marc Gunn and of songs he plays as well as chords as played on the autoharp.
Uncontrollably Charmed (Lyrics)
by Marc Gunn, July 1998 I wrote this poem several years ago inspired in part by love of Dungeons & Dragons and in part by my young, passionate view of love. Throw back your neck for the vampire. The sire will drain you of your needs. He’ll bleed away some grand design That you were […]
Climb the Fence
by Marc Gunn, September 9, 2004 I was watching Il Postino yesterday and found myself inspired by the movie and recent thoughts on travel and Italy. It yielded this poem. The sea, the stars, the sky, The earth, the sand, The world is a metaphor For something else, And that ‘something else’ Is a metaphor […]
Soliloquy from Julius Caesar’s Salad
by Marc Gunn, Fall 1987 I wrote this in the 10th grade for a class project while studying Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar. It comes from the voice of Mark Anthony after he finds Julius Caesar recently killed and in a salad. O, pardon me, thou bleeding piece of poultry, That I am meek and gentle […]
Sadness Is My Inspiration
by Marc Gunn, August 22, 2004 It is still possible to find peace of mind even when you breakup with someone you can care for greatly as shown by this brief poem of reflection. Sadness is my inspiration. Shame is my quill. Guilt is my parchment. Remorse is the ink I spilled. But love is […]
Angel’s Lament (Lyrics, parody How’s It Gonna Be)
words by Marc Gunn; music Third Eye Blind A parody of “How’s It Gonna Be” by Third Eye Blind. This song is a howling tribute to Buffy, the Vampire Slayer and her once true vampiric love, Angel. Incidentally, this song was written before Angel was killed, and before he got his own TV series! I […]
Live For Another Day
by Marc Gunn, August 22, 2004 Breaking up is difficult. But learning to forgive one’s self is even more difficult, and it’s never easy to break the cycle, heal, and move on. Bathing in self-induced depression. Longing for natural love. Wondering if I gave it up. Hoping I’ll soon recover. Praying I will heal quickly. […]
Kitty Cat (Lyrics, parody of Mari Mac)
Lyrics by Pam Owens, June 7, 2004 I started playing with this in my head after I sent you the joking list of songs last night for your new “Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers” album! I know it’s pretty strange! Comes from 27 years of being an alcohol and drug counselor. Now I have […]
Black Is the Color (of My Cat’s Fur)
“Black Is the Color (of My Cat’s Fur)” (parody “Black Is the Color”) by Marc Gunn, Bard 6/30/2004 Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers Black is the color of my cat’s fur. Her whiskers are like the finest myrrh She has the kindest eyes and the gentlest paws I love the […]
Lord of the Pounce (Lyrics, parody of Lord of the Dance)
“Lord of the Dance” lyrics by Marc Gunn, Bard 8/5/2004, music traditional Shaker hymn called “Simple Gifts” and parody of “Lord of the Dance” Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers I pounced in the morning when the world was begun. I pounced on the moon and the stars all for fun. […]
