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Hello friends, my name is Monty Sheets. I started writing song lyrics two years ago after the loss of my son due to a drug addiction. I personally write every word, every verse, without the use of any AI for my lyrics. I want the lyrics to be "mine". I couldn't talk about the loss, or the pain I was feeling with the loss of my son, so I put my feelings of grief to music. I have written poetry throughout my life, but song writing was new to me. I write as personal therapy most often. I'm still learning! I appreciate any thoughts you may offer to help assist me with my future lyrical writing and any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you!

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Welcome Monty,

Post some of your lyrics and you'll get some comments from others.

Sorry to hear about your son, but good songs come from your own feelings.

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Jump in there Monty!! Show em your great song!!!
When you row someone else across the river, you get there yourself
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I lost my son to a drug addiction, and I wrote this song to try to see the world through his eyes. He was a good man, wonderful heart, but made some bad decisions. I know many of you may have a loved one who is suffering with an addiction, and prayers for those who have to watch a loved one suffer through their nightmare! My son took his own life. I couldn't talk about his passing, so I expressed my thoughts and pain through music. It's truly gotten me through it all. I hope you enjoy the song!

Link is at the bottom of this page.


Song Title: THE NIGHTMARE BEGINS

Lyrics:

"Here's my story"

Smokin' cigarette butts,
Livin' in my old van.
Nothing left from the food bank,
But green beans in a can.

Lost my wife and kids,
Got hooked hard on meth.
If the drugs don't kill me,
I'm gonna starve to death.

I never dreamed my life,
Would turn out this bad.
Early mornin' with-draws,
Waking up fightin' mad.
Had dreams of a future,
A big family home.
Now, I look around,
There's no one... I'm alone.

There's got to be a way,
To get myself in line.
I've been to rehab now,
I think about five times.

Family tried to help,
Prayed for me and cried.
They don't want me there now,
I stole from them and lied.

I never dreamed life,
Would turn out so sad.
Scrapping for a dollar,
My teeth are looking bad.
Searching for a shelter,
No minutes on my phone.
Drugs, stole my future,
There's no one... I'm alone.

Meth is the drug of choice,
First time was with my friends.
I never had a clue,
That first time would not end.
I thought to myself,
Just once, for kicks and grins.
Truth is, just one time...
And the nightmare, begins.

"Why did I do this?"
"I need some help"

https://youtu.be/e5kQRDWy1HE?si=jMAvDU2bUfBa7K5C