Starfish Songwriters

The Sandbox => MP3 songs for Review/Critique => Topic started by: IronKnee on May 11, 2026, 05:22:58 pm

Title: Re: How The Story Ends
Post by: IronKnee on May 11, 2026, 06:21:04 pm

Hey thanks, Pistol. It's nice of you to say.
The song has many well-worn themes, all wrapped up in a fresh new wrapper.
Besides, how many unique experiences can one man or woman have from the rest of the world and it's history?
Just say it differently... If you can't stumble across something new. 8)

Title: Re: How The Story Ends
Post by: pistol on May 11, 2026, 06:13:37 pm

This really works for me musically. The acoustic folk/rock vibe fits the lyric perfectly, and the rhythmic flow carries the emotional storytelling naturally.

Lyrically the themes are familiar, but I think the consistency of the story/book metaphors and the sincerity of the delivery make it connect well. Nothing feels forced, and the repeated “That’s just the way our story ends” lands emotionally without overdoing it. Overall, this feels like one of those songs where the music and lyric elevate each other really well.

Enjoyed listening.

Title: How The Story Ends
Post by: IronKnee on May 11, 2026, 05:22:58 pm

Wont Be Your Tool                                   
Words & Music by Tom Tognaci
            8)