BLUE SUN ROOM FILK

CEDRIC

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Wednesday, July 27, 2005

song inspired by "Out of Gas"


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Chorus:

I’m out of gas; I’m on the drift;

Engine ain’t turnin’; and each breath’s a gift.

Now when I die, I’ll die alone;

If I could reach that button, I’d call you home.

When I reach that button, I’ll call you home.

The candles burned, on the birthday cake,

We joked and laughed, not a thing at stake;

One long deep breath, a wish to claim,

Then the air we were laughin’, went up in flame.

I met a man, in a brown leather coat,

He thought a bullet, would buy my boat,

But there ain’t a man, under any sun,

Who can take my boat, when I’ve got my gun. (x2)

Chorus

All I needed, was a nothing part,

An old catalyzer, to make the engine start.

Now I’ve got heat, and I’ve got air,

And I’ve got blood, but not enough to spare.

[instrumental break}

My journey’s long, and I’m far from port,

Space is cold, and my breath is short,

Serenity Valley, is where I’ll lie,

Some things stay with you, ‘till the day you die. (x3)

COMMENTS

Wednesday, July 27, 2005 5:37 AM

CEDRIC


Maybe this is a "tribute" rather than a filk--it's not based specificially on any other song. The melody (which I can't convey in this medium) is original, or so I hope. (Any time I write a tune, I worry that I'm just remembering one.) I haven't come up with a title yet, so any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thursday, July 28, 2005 9:37 AM

CALLMESERENITY


I would like to hear this to music, so hurry and record it, please!

Monday, August 1, 2005 7:24 AM

BEA


I hope you will perform this in Gig Harbour, see ya there on Sunday:-) Oh, why don't you just call it "Out of gas", maybe not very creative but as it is inspired by the episode... another idea would be "ode to the broken catalyzer"

Monday, August 1, 2005 7:30 AM

CEDRIC


Hey, Bea,

I try not to do scifi filk too publicly at renfaires--but since Gig Harbor has "fantasy" in its name, I'd be happy to give you a lane performance of my Firefly songs once I'm offstage.

As for titles, I don't want to call it "Out of Gas" because that's the title of the episode. Still, I have a feeling that's the tile I'm going to end up with.

See you on Sunday.

Saturday, August 6, 2005 10:08 PM

FAY


This is amazing. Thank you for sharing with us.

Monday, August 8, 2005 9:59 AM

EPICJOE


How about "on the Drift"? It's a great line and I think it would work rather well as the title.

Look forward to seeing you and Hawk next time you're up in Castleton.

Josh
aka Everett Pendale

Monday, August 8, 2005 10:24 AM

CEDRIC


I like "On the Drift"--I think that's going to be the title from now on.

Thanks, Josh

Tuesday, August 9, 2005 9:21 AM

BEA


Hi Cedric,

thank you so much for the private performance last Sunday, I enjoyed it very much! "On the Drift" is a good title and I loved the melody, still got it in my head

Hug, Bea

Wednesday, November 30, 2005 6:21 AM

BELLONA


My journey’s long, and I’m far from port,
Space is cold, and my breath is short,
Serenity Valley, is where I’ll lie,
Some things stay with you, ‘till the day you die.
ARE YOU TRYING TO MAKE ME CRY?!? beautiful...

b

Wednesday, November 30, 2005 10:43 AM

CEDRIC


Yes, Bellona, I *am* trying to make you cry.

BTW, the album is almost finished. I'll be sure to let you know when it's done.

Wednesday, February 15, 2006 1:06 PM

CEDRIC


The album is finished now and available online at

http://cdbaby.com/cd/bedlambards

So for those of you who want to actually >hear< the song, you can!


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