We are constantly distracted and often find excuses not to create—whether it’s writing a song, making art, or pursuing creativity. A major influence for this song is Tolkien’s story “Leaf by Niggle,” which tells of a painter who struggles to complete his masterpiece because the demands of daily life, family, and neighbors consume his time. When his life ends, however, he finds himself in the afterlife, where he encounters the tree he had always envisioned—only now it is even more magnificent. This story reflects the drive to create something beautiful, something larger than life itself, and the challenge of actually bringing it to completion. That is the essence of this song.
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Lyrics
when I’m not in the kitchen
when I’m not busy cleaning up
when I don’t need to entertain you
when I’m not needed at the club
when I am not dragging dead horses
not trying to find my place
when I am not trying to process
all that matters of that day
when I am not working
even not from home
you may find me making my own song
when I’m not changing any diapers
when I’m not running for president
no one in the office is asking for consent
not trying to worship
driving everybody everywhere around
no making myself particularly proud
swiping through my Instagram account
not preaching or praying
or worrying of doing that wrong
not hunting any zombies
or making love all night long
you may find me polishing up my song
another song
another song
it can’t wait any longer
another song
another song
I won’t sing anything of any other
as long as I am not done with my own song
everybody is allowed to sing along
and to clap with the rhythm
as the beat goes on and on
you may hum, you may tap, you make swing
as I am bringing it home
but in the end only you can make
the best of your own song
another song
another song
it can’t wait any longer
another song
another song
just won’t sing anything of any other
as long as I am not done with my own song
in case I was missing
in case I wasn’t listening
it should be indicated
might got fascinated
finally found the time
to do like Dylan and Young
yes I’m about to finish up
I’m about to finish up
I’m about to finish up my song