5090 by FAWM: "Frida"

Frida

Skirmish: Independence (or the lack... (@robinleaf)

Liner Notes

#acoustic
The writing prompt was independence, so I created this character. The easygoing music reminds me of Badfinger.

Lyrics

The day that Frida left the band
No one knew what she had planned
No one knew what it was for
What was waiting outside the door

Frida
Frida go on along
Frida
Frida know when something’s wrong
Frida
Frida walk right out the door
Frida
Frida ask for more

Who knows you better than you
Who else knows what you can do
Write the ticket in your mind
Answer any questions that you find

Frida
Frida go on along
Frida
Frida know when something’s wrong
Frida
Frida walk right out the door
Frida
Frida ask for more

Every day is Frida Day
Frida Day Frida Day
And every night is Frida Night
When you have a name like Frida
Everyone is is glad to meet you
You never doubt that you’ve got the right

Frida
Frida go on along
Frida
Frida know when something’s wrong
Frida
Frida walk right out the door
Frida
Frida ask for more

Frida
Frida go on along
Frida
Frida know when something’s wrong
Frida
Frida walk right out the door
Frida
Frida ask for more

Comments

@barbara 10w

You had me singing along on the chorus, and I think I’ll be singing it to myself later. She’s an inspiring character, knowing when to leave a situation. Nice direction to take with the prompt.

@stuartbenbow 10w

Interesting approach to the prompt. I especially like that ear worm of a chorus. Very catchy.

@coolparadisoMod 10w

good idea well delivered, nice balance between the story and the repetition which gets you wanting to sing along!

@robynmackenzieMod 10w

Love the narrative of a woman going out and finding herself! The chord progression in the chorus is really nice!

@pianoquest 10w

I have to love "Every night is Frida Night"

@andygetch 10w

Since the family is in a Frida Kahlo phase, when I first saw the title my mind had that expectation, but I'm kinda glad this song was not about that artist, though she indeed was independent (a different song obvs). I can identify this song with moments in my life where I had to stand up for myself even when it was unpopular and I was alone and unsupported in making that decision. Also a great melody and chord set!