Well. I wish I were more computer-interactive savvy. I guess I’d rather write.
So I wrote a song to get a few thoughts to music and help me make better sense of some things. Songs help me that way. I have found meaning in some tunes years later after I have written them.
I recorded this tune on my phone, as I can’t get into Jefferson Carpenter’s studio yet. This would have been simple in simpler times. Tried to transfer it to YouTube. Didn’t work. Not for me, anyway.
So here are the lyrics to the tune. Had fun writing it.
INDIANA FOOTBALL 2020 (I Believe)
V1
Well in Bloomington they line up eleven
Just as well as they line up five
You can sense a fear out there
Since Indiana football has come to life
I’ve seen it all my born days
Corso, Mallory and too many since
Empty stadiums in the best of times
I know all too well what its meant
Chorus
I believe in this Indiana Football Team
I believe in the way they play and what they mean
And thank you Coach Allen and your staff for all you’ve done
You know I have believed since day one
V2
So tell me what’s with the likes of ESPN
Running on the bottom of the screen
Why did they have to tell the world
Something so football obscene?
They made it a point day and night for you to know all too well
That the Hoosiers didn’t cross midfield
On the last drive against the precious Buckeyes
Do you think that made someone sleep well?
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge in conversation style
So this Indiana football team has made some history
Imagine a team ranked number 7 in the AP poll
Playing a bowl game… against a team with a losing record
And you have to look down that same AP poll (if you have time)
All the way down to #22 to find the next ranked team
Playing in a bowl game… against a team with a losing record
In the parlance of Vince Lombardi I think he’d say
“What the hell’s going on out there” (YouTube it. You’ll laugh.)
Repeat the chorus….fade out.
Have a Happy and Safe New Year’s Eve!
I wish you and yours the best.
Speaking the closing rights of 2020.
Danny Johnson