Congratulations, JustLuke - you're genuinely talented tbh and I'm glad to see you back in the ring! I'm happy with how I did this competition, I never got a top 5 song last year
Gonna quietly post my song here in case anyone wants to see it. I doubt they will but the only person I showed it to was Nait (who is truly a sweetheart for looking it over at the last minute for me!).
Happiness Jam
When I first started, my eyes were bright
So damn big hearted, just like a child
I gave myself up so easily
So there was nothing left here for me
When I was flying, didn’t look down
Then I was lying flat on the ground
At last I saw that I was misled
I let the thunder mess up my head
CHORUS:
Used to think I’d lost everything
Until I found a new song to sing
I couldn’t see that I was lost
Selling yourself carries a cost
Learned to leave it all in the past
Won’t punish myself if I finish last
I’m finally happy with who I am
This is my newfound happiness jam
I spent time crying, wasted my days
Lost faith in trying, stuck in a haze
I picked myself up and dried my tears
Then I realized I had to face my fears
Now like a lion, I’m roaring loud
Now when you’re screaming, I like the sound
You tried to punch me out of the game
But there’s a crown I have to reclaim
CHORUS:
Used to think I’d lost everything
Until I found a new song to sing
I couldn’t see that I was lost
Selling yourself carries a cost
Learned to leave it all in the past
Won’t punish myself if I finish last
I’m finally happy with who I am
This is my newfound happiness jam
I’m all dressed up in camo
I’m loaded up on ammo
Rifle strapped on my back
I’m ready for attack
SECOND CHORUS:
Used to think I’d lost everything
Until I found a new song to sing
I couldn’t see that I was lost
Selling yourself carries a cost
Learned to leave it all in the past
Number one’s calling, won’t finish last
I’m finally happy with who I am
This is my newfound happiness jam