Chapter 12: When Life is lonely
John Wayne (Loud Thoughts)
Growing up, my brothers and I loved watching John Wayne movies with my dad. Wayne always went it alone; others just got in the way. This mindset bled into society and still lives there. This song is about the struggle of trying to take it all on alone.
John Wayne (Loud Thoughts) by Brandon Wilson
I’ve kept this to myself for far too long
Hoping for answers to come along
I lock the door to push others away
Some things that I know I just can’t say
My thoughts are crowding in so loud
Gotta get them out
Thoughts are crowding in so loud
Gotta get them out
Thoughts are crowding in so loud
Gotta get them out
Now
I go through the motions of my day
Keep a smile plastered on my face
The rhythms of the world they pass me by
I’m tethered to an iron in the fire
My thoughts are crowding in so loud
Gotta get them out
Thoughts are crowding in so loud
Gotta get them out
Thoughts are crowding in so loud
Gotta get them out
Now
I don’t want your help
I’ve got to make my own way
I’ll handle this myself
Anyone who told you I’m afraid
Never saw me in a tight place
My thoughts are crowding in so loud
Gotta get them out
Thoughts are crowding in so loud
Gotta get them out
Thoughts are crowding in so loud
Gotta get them out
Now