ABOUT
THE AUTHOR
Cedric McClester is a prolific lyricist who writes in a number of voices and in a wide variety of genres. [December 2008]
AUTHOR'S OTHER TITLES (151) 30 Minutes Late (Songs) 30 Minutes Late was inspired by a performer who showed up 30 minutes late at The Coachella Music Festival. [228 words] A Day Late... (Songs) A Day Late...is a classic blues song that speaks for itself. [147 words] A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock ‘N Roll (Songs) A Little Bit Country and A Little Bit Rock 'n Roll, is a country song written for country singer Bonnie Raitt. [242 words] Ain’T Jus You (Songs) Sometimes we think that we are the only ones going through whatever we're going through. It ain’t jus you/ Feelin sorry for themselves/ Don’t act as if It’s you and one else/ There are others Who are ... [224 words] Alice Ain’T In Wonder Land (Songs) Alice ain’t in Wonder Land/ Though she longed to be/ Another victim at the hand Of powdered misery [136 words] All Blessings Flow (Songs) All Blessings Flow is a spiritual song of comfort. [261 words] An Empty Space (Songs) An Empty Space could be a love song or a spiritual affirmation, you decide which. [278 words] Are You Really Inclined To Agree? (Songs) Are You Inclined To Agree was inspired by the slimplictic answers we are given to the complex geo-political problems with which we're faced. [209 words] Because Of You (Songs) Because Of You is a spiritual song. [155 words] Because You’Re Not Here (Songs) Because you’re not here/ Christmas and New Year Won’t be like they used to be/ There’s really no reason This holiday season To celebrate far as I see [144 words] Believe In Miracles (Songs) Believe In Miracles speaks for itself. [213 words] Bible Thumpin (Songs) Bible Thumpin is directed at Christian fundamentalists. [179 words] Blessed To Have You (Songs) I'M Blessed To Have You is about someone who appreciates their mate and feels blessed to have them in their life. [226 words] Boy To Man (Songs) Boy To Man chronicals a young man who matures in war. [190 words] Can You Say Hypocrit? (Songs) Can You Say Hypocrit, pretty much speaks for itself. [265 words] Can’T (Songs) Of all the words People choose to use/ Can’t is the one That’s most abused/ It’s the main reason Why I refuse/ And if you do Then I got news [208 words] Can’T Pretend (Songs) I can’t pretend this isn’t taking a toll on me Cuz I’d just be faking I can’t pretend that my heart’s not aching When with every beat I feel it breaking [351 words] Caught In Her Memories (Songs) Caught In Her Memories was inspired by the sad tale of childhood rape and sexual abuse at the hands of a step father as told by an NFL football player. It was necessary to change the gender of the vi... [293 words] Choosin Men (Songs) Choosin Men is written from a female's perspective and is about a woman who makes poor choices. Here I go again and it’s been happenin/ Since way back when/ As a matter of fact it’s a sin/ But I have... [217 words] Conspiracy Theory (Songs) Conspiracy Theory pretty much speaks for itself. You be the judge of its relevancy. [221 words] Coulter’S Cauldron (Songs) Someone needs to Give a wallop/ To that anorexic trollop/ Who’s lacking in civility/ And mean when she don’t have to be [185 words] Cowboys Who Love Cowboys (Songs) Cowboys Who Love Cowboys is inspired by the Academy Award nominated motion picture, Broke Back Mountain. [360 words] Different Places In Our Lives (Songs) This song was inspired by comments made by singer Cheryl Crow. [156 words] Do You Cry (When You Hear The News)? (Songs) Do You Cry (When You Hear The News)? was inspired by the plight of Nixzmary Brown, a seven year old child who was neglected, abused and ultimately murdered by her stepfather, and for all the other Nix... [328 words] Don’T Explain (Songs) Mr. President don’t explain/ I beg you to refrain/ You’re so Dick and Jane/ That your answers cause me pain [179 words] Down The Drain (Songs) Down The Drain was inspired by country music superstar Shania Twain. [286 words] Dry Your Eyes (Songs) Dry Your Eyes was inspired by a radio show caller who was lamenting the fact that her husband left her for another woman after she gave the marriage her all. [256 words] Especially At Christmas Time (Songs) Especially At Christmas Time is a forlorn Christmas love song. [246 words] Every Day It’S The Same (Songs) Everyday It's The Same, chronicals the daily spin sessions President Bush is engaged in, a futile attempt to sell his failed war policy. Premption was a bad idea and it can only have a bad result. [293 words] Every Disease Has A Cure (Songs) Every Disease Has A Cure, is a song of encouragement and hope, for those who think there situation is hopeless. [311 words] Everybody Has To Pay (Songs) Everybody Has To Pay says we don't really get away with nothing in life, it often just appears that way. [268 words] Freaky Things (Songs) Girl just wait And you will see/ What affect anticipation Has on me/ Talkin ‘bout All that passion brings/ Makes me think about All kinds of freaky things [207 words] Get Over It (Songs) Get Over It is my response to those who have been critical of my political point of view. [228 words] Girl Of My Dreams (Songs) Girl Of My Dreams is a forlorn love song. See if you can relate. [153 words] Grinding Slowly In The Dark (Songs) Maybe we should dance apart Cuz every time we even start Grinding slowly in the dark You make it so hard - ya see [291 words] Guys (Songs) Guys is written from a teen aged girl's perspective. [280 words] Hard To Ignore (Songs) It’s hard to ignore That kind of whore/ We’ve seen her Walk the stroll before/ And we all know Her book will sell/ Even though She’s a candidate for hell [137 words] Head Over Heels (Songs) HEAD OVER HEELS,is a love song. [250 words] Heads Start Turnin (Songs) You are everything/ That you’re suppose to be/ A superstar is what you are/ And It’s plain to see. [205 words] Here We Go Again (Songs) Here We Go Again is an answer to Monica and Brandy's song The Boy Is Mine. [246 words] Hidden In The Attic (Songs) Hidden In The Attic was inspired by one of the London bombers. [218 words] Hold Your Head Up Paul (Songs) Hold Your Head Up Paul chronicals Paul McCartney's present state of mind as a consequence of his marital woes. [196 words] Hole In My Heart (Songs) Hole In My Heart was inspired by comments that Eddie LeVert of the R&B legends The OJays, made concerning the death of his son, the late R&B crooner Gerald LeVert. [153 words] Hope I Get Lucky Tonight (Songs) This song was inspired by a comment that was made on the Country Music Awards. [238 words] How Can You Trust Someone Else (Songs) How can you trust someone else When you’re suspicious of Their underlying motives Even when it’s love [240 words] I Can’T Wait (Songs) I can’t wait To get home to my baby/ Knock off work And spend time with my lady/ Unlike some girls I’ve known She’s never shady/ And if I’m passionate That’s how she’s made me [215 words] I Didn't Score Tonight (Songs) - [246 words] I Don’T Need To Be Forgiven (Songs) "I Don't Need To Be Forgiven," was inspired by the Dixie Chicks but could equally be applied to anyone who defies convention. [237 words] I Don’T Wanna Live Without... (Songs) I don’t wanna live without The passion we once shared/ When it was so obvious That you really cared [187 words] I Feel Blessed Today (Songs) I FEEL BLESSED TODAY is a song of worship [235 words] I Had It All (Songs) I had it all But really had nothing/ You came along And now I have something/ Worth treasuring The rest of my life/ I’ll be your husband If you’ll be my wife [207 words] I Haven't Made It To Broadway (Songs) I Haven't Made It To Broadway is about holding on to one's dreams. [212 words] I Love Ya Baby (Songs) I LOVE YA BABY speaks for itself. Check it out [252 words] I Miss Your Lips (Songs) I Miss Your Lips is a forlorn love song. I miss your lips/ I miss your smile/ I miss talking to you/ And I’m thinkin now/ I miss you in bed/ I miss holding you/ I miss all the things That we used to d... [316 words] I Pity The Fool (Songs) I pity the ones Who’ve lost all hope/ Who can’t find a way To manage or cope/ I pity those Lost in self-despair/ Who haven’t discovered You’re closer than near [169 words] I Thank God (Songs) I THANK GOD, is a song of gratitude for everything that God has done for me. [243 words] I Want To Get Back With You (Songs) - [207 words] I Wasn’T There (Songs) I Wasn't There was inspired by an avoidable tragedy that I read about in the newspaper. [325 words] If Jesus Showed Up At Your Door (Songs) If Jesus Showed Up At Your Door poses the question of what you would do if that happened. It also questions whether we profess faith, or practice it. [354 words] If Not For Bad Luck (Songs) Liquor ain’t the answer But it just might be the cure It helps to dull my senses So I won’t think no more My woman up and left me The house burned to the ground My dog’s been missing two weeks And he ... [298 words] If These Words Inspire (Songs) If These Words Inspire is a spiritual song that poses a familiar question, what is the meaning of life? [244 words] If You Really Think There's A War On Terror (Poetry) It's poor semantics to label what we're doing in Iraq and elsewhere as a war on terror. [29 words] If You're Looking For Something (Songs) If You're Looking For Something is an open letter to those who are searching for meaning in their lives. [203 words] I’Ll Always Raise His Name (Songs) I'll Alway Raise His Name is a spiritual praise song. It is unique in that it never mentions the name, but it is clear to whom the author is refering. [300 words] Impossible Mission (Songs) You had his baby/ And now he’s on the road/ I hate to say it/ But you’re left with the load/ You’re forced to get up/ All hours of the night/ To feed the baby/ And he’s nowhere in sight. [227 words] In-Kind (Songs) IN-KIND, was inspired by a radio disc-jockey posing the question, what were the things that his female listeners looked for in a man. [218 words] It Ain’T Enough For Us To Be Appalled (Songs) It ain’t enough for us To be appalled/ Because the government Stumbled and stalled/ How many levees Have to fall/ For us to get The wake-up call [177 words] It Was Done In God’S Name (Songs) Many Christians don't make the distinction between God and Jesus. If they in fact are one in the same, was Jesus being shizophrenic when he prayed to God on the cross, or when he taught the Lord's Pr... [292 words] It’S Time To Do Some Thinkin (Songs) It's Time To Do Some Thinkin encourages the listener to do some self-reflection. [293 words] Jesus Is The Reason (Songs) Jesus Is The Reason places focus on the Christmas holiday where it rightfully belongs, on the birth of Jesus Christ. [254 words] Joy Comes In The Morning (Songs) Joy Comes In The Morning,addresses the hopelessness of despair. Perhaps you've lost a loved one. Maybe you're suffering from an illness. Whatever the nature of your despair, it will not last, joy com... [236 words] Just Myself To Blame (Songs) Just Myself To Blame is written in the voice of a 26 year old man who was accused of accidentally killing a two year old child, who was strapped to his car seat, but unfortunately was caught in a stre... [275 words] Kim Is Ill (But Bush Is Sick) (Songs) Kim is ill/ But Bush is sick/ He’s like a pony With only one trick [171 words] Lady Of The Night (Songs) Lady Of The Night is a complete song that was written in 1976. The lyrics are mine and the music was written by Harold Williams It is an uptempo song that is the property of Mashairi/Yodata Music S... [164 words] Lift Me Up (Songs) Lift Me Up is a spiritual song of hope and promise. [247 words] Livin The American Dream (Songs) Living The American Dream was inspired by a comment that American Idol winner Taylor Hicks made after it was announced that he won the 2006 American Idol contest. [302 words] Longing For The Days (Songs) He’s got me longing for the days When the only thing he tortured Was a sentence or a phrase/ We’ve got to watch him closely Given his errant way/ Just to find out what he’s up to Cos I bet you’d be a... [237 words] Love Don't Have No Meanin (Songs) - [173 words] Mark Of The Beast (Songs) When war rages on And will not cease That’s the mark of the beast/ When people call for But can’t get peace That’s the mark of the beast/ When those who should do more Do the least That’s the mark of ... [268 words] Mommy Only Wishes You The Best (Songs) You don’t have to wonder You don’t have to guess Mommy only wishes you the best [221 words] Money Isn’T Everything (Songs) Money isn’t everything/ I never said it was/ But I confess As you might have guessed/ I like the things it does [154 words] More Violence In Iraq (Songs) More violence in Iraq/ But soldiers keep being sent back/ Too few do we extract/ And the enemy has quite a knack For strapping bombs on their backs [230 words] My Bidness... (Songs) My Bidness was inspired by blues legend BB King. What is mentioned in the song are things he spoke about in a recent interview. [214 words] Nine-Eleven Is The Boogie Man (Poetry) This poem speaks for itself. [50 words] No Longer Lovers … (Songs) No longer lovers We’re not even friends/ We can’t forgive each other For our past sins/ It’s far too late To now make amends/ Guess this is where Our sad story ends [204 words] No More Lies (Songs) I don’t wanna hear no more lies/ No rationales or alibis/ No conjured up reasons why/ One more soldier has to die [272 words] Now That Zarqawi’S Dead (Songs) Now that Zarqawi’s dead/ From a thousand pounds of lead/ The insurgency he fed/ Might finally be put to bed [262 words] Number One (Poetry) This poem is geared towards children ages 3 to 6. [25 words] Out Of Thin Air (Songs) This song was inspired by a realistic dream. [202 words] People Wanna Know (Songs) These lyrics were inspired by an interview that platinum recording artist Ciara gave concerning her break-up with rapper Bow Wow. I believe this more than adequately covers her sentiments. [255 words] Photograph (Songs) It’s a photograph From my past That I carry with me Every now and then I take out when I feel the need to see/ Your smiling face Which I can’t erase From my memory [203 words] Publicity Stunt (Songs) This song is a response to an undersecretary at the State Department stating the suicides of three Gitmo prisoners was just a publicity stunt. [186 words] Publicity Stunt Suicide (Songs) This song is a response to a statement that an undersecretary of State made regarding three suicides at Guantanemo Bay. [186 words] Put God Back In Your Life (Songs) Put God Back In Your Life is the story of a woman who is struggling with a husband who is addicted to drugs. [265 words] Reciprocity (Songs) Reciprocity is a song from a female's perspective. She is pointing out what she does to show her love and is asking that her love be returned. [237 words] Sayin It Don’T Make It True (Songs) Sayin It Don't Make It True was inspired by a critique of my work. The comment was, "At least the right says what's on their mind." [266 words] Sectarian? (Oh, No My Friend) (Poetry) I think this poem speaks for itself. [60 words] She Has A Book To Pitch (Songs) She’ll gladly play the bitch/ When she has a book to pitch/ And we’ve all made her rich/ So tell me would you switch? [216 words] She Has Me Open (Songs) She has me open/ I have to admit/ She turns me on/ Because she’s the shit [207 words] She’S The One (Songs) I said to myself man it’s absurd/ But what happens if the feeling’s deferred/ She’s the one who I most preferred/ So the friendship line got a little blurred... [308 words] Slayed (Songs) (Chorus) I got slayed so well last night My inhibitions all took flight And we went at it till daylight See he knew how to do it right [336 words] Some People Say (Songs) Some people say/ That I’m gay/ But I respond (ain’t no way)/ It’s nothing but lies/ Cos what it implies/ Is that I like guys... [251 words] Somebody Tell Me (Songs) Somebody tell me Where the world’s headed to/ That is the question That I wish I knew/ Look at the things That some of us do/ To other people So sad but so true [239 words] Something That Happened In War (Songs) Something That Happened In War was inspired by a double amputee veteran of the war in Iraq [228 words] Sorry Is Too Little And Too Late (Songs) Sorry is/ Too little and too late/ Especially when/ I didn’t hesitate/ No man should/ Ever hit his mate/ Now I guess/ I’ll have to take the weight. [177 words] Star (Songs) You were a star Before they discovered/ You have a light That can’t be smothered/ Try though they may To hold you back/ Keep moving forward Stay on your track Can you guess who inspired this song? [179 words] Summer Vibes (Songs) SUMMER VIBES is a summer song that brings back memories of the perfect summer day. [158 words] Sumthin ‘Bout This Don’T Feel Right (Songs) Obviously this is written in a female's voice I realize you have Another life/ And I’m your outside woman Not your wife/ And I’m not tryin To breakup your home/ But I don’t like Sleepin alone. [176 words] Take A Look Inside (Songs) Take A Look Inside encourages people to focus on the beauty they possess within and to not be as concerned with someone else's standard of beauty. [163 words] Teasin ‘Em (Songs) Teasin 'Em deals with men who delude themselves by ego tripping about their sexual prowess. [359 words] Terror Claimed In Islam’S Name (Poetry) Terror Claimed In Islam's Name is an oxymoron. From my understanding, terror is not condoned anywhere in Islam, nor is suicide, or the killing innocents. [66 words] That’S Just How It Is (Songs) A love song in the Ne-Yo, Omarion, Chris Brown mode. [248 words] That's My Life (Songs) No it ain’t pretty/ Yeah it’s damn right gritty/ But that’s my life/ And I don’t apologize/ I won’t tell you any lies/ About my strife [205 words] That's What You Inspire (Songs) Your current runs through me like electricity In other words you really turn me on... [277 words] The Indictment (Songs) The Indictment speaks to abuse of office. Check it out and see if you agree. [231 words] The Legend Of Nia Umoja (Songs) The Legend of Nia Umoja is the companion piece to the best selling childrens book of the same title. This is the legend of Nia Umoja/ In case you haven’t heard Cos nobody told ya/ Now is the time T... [195 words] The Moment (Songs) The moment comes and goes as quick/ Those precious seconds are meant to stick/ Deep inside of our memories/ Filed under things we do to please. [244 words] The Other Side (Songs) On The Other Side is a hopeful funeral song. [174 words] The Poison Well (Songs) - [185 words] They Passed Away (Poetry) They Passed Away addresses a child's observation concerning death. [119 words] This Christmas Is (Songs) Better than all the rest/ Hands down Cause there’s no contest/ This Christmas is The very best/ We got things We’d never guess [226 words] This Crazy Man (Poetry) George Dubya Bush has earned the dubious distintion of Crazy Man. [137 words] This Way We Come... (Songs) This way we come/ And this way we’ll go/ Exactly when None of us know/ So live each day As if it were your last/ You see in the end/ There's only the past [208 words] Time After Time After Time (Songs) Time After Time After Time is a reaffirming spiritual song. [234 words] To Believe (Songs) You profess to believe/ But I don’t know/ Cos you seem to have A way to go/ Before you can proudly Wear the crown/ And say to yourself You’re heaven bound [173 words] Trailer Park Trash (Songs) Trailer Park Trash is written from a woman's perspective. The woman in question grew up in a trailer park but maintained her pride in her humanity. [213 words] Unhealthy Eating (Poetry) Unhealthy Eating addresses the Amercan perchant for fast foods. [110 words] Us Being Together (Songs) Us being together. Makes them uptight/ For them it’s just a matter Of black and white... [233 words] War Is Hell (Songs) The title tells it all. [196 words] Were You There? (Songs) Were You There chronicals the crucifiction of Christ. [308 words] What About The Poor? (Songs) What about the poor/ Don’t they matter anymore/ Can they get a lifeline/ Or must they swim back to shore. [190 words] What Were You Thinkin? (Songs) What Were You Thinkin chronicles the recent bizarre behavior of pop idol Britney Spears [198 words] What's Up With You:? (Songs) - [235 words] When He Makes Love To Ya (Songs) When he makes love to ya Does he know how to do ya Can he bring it to ya Or does he just screw ya [329 words] When Praises Are Sent Up To Heaven (Songs) When Praises Are Sent Up To Heaven makes the point that God is worthy of all praise and when praises are sent up to heaven blessings come back down. [333 words] Where Did Katie’S Baby Go? (Songs) Where Did Katie's Baby Go? is a parody on the spawn of TomKat, ie Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. [133 words] Where The Rubber Meets The Road (Songs) Where the rubber Meets the road/ I’m the one Who hauls the load/ Down the nation’s highways/ Through the hamlets and the by-ways/ Til I make it to market/ Just so grocery stores can stock it [291 words] Who Are You Foolin? (Songs) This song addresses the strong denials that public figures are apt to give before making an admission. Can you guess to whom this might apply? [163 words] Who You Gonna Follow (Holla) (Songs) Who You Gonna Follow (Holla) poses an age old question. Life is full of choices and the song asks the listener which one will he or she choose. [263 words] Whose House Are You Building? (Songs) Whose House Are You Building, is addressed to ministers who sometimes get carried away with their own importance, for getting whom they are working for. [256 words] Whose Life Is It? (Songs) Got a question Whose life is it/ Who I love Isn’t your bizness/ I don’t need Your forgiveness/ Or for you to Ask what is this [253 words] Why Should They? (Songs) This is another ode to the Dixie Chicks. It poses the following questions. Why should they Ask to be forgiven/ For their views So they can make a living/ Tell me why Should they apologize/ For expos... [145 words] Would It Make You Feel Better? (Songs) Would It Make You Feel Better, is about a former love who is convinced that the song is about her. [235 words] Ya Wanna Know Why (I Sing The Blues) (Songs) Ya Wanna Know Why (I Sing The Blues)is a familiar story that any blue singer might tell. [221 words] Yesterday's Lovers (Songs) Yesterday’s lovers Go their separate way/ With no hope of returning To yesterday/ And if that chance did occur Would things be like they were/ Once the flame has been smothered Can the love be redisco... [206 words] You Don't Know What You Got (Songs) - [277 words] You Don’T Recover (Songs) You Don't Recover, postulates certain feelings we never recover from. [170 words] You Have No Idea (Songs) - [250 words] You Say That You Love Me (Songs) You say that you love me But then stay out all night How can you call that love When you know it ain’t right [300 words] You're My Wife (But She's My Life) (Songs) Isn’t it strange how love can change No matter how deep or true It happens though and you should know It’s no reflection on you... [324 words] “How Many Soldiers?” (Poetry) This poem is an examination of the New York Post's right wing leanings, relative to the war in Iraq and our failed foreign policy. How many soldiers Have to be dead? Before the New York Post Gets it ... [96 words]
“Bright Lights And The Big City” Cedric McClester
(1st Verse)
Bright lights and the big city
Proved too much for the girl
She was trust in the spotlight
Of a brand new world
She began hanging out
With a much faster crowd
Boozing and drugging
And talking real loud
(Chorus)
Bight lights and the big city
Seemed to turn her around
She saw things she never did
In her small country town
(2nd Verse)
Bright lights and the big city
Made her lose her head
She partied hard enough
To wake up the dead
Dancing in nightclubs
Having casual sex
And wondering out loud
What she should do next
(Bridge)
Bright lights and the big city
Bright lights and the big city
Bright lights and the big city
Bright lights and the big cit
(Chorus)
Bight lights and the big city
Seemed to turn her around
She saw things she never did
In her small country town
(3rd Verse)
Bright lights and the big city
Are what brought her down
Form the circular motion
Of that merry-go-round
And since her crown
Was so abruptly taken
She stares off in space
With a look that is vacant
(Bridge)
Bright lights and the big city
Bright lights and the big city
Bright lights and the big city
Bright lights and the big cit
(Outro)
Bright lights and the big city
Proved too much for the girl
She was trust in the spotlight
Of a brand new world
Dancing in nightclubs
Having casual sex
And wondering out loud
What she should do next
(Chorus)
Bight lights and the big city
Seemed to turn her around
She saw things she never did
In her small country town
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