This a great reminder for those of us who like to create art.
Hello, my name is Jimmy Roman. I'm a singer/songwriter from Columbus, OH.
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Notion of Trust
Posted by Jimmy Roman in Blog, Song Story
THE STORY
Trust has usually been an easy thing for me. It didn’t use to take long for me to warm up to people and then immediately barf my whole life story. Probably not a good thing but I like making friends. In the process I freaked out some people. Oops!
A friend of mine once said it takes at least 10 years to establish trust in a friendship. I believe he’s right. This song is for all the people who have been betrayed whether it’s by the church, friends, family or a co-worker.
It’s true that people aren’t perfect, but we can try a little harder when it comes to treating each other as we would like to be treated.
THE LYRICS
NOTION OF TRUST
Words and Music by Jimmy Roman
Torn between a friendship and the fear
Of losing it all here
There’s no way around it
Turn back now from the innocence and drive
And soon you will find
You just can’t deny it
Something’s missing tonight
Void of reason and life
You fill the emptiness with all things failing
Stop the bleeding right now
I would if I just knew how
When all else fails we might have
Found the notion of trust
I may be so out of my mind
But I’m too afraid to hide
Cause what’s next consumes me
Search but the answer’s crystal clear
Take your sympathetic ear
Listen to what surrounds you
Something’s missing tonight
Void of reason and life
You fill the emptiness with all things failing
Stop the bleeding right now
I would if I just knew how
When all else fails we might have
Found the notion of trust
Dust and burnt down bridges
Don’t seem beautiful within
Solitude is better when the truth’s your only friend
Something’s missing tonight
Void of reason and life
You fill the emptiness with all things failing
Stop the bleeding right now
I would if I just knew how
When all else fails we might have
Found the notion of trust
© Copyright 2006 Tragic Union Music
Today Is Not Mine
Posted by Jimmy Roman in Blog, Song Story
THE STORY:
Besides being the most hard rock song I’ve ever written, “Today is Not Mine” is probably one of the most honest I’ve written. This is a demo track I recorded in 2008. It’s all about the fact that we’re never really satisfied, especially here in America. We have so much yet sometimes we give so little.
We constantly try to be like other people. This is something I was struggling with back in 2008 and this is still something I struggle with. We wish we had more money, power, friends and status. Even when we say we don’t want those things we still wrestle with the tension on a daily basis.
LYRICS
TODAY IS NOT MINE
Words and Music by Jimmy Roman
Someday you will feel
It’s appropriate to kneel
At the coos of indecision
To the gods of trends and appeal
You wish you looked like her
And you wanna be like him
It’s not easy to get over
When all you want is something real
Cause today is not mine
What does it mean today?
Even though I pray
A thousand times for answers
A thousand times for grace
All we want is more
All we want is more
All we want is more
All we want is more
But today is not mine
Even if I tried
To negotiate another rhythm and rhyme
I will settle for less
Even if it means more
A modest helping of the simple and ignored
Teach my hands to know
The things I should forego
But today is not mine
Even if I tried
To negotiate another rhythm and rhyme
But today is not mine
Even if I tried
To negotiate another rhythm and rhyme
I will settle for less
Even if it means more
A modest helping of the simple and ignored
© Copyright 2006 Tragic Union Music
Touch and Go
Posted by Jimmy Roman in Blog, Song Story
STORY:
A friend of mine had jut ended a bad relationship due to the fact that she was being used by her boyfriend. I don’t know this bothers you but it makes me angry. This song is in major chords because it reflects the feeling at the moment when you feel like you’re loved. The lyrics are less than cordial.
Everyone is looking for love. Don’t choose someone who doesn’t know your name or your story because “love was never meant for you to waste”.
LYRICS
TOUCH AND GO
Words and Music by Jimmy Roman
She’s a victim of her own confusion
He’s a carnivore who’s looking
For another feast
He says free your mind don’t ever use it
‘Cause tonight I’ll be a man
When I’m done I’ll let you leave
There’s no room for losers
Crowding our atmosphere
You’re lucky to be in the clear
Do you know
It’s a game of touch and go
Leaves you on a sorry note
Of a song that has one chord
One more chance
Don’t you wish you could’ve had
At least a fight to take it back
Now the moment’s here and gone
You’re a victim of your own delusion
This has become your score card
And the only thing you know
What a shame to use her
And abuse the soft spot in her
Heart reserved for love
Beautiful you are
Treasured beyond scars
Love was never meant for you to waste
© Copyright 2006 Tragic Union Music
Jimmy Roman is Back!
Posted by Jimmy Roman in Blog
After spending years telling people to follow their dreams, I decided to finally follow mine. I’m not writing music for recognition. I’m writing because I love to create music. Some of you have bought my music in the past and have asked me when I’m going to release new music. Well, 2012 is your year to hear more music from. me.
What’s the Plan Stan?
As of now I’m planning to release a short EP for Valentines Day. Depending on how well the recording process goes you will hopefully be able to buy the EP on February 14th. You will know when it’s released. Oh yes, you will know. I’m not sure about releasing a full length record as of yet. I want to experiment with the music and maybe release a few EP’s throughout the year.
No matter what I release I hope you will join me on this journey. I’m super excited to be back in the process of songwriting. I don’t know what will come of all this but for now I’m writing for you and me :0).
Thanks to all of you for prodding me to record again. I can’t wait for you to hear what I have cooking.
