Steemit open mic week 128 - So long (original) @graemesaxton

[graemesaxton]

This is my first entry for the open mic contest, original song I wrote about moving on.

So long

I tried my best to walk away, but my best doesn't get me far somedays
I tried my best to leave you alone, and try to remember what we had is long gone

I guess it's times to let you go, I'm sorry I held on so long
I think I've known all along that I don't blame you at all

You tried your best to make it clear, and I tried just as hard to pretend I couldn't hear it
I tried my best to feel the same, but I remember how we were you remember how we became

I guess it's time to let you go, I'm sorry I held on so long
I think I've known all along, that I don't blame you at all

When your unstoppable faith met my immovable doubt
You forgot your tendency to whisper, and me my need to shout

I guess it's time to let you go, I'm sorry I held on too long
I think I've known all along, none of this was your fault

I think I've know all along, I don't blame you at all
I guess it's time to let you go, I'm sorry I held on too long

Comments

[fredkese]

This is wonderful man, especially for a first entry. You are really at ease and killing it. Good job man.

[graemesaxton]

Thank you so much dude, I was actually mad nervous. Glad it didn't show haha

[fredkese]

Was pretty great

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[himalayannomad]

I loved the lyrics and you sung it so well. To be frank, I did not expect to listen to such a beautiful soft music. It was refreshing.. :)

I also see that this is your first post on steemit. So congrats for getting curie vote on it. It's definitely an amazing start. Moreover, I also think that you should consider making a #introduceyourself post. Almost everybody does it before posting anything here. It helps to familiarise you with the community.

Welcome to steemit and have a great day!

[graemesaxton]

Thank you so much for the kind words... frank (haha). And thanks for the advice, but be careful what you wish for because I'm working on a introduction post right now, and it's literally the dumbest anyone has ever talked to a camera in the history of looking dumb. I'm commited now though so stay tuned it should be uploaded soon. Thanks for listening though man, I really do appreciate it so much.

[jubei333]

Your intro post doesn't have to be a video bro.Most folks cant talk natural to the camera like me :).The intro post is just to sort of describe who you are and what you do.That said if you do a intro video talk for a few minutes then give us a song you'll likely get a much better payout than the average intro post.

[himalayannomad]

Most welcome. Sometimes, I also enjoy listening to dumb things. They have their own story to tell. All the best 😉

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[graemesaxton]

Hey everyone sorry of the slow replies, I've had hand surgery in the last couple days and been out for the count, so happy to read all this while I'm recovering though, thank you all so much xxx

[dmilliz]

Good job man! NICE First Entry! Very soulful! I wish you luck in the open Mic! Be sure to share to twitter, make other musicians aware of these opportunities! (Retsteemed & tweeted)

[graemesaxton]

Thanks man, I really appreciate it.

[chireerocks]

@graemesaxton, Just awesome brother and these words hold the feelings of deep Realisation and Understanding which we see very less nowadays in this Materialistic world. Keep up and never leave your world of words and music. Stay blessed.

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[graemesaxton]

Thank you for the kind and thoughtful words, so encouraging.

[chireerocks]

Welcome and have a blessed time ahead.

[randomwanderings]

Hello again @graemesaxton,

You already know I love this. Just popping in to let you know I will be including it in the Curie Author Showcase tomorrow...

This post was nominated by a @curie curator to be featured in an upcoming Author Showcase that will be posted in about 12-18 hours on the @curie blog.

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You can check out our previous Author Showcase to get an idea of what we are doing with these posts.

Thanks for your time and for creating great content.
Gene (@curie curator)

[jubei333]

Wow thats amazing! You curie guys are doing a fantastic job here!!
Keep up the outstanding work!

[graemesaxton]

I'm genuinly lost for words. Thank you so much Gene!

[cryptoandcoffee]

Nice song with great lyrics. For a first entry you have done very well. You have set the bar high now for your next one and look forward to see what comes next.

[graemesaxton]

Thank you so much and stay tuned, the best is yet to come.

[cryptoandcoffee]

Look forward to it.

[ronel]

That was pretty cool dude!
I like it very much!
Looking forward on your next performance.
I wish you all the best!
Good luck!

[graemesaxton]

Thank you very much, I can't wait to do more

[ronel]

More and more lol

[arcange]

Congratulations @graemesaxton!
Your post was mentioned in the Steem Hit Parade for newcomers in the following categories:

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[jubei333]

Damn man nice tune!New gunslinger in town,this is easily top 5 material!

Epic thumbs up!

[graemesaxton]

Stop! You are! Haha cheers man, your wee video to celebrate actually made my whole week

[erikah]

Congratulations, you did a great job. First entry and you got a curie upvote, which is a very nice appreciation and will help you grow as well.
You have a nice voice and play the guitar well. I hope this gives you a boos to continue and take part of the next openic editions in the future as well. Keep up the good work and Steem on :)

[graemesaxton]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate it. I'll definitely be taking part again, thank you for listening

[erikah]

My pleasure, it's always a pleasure to listen to good music :)

[curie]

Hi graemesaxton,

This post has been upvoted by the Curie community curation project and associated vote trail as exceptional content (human curated and reviewed). Have a great day :)

Visit curiesteem.com or join the Curie Discord community to learn more.

[graemesaxton]

Wow...

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[randomwanderings]

Hi @graemesaxton, Welcome to the blockchain! Love the song. Great to see you jumping right into the OpenMic contest.

We get a lot of people on here who try to pass off someone else's work as their own. Could you add a link back to your Steem blog on your YouTube post, or on your Facebook page? It will go a long way to confirm it is you and help others appreciate your music here.

Thanks,
Gene

[graemesaxton]

Thanks so much, that's all done now. It's been an amazing first day as part of the community.

[randomwanderings]

Haha, it is not really a typical start. I am glad I spotted your post 8 minutes after you posted it. You should consider doing an introduction post using the tag introducemyself soon. It is a great way to let people get to know who you are and what you do.

Best of luck in the OpenMic contest. I personally think your chances are good this week.

Come join us on the @c-squared Discord channel (the link is in the vote above). We have a self-promotion channel where you can drop your own posts, or if you find posts by other people you can jump into becoming a curator and helping others get noticed.

[graemesaxton]

I'm glad you did too haha. I'll make an introduction video asap, but still very unpracticed and awkward talking to the camera. Thank you so much for the kind words, it's amazing to get some feedback, I have lots of material so will for sure use the discord groups. And thanks for the advice, very new to this and trying to figure everything out but everyone is being so cool and helpful.

[mariajruizb]

Excelente trabajo amigo. Felicidades bendiciones y exitos!!!.

[graemesaxton]

Eso es muy amable gracias :D

[ferrate]

ooo lovely voice you got in there. I really loved the song and every tune you played in there. You were on fire. Great entry and wait to see more of you soon

[graemesaxton]

Thank you so much for listening, more coming very very soon

[ferrate]

You are humbly welcome

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[sharkmonsters]

Very lovely tune. Thanks for sharing!

[graemesaxton]

Thank you, and thanks for listening :D

[luzcypher]

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[maxipiano]

Fine

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[alfredmusic]

Increíble amigo! Tienes mucho talento, espero ver otros vídeos! Se nota que amas la música y ver jóvenes talentosos compartiendo vídeos de calidad me hace muy feliz! Saludos desde Venezuela.

[graemesaxton]

Muchas Gracias

[sunnysandhu]

Thanks graeme for sharing my post . Your song was so nice . If u come to south of france do let me know . I live close to nice

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[graemesaxton]

Thanks a lot man, and you're very welcome, your song is beautiful with a beautiful message

[sunnysandhu]

Thanks for the appreciation

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[iamsaray]

Your voice is angelic, let me tell you that I fell completely in love with your lyric, at the moment it was so representative that it gave me nostalgia. I really congratulate you, you will be a great artist!

[graemesaxton]

Haha thank you so much, that's so nice to hear.

[bitcoincoimbra]

Very good sound and cheerful rhythm and at the same time conveys tranquility. Force

[graemesaxton]

Thank you so much and thank you for listening.