My New Song and Music Video About Blogging
Tuesday, August 14th, 2012On a random whim, I wrote a song that lightly satirizes the obsession with traffic and being part of the “A-List” we often see in writing about blogging. On an even more random whim, I shot and starred in a music video for it. Here it is!
Aren’t we all just Waiting For Likes, in some deeply metaphorical sense? Anyway, if you enjoy the video, a Like on YouTube would be most welcome.
For your hopefully further amusement, here are the lyrics:
Lyrics:
The moment I wake up, I silently pray
Can I have one hundred Retweets today
But I’ve one hundred less
So I sit and refresh
And wait for approval to come my way
I wrote a new post about cool iPhone apps
I thought it was great, but I guess it was crap
It was such a blow
The traffic was low
I know I can’t expect it to fall in my lap
But it’s so unfair
Because all my blogging buddies seem to be on a tear
Won’t somebody click on Share
I’m waiting for Comments
I’m watching for Views
I’m getting no Hits
So I’m singin’ the blues
Is there some kind of blogger union that’s on strike
I’m waiting for Likes
Don’t get me wrong, you’re more than just a number
Your Visits are wholly Unique
I’ll be sure to StumbleUpon your Tumblr
When I’m in the A-List blogging clique
My Four-Hour Workweek was just a mirage
Can’t blog my way out of my parents’ garage
The traffic won’t rise
It won’t monetize
Darren, won’t you please advise
I’m waiting for Comments
I’m watching for Views
I’m getting no Hits
So I’m singin’ the blues
I guess I’ll go outside and take a long hike
No, I’ll sit here and wait for my traffic to spike
I won’t rest ’til it’s South By Southwest and I’m on the mike
I’m waiting for Likes
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August 14th, 2012 at 7:26 pm
Chris,
This is terrific. Funny, insightful, and well done! great singing. nice high notes. I think this could go viral. The four-hour work week mirage really hit the spot!
Thanks! G.
August 14th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
Hahaha… so well done, Chris!
The video… the lyrics. I can relate to this.
That’s how I was in my early blogging days.
August 15th, 2012 at 8:40 am
“Aren’t we all just Waiting For Likes, in some deeply metaphorical sense?”
Yes. Yes, we are. I LOVE this. I’m so bummed that I can’t listen to it right now because I forgot my ear plugs (and there’s actually a baby crying at the table next door so you could be saving my sanity if only I was better prepared).
As soon as I get home.
August 16th, 2012 at 9:09 am
Hi Giulietta — thanks for the appreciation — and only one of the high notes was Autotuned, by the way.
August 16th, 2012 at 9:13 am
Hi Davina — glad you liked it! The song of course has nothing to do with my real attitude toward blogging.
August 16th, 2012 at 9:42 am
This is terrific! I smiled knowingly the whole time. I think this song represents a part of almost all of us although we do our best to let go and transcend!
August 16th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Okay, I SO have to watch that again at home!! No sound here at The Library.
You are so creative. And funny!!
See you later!
xoxo
August 17th, 2012 at 7:55 am
Hi Sandra — I’m really glad you liked it — I do think bringing this aspect of ourselves out into the open has a certain power to it.
August 17th, 2012 at 7:56 am
Jannie! If the silent version of this video floats your boat, imagine what the magic of Dolby stereo sound can do! Looking forward to your feedback.
August 19th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Hi Judy — glad you liked it. Looking forward to your impression once you hear the non-silent movie version!
August 19th, 2012 at 8:57 pm
Hi Chris,
I love it!. How original and a great concept. Blogging is a special world and until you’ve got a blog, you have no idea. Thanks for sharing your song – great!! Take care and have a great day!
August 20th, 2012 at 3:08 am
Autotune??? What is this autotune? Does this mean I can launch my career as a pop star after all?
This video is so awesome I want to share it with everyone I know.
Yes, we’re all waiting for likes, but maybe the secret is learning how to be ourselves and trusting the right people will show up at the right time… and like us for who we are and not just what we can do for them.
August 20th, 2012 at 7:03 am
Terrific Chris. You have a wonderful sense of humor. We can all afford to lighten up when it comes to the mysteries of the blogosphere! When we look at a dream with a sense of humor, and break it down into it’s simple parts, it lifts our spirit, and we gain an understanding of the nature of the relationship of everything.
August 20th, 2012 at 7:16 am
Hi Cathy — I’m glad you enjoyed the song. Yes, we bloggers are a “special” breed, aren’t we?
August 20th, 2012 at 7:17 am
Hi Rob — thanks for the appreciation. I like what you say about lightening up around the mysteries of the blogosphere, and I think the same wisdom probably applies to the rest of life.
August 20th, 2012 at 7:35 am
Hi Angie — the irony is that, in my experience, if I really want to get Autotune to work, I have to tune the notes manually, not automatically. I’m really glad you liked the video. Yes, I think it does help if we get a Like and/or +1 from ourselves once in a while. Maybe that’s what this life is about learning how to do.
August 20th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
This was the *best* laugh I’ve had in days. Thank you, Chris. You’ve got quite a sense of dramatic irony going on here.
August 20th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
Thanks Patty, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hey, did you hear the other song I posted recently? It’s from my upcoming musical. I know you are a theater aficionado, so I thought I’d get your feedback. It’s at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlDW6qXk1a8&feature=plcp .
August 23rd, 2012 at 12:14 am
Very creative LOL! Great work!
August 24th, 2012 at 10:31 am
I appreciate this. You did great work here.
August 24th, 2012 at 10:36 am
Glad you liked it Evelyn.
August 24th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
I need to play this everyday as my mantra…sorry it took me so long to get here…I was actually here earlier but I could not get to like or write a comment from my phone…
back at the desk and laughing at your clever song and good singing and what a great video
neat…! Thank you for sharing
August 24th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Hi Kim — thanks, I definitely enjoyed doing it.
August 25th, 2012 at 6:10 pm
You are SO on my A-List, Chris, and have been for some time!!
Hey, I think we have the exact same tooth-brush.
BRILLIANT video, that last note busted all my crystal glasses, but that’s a small price to pay for having such an awesome-talented wonderful friend as you!
xoxo
August 26th, 2012 at 3:37 am
Chris, you had me lol this morning as I read this over my breakfast cereal!
I was thinking about the needing approval thing recently and watching how it’s such a part of human nature…new post on it soon methinks. But you, my friend, hit the nail on the head for me.
Great stuff.
Love Elle
xoxo
September 3rd, 2012 at 6:14 am
Hi Patricia — I wouldn’t necessarily want this song to be your mantra, except maybe in an ironic way.
But I’m really glad you enjoyed it.
September 3rd, 2012 at 6:18 am
Hi Jannie — oh, man, I hope none of those glasses were otherwise bound for eBay stardom. But at least when you see the fragments you’ll think of me, whether fondly or not.
September 3rd, 2012 at 6:21 am
Hi Elle — glad you enjoyed it. Looking forward to your new post as always.
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:29 pm
I LOVE this. I’m in the same boat as j – can’t actually listen right now due to various factors, but the lyrics have me laughing out loud. Perfect satire of the underlying semi-desperation that sometimes come through in this online world. Cant wait to give it a listen.
September 4th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Thanks Sarah — it’s very gratifying for me to hear that the lyrics by themselves are worth the price of admission (which is admittedly zero)!
September 9th, 2012 at 9:12 pm
I like your voice! The lyrics are hilarious!
September 10th, 2012 at 11:46 am
Thanks Vidya — I’m really glad you enjoyed the song. As for “The A-List: A Blogsical,” that project has been on the shelf, but maybe that’s actually the show that “the people” want to see! Or at least the show that the blogging people want to see. I’ll definitely give it some thought.