The Age of Innocence

I know I don't tend to do this, but I started writing this song, and I feel like it should be the title track to "The Age of Innocence." It just sums up the underlying issue of the entire album. And it's heavily influenced by the book, so wonderful allusions.

Lyrics are not finished by any means. Some are just sketches/ideas that I need to make more beautiful or authentic or something artistic. And because the lyrics aren't complete, I'm going to show you what I've written in my top secret songwriting journal. Actually, I might do that in the future, just to make the process more personal. Better to see handwriting so you know I'm actually writing these songs or putting in some thought, you know?

You Can Do Anything

I apologize for this incredible cynicism. I sat in on a songwriting workshop, and I feel as though it over-strategized the process, to the point that it became a little offensive.
ie. if you're writing a pop song, make it at least 100 bpm and have it sung by a woman. If country, under 100 bpm and sung by a man.
So I wrote this song. The melody borrows a lot from Frou Frou's "Breathe In," so turn on that song when reading this.

"Hello, nice to meet YOU!
I'm a messenger for YOUR soul.
How's YOUR day? Are YOU busy?
Take a listen to this musical solace.
If YOU'RE a woman, I can be a woman.
If YOU'RE a man, turn off this song.

It's so catchy.
I'm in your mind.
I float around so you'm unwind.
The world is love. I'm so uplifting.
Insert song title here.

Hello, did I do a good job?
Is this personable? Let me explain.
I'm even deeper than the 1st verse.
But you won't remember this. Just skip to the chorus.

(Chorus)

This is where I get all deep and thoughtful,
And you finally learn the meaning of the song.

(Chorus)"

I refer to the sexist rules, that you should gear a pop song toward women because men won't buy your records without a woman's influence, include "you"s everywhere, stereotypical uplifting feelings, and stereotypical song development format, AND including the song title within the first 60 seconds of the song. I'm such an opponent against that rule. The title creates an expectation for the piece, so it needs to be what you want the listener to feel. The lyrics could be completely different.