Name: Calliope
Duration: P00H03M47S
Description: Calliope is the Muse who presides over eloquence and epic poetry. I was having a problem writing this song and the name Calliope kept popping into my head. Not knowing who or what Calliope was, I naturally looked it up. The rest, they say, is history.

Calliope

by Craig McNair

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Calliope is the Muse who presides over eloquence and epic poetry. I was having a problem writing this song and the name Calliope kept popping into my head. Not knowing who or what Calliope was, I naturally looked it up. The rest, they say, is history.

lyrics

I struggle sometimes
With the words and the rhymes
Finding the right things to say

But I'll keep on writin
Left undecided
Try harder and harder each day

Cuz something inside of me
Is trying to get out of me

I find inspiration
In self-isolation
Drift further and further away

If I'm not on my game
There's no one to blame
I just hope I can find my own way

Whatever's inside of me
Would someone inspire me

Oh dear Calliope
Lend me your ear
Cuz I know I can't do this alone
Oh dear Calliope
I'm lost sitting here
Let your sweet melody guide me home
Oh dear Calliope
Music is all I need

The feeling you feel
When you can't close the deal
Will knock you right onto your ass when it's real
Cuz the fire keeps on burnin
And the wheels keep on turnin
And puts you back onto your path

In times of despair
All the music you hear
All the words of the tunes that you know

All the beauty and pain
And the sound of the rain
Are just echoes from long long ago

That's dear Calliope
Providing the harmony

Oh dear Calliope
Lend us an ear
Cuz I don't think we'll do this alone
Oh dear Calliope
We're losin it here
Let your sweet melody guide us home

Oh dear Calliope
Music is what we need

Oh dear Calliope

credits

released June 4, 2021
Written by Craig McNair
Instruments: Craig McNair (a bit) but mostly Steve Hogg
Produced and Awesomized by Steve Hogg
Inspiration by Calliope

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about

Craig McNair Waterloo, Ontario

Craig McNair is a Canadian singer-songwriter and has been performing in the KW area for over 15 years. In addition to his solo act, he has also performed with several bands through the years including Carry On: The Music of CSNY, LoFi Mind, Turk & The Hobbits, and in many duos.

Craig is known for his strong soulful vocals, and for engaging the audience with his fun positive energy. ... more