Well, I finally decided to myself, if no one else wants to do it, I will, just as a writing exercise. And here they are. I'm not saying they're wonderful lyrics, but there are some places here and there where they actually make sense and rhyme a bit. You can imagine my surprise.
These lyrics are copyright 2002 by Rodney Richey. They are not intended to be anything but a poem, an ode to the character of James Bond. (All this is my way of avoiding any lawsuits. I make no claims on any original tune and assert no rights other than those as the author of these verses.) But, should they happen to be singable to a familiar tune, albeit, at a slower, "Goldfinger"-like pace, well, what can a guy do about that?
Enjoy, and I look forward to your comments, criticisms, complaints, caterwauling, etc.
Wade
OHMSS (KILL TO SURVIVE)
By Rodney Richey
On and on ... out where the storms begun,
On his own ... can’t even find the sun,
On he fights ... until the fight is won,
He fights to survive; it's the battles that keep him alive.
Who’s to say ... just where this night will lead,
To betrayal ... or onto majesty?
Will he have ... all of the time he needs?
He serves to survive; it's the secrets that keep him alive.
One good night ... to last ’til the light of day.
One goodbye ... to last ’til his dying day.
Nothing but death remains.
Into the storm again.
Hard and cold ... alone among the dead,
Haunted by ... all that was left unsaid,
Hungry for ... whatever lies ahead,
He kills to survive; it’s the memories that keep him alive.
