I Could
Written By David N. Kelly
Published by Dreamstate Audio Works Publishing
Rediscovering the power of possibility and imagination.
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About This Interpretation
This recording presents one possible musical interpretation of David Nathanael Kelly's original lyrics. Produced using contemporary AI-assisted music technology and curated by Dreamstate Audio Works Publishing, it is intended to demonstrate how these lyrics might be realized musically while preserving opportunities for future artists to create their own interpretations.
About This Work
"I Could" is a philosophical reflection on imagination, possibility, and the choices that shape a meaningful life. Challenging the comfort of mediocrity and the habit of settling for "maybe someday," the lyric encourages listeners to reclaim the curiosity, courage, and wonder that often define childhood.
Through vivid imagery and introspective questions, the song explores the tension between complacency and aspiration, urging us to move beyond passive intentions and embrace the possibilities that exist within our reach. At its heart, I Could is a celebration of creativity, personal growth, and the enduring power of believing that more is possible than we often allow ourselves to imagine.
Lyrics
Turn tides to wash the sins of others
While bringing conquest to the torrent
of life’s small grasp
Look to the sky and dream of all things
had and lost
Scream to heaven and negate the cost
You can only wonder how
Pride cracked,
Waves now sneak through the bow
No question maintains with such force
as WHY,
Why this
Why that
Why now
Why can’t
Why must we follow a path so easy
we bore at the sight
Instead shall we not excuse mediocrity
With passing phrases, “We might”
We might try this
We might do that
We may have this
We may distract the very thing
put here to breathe us fortune
Leave life to choice and be better for it
Else left dry and rotting
in some dark room with fake light
beating down,
Found in everyone’s memories,
That deadly trap to the imagination,
Creation beats its heart beyond,
Turn around and run to childhood,
And find the meaning in, “I could.”
Song Credits
Original Lyrics - David Nathanael Kelly
Demonstration Recording - Created using Suno AI
Produced by - Dreamstate Audio Works
Lyrics © 2008 David Nathanael Kelly
Published by Dreamstate Audio Works Publishing (ASCAP)
All Rights Reserved
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