Today I offer for your consideration a piece I wrote circa 2002. I really poured my heart and soul into this one so please try to offer your criticisms in a kind, thoughtful manner.

Obviously this piece was intended and destined to be a hardrock/pop song. It would be recorded in the style of Disturbed or perhaps Dope. At least that’s how I always envisioned it.

Of course this piece has nothing to do with me. That’s my special gift as a songwriter. Somehow I have the ability to empathetically inhabit the characters and situations that I create.

I sincerely hope you will enjoy this lyrical diversion.

I’m sure it’ll be a big, big hit.

PONDSCUM
by Tom B. Taker

you made the money
i screwed around
you paid the bills
i slowed you down

you did the work
i wasted time
you bossed me
i lost my mind

[chorus]
i’m pondscum!
i’m pondscum!
i’m pondscum!
i am what you made me

you were responsible
i was a flake
you made decisions
i made mistakes

you were right
i was wrong
you held the cards
i didn’t belong

[chorus]
i’m pondscum!
i’m pondscum!
i’m pondscum!
look where you led me

[angry metal guitar bridge]

[repeat chorus]

[shouting]
see ya around, “mom”