Here's another video for the musical I've created with my collaborator, Keith Doughty, based on The Goonies. We got mentions in /Film, Topless Robot, JoBlo.com, Cinematical, FilmDrunk, The Nerdist, Fandango, HeyUGuys!, IMDB - so that's awesome. Here's one of the videos, for "Takin' It Back." Lyrics and a recap of background info on the project after the jump!
In 2001, my college buddy, Keith Doughty, and I began working on a musical based on the seminal 80s film The Goonies. I had been raised on that film, quoting from pre-adolescence onward. I identified with the asthmatic protagonist who didn't fit in with others, especially his older sibling.
I was watching it for probably the thousandth time during one vacation, when the scene where Mikey is alone on the porch comes on and with it came inspiration. That was the moment I realized he should be breaking into song. Alack alas, I suck at musical things. I know how shit should be structured and sound, but I can't play any instruments and I'm mostly tone deaf. Enter Keith Doughty - brilliant musician and fellow nerd. This is a guy who can transcend all genres and also knows his way around a large assortment of instruments - truly impressive. He and I began crafting many songs together (although as the years wear on and we fade into grayness, our output has steadily declined).
"Takin' it Back" Lyrics:
It seems like all the good we tried to do
falls apart
Without much fanfare
Still I kept wishing on falling stars
It did no good
There's not much hope here
BRIDGE1:
I take back all the words I said
All fairy tales are dead
Let's start all over again
These childish games are done
I'm not havin that much fun
What can I do?
CHORUS
I'm takin' it back
Once and for all
You might see tears in my eyes
But you will never see them fall
I'm takin' it back
It didn't come true
This dreamin' got me nowhere
Now I'm stuck down here with you
And sure us guys wanted to save the day
Keep our homes
That's wishful thinking
It's my own fault for thinking coins were dreams,
How could I know?
You should've told me
BRIDGE2:
Life ain't no wishin well
There's no way you can tell
Where this path will lead us
And maybe there's no treasure
No pot of gold to find
So I don't know about you
CHORUS
(Slash solo)
CHORUS
Stuck down here with you
Stuck down here with you
I'm takin' it back
Im takin' it back
Im takin' it...back.