Broken Music Box
A cappella,contemporary vocal group.Minor.70BPM.Mixed male and female vocals,harmonized choir,lead female vocal. Human beatbox (rhythmic),music box (delicate,clear,upfront melody). Emotional, nostalgic, intimate atmosphere about loss, memory, and a father’s presence through a broken music box.
Broken Music Box
A cappella,contemporary vocal group.Minor.70BPM.Mixed male and female vocals,harmonized choir,lead female vocal. Human beatbox (rhythmic),music box (delicate,clear,upfront melody). Emotional, nostalgic, intimate atmosphere about loss, memory, and a father’s presence through a broken music box.
Lyrics
Intro
Verse 1
On my birthday morning you handed me a box
When I untied the ribbon it was a music box
When I opened it a tiny melody began to play
Like it was softly calling out my name
Verse 2
Inside was an old photo of just us two
Your smiling face was shining bright
Why did you have to leave so suddenly
I look up at the sky but no answer comes back
PreChorus 1
There are nights I wish I could hear your voice
Still I keep walking forward on my own
Chorus 1
Even now your warmth still lingers in my hands
Every note you left still echoes who I am
Though it never plays its meaning never fades
The broken music box my father gave
Interlude 1
Verse 3
There was a note written under the lid
“I’m always watching over you” in your handwriting
I couldn’t stop the tears from falling down
But I know this is your answer to me
Verse 4
There were nights I resented losing you too soon
Crying why did it have to be you dad
But every time I remember your smile
I know you’re still alive inside of me
PreChorus 2
It’s lonely but you’re not truly gone
You’re resting inside this music box
Chorus 2
In that photo you still smile like you’re alive
Every note you left still keeps you by my side
Though it’s silent now I feel you in each trace
The precious music box I can’t replace
Interlude 2
Bridge
Even if the sound stops it keeps playing in my heart
As long as I live please stay here by my side
Words I want to send to you among the stars
Thank you dad I still love you now
Chorus 3
Even now your warmth still lives inside my chest
Every note you left still holds me when I’m lost
Though it never plays its meaning never fades
The broken music box my father gave
Outro
It doesn’t need to play it’s fine like this
Because it’s my treasure
Finale