From the novel UNPLUGGED by Paul McComas:
(Kayla has just seen the title of a song that Dayna wrote -- a song ABOUT Kayla.)
"What kind of song is that?"
"A love song."
"'Jack-o-lantern' -- a LOVE song? For who?"
"For someone who wears a frightening face, a Halloween face, because it's her job; it's the part she plays." Dayna set down the notebook and pen. "But inside her, there's this...glowing light" -- she turned to face Kayla -- "a light so steady, so warm and bright that even at her 'scariest,' it shines right through."
"That's sweet. But..." Kayla rolled her eyes -- "Jeez...Someone finally writes me a love song, and that's the central image?"
"Could've been worse. I was gonna called it 'Pumpkin Head.'"
lyrics
You fake an accent and disguise your voice
You say you're making a performance choice
In spooky makeup you recite your lines
You play a part to hide the girl inside
Nobody gets to see the girl I know, oh
It's only me who gets to see you glow, oh
CHORUS:
Oh, I see you glowing like a jack-o’-lantern
And it's Halloween night, whoa, oh
So keep it going, let it burn, burn, burn
Show me your light—shine your light!
Maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me
I think I recognize you from TV
You wear a costume and you change your name
But I see through your little goth-girl game
I see the sweeter side you never show, oh
It's such a treat for me to see you glow, oh
(CHORUS)
So light a candle and think of me
And all that we can be
Now I, I've seen the real you
Let me show you the real me
Whoa, oh...
Let your flame burn higher!
(CHORUS)
Show me your light—share your light!
credits
from Jack-o'-Lantern [from UNPLUGGED],
track released October 22, 2017
Maya Kuper: keyboards, vocals
Paul McComas: bass, background vocals
Mike Holden: guitar, trumpet, saxophone, trombone
Justin Marsh: drums
Megan Corse: background vocals
Written by Maya Kuper and Paul McComas
Produced by Maya Kuper and Paul McComas
Engineered by Joe Dilillo and Maya Kuper
Mixed by Joe Dilillo at Solid Sound Recording in Hoffman Estates, IL
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