Feb 2022 upbeat good-vibes makes-me-wanna-dance
Finally got my first one done, on to the next song! :-)
I confess that the short chorus already existed in my notebook from earlier this past year, but I'm glad that FAWM gave me the push to develop it. I'm happy with the song, and I think the demo at least gets across what I wanted it to.
Hope you like it, enjoy.
Drawn out so thin that I can see
The way your heart is beating
'Cause everybody wants a piece
Of what you got, they say they need it
Yeah, they need it, but you only got so much to give away
So if you don't wanna give what they're asking
It's okay to tell them no
And if they're dragging you down
It's okay to let go
Take a breath and count to three
Before you promise tomorrow
Today it's not on you, it's not on me
To find trouble to borrow
When before you know it, we'll be chest-deep digging our own graves
So if you don't wanna give what they're asking
It's okay to tell them no
And if they're dragging you down
It's okay to let go
It's okay, it's okay to let go
It's okay, it's okay to say no
It's okay, it's okay to let go
It's okay, it's okay to say no
It's okay, it's okay to let go
It's okay, it's okay to say no
It's okay, it's okay to let go
It's okay to say no, it's okay
@leepat Mar 2022
cool, love the message and nicely delivered. particularly like the chorus ending with an almost subdued "let go".
the handmade percussion and distorted solo are also fun.
@oswlek Mar 2022
Very nice. The upbeat feel gets my feet tapping, and dropping the percussion for the chorus is a great choice. Gives that section the space it needs to breathe and stand apart. Excellent arrangement, capping things off with the solo and a rounded chorus was very satisfying, left a smile on my face.
Good stuff!
@ofishell Mar 2022
I saw the "makes me wanna dance" tag and thought, "yep...that's definitely something I need to check out" and from the first beats of the song, it did not disappoint. A beautiful, polished, and well-produced sound, so you deserve absolute praise on the production alone; however, the lyrics, your voice, the tune...everything works. So glad I heard this song this morning. Love the message of the song, too...there are far too many of us that like to give away more of ourselves than we can really manage and still be sane at the end.
@guatecoop Feb 2022
So positive right from the start! Your voice is really stunning! Holy smokes....The melody and harmonies are GREAT! Wow....This is a great song. I'm sure that you're pleased with this. A keeper for sure. Well done!
@kenmattsson Feb 2022
I love the positivity of the lyrics to believe in yourself, and it's okay. This is a really tremendous production. I love the high hat hit at just the right time. Your voice is great and this just makes me quite happy.
Can't wait to hear all the other songs you'll write this month!
@sheilerk Feb 2022
Great message in a well crafted lyric. I had my toes tapping from the get go. great guitar work and love the vocals and harmonies. This is definitely a keeper!
@impuhlz Feb 2022
Love it, Andrew! Really vibrant chorus, and I’m absolutely loving the guitar solo- my dude shreds
@lowhum Feb 2022
Solo guitar sound kicks ass. Vocals breath optimism, I thought it's gonna go a bit further with the nanana in the end..
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@xfloorpunchx Feb 2022
Very catchy song ! I really love the vocal harmonisations! The sound production simply perfect !
@momentegalerie Feb 2022
I like it! It's easy listening, nice harmonies! Like the rythm. Well done and great solo
@blainev83 Feb 2022
Picking up some 60’s Motown Vibes. It’s impossible to listen to this and not tap your feet! Loved it!
@tseaver Feb 2022
Great write: had me chair dancing from the first bar. Great characterization, and a lovely image ("chest deep, digging our own graves") along with a stellar performance / production.