For the first 8 years or so of FAWM, when I had an idea on how I might try to improve on a song by someone else, I made sure I shared the idea in my comment along with praise of the parts I enjoyed. Then times changed. Today I noticed how censoring my comments had resulted in a changed way of listening. I don’t think things have improved.
There’s a much bigger topic here, of course, that I don’t want to touch with this song.
One take, no edits. The recording process was torture. I have so much equipment but no room really to set it up in a functional way. So, many things went wrong. In addition, I had to make sure I wasn’t too loud which always affects my playing/singing negatively… and then in one take, I accidentally sang „Don’t go and pee on me“ so I had to take a 20 minute break to recover.
Don’t Go All PC On Me
I know that you know
I’m a sensitive human being
Who has seen trouble in his life
Know that I know I don’t know
All the bad places you have been
Let’s just say we both know what it’s like
To feel absolutely lost
Not knowing anymore who to trust
Don’t go all PC on me
Criticize me
Don’t go all PC on me
Criticize me
Gimme some of that precious expertise of yours
Let me know just how to improve that chorus
I’m desperate for an idea about that bridge
Hell, I give you writing credits
So we both get rich
Don’t go all PC on me
Criticize me
Don’t go all PC on me
Criticize me
Society and the planet are at stake
So show e where I made a mistake
@nancycunning Feb 2022
This is a fun song. I love the hook "Don't go all PC on me".
I think you might be able to create two songs out of this one.
The first one could be called Don't Go All PC on Me and
could center on being willing to exchange real ideas
Maybe lines like.
You don't need your muzzle.
I won't wear my veil.
And some of those ideas from the first two sections, that seem like we won't check each other's victim credentials.
The second could be something more like
Don't Go Easy On Me
Don't Pussy Foot around Me
Go Ahead and Hurt My Feelings
and be all about needing to get criticism to get better.
(And maybe we could have a tag to put on songs if you want gloves-off feedback)
@cts Feb 2022
Alright - I'm going there: it's too lo-fi, it needs more VOLUME. How come you didn't layer your vocals. Why one take? Toby Keith does 3 max and then leaves it up to the engineer to work it out (it's true). Ok - enough with the silly. I dig the sentiment, my man. Society is definitely not as Teflon as it used to be.
@tseaver Feb 2022
Nice write! It might have been fun to leave the oops in. I'm personally happy to get constructive criticism on my songs, but don't hand it out unsolicited here.
So, in the spirit of the lyric itself: the guitar seems a little thin here: maybe you high-passed it, thinking to add bass, and then decided later not to record the bass?
@sarahk Feb 2022
Axl, I really enjoyed this: it was a thoughtful lyric balanced by light and engaging music. Keep on keeping on!
@sheslin Feb 2022
These are tricky times indeed. Sometimes I get an idea for someone’s song, and I will try to contact them privately, although I did just suggest an alternate title for a song the other day :D. Song feedback is a very delicate thing. Sometimes it feels like why didn’t I think of that, other times it’s like how could you - you totally missed the point!! I also totally relate to your recording struggles. I do a lot of one takes, and they can be very painful when you mess up at the end.
I really enjoyed your song! Great melody, really kept me engaged and was memorable. I love the line “know that I know I don’t know”!