And now for something completely different.
I have been challenged by @tukayandryan and @celineellis to do something in a more uptempo, 80's pop/rock vein.
So this came along. Not sure it sounds remotely 80s but I had The Bangles in my head while writing it, hence the 'nod' towards the end. I tried to do the one-note melody thing a bit too.
Just a bit of fun. Don't hold it against me! :S :)
GETAWAY
Well you’ve been hanging around my side of town for such a long time now
And the songs you say can lift us up but you only get me down
I’ve got five dollar shoes on ten cent feet and they won’t be dancing in the street
If you’re selling sunshine I’ll take rain
Love, get away, you’re nothing but trouble when you come my way
Love, get away, you throw new clothes on the same old tune
I let you fly then you pop my balloon
Love, get away
It's like driving at night with no headlights when you’ve got no wheel to steer
You’re looking real fine but take my advice and hightail out of here
Take that sweet look off your face, this is not your time and not your place
And you won’t listen when I say…
And I can feel it slipping from my grip
Welcome to the rollercoaster championship
@jessicamoon Feb 2022
Very nice answer to the one note challenge, cool vibe with the 80s references and the chuckle at the end. I like the transition into “love getaway” and the rollercoaster bridge :)
@mk2021 Feb 2022
Terrific stuff. Quick, catchy and instantly sticks in your mind. It's a winner!!
@celineellis Feb 2022
Oh my days ANDY!!! there is SO much to like about this, where do i start. first off - its catchy as heck! i was smiling so hard all the way through, even when i was singing along. its got a really great sound acoustic but i can deffo hear a production. Love the bangles nod - and it fits for sure! the lift on 'my balloon' on the last chorus. Challenge well and truely accepted and SMASHED it! oh and that laugh at the end is just perfect!
@tukayandryan Feb 2022
Super catchy! Who says you can't do uptempo! Can't wait to see you play this live!!
@stephentanner Feb 2022
Great fun Andy. Catchy, upbeat and I bet would be loads of fun to play live. The Bangles tribute was a nice touch.
@onceandfuturegabi Feb 2022
This is really fun! I didn’t read the liner notes beforehand, and the Walk Like an Egyptian callback really made me smile when it caught me off guard. I feel like this will be stuck in my head for a while today.
@mariekevinkmusic Feb 2022
A whole different Andy. Quite like it. I am imagining synths, B52's style. It sounds far out of your comfort zone, which is great. And extra points for the Bangles hint in there! And the laughter at the end.