Tammy: I loved writing this with the idea of a mystery and detectives. I think Mike came up with such a great sounding melody for the lyric and it is a different sound for both of us.
Mike and I are forming a group after our collabs last year for FAWM went well. We are now working on our first cd which is called "Change" and our group name is 10 Miles 2 Neptune. We hope to do two more songs for FAWM if time allows.
Mike: I love working on songs with Tammy! Her lyrics are second to none, and when we work together on them, they turn out great!
We Don't Have A Clue
by Tammy Jann and Mike Birch
© 2022
Every moment's a mystery
I'm so confused when he's with me
still trying to watch and analyze
if there's a hint of love in his eyes
It's a puzzle I try to solve
my deep confusion has evolved
observe her motions, making a list
while her smile gives my theories a new twist
chorus
Does love leave a trace
can we crack this case
what could we deduce
if we don't have a clue
should we take a guess
or will we both confess
we'll never know the truth
We don't have a clue
Learning to rely on my instincts
when he gets close it makes me think
it's a crime to be only friends
I need to unravel his intentions
I suspect as my heart beats faster
when I see her light up with laughter
it would be better to find a solution
than to never come to a conclusion
chorus
Does love leave a trace
can we crack this case
what could we deduce
if we don't have a clue
should we take a guess
or will we both confess
we'll never know the truth
We don't have a clue
Bridge
Collect data
investigate
take a chance
before it's too late
chorus
Does love leave a trace
can we crack this case
what could we deduce
if we don't have a clue
should we take a guess
or will we both confess
we'll never know the truth
We don't have a clue
@roddy Mar 2022
Great to hear a duet like this. You really brought out the detective theme is this collab, there are so many allusions in these great lyrics. Excellent guitar throughout. The chorus is very strong.
@richaaaay Feb 2022
Fun song and nicely done as a duet. Some great little guitar riffs/lines. Nicely written and performed. You two definitely make a good musical team.
@nancyrost Feb 2022
You two sound great together! This has a 60s feel to me, big rock with big voices. The alternating verses with the harmony choruses make a nice arc. The handclaps are fun. I like the theme and the way you've realized it. Glad you two have formed a group - you have great musical chemistry!
@natalie Feb 2022
Cool song! I love the alternating points-of-view as we go from the woman's perspective to the man's and back again. The hints of mystery and urgency in the music and melody complement the lyrics very well. Great collab!
@pippa Feb 2022
I love the hand-clapping! this is just plain excellent, very 007! good job.
@sunnymae Feb 2022
Damn this is the best hook ever!!! I'm going to be singing this all freakin' night!!! Great rocker you got goin' here. You two are the Sherlock Holmes of love! This is such a clever write. Well done!!!!
@elainedimasi Feb 2022
Oh I LOOOOVE duets! So glad I discovered this song. Digging the surf-y dark guitars and all that's going with it. Seems like there's a fun nod to 70's tv theme songs within.
"it's a crime to be only friends" hahahaha you win FAWM in the Relatable category with that line!
@karlsburg25 Feb 2022
Wow i have a helluva lot of Mike to catch up on. And how wonderful to hear a driving catchy rocky tune which i know is going to stick in my head all day. Love how you've organised the vocals for this one. Definitely a winnner in my book
@timfatchen Feb 2022
This is really good, especially the cleverness of both the vocal presentations. Chorus is a swinger, and the whole thing a good rocker. If it were me I'd already have formed a group! You two seem to match (or, better, complement, so much better than matching) in lyrics and music and presentation, AND voices that go together.
@markg Feb 2022
Compelling song, driving rhythm, meshing vocals. I like the extended metaphor.
Looking forward to hearing more collabs from you two.
@andrea Feb 2022
Om my goodness, I love this song! The lyrics are so clever and entertaining. Really nice rhymes! Your voices work well for the duet. It is so much fun I need to listen again! Super collab!
@jeff9 Feb 2022
This is a rockin' blast, you guys! More por favor!
@crisp1 Feb 2022
You guys came up with a good one here -- the great 60's detective show music and the lyrics with all the language of a Sherlock Holmes story. Your voices sound wonderful together. This is really fun to listen to!
@liz561 Feb 2022
oooh-loved the vibe of this one!! what fun!
@hamiltonpoolhall Feb 2022
Oh! *Love* the his & hers vocals! And the whole premise of a song as a mystery story is deeply, deeply cool. Great execution, for all the reasons everyone has already flagged – surfy vibe, awesome lyrics, great guitar sounds, on and on.
@scubed Feb 2022
What a clever idea for a love song lyric! The music is irresistibly catchy - love the guitar riffs - and y’all sound great together. Congrats on the upcoming CD!
@lcad Feb 2022
Awesome stuff and really charming duet. The chord changes and guitar tone give me Dire Straits vibes. Great work!
@sheslin Feb 2022
What a great song concept. Love the production, it is just the perfect vibe for these really clever and well written lyrics. You sound great together. What a fun collab!
@lyricslinger Feb 2022
This is one of my favourite songs from FAWM this year. Everything about it is really good - lyrics, music, duet vocals. I found myself enjoying some of the more subtle things too - the (hand-clap?) percussion in the background, and the little frills at the end of the verses. Good luck with the band
@jyllian Feb 2022
Wow - this is quite different for you! It has a fun vibe and works well together! And it’s cute trying to figure out whether it’s love!
@jepist45 Feb 2022
very lovely warm song, leaving a flavor of b52s- 50s beat . your collaboration together is a winner on this song. great stuff.
@mikegtz Feb 2022
Oh, this is fun. Nice work, Tammy and Mike. Good to stretch the comfort zone now and again. And it does have a kind of secret agent man surfy vibe going for it. Cool idea for a song!
@tseaver Feb 2022
Fun collab, and wonderful as a duet! The love detective is a great device. Love the surfy, retro feel.
@blindkiwi Feb 2022
Great collab! Ah when the mystery of love is a mystery. Fun lyrics, great singing! And.. just in time for valentines :)
@kahlo2013 Feb 2022
I love this wonderful James Bond like music for this wonderful duet! It is absolutely perfect! I love the marriage of the great lyrics with this music. And you both deliver the lyric with your fabulous vocals! This is brilliant and fun!!!!
@cloudhopper Feb 2022
excellent!
very secret agent sounding
@colgoo Feb 2022
This is fabulous!!!! I love that you two are working so closely together. What a great songwriting duo!
@cindyrella Feb 2022
Yay! This is fun and it's so great for you to be working together! So totally enjoyable and catchy!
@carleybaer Feb 2022
haha! I love the idea of two detectives trying (and failing) to deduce whether the other one likes them. The guitar really does a great job invoking the genre. This is fun, nice work!