Feb 2022 cheatypants-skirmish pop electropop fawmtronica
This is definitely a cheatypants skirmish because a) I didn't see the prompt until hours later and b) I spent way too much time on it.
Wish I was stronger
Stay a bit longer
'Cause I don't want to turn off all the lights and be alone
Wish you would vanish
Wish I could banish
All these memories in my head that just won't go
You're like the match that starts the fire
Strike me down then take me higher
Say you love me, you're the liar of my dreams
If I could just forget your body
If you would just say you're sorry
If it could for once be you and me
But I remember your skin against mine, lying in your bed
I remember the way you touched my face and what you said
I can never recover from the afterglow
Why can't I just say the words to make you disappear
Oh no no no no no
Wish I could fake it
Wish we could make it
But every time I feel your lips on mine I fall apart
You're like an infection
A broken reflection
And every word's another shard of my shattered heart
You're everything I never needed
A monster that can't be defeated
And I will be your darkest secret till I die
The way you love me in the night
The way you never hold me tight
Oh I don't know if I should even try
But I remember your skin against mine, lying in your bed
I remember the way you touched my face and what you said
I can never recover from the afterglow
Why can't I just say the words to make you disappear
Oh no no no no no
Got a bad vibe, got a bad vibe, yeah
Just like last night, just like last night, yeah
And I can't lie, no I can't lie
You don't belong to me
Got a bad vibe, got a bad vibe, yeah
Just like last night, just like last night, yeah
Come inside now, come inside now, yeah
'Cause I remember your skin against mine, lying in your bed
I remember the way you touched my face and what you said
I can never recover from the afterglow
Why can't I just say the words to make you disappear
Oh no no no no no
@kiffa Apr 2022
Another song that would almost sound right at home on Top 40 radio-- that is, if only they played songs this good. You're really impressing me with what you were able to achieve in one month. It's one thing to write a bunch of good songs, another to turn out one stunning piece of production after another as the clock ticks. Congratulations on a stellar FAWM.
@dzdandcunfsd Mar 2022
This sounds familiar! :D
I'll give another a listen for the #listeningskirmish LOL.
@seanbrennan Mar 2022
Wasn't expecting the reggaeton rhythm to be at the heart of it after that intro! Wow, the chorus hits nicely. Every last layer just makes a more and more delicious and palatable presentation, and like so many great pop tunes, this juxtaposes its infectious and driving dance vibe against a painful lyric that I think many of us are all too familiar with. This is masterful! #ListeningSkirmish
@wobbiewobbit Mar 2022
ooh that kicks in nice n strong. haha then you say stronger as i was typing it. i like what you have going on in the bass department. some great lines. i like all the mirror imagery bit. really cool sounding song - popping with pop
@ayehahmur Feb 2022
Skirmishes are more like guidelines, right? This was well worth spending the time over. It's really a terrific slice of pop, and really benefits from getting everything lined up nice and tidy. Loving the arp in this especially, thanks for letting it ring out a little at the end!
@unknownbecky Feb 2022
Dang! What a catchy pop song; well worth being cheaty for. This is fantastic.
@zeekle1998 Feb 2022
I think it’s all been said. This is just awesome, the vocals are killer, the music sublime. I believe you’re forgiven for being a cheatypants.
@berty38 Feb 2022
Wow this is so impressive even as a cheatypants skirmish. The harmonies are really cool, and the story you’re telling is heartbreaking.
@sherrylynnlee Feb 2022
I loved how the rhythm for each section is very distinct and contrasts with the others. Some great lines too, really nice job!
@crutherford Feb 2022
Robyn - you're blowing my mind.
this is such a fantastic song.
your vocal is killer...
you are inspiring me to play with instruments that overwhelm and scare me...
so many great lines in this one.
these are some of my favs
You're like an infection
A broken reflection
And every word's another shard of my shattered heart...
You're everything I never needed
A monster that can't be defeated
And I will be your darkest secret till I die...
I can never recover from the afterglow (damn)...
Bravo Robyn, this is so excellent!
@rwhosings Feb 2022
I love everything about this! This song makes me want to learn how to make electro pop! Your lyrics are soooo good. “Never recover from the afterglow” will live in my head for a while.
Definitely my favourite of yours this FAWM.
@gm7 Feb 2022
Robyn i love your vocals on this and they give great feeling to the lyrics. But, it is funny that the No No No No No No No...is an ear worm and ...yes yes yes yes it is!
@ductapeguy Feb 2022
Wow. You can cheat the skirmish rules any time if songs this good come out. This is brilliant electronic pop. The vocals are stunning.
@kahlo2013 Feb 2022
Yes!!’ I am so glad you did this! The production is outstanding! Love your vocals on top of the gear backing track you created. The lyrics are compelling and so well conceived. Very relatable and moving. - the emotion around a relationship and the memories are palpable.
@coolparadiso Feb 2022
Ha ha cheatypants, made me laugh for a start. Oh my that opening is so catchy . What a cool song! Your vocals on this are top class. I really love this song Robyn! The music does remind me of one of my hidden pleasures OMD. Bravo!