Like I Knew You Would

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Like I Knew You Would

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My wife wants me to contact John (the lyricist) and have him totally rewrite the words. She thinks they're too "brutal" for the feel of the piece. Any of similar opinion?

Any other comments, including opinions on the middle synth tone, warmly welcomed.

Thanks all!

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Kev-
 
Very nice! Not really the genre of music I listen to, but I think the vocals are fine and not brutal at all. I guess it is subjective to the listeners musical background. Not all lyrics have to be poppy or happy.

Synths always sounded funny to me but it works. I think a guitar lead and organ would work even nicer and fit in with the genre of music better?
 
Loved the "middle synth".... put it in sooner... it is the perfect way to provide context for such a silly song.

"You sighed/tried/cried.... like I knew you would"... silly mean.

Nice "trite" vocal sound and perky production.
 
Tobe said:
Loved the "middle synth".... put it in sooner... it is the perfect way to provide context for such a silly song.

"You sighed/tried/cried.... like I knew you would"... silly mean.
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Interesting that you picked up on that ...

My wife listens and finds the lyrics insulting ... but the song is supposed to be more on the ironic side, like the narrator hasn't a clue ... but wholly believes he does.

Even the chorus is absurd: "I found that nothing is for sure, but you .... like I knew you would." (for sure?)
 
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K-dub,

It has good "geeky and peppy" energy, I doubt people will take it the wrong way.
 
Perhaps it's a gender thing--to the female persuasion the lyrics might sound brutal. But they were written by a guy and express his point of view. As such, I think they work rather well!
 
That may be true, WS ... for my wife found them bordering on offensive -- and contextually, she said ... if he's "in it for the night", why would she take a one night stand and dream of a life with the guy?

But I think John meant "in it for the night" to be about sleeping together, and not about a one night stand ... otherwise he'd have probably said, "in it for this night".
 
Offensive ? Has she heard any modern rap lately ? Its not offensive at all, just the writers opinion. I like the happy groove,chords. Nice job.
 
I can honestly state that she has not listened to any rap at all ... ever. :)

Thanks P!

Kev-
 
offering another female point of view here: these lyrics are not offensive....it's just a dude expressing his opinion to one girl. And "brutal"???!!! I guess if you think a tickle-fest is brutal then this might fit that description. "Geeky and peppy"...yes. "Brutal"....not even close.

Now I'm not going to get all philosophical....but isn't music an art form that shouldn't have to adhere to some ridiculously strict code such as "thou shalt not combine sexually frustrated male lyrics with upbeat sounding music".

about that synth tone...was kinda weird for me, but the song as a whole comes across as sort of tongue in cheek....so it kinda fit in spite of its weird little self.


PS.....Madame Sharon's Prediction.....John (the Lyricist) contacts K-dub's wife and "brutally" tells her to piss off. :spank: :drunk:
 
Of course, Kev, all your stuff is top shelf. Can't offer any suggstions on the mix, arrangement or performance.

As for your wife.... Retrack the song as a male/female duet and see what she says.... :D
 
Chili said:
Of course, Kev, all your stuff is top shelf. Can't offer any suggstions on the mix, arrangement or performance.

As for your wife.... Retrack the song as a male/female duet and see what she says.... :D
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Ha -- Thanks C! I'll suggest it ... :)
 
sharonclowe said:
offering another female point of view here: these lyrics are not offensive....it's just a dude expressing his opinion to one girl. And "brutal"???!!! I guess if you think a tickle-fest is brutal then this might fit that description. "Geeky and peppy"...yes. "Brutal"....not even close.

Now I'm not going to get all philosophical....but isn't music an art form that shouldn't have to adhere to some ridiculously strict code such as "thou shalt not combine sexually frustrated male lyrics with upbeat sounding music".

about that synth tone...was kinda weird for me, but the song as a whole comes across as sort of tongue in cheek....so it kinda fit in spite of its weird little self.


PS.....Madame Sharon's Prediction.....John (the Lyricist) contacts K-dub's wife and "brutally" tells her to piss off. :spank: :drunk:
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John would have no problem telling her to piss off, as we've all known each other well for over 30 years ... and over the course of that period, have told each other to piss off many times. :)

I'm going to shorten the synth and start the solo section with guitar, I believe ...

... the synth just sort of goes on too long.

Thanks for female perspective on the lyrics, S!

Kev-
 
This is nice and boppy...the mix and performance sound great..I found the lead vocals a little dry maybe

I did have a problem with the lyrics...the whole tune is uptempo and happy so i dont think the the mood is reflected at all..in fact i found the subject and the song very hard to combine...weird, it was almost like a country song cover sung by a pop band..I dont mean that to be artistically offensive, Ive got nothing against pop


synth sounded great in the middle.....maybe a brief introduction or reprise would help it blend in even more


good job :)
 
kcearl said:
This is nice and boppy...the mix and performance sound great..I found the lead vocals a little dry maybe

I did have a problem with the lyrics...the whole tune is uptempo and happy so i dont think the the mood is reflected at all..in fact i found the subject and the song very hard to combine...weird, it was almost like a country song cover sung by a pop band..I dont mean that to be artistically offensive, Ive got nothing against pop


synth sounded great in the middle.....maybe a brief introduction or reprise would help it blend in even more


good job :)
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This is pretty much me too.

Except the synth part is teh gay. A distorted guitar would be a better fit.
 
TripleM said:
This is pretty much me too.

Except the synth part is teh gay. A distorted guitar would be a better fit.
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In full agreement. I've someone working on it ... waiting to hear back.

Thanks the the listen, bud!

Kev-
 
kcearl said:
This is nice and boppy...the mix and performance sound great..I found the lead vocals a little dry maybe

I did have a problem with the lyrics...the whole tune is uptempo and happy so i dont think the the mood is reflected at all..in fact i found the subject and the song very hard to combine...weird, it was almost like a country song cover sung by a pop band..I dont mean that to be artistically offensive, Ive got nothing against pop


synth sounded great in the middle.....maybe a brief introduction or reprise would help it blend in even more


good job :)
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There are two delays on the vocal, but I must have them dialed too far back. Part of your comment mirrors some of my wife's lyrical complaint. In addition to her not liking the message, she feels they're incongruous with the music.

Thanks for the good thoughts, K.

K-
 
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