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#457320 02/13/18 06:34 AM
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Sometimes you just can't take anymore.

So you gotta just hang your head and shrug your shoulders...

...and write a song.


GROW UP

we missed so many chances
we're not as young as we once were
you thought you'd find the things you wanted
now you're not so sure
so you look around to lay the blame
i'm the only one you see
so i'm the villain, i'm the wretch
you throw it all back at me

   grow up
   dammit open your eyes
   quit buying your own alibis
   grow up
   baby when will you see
   i can't fight your fights
   i'm not your shining knight
   that ain't on me

you can mourn your loss of innocence
it won't do you much good
i could apologize for the things I say
but i don't believe i should
part of me want to hold you
and tell you it's all right
part of me wants to call us fools
for trying to save this night

   repeat chorus

you cinderella your days away
conjure dragons for me to slay
i'm suppose to know the right things to say
that's just your fantasy

   repeat chorus

   i can't fight your fights
   i'm not your shining knight
   that ain't on me


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Have at it.

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floyd jane #457336 02/13/18 07:53 AM
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cool song. well done... got some slammin drums in there.


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I can really relate to this song. I love what you decided to do with the lyrics versus the sound/style of the song. It makes me think of someone who has just kind of accepted that some things just aren't going to change, but it also has that spunkyness to it that kinda hints at a touch of resentment/bitterness. That's what I got out of it, anyways! Awesome job.


Cheers,
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BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

smile

Great rock and roll man. Ok, this means war. I am gonna do one too.

smile

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Floyd,
"you cinderella your days away
conjure dragons for me to slay" - my favourite lines in a really excellent hard hitting write.
The Bruce arrangement powers along with that Grow Up! refrain punching the message through.
Loved it!

Robert

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Floyd,

That intro was ear catching - great way to pull us in from the very beginning. This is so danged good in so danged many ways. As always, a great lyric. And your productions and performance are top shelf.

Great song - great production - great delivery!

Alan


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floyd

A huge sound, some wonderful singing and a rocking arrangement. A song writing lesson!
Great work all round.

Peter

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Hi, Floyd !:))

You keep on amazing us
with one super tune after
another - all absolutely
marvelous and you know
it ain´t easy to pick out
a winner among those, but
this might just be the
best of´em for the moment !!!

Cheers
Dani

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Floyd, I also hear Springsteen in here along with Steve Winwood among others! It's a powerful song and I am with Robert in saying that bridge has some great lyric content! Another very fine offering from you (I expect no less). Thanks, Torrey




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That's a keeper, Floyd.
Deep. We like deep.


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Another great rocker, song, lyrics, etc. Great choice of musicians. What style did you start with?


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Good writing and rocking melody. Awesome!!!

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Floyd,

One of my new favorites from you... The production work on this is incredible - everything is nuanced just right.

Loved it!

Bob

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What a tune! I enjoyed every aspect of this. The progression and how it picks up in energy for the chorus is perfect. It displays a strong sense of songwriting knowledge, and your vocal delivery here is flawless too. The lyrics are vivid and memorable as well. Overall just a nice catchy tune smile

Great work, and thanks for sharing!


Cheers,
Deryk
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Hi Floyd.

Enjoying the unrepentant pissed off lyrics.
That's a song I could sing.
Love the teeth in it.

Cheers.

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Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
cool song. well done... got some slammin drums in there.


Thanks, Herb...


Originally Posted By: Ember - PG Music
I can really relate to this song. I love what you decided to do with the lyrics versus the sound/style of the song. It makes me think of someone who has just kind of accepted that some things just aren't going to change, but it also has that spunkyness to it that kinda hints at a touch of resentment/bitterness. That's what I got out of it, anyways! Awesome job.


Ember - thanks for stopping in... I'd say you got out of it what was intended...

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Man, you had me hooked right from that opening drum riff panned left! Drums are huge and sound great.

I love hearing you do rock material, you should let your inner rock guy out more often! 'Cause this is as good as it gets, sort of a Springsteen meets Tom Petty vibe.

Lots of great lines here, I think my favorite is:

"you cinderella your days away
conjure dragons for me to slay"

Very cool ending too with that echo repeat on the guitar.

Awesome!

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Originally Posted By: David Snyder

BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

smile

Great rock and roll man. Ok, this means war. I am gonna do one too.

smile


OK... looking forward to that... getting that lead guitar sound is just as important as the piano...and organ...and...how 'bout those Vinny drums?

smile


Originally Posted By: Robertkc
Floyd,
"you cinderella your days away
conjure dragons for me to slay" - my favourite lines in a really excellent hard hitting write.
The Bruce arrangement powers along with that Grow Up! refrain punching the message through.
Loved it!

Robert


I had a notion that that pair of lines would appeal to you, Robert..

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What a cool song Floyd. Loved the backtrack on this. Drums were just awesome. Super vocal and lyric. And the guitar was just so good. Just super Floyd. Well done.

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Hi Floyd,

I think I've liked every song you've ever done, but this heavier side is still the
side of you I like the best.

A fabulous driving groove going on with some superb vocals and harmonies.

Storytelling is one of your strengths and as ever, this has some splendid lyrics.

Mix sounded great on the mains, but a minor niggle - in the 'phones the hard-panned
toms took me a bit by surprise - otherwise, a killer drum sound.

Hey, great guitars on this one - loved them.

Cheers, ROG.

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