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A man past his best before date, a younger woman: file under Ambiguous Love Song. Listening now I realise there`s an oldster mistake in the lyrics ( a line which, as sung, means the opposite of the intended meaning). A full refund if you spot it! Lost Cause Style is _LANARK.STY (Morning in Lanark Village Pop Ba) RealTracks in style: 2937:Bass, Fretless Electric Pop8thsRene Ev 085 RealTracks in style: ~2051:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking CountryBrent Ev 085 RealTracks in style: ~365:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085 RT2781Horns,CroonerBossa 110 RealDrums [in style:CongasEv8[single]: a: More High Congab: More Low Conga Lost Cause forever fixing broken things she came upon a pair of wings with blue sky scraps stronger faith than facts to offer to the world last year`s man shuffles to the bell doesn`t want what they have to sell each breath inhaled tips his scales before the fall there was a girl with her foot in the door she left him wanting more a feather for a lost cause feels good to let go his cane on the back of her Honda Hurricane her waist is cut like the key to his lock holding tight into the blur cross the counter in the Dairy Queen she wants to know how he`s been you`ve seen enough mirror says as much to make believe in pure with her foot in the door she leaves him wanting more a feather for a lost cause he has the watch she has time will you find a design the ways of mercy applaud with her foot in the door she leaves him wanting more a feather for a lost cause © Robert Cordrey Feb, 2020
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More great lyrics, my favorite verse is the one about the motorbike. I'm guessing the oldster thing is 'before the fall' but I'm not putting any money on it. I always look forward eagerly to your work here on the forum.
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Excellent lyrics and vocal! The guitar and percussion set the tone for this song perfectly. Great mix also. I tried to find your oldster mistake but it was a lost cause 
Me, it's not about how many times you fail, it's about how many times you get back up.
Cop, that's not how field sobriety tests work.
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A good narrative and a lovely backing.
The little motif played by the horns (?) sounds synthetic though.
I was hoping there'd be another of your robust vocals but the theme isn't quite for it.
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Very good, Robert! Nice vocals, especially when you bring in the harmonies. I like the track too, Congas are very effective. I listened closely while reading the lyrics but didn't spot the oldster mistake, so no refund for me! 
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Robert,
So many great lines in this song... Great vocal and mix.
Love the mysterious feel...
Bob
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Wow, Robert. Great lyric and vocal to a song that takes the listener away. And, if they're lucky, they learn something about themselves when they get there. Well done!
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Robert,
I really liked this!
Excellent lyric. Nice melody. A story well told...
So many good lines:
"forever fixing broken things
she came upon a pair of wings
with blue sky scraps..."
"her waist cut
like the key to his lock..."
"you`ve seen enough
mirror says as much..."
"he has the watch she has time..."
...to mention a few.
Cool backing (had a similar thought to ray on the horns...)
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More great lyrics, my favorite verse is the one about the motorbike. I'm guessing the oldster thing is 'before the fall' but I'm not putting any money on it. I always look forward eagerly to your work here on the forum. Thanks for those likes; nope, wasn`t thinking of that line, but I appreciate your entry! Excellent lyrics and vocal! The guitar and percussion set the tone for this song perfectly. Great mix also. I tried to find your oldster mistake but it was a lost cause Mario, Good one; thank you for listening and commenting. A good narrative and a lovely backing.
The little motif played by the horns (?) sounds synthetic though.
I was hoping there'd be another of your robust vocals but the theme isn't quite for it.
Thanks RayC, Soon the Scott/Robert songs will be on their own site so you`ll know when to expect a rockier vocal. This is my first try at using horns- couldn`t find a solo that wasn`t taking over the song & even this ensemble track seemed unwilling to play some chords without devolving into what sounded like a synth flute. If anyone has a suggestion for a better background horns RT, please pass it on. Robert
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Loved this Robert. Super vocal. Excellent choice of instruments. Super clear mix as well. Well done
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Very impressive. Thought the bass sounded really nice, well sung and composed.
As usual a strong lyric.
Nicely done.
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Very good melody, great lyrics and excellent instrumentation and arrangement. You've really captured a mood with the song, that fits perfectly with the lyrics - that's not easy. Well done!
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Very good, Robert! Nice vocals, especially when you bring in the harmonies. I like the track too, Congas are very effective. I listened closely while reading the lyrics but didn't spot the oldster mistake, so no refund for me! Dave, I appreciate your approval of vocals and harmonies- thank you! Looks like no winners on the lyric question, so to explain: you`ve seen enough mirror says as much to make believe in pure sounds like his years of experience have made him trusting when he`s more of a suspicious old guy! Oh well, I did say Ambiguous Love Song, so I`ll leave it. Robert,
So many great lines in this song... Great vocal and mix.
Love the mysterious feel...
Bob Thanks very much,Bob! Wow, Robert. Great lyric and vocal to a song that takes the listener away. And, if they're lucky, they learn something about themselves when they get there. Well done! I like the thought behind your review- thanks! Robert
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Robert, this is an awesome song. LOVE the guitars in the right & left hand. Wonderful lyrics, and the minor key really sets it off. Try using strings rather than the horns ? I find midi strings are still more superior to the biab own RT strings. No idea what synths you have at your disposal but personally I can see past reason, such a vast array of choirs & strings at your disposal there, anyway great song and oh as the others have said, the congo drums were an inspired choice !
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Robert,
I really liked this!
Excellent lyric. Nice melody. A story well told...
So many good lines:
"forever fixing broken things
she came upon a pair of wings
with blue sky scraps..."
"her waist cut
like the key to his lock..."
"you`ve seen enough
mirror says as much..."
"he has the watch she has time..."
...to mention a few.
Cool backing (had a similar thought to ray on the horns...)
fj
Floyd, Thank you for quoting most of the lyrics! No really- its very supportive to know someone gets my scribbles. Loved this Robert. Super vocal. Excellent choice of instruments. Super clear mix as well. Well done Thank you,Scott! Robert
Very impressive. Thought the bass sounded really nice, well sung and composed.
As usual a strong lyric.
Nicely done.
Peter Peter, Love that bass RT;thanks for your listen and likes. Robert
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Hi Robert,
Your song is sweet and subdued. Your singing is at the same time intense and subtle. It feels as an acceptance of the lost cause. Very well done! The horns fit very nice in the song. I hadn't expected that, because horns are so expressive. They could easily spoil the mood of the song. At least in my opinion of course.
At first glance/hearing I thought you were out of tune when singing: "with her foot in the door...etc", then I heard it was needed there. But it was an exciting twist. And I remembered you used this kind of singing in more of your beautiful songs.
In my guess of what ambiguity you meant it's the line: "feels good to let go his cane", but it could be your clever written lyrics play tricks with me...
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Really great work here - very well composed and your vocals are tremendous here. It sounds ready for the radio too, and the instrumentation works with your voice perfectly.
Great job and thanks for sharing!
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Very good melody, great lyrics and excellent instrumentation and arrangement. You've really captured a mood with the song, that fits perfectly with the lyrics - that's not easy. Well done!
Thanks,Ed! Robert, this is an awesome song. LOVE the guitars in the right & left hand. Wonderful lyrics, and the minor key really sets it off. Try using strings rather than the horns ? I find midi strings are still more superior to the biab own RT strings. No idea what synths you have at your disposal but personally I can see past reason, such a vast array of choirs & strings at your disposal there, anyway great song and oh as the others have said, the congo drums were an inspired choice ! Graham, My forays into midi have been and are likely to remain minimal. I`m in awe of folks that really know how to produce the kind of string tracks you`re talking about. I liked the slight departure from my usual ballad style the horns brought to this song, so for now I`ll leave as is. Thanks for your very kind comments! Hi Robert,
Your song is sweet and subdued. Your singing is at the same time intense and subtle. It feels as an acceptance of the lost cause. Very well done! The horns fit very nice in the song. I hadn't expected that, because horns are so expressive. They could easily spoil the mood of the song. At least in my opinion of course.
At first glance/hearing I thought you were out of tune when singing: "with her foot in the door...etc", then I heard it was needed there. But it was an exciting twist. And I remembered you used this kind of singing in more of your beautiful songs.
In my guess of what ambiguity you meant it's the line: "feels good to let go his cane", but it could be your clever written lyrics play tricks with me...
Hans Hi Hans, I liked the bit of humour that "foot in the door" line brings to the song... my Wavestune says I`m acceptable there! I`m glad my not so clear lyrics got you thinking; thank you for your comments. Robert
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Very nice poetic start: "forever fixing broken things
she came upon a pair of wings", sounding like an angel (and later 'a feather for a lost cause'), vivid images like a movie without speaking - small gestures build up the story.
Fretless bass, horn section, congas, excellent choices and excellent use. And I really enjoyed your vocals, fragile yet strong interpretation.
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" man past his best before date, a younger woman: file under Ambiguous Love Song."  "cross the counter in the Dairy Queen she wants to know how he`s been you`ve seen enough mirror says as much to make believe in pure" Powerful. As is the entire write. That fretless bass and the congas add great dimension. Outstanding choice. Your vocals add just the right amount of melancholy to the production. The mix is spot on to our ears. Excellent. J&B PS Regarding the mistake...Bud is too old.
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