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This is just a fun tune. I discovered the bouncy kind of style and liked it so much that I've written a few songs with it. I'm singing, whistling and playing some background guitar. But the song asks the philosophical question...Are little lies so bad, if they make her feel good? Hmmmm? ]****** Song Summary ************* Title: I DON'T LIKE HER MEATLOAF File:I DON'T LIKE HER MEATLOAF3.MGU Key=D , Tempo 154, Length (m:s)=3:36 8 bar intro, 129 bar chorus, from bar 9 to bar 137. Repeat x1 chorus Melody has 87 notes, Melody harmony is < no harmony >(0) No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Style is _JAZFRED.STY (Jazz Fred w/ Piano) RealTracks in style: ~443:Bass, Acoustic, Jazz Sw 140 RealTracks in style: ~449:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm Jazz Sw 140 RealTracks in style: ~558:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm Jazz Freddie Sw 140 RealDrums in style:JazzBrushes: a: Brushes Swirling b: Brushes Busier I DON'T LIKE HER MEATLOAF BUT I LOVE HER SO I TELL HER THAT IT'S GOOD, WHAT CAN I DO KETCHUP COVERS UP THE TASTE, I REALLY POUR IT ON SHE THINKS I LIKE IT, I CAN'T TELL HER THE TRUTH ARE LITTLE LIES SO BAD IF THEY MAKE HER FEEL SO GOOD IT'S NOT THE WORST FOOD THAT I'VE HAD BUT IT'S CLOSE SHE REALLY LOVES HER COOKING AND SHE'S PROUD AS SHE CAN BE BUT HOW SHE LIKES IT IS STILL A MYSTERY ....................................................................... ARE LITTLE LIES SO BAD IF THEY MAKE HER FEEL SO GOOD IT'S NOT THE WORST FOOD THAT I'VE HAD BUT IT'S CLOSE SO TUESDAY NIGHT IT'S MEATLOAF NIGHT, GROUNDHOG DAY AGAIN BUT I DON'T MIND , CAUSE IT MAKES MY BABY SMILEI A LITTLE WINE AND I'LL BE FINE AND WHEN THE DINNER ENDS I SEE THOSE EYES SHINE, AND IT MAKES IT ALL WORTHWHILE
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Hi Sol!
I very captivating song title made me want to check this out, and glad I did! Musically, your choice is an excellent style to support the lyrics theme. The style had a ‘tip-toe’ feel to it, as though you were dancing around the truth.
Your lyrics … while listening, I realised my wife could sing this but change ‘meatloaf’ for ‘songs’…
I DON'T LIKE HIS SONGS BUT I LOVE HIM
SO I TELL HIM THAT THEY’RE GOOD, WHAT CAN I DO
PRAISE COVERS UP THE SOUND, I REALLY POUR IT ON
HE THINKS I LIKE ‘EM, I CAN'T TELL HIM THE TRUTH
There is a difference between recognising effort and recognising outcome. Maybe you’re appreciating the effort?
The line containing ‘Groundhog Day again’ could equally be ‘ground beef day again’.
A very enjoyable listen.
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Hi Sol!
I very captivating song title made me want to check this out, and glad I did! Musically, your choice is an excellent style to support the lyrics theme. The style had a ‘tip-toe’ feel to it, as though you were dancing around the truth.
Your lyrics … while listening, I realised my wife could sing this but change ‘meatloaf’ for ‘songs’…
I DON'T LIKE HIS SONGS BUT I LOVE HIM
SO I TELL HIM THAT THEY’RE GOOD, WHAT CAN I DO
PRAISE COVERS UP THE SOUND, I REALLY POUR IT ON
HE THINKS I LIKE ‘EM, I CAN'T TELL HIM THE TRUTH
There is a difference between recognising effort and recognising outcome. Maybe you’re appreciating the effort?
The line containing ‘Groundhog Day again’ could equally be ‘ground beef day again’.
A very enjoyable listen.
Andrew What an enjoyable critique! It's nice to know that somebody is actually listening to my songs. And comparing it to your wife singing about songs is very funny. You're a very funny guy. 😃
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Hi, Sol. Clever write, with matching music and an attitude in the vocals that's a great fit. Love it. 
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Hi, Sol. Clever write, with matching music and an attitude in the vocals that's a great fit. Love it. Thx
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Excellent lyrics and an enjoyable jaunty tune. The song is entertaining as heck!
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Excellent lyrics and an enjoyable jaunty tune. The song is entertaining as heck! Thank you. Glad you liked it.
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Sol, this is hilarious! A catchy tune with a great vocal and lyrics. Super mix also.
My wife makes great meatloaf but I still put ketchup on it, thus I really connected with this song.
Loved it
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HAHA! The title drew me in with a personal note. I gave up eating cows and pigs in 1983, but still say my favorite meal is my wife's meatloaf.
Great use of the style, Sol. Yeah, you got style, man. A fun bouncey song so realatable in many ways. Excellent vocal and mix too.
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The intro is particularly well done. The song is excellent and I love the style chosen. A breath of fresh air !
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HAHA! The title drew me in with a personal note. I gave up eating cows and pigs in 1983, but still say my favorite meal is my wife's meatloaf.
Great use of the style, Sol. Yeah, you got style, man. A fun bouncey song so realatable in many ways. Excellent vocal and mix too. HAHA! The title drew me in with a personal note. I gave up eating cows and pigs in 1983, but still say my favorite meal is my wife's meatloaf.
Great use of the style, Sol. Yeah, you got style, man. A fun bouncey song so realatable in many ways. Excellent vocal and mix too. Thank you. If you like that song, you might like some others on my YouTube channel.
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The intro is particularly well done. The song is excellent and I love the style chosen. A breath of fresh air !
Laurent Thank you so much. If you like that song, you might like some others on my YouTube channel. Check it out.
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Sol, this is hilarious! A catchy tune with a great vocal and lyrics. Super mix also.
My wife makes great meatloaf but I still put ketchup on it, thus I really connected with this song.
Loved it Haha.... glad you liked the song. And thank you.
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Catchy song with funny lyrics, sung beautifully by you.
Put a big smile on my face.
Enjoyed my listen.
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Sol...you made your own meatloaf with this project! But it turned out great, no ketchup needed! Loved the idea! You know, even though songs like this are "fun" or "light" or "gimicky", they still require proper song construction, arranging, lyric-writing, musical architecting--all the elements that would apply to something "serious" or "heavy"--so kudos to you for nailing this one! I esp liked the whistling--assume that's you live--and those little stops at the end of the verses were really nice. Great work!
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Sol...you made your own meatloaf with this project! But it turned out great, no ketchup needed! Loved the idea! You know, even though songs like this are "fun" or "light" or "gimicky", they still require proper song construction, arranging, lyric-writing, musical architecting--all the elements that would apply to something "serious" or "heavy"--so kudos to you for nailing this one! I esp liked the whistling--assume that's you live--and those little stops at the end of the verses were really nice. Great work! Sol...you made your own meatloaf with this project! But it turned out great, no ketchup needed! Loved the idea! You know, even though songs like this are "fun" or "light" or "gimicky", they still require proper song construction, arranging, lyric-writing, musical architecting--all the elements that would apply to something "serious" or "heavy"--so kudos to you for nailing this one! I esp liked the whistling--assume that's you live--and those little stops at the end of the verses were really nice. Great work! Thank you so much and yes, the whistling was me doubling a few tracks. And by the way, I do like my wife's meatloaf. haha
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