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Girl You're Just A Mess

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Girl You’re Just A Mess
© 2016 Kenny Leverett

Stole a Strat guitar and got a band
Took the spotlight, now you’re in demand
I learned a thing or two from watching you
Promise a lot of love but never will be true
Promise a lot of love yeah girl that’s what you do

There was a moment you let me in
I think you needed a real friend
Changed like the weather and broke my heart
Got cold indifference down to an art

Such a rising star such a success
But I know your secret girl, you’re just a mess

The lights are flashing the club is hot
All eyes are on you girl to see what you got
Slither and shake you move so well
These little followers are under your spell

So outrageous, sweetheart of the press
But I know your secret girl, you’re just a mess
I think I hear your Momma callin’

I know your cuts all run deep
And I know that you’re losing sleep
You can’t get yer Daddy’s love
It must be awful tough

Such a rising star such a success
But I know your secret girl, you’re just a mess

This is the Voltage Style featuring Shannon Forrest on drums.
I added 586 Background Blues Harmonica and my guitar parts.
(had stopped writing for awhile, couldn't resist this groove)

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Very cool tune. Loved the vocal and lyric. Guitar was pretty cool too


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Hi 44kfl, Great song and wonderful progression! Reminds me of classic rock from the 90s radio. Well done! smile


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Kenny,
Terrific lyrics on an irresistible groove.
Loved your vocals as well ... oh and the harp,,, everything!

Robert

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Mick!!! Keeef!!!!

You guys sound great!

I guess there is a place for a street fightin' man afterall!!!

smile

Great job Kenny.

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Originally Posted By: Scottt709
Very cool tune. Loved the vocal and lyric. Guitar was pretty cool too


Thanks Scott


Originally Posted By: Joe -PG Music
Hi 44kfl, Great song and wonderful progression! Reminds me of classic rock from the 90s radio. Well done! smile


Thanks Joe

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Kenny,
Terrific lyrics on an irresistible groove.
Loved your vocals as well ... oh and the harp,,, everything!

Robert


Thanks Robert, very kind words. Thanks for commenting on the lyrics.

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Kenny,

This is a GREAT rock write!

"Stole a Strat guitar and got a band
Took the spotlight, now you’re in demand"

Great start!

"Changed like the weather and broke my heart
Got cold indifference down to an art"

Killer couplet!!!

"Slither and shake you move so well
These little followers are under your spell"

Nice alliteration.

Your 2 line chorus is killer, too. And the change the 2nd time around ("So outrageous, sweetheart of the press...") makes it that much better...

And...man! you killed that vocal! - your best ever (and they are ALWAYS good...) That is heart-and-soul singin'!

Nice guitar touches. I did want those drums up just a tad.

So glad to see a 44kfl post again.... I remain a fan.

fj

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Kenny,

Very cool song! Gotta agree with all the accolades.

Good job,
Jez


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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Kenny,

This is a GREAT rock write!

"Stole a Strat guitar and got a band
Took the spotlight, now you’re in demand"

Great start!

"Changed like the weather and broke my heart
Got cold indifference down to an art"

Killer couplet!!!

"Slither and shake you move so well
These little followers are under your spell"

Nice alliteration.

Your 2 line chorus is killer, too. And the change the 2nd time around ("So outrageous, sweetheart of the press...") makes it that much better...

And...man! you killed that vocal! - your best ever (and they are ALWAYS good...) That is heart-and-soul singin'!

Nice guitar touches. I did want those drums up just a tad.

So glad to see a 44kfl post again.... I remain a fan.

fj



Floyd said it all, and better than I could. Wonderful!! Just a fantastic rocker! Love the guitar, vocal, harmonica, THE MIX, and of course, the write. I've been wondering when we'd hear from you again, and am psyched that your back. You should never stop writing. You're a great writer. Love hearing your stuff. Welcome back Kenny!!!! Take care. Greg

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Kenny

Great song -excellent backing - top shelf.

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Originally Posted By: David Snyder

Mick!!! Keeef!!!!

You guys sound great!

I guess there is a place for a street fightin' man afterall!!!

smile

Great job Kenny.


Thanks David, yes the Voltage style sounded like the Stones to me so I ran with it.
More the Some Girls/Miss You thang

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Kenny,

This is a GREAT rock write!

"Stole a Strat guitar and got a band
Took the spotlight, now you’re in demand"

Great start!

"Changed like the weather and broke my heart
Got cold indifference down to an art"

Killer couplet!!!

"Slither and shake you move so well
These little followers are under your spell"

Nice alliteration.

Your 2 line chorus is killer, too. And the change the 2nd time around ("So outrageous, sweetheart of the press...") makes it that much better...

And...man! you killed that vocal! - your best ever (and they are ALWAYS good...) That is heart-and-soul singin'!

Nice guitar touches. I did want those drums up just a tad.

So glad to see a 44kfl post again.... I remain a fan.

fj



Thanks fj, love it when anyone notices my lyrics. I always appreciate how you craft your words so well. Thanks for the mix tip on the drums.

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Kenny,

Very cool song! Gotta agree with all the accolades.

Good job,
Jez


Thanks Jez, really appreciate the kind words.

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You're one of my favorite posters. I always look forward to your songs. Enjoyed my listen.

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Great song! It caught me with the title, kept me with the intro, and will have me listening to it over and over with the rest - thanks for posting!

This is today's Hot Forum Topic!

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Just raggedy enough to rock on the intro. The vocal has just enough hair on the edges to really cut through. I like the 123 stop and the oohs. Nice touches. A great performance. You're a great singer and writer. Merry Christmas. Tom

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Hi Kenny,

Very interesting lyrics and cool 'tough' sounding rock song!
Good to have you back.

Rob and Anne-Marie


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Kenny, this song has a tremendous amount of energy to it. I immediately was thinking of Small Faces and then morphed into the Stones. It's like they got together and wrote a song and Rod stepped out of the way and let Mick take over. Your talent is on display! Thanks, Torrey

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Kenny,

Sounds GREAT LOUD!!

Always good to hear your songs, keep them coming.

I must have a look at the voltage style after hearing this.
This need more than one play.

All the best for Christmas

Alyn

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