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Streetwise #713202 04/14/22 05:14 AM User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2020 Posts: 51 BLONG OP Enthusiast
OP BLONG Enthusiast Joined: Oct 2020 Posts: 51	A schoolmate from 1971 and his wife made a record in 1985 as Missing Links called "(I'm Not) Streetwise." I recently discovered the song on YOUTUBE and was inspired to write a "companion" piece. Comments are always welcome. https://soundcloud.com/user-76836945-522642460/streetwise?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Style is DOWNCAST.STY (Downcast '80s Uptempo New Wave) RealTracks in song: 2300:Bass, Synth, DanceRockBuzzBassWhole Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 2324:Synth, Rhythm Rock80s Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 3945:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm FusionFunky16thsBrent Ev16 110 RealTracks in song: 384:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Rock Southern Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 1745:Synth, Rhythm ModernDancePopSynthGuitar Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 3729:Guitar, Electric, Soloist GrungePopGritty Ev 110 RealTracks in song: 1267:Synth Pad, PopShiningA-B Ev 120 RealDrums in Song:SynthDrumsDanceRock^1-a: Bass and Snare , b: Snare and Bass Streetwise Can you manage your legitimate fears when many of your friends are consumed with theirs So many fools have lost their heads paralyzed by ignorance will make all them dead It should come to you as no surprise when you learn that I am streetwise You can tell by the look in my eyes; just a glance to know I am streetwise People are fooled by liars and fakers, and dazzled by the movers and shakers Some subscribe to the loudest demagogue hoping to receive some hair of the dog I avoid one who readily cries crocodile tears made me streetwise It's easy to see through your disguise wolves in sheeps' clothing keep me streetwise Keep away those who like to chastise that's not the way to become streetwise Do not be quick to compromise or look too good to be streetwise Handle your business with confidence tolerate no trifles or other nonsense The difference 'tween bravado and arrogance the former draws attention the latter irreverance It will come as no surprise when every day you're more streetwise Attitude and skill will help you survive long enough for you to be streetwise Have a clear head full of common sense Being observant is your best defense Learning from others is convenience nothing beats one's own experience It should come to you as no surprise when you discover I am streetwise I am exactly as you surmised I'm clever enough to be streetwise. ------------

Re: Streetwise BLONG #713211 04/14/22 06:06 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,417 Southeast USA bloc-head Expert
bloc-head Expert Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,417 Southeast USA	I liked your song very much... There is much wisdom in your lyrics... some might argue that "Streetwise" is simply the ability to survive & thrive in life. "Have a clear head full of common sense Being observant is your best defense Learning from others is convenience nothing beats one's own experience" Great line... Bandcamp Win-11; BiaB-2026 Audiophile (latest version) Cakewalk Sonar; Melodyne-5; Scaler 3; NI Komplete: Focusrite Scarlett 18i20

Re: Streetwise bloc-head #713241 04/14/22 09:53 AM User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2020 Posts: 51 BLONG OP Enthusiast
OP BLONG Enthusiast Joined: Oct 2020 Posts: 51	Thank you very much. I enjoy writing lyrics.

Re: Streetwise BLONG #713293 04/14/22 04:14 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 8,330 Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran
Scott C Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 8,330 Edmonton, Ab, Canada	Cool song. Super vocal and lyric. Got an 80's vibe from the song. Well done Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

Re: Streetwise Scott C #713299 04/14/22 05:20 PM User Showcase
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OP BLONG Enthusiast Joined: Oct 2020 Posts: 51	Thank you, Scott.

Re: Streetwise BLONG #713302 04/14/22 07:00 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 8,201 Sacramento, California dcuny Veteran
dcuny Veteran Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 8,201 Sacramento, California	Hi, Bruce. Nice song. Good write, some clever rhymes, catchy chorus Small nit - the fuzz guitars make it sound a bit like there's an ungrounded microphone or something in the mix. Unless that's the sound you were going for! -- David Cuny My virtual singer development blog Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing? BiaB 2025 \| Windows 11 \| Reaper \| Way too many VSTis.

Re: Streetwise dcuny #713331 04/15/22 04:47 AM User Showcase
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OP BLONG Enthusiast Joined: Oct 2020 Posts: 51	That was intentional. I love constant drones. I appreciate the feedback!

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