Marty, you've done it again! I was expecting sunshine and rainbows (knowing your penchant for delightfully sappy tunes), but you’ve taken us on a little voyage into the doldrums – and I have to say, the trip was surprisingly delightful. Who knew heartbreak could sound so... well-mixed?

Seriously, your vocal control is on point. You've nailed the "slightly-lost-at-sea" vibe. The instrumentation is blended together perfectly. Usually, I’d be all like, “Enough with the navel-gazing!” But this time, I'm nodding along, thinking, "Yeah, even Marty has a leaky boat in his harbour sometimes."

And that line, "Down down down let's turn the ship around"? Pure genius! It's the kind of slogan you could slap on a life raft and sell millions. Forget self-help gurus; we just need Marty's nautical therapy! ☠

The marimba as the sound of passing time? Inspired! I’m picturing you, a sonic Goldilocks, searching for the just right percussive element. Glad you found it, because it added a subtle, melancholic sweetness.

And then, BAM! A key change as rare and exciting as finding a twenty in your old coat pocket. You sly dog, Marty. You know exactly how to sprinkle a little magic dust, even on a song about a sinking ship.

So, thank you, Marty, for reminding us that even the happiest hearts face stormy weather. You’ve taken the blues and turned them into a shimmering, slightly bittersweet, but undeniably beautiful shade of… well, blue. ～ｏ○◯
Keep those heartfelt smiles (and the occasional leaky boat tunes) coming! 👍