Well, here is another thoughtless song.

Have no idea how these things pop into my head. Not like I have had any bad country redneck experiences in the dating world or anything.

Anyway, I am playing the "Keith Richards" style herky jerky electric that comes in on CH 1. I don't know what you call this style but it is sort of deep in the pocket but out of the pocket at the same time. Keith has tried to explain that it is the heart of rock and roll, yet he can't articulate how it works, and neither can I.

Best Damned Breakup Song

https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs4/best-damned-breakup-song

by David Snyder

V1

I want to thank you
for all the times you passed out
in my yard
and threw up on my truck
I want thank you for everything you did
that made my life so hard
and being the queen of bad luck
and when you slept with my friend
you helped me see the end
it was the only thing you did right
cause you finally made me go to church
where I got down on my knees
and begged Jesus
to help me see the light

CH

And now
I see you did nothing
you did nothing wrong
cause I found a girl who's nothing like you
she's sweet, and pretty and strong
She drinks apple juice, and runs a yoga group
and I'm right where I belong
But the best thing is the new gold record you gave me
and girl you know it's dedicated to you
and I hope one day you'll sing along
yeah I hope one day you’ll sing along
and I call it
yeah I call it
My best damned breakup song

V2

I want to thank you
for all the times you lied
right into my eyes
and ripped a hole right through my heart
I want to thank you for everything you stole
that made me fall apart
but that Grammy, girl, is gonna heal my broken heart

Bridge

And I got sick with you
But I know that I can beat it
and when I cross that bridge you know
I must repeat it

CH

Oh, cause now I know that you did nothing
you did nothing wrong
Cause I found a girl who's nothing like you
she's sweet, and pretty and strong
She drinks apple juice, and runs a yoga group
and I'm right where I belong
But the best thing is the new gold record you gave me
and girl I know it's dedicated to you
and I hope one day you'll sing along
yeah I hope one day you’ll sing along
and I call it
yeah I call it
My best damned breakup song
And it’s written just for you

All Words and Music copyright 2024 by David Snyder
ASCAP/Day of Faith Records

David Snyder: Vocals, Guitar, Additional Instrumentation, Production, Mixing, Mastering

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Channeling Dylan again? This reminded me of Like A Rolling Stone in more than a few places.

The mix sounds good. Same with your vocals.

I liked this

Yes, absolutely our own Dylan! Cool song and LYRICS!!

David,

Excellent song, awesome vocal and love the guitars! Great stuff!

Bob

Wow, that's a lot of action packed into three minutes! My favorite guitar lesson by Keith starts "Five strings, three notes, two fingers and one...." Quite a nice guitar tribute on your part, and a sweetly clever song. Nicely played.

David,

Yep - have to agree with the Dylan references. Not too shabby, huh?

Does it really matter where the inspiration comes from, as long as it keeps coming? Your inspired creativity always keeps me smiling and wanting more. Yep - cool song!

Alan

Hi, David.

That's a hoot. (Do people still say things like that?)

I enjoyed the listen.

Really enjoy listening to Keith try to explain the ethereal magic that is music. Still, I much prefer hearing you sing about it, David. Apropriately titled and those lyrics --where do they come from? Always enjoy the fun ingredients you add to your song recipes. Very tasty.

Man, how do you manage to come up with lyrics like that? Very creative write.

Excellent, David, enjoyed very much.

Hi David,

Sounds of the late sixties. It's pleasant, well mixed. What more. well done.

Jani

"Have no idea how these things pop into my head", I don't care how the pop into your head David I just want them to keep popping!
A 60s Dylan genre song that is perfect in every way.
Loved it!

Thanks Herb!!

Thanks Soren.

Yes, I guess I just can't seem to get those early Dylan influences out of my bloodstream no matter how hard I try.

Oh well. If I have to be compared to Dylan I guess I'll just have to take it!!!

🙂

Thank you Bob.

I always appreciate your wonderful comments!!

🙂

I agree with GuitarHacker, this has echoes of Dylan.

But man, you are one nonlinear, creative songmaster
There's nothin' plain vanilla or cookie-cutter about you.
Another out-of-the-box song I enjoyed.

--Steve

David,

I knew before hitting play that there was going to be a truck in here as well as Jesus and a church! I also knew you were going to make it all fresh and new!
Nobody can do a Dylan doing Country like you! Your creative mind amazes me! I wish I could just come up with new stuff like you do! I have to think for weeks usually to come up with something! You are a treasure to this forum!

Take care, TB

Great idea with great lyrics -> great song.
But I expected a song like Marx "How Can I Miss You if You Won't Go Away" that makes HER leave you

Best. Damn. Break Up. Song.

Need we say more?

Superb lyric writing. Dylanesque to a T. Now, you need to stop being so humble.

Hilarious, lives up to the title, the best and the meanest. From Church Girls to Apple Juice drinkers, no-one can express this better than Mr. Snyder, irony to the max: "But the best thing is the new gold record you gave me/and girl you know it's dedicated to you/and I hope one day you'll sing along"

Janne

Dear DC, Alan and David,

Thank you for the wonderful comments fellas.

I'm glad you liked it and I certainly have been enjoying all the great songs by you guys this year!!

Dylan all the way ... Like the way you build up the arrangement, funny, yet thoughtful lyrics.

I like those anti-hero songs, David.
Amusing and well put together.

Vic

Dear Marty, Dave, Derochette and Mario,

Thanks guys! I appreciate all the listens and am glad you liked it.

I am just trying to make y'all laugh, ya know.

Well, just reading the lyric made us laugh out loud and we could envision a helluva video for your song. 😉

Well done in all aspects.

Good one, Bubba!

J&B

Hey Steve,

Thanks a lot! I appreciate the kind words.

I don't know the right word to describe how it all happens, but maybe it is "crazy."

Loved this David. Very cool lyric and excellent vocal. Well done

Well I hear Dylan and the Stones in this one, David...and a redneck lyric. Keep it keeping it original!

Dewey