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Truce
© 2018 Kenny Leverett

Found an old Mustang at a junkyard
They’re just selling it off for parts
And they don’t see it the same as I do
When I see American art

Cause I can hammer out the fenders
Make it nearly good as new
Get that engine back to purring
Yeah these are things that I can do

But I can’t fix me
I can’t change you
These days it seems the best that we can do
Is call a truce

Been mechanical since I was young
So I know my way around this car
Been in love with you since grammar school
But I still don’t know your heart

And I can’t fix me
I can’t change you
These days it seems the best that we can do
Is call a truce

Now I see the damage thats been done
For too long
And I’ve been wrong
In my heart you’ll always be the one
For mercy sake
Am I too late

Cause I can’t fix me
I can’t change you
These days it seems the best that we can do
Is call a truce

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Kenny

Enjoyed the melody and vocal, very nice. A good engaging set of lyrics all wrapped up in a highly accessible song.
Excellent work.

Peter

Dear "44kfl"...

Ooo-weee, partner! You sure know how to create meaningful analogies between man-made things and God-created things like human hearts! Your song, "Truce", feels jammed-packed with honest passion and sorrow.

Your verses have kind of a free-form structure to them, meaning they don't begin and end in the same number of measures, with music coming forward in the mix at irregular, but pleasingly unexpected times. My ears appreciated those musical "sweet spots".

Seems us guys, seems we're always saying, "I'm sorry!" to the ladies, ain't we? God love 'em for forgiving us -- up to a point, that is. But it sure makes for good, heartfelt songwriting, don't it?

Your RealTracks just loped right along with the lyrics, lots of forward motion, as though you may have been thinking things out while driving around aimlessly, trying to see if your words matched what was in your heart.

Your vocal was gritty, raw, and it sat on top your mix like it came down out of the sky.

"44kfl", I've noticed other forum members use the phrase, "This one's a keeper!", and in this case I would agree with them, with gusto!

Going back to have another listen,

LOREN (a.k.a. "bluage")

Dang , Kenny! You just keeping putting up one great song after another. You're gonna give the rest of a us a complex!

I really liked this - seriously liked it. The lyric says a lot in a few words - you're pretty good at that. I particularly like the bridge. That breathes as whole new life into the song as it approached the end.

Just all-around good stuff. You are a true craftsman of the art. Best to you.

Alan

Wowza! Man, that vocal ..... has your signature sound but on steroids! Love it.

Good writing, chorus is strong and memorable. Track sounds great too, great groove.

Another good one, Kenny!

A big WOW, Kenny.

Stellar write.

"Found an old Mustang at a junkyard
They’re just selling it off for parts
And they don’t see it the same as I do
When I see American art

Cause I can hammer out the fenders
Make it nearly good as new
Get that engine back to purring
Yeah these are things that I can do"

Worth a quote, for sure. (Actually the whole song is).

The backing carries the song perfectly. Nicely mixed.
A great vocal.
(I thought the vocal could have been "tucked in" a little more than they were. They are a bit hot in my speakers).

This is SO good. I am a HUGE fan.

fj

Hey Kenny, I liked your track! I thought the idea of song was wonderful, execution was really good, your vocal was nice and strong, all the lyrics complemented your main concept. excellent message for the times! thanks for sharing it.

Nice work on this 44kfl, This sounds fantastic and very soothing to hear. That guitar is quite warm and the pedal steel really helps piece it all together. Wonderful harmonies on the vocals. Great work!

Kenny,

What a terrific write! The segway from broken cars to hearts works so well and the result is a quintessential" guy" song.
Sung with the passion you always bring.
Another very good song!

Robert

Thanks Peter,

Man, your guitar on Black Widow is incredible

Hi Loren,

I loved reading your comments,

I appreciate your kind words

Hi Alan and Di,

Thanks so much for your support and kind words,

I'm glad that you mentioned the bridge, I didn't know if I'd write one for this song,

it quickly became my favorite part and most fun to sing.

Thanks

Really great stuff. Thanks for sharing!

Very cool backtrack. Loved the intro. Another super vocal and lyrics. Well done Kenny. The steel was a nice touch.

Really nice work on this one Kenny! As others have mentioned, the vocals are top notch here. They cut through like a dagger in the most pleasing way, and instantly demand your attention. Good lyrics to match with them as well, too. That aside, loved the progressions and though the mix was concise and professional.

You should be proud of this one - thanks for sharing

Yep, sometimes the best option is to plant that white flag!

Man, what a GREAT idea for a write. The skills to turn a wreck into a show car dwarfed by what it takes to make a relationship work. You have a fertile "song mind."

What to say? If we heard this on a current Americana playlist we'd go back to see who it was and play it again and again.

Great band, write, vocal and mix. The is deserving of a wide audience.

Stronger than a garlic milkshake!

J&B

Thank you Dave,

love you guy's new song

the feeling is mutual,

I'm a huge fan of yours and always appreciate your support and kind words

WOW!!! Fantastic write!! I love the angle you chose....so original and creative.....like something Jimmy Webb might think of. Music is great and so is the vocal....passionate and REAL!! I think the vocal may be a little hot on the high end. GREAT GREAT STUFF!!!! Take care. Greg

Kenny, I think that this is your best to date. Your vocals, backing tracks, and mixes are always spot on but your lyrics in this song are fantastic. You can fix old cars but maybe not a relationship.

Great write!

Kenny,

This is inspired music creating from a master-craftsman!

I love everything about this. Your writing is incredibly strong. Using the metaphor of the junkyard Mustang, you've shaped a really wonderful lyrical journey and one that vividly paints the picture of a dented relationship that's seen better days. Underlying all this, though, is the hope that, with a bit of body work like the Mustang, the relationship can sparkle once again.

At the end of the song, I just sat here in my computer chair thinking... "Yeah... that's how really good writing works." You've given me something to aim for!

All the best,
Noel

Kenny,

Clever lyrics here—nice phrasing on the vocals that make it engaging. And a sweet chorus—love those first two lines; nice writing there. Lyrically, not sure those last two lines in the bridge work for me—if he can’t be fixed and she can’t be changed—but that’s a subjective thing; it may work just fine, so use or lose. Really strong tune, Kenny—enjoyed it!

All the best,

Deej

Hey Deej,

I wanted to get right to your post because it's interesting.
Those lines in the bridge didn't sit well with you and that's fine,
I thought they were the weakest lines in the song myself but I
can tell you my train of thought when writing them.
In a country style of song every line usually relates directly to
the title, in this case Truce.
A truce is an agreement to temporarily stop fighting, I'm sure
that you know this and in a relationship even when one party
says that it's over, the other party usually has trouble letting go
or accepting the inevitable truth.
The guy in the song is realizing his worst fears, that it's too late.
He hasn't accepted that it's over.
I can't fix me means he sees that his upbringing made him
into what he understands that a man is supposed to be. (and he doesn't wanna change)
I can't change you means that he knows that she's not
happy with everything about him or their relationship.
He's in a state of mind that this will blow over, it's just a
bump in the road of life and that a truce will buy him time
for this to work out and be OK.
Boy, if I sound like a dumbass, I apologize.
I don't mean to, I'm just telling you my point of view
in writing this.

btw, thanks for your kind words and taking time to express your thoughts

Kenny, what a great tune. The write is first rate. I think the chorus works fine. That’s the whole point of the song. Love the melody and feel. You are a master of those. The only nit I have is the vocal could be warmer without losing the grittiness. I definitely relate to your music. I would have been a good fit in your band. I also am a car guy so those opening lines resonated. Great one, Tom

Thanks for the listen and the kind words

Hey Joe,

Thank you for dropping by for a listen and for your kind words.

Thank you Robert,

I am humbled by the the way that you write,

I appreciate your kind words

Hey Kenny,

This sounds really Eagles to me as a composition but totally Kenny in
the execution.

Loved the vocals, great lyrics too. Congrats!

Thanks for dropping by for a listen and for your kind words

Scott,

Appreciate your listen and kind words,

your guitar playing is sounding awesome these days

Kenny,

Very nice and strong vocal as usual!
Your shouting singing style knocked me down.
Great production.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Kenny,

This is AWESOME! One of the coolest songs I have heard from you...

Excellent vocal, mix and track selection. A great song!

Bob

Thanks Deryk,

appreciate your listen and kind words

Thanks guys!

Stronger than a garlic milkshake - another great phrase from you Bud

like fried frog hair!!! I think that was a spellcheck moment that was inspired

I appreciate both of you very much!

Hey Greg,

Thanks so much for your very kind words,

take care

Mario,

How are you? Thank you for the listen and kind words.

What wonderful comments/review

Thank you Noel for those very kind words

and taking the time to write this, it means a lot coming from you,

your writing is always so good and inspiring.

Thanks Tom,

You can play in my band anytime!

and maybe I could hang in yours,

I appreciate your kind words.

Hey David,

Thanks for the listen and kind words.

I like the concept contained in your lyrics... a common element to many of us guys ...good write & good delivery... I enjoyed it!

Thanks Shigeki,

I appreciate your listen and kind words

shouting singing, is that what I do?

Hey Bob,

thanks so much!

Welcome Jim,

Thanks for the listen and kind words