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Because it's the right thing to do...



LET'S STAY IN

you've always been one
who enjoyed the spotlight
you love partying with friends
deep into the night
but lately things have gotten crazy
feels like we might drown
maybe we consider
slowing it down
let's go a different way
we can stay right here girl
what do you say
   
   let's stay in
   seems like the best thing we can do
   baby let's stay in
   you take care of me
   i'll take care of you
   let's stay in

i know your friends play
fast and loose with the truth
believe it not
no one's bulletproof
so sooner or later
they'll be caught off guard
laugh all they want
it'll bring them down hard
so let's go a different way
we can stay right here girl
what do you say
   
   let's stay in
   seems like the best thing we can do
   baby let's stay in
   you take care of me
   i'll take care of you
   let's stay in

let's go a different way
we can stay right here girl
what do you say
   
   let's stay in
   seems like the best thing we can do
   baby let's stay in
   you take care of me
   i'll take care of you
   let's stay in
   let's stay in
   let's stay in
   wait for the fade
   let's stay in...



The BAND...
RealTracks in song: ~387:Bass, Electric, Metal Ev 085
RealTracks in song: ~2505:Piano, Electric, HeldChords 085
RealTracks in song: ~365:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 3437:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm BritPsycPopBalladHighDelay Ev 065
(with a S1 groove delay added)
RealTracks in song: 2745:Synth, Rhythm AltHipHopPadHeld Ev16 085
RealTracks in song: ~2267:Synth, BellPad, Rhythm 80sPopPads Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 3201:Guitar, Electric, Soloist LaidBackBluesyBrent Ev 100
Royalty Free Loops
MIDI tracks Created in Studio One Professional
I played an acoustic guitar track
Some harmonies are created using RealBand



You might as well comment. What else ya got to do?

Stay safe, y'all
Stay well.

fj

Hi Floyd ...

Musically, quite a bit different than what you usually do. But I like it!

As always, your track selection and mix is spot on. The lyric says it all. But I think your chorus, in it's simplicity and very appropriate message really captures the heart of the song. Well done and the best advice possible. When a song is well conceived, well constructed, well delivered, and says something worthwhile ... you can't do much better. Just my thoughts.

Take care and be safe.

Alan

Nice .... Quick listen. I'll be back.

Really nice work. Positive and uplifting and throw in a love story ..... nice work

Man!

You really moved me with this one, floyd, and I think that's all that needs to be said!

Just what I needed to hear this morning

FJ,
raising a bar in turbulent times takes skill and will. Excellent supportive song! You really got a hang of using contemporary sounds and still have a traditional Country feel of your tunes. Listens very smooth. When I try to do something like this, it either sounds too banal or too weird, you on the other hand found a solid middle ground fusing styles. Mix & vocals are A+ (I would not expect less )
Thank you for sharing!

Misha.

Man, you are the master, floyd. You make me wanna kneel on the floor raising my arms up and down while bending my head low. Whenever I hear one of your productions, I always feel, "Yeah, that's what I want to be able to do." Well done! Well said!

Dear Floyd,

WOW - I wouldn't be surprised if this song would break the charts...

Thanks a lot for chosing the subject, and thanks a lot for working it out with such a heck of a tune. Top-notch lyrics, fantastic melody (and what a chorus...), a great backing track and your vocals are simply gorgeous and very convincing.

Good, good, good....

Stay healthy, silverback !!!

Stefan

Good song. Nice production. Outstanding use of BIAB. I like it.

1st verse...aw, a love song.
Chorus-See, this is nice
2nd verse-those people are idiots and they get what's coming to them. (Exaggeration) lol
Chorus to End-See, this is nice

Great section builds in this. Just the perfect song for current events. I hope it makes some people on both sides of the fence think!

What a cool song!

So, I responded and am now left with nothing to do. I guess I'll just sit here and wait until you post your next song later this morning.

Alan - glad to see you drop in. Thanks. I hope you are both staying in and staying well!!

Make some music. It's good for the soul.

Very well done Floyd!

This song captures the moment perfectly Floyd.

Yes, let's all hope people do just that.

That's the way it's done.

It's got the plausible deniability of appearing to be "just" a love song, with the specifics being vague enough to apply to just about any relationship.

Of course, well written, sung, and produced. Pop and fun to listen to - loved the claps and other loops.

Wow, what a wonderful song.I love it, that sounds like it is so professional!!

Floyd you knocked it out of the park again!

A great message here.

This should be on the radio ASAP.

Great message plus love all the little touches in this that made it distinctive and come alive. We need a campaign to get this on the radio!!

floyd

Sublime use of all the elements used in making this song.
Wonderful melody, arrangement & vocal. Loved the ending.

Excellent, song writing at it's best!

Peter

That's cool - a U2 style ballad in the backing and an fj style narrative & melody on top. Works wonderfully well.

This song will be around and relevant as a great song long after Covid-19. The lyrics are as appropriate to general 'love' as they may pertain to the virus.

Instrumentally and lyrically you've written a song that's as pertinent to life after Covid-19 as it is to our current circumstances. Every now and then a song comes along that touches us. You've hit on every now and on every then. You sure pulled it off with this one. It makes my list of favorite Floyd Jane songs...

Enjoyed my listen.

Well, I loved this. Beautiful song, beautifully sung, beautiful lyrics ... and yes, a very important message, too. You're an incredible musician, floyd jane. Bravo.

floyd,

This is a mighty effort.

The arrangement and the production have the "WOW!" factor in truckloads. As always, your songwriting and your song-performing leave this Australian audience of one totally mesmermised and reflecting on what a class act you are.

That something as dark as COVID-19 can inspire such a wonderful song really says a great deal about your singer/songwriter abilities.

All the best,
Noel

WONDERFUL!

Thanks, floyd – be safe!

Peace & Love in this tough times!

Hi Floyd
A message for the times, but as Charlie said, it also works really well as a love song. Terrific work, as always.
Stay safe.
Regards,
Leon

Floyd,

Terrific and timely tune. Love the backing music on this one—very current, very engaging right off. And like how the lyrics are relevant to today’s strange world, but can have a universal message that can last far beyond what I hope is a short period of time. Well done!

All my best,

Deej

floyd,

Very beautiful melody!
Your vocals and harmonies are great as usual.
Outstanding use of BIAB.
The combination of various guitars is very nice.
I entirely agree with TuneMonger.
Great message plus love all the little touches in this that made it distinctive and come alive.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Herb - Thanks.





Dave - it is always heart-warming to know that someone is actually moved by something that we do. Thanks for that!

Another great song, excellent production

Good medical advice wrapped in a GREAT song!!! I'm hanging at home! The music is irresistible......an infectious groove that I could listen to for 15 minutes! And the chorus has a wonderful, spiritual, gospel-like quality!! Making the best of your "in" time! AWESOME!!!! Take care and stay safe! Greg

Misha - I always appreciate that you "speak your mind" about the songs and productions posted here. That makes it satisfying when your thoughts are largely positive and hugely satisfying when they are THIS positive. So, a hardy THANKS! for that...

Hi Floyd,

I'm afraid I missed this song until now.
Of course it is quality I hear! Your doubles in the vocals, especially at the end of the song are very strong.
It could be considered being a love song, but sadly enough Corona was the trigger. And on that, you can stay in together, but keep your distance! and that's not in your lyrics. I'm fooling a bit of course, but that's because I can't complain about this song! It has a strong melody and likewise this counts for the vocals as well. The chorus is build up very nice, like very much how you did this!
And the topic? These strange times can give good opportunities on a lot of things, but also on staying together...

Hans

Hi Floyd wow super job you never disappoint uplifting thanks for sharing this I agree with Stefan thanks eric

Mr. Floyd Jane...

"...wait for the fade..." Now, how cute is that??? And, the l-o-n-g fade was worth stickin' 'round to listen to. Always did like long fades in a song 'cause they linger in the mind like the remembered taste of good food, or fine wine...

I think the song, Let's Stay In , should be the theme song for ALL on-line dating sites during this viral crisis. It's a warm, cuddly, and embracing song featuring inspired Real Track choices, heartfelt harmonies and a sweetly-delivered message of import to all of us "because it's the right thing to do."

Great song challenge idea, 'Guitarhacker' !!!

LOREN

P.S. Like what 'Noel96' said, "that something as dark as COVID-19 can inspire such a wonderful song really says a great deal about your singer/songwriter abilities."

Wow! Great song Floyd. And yes. We should all just STAY IN!

"let's...STAY IN".

Man, this is so sweet. You are singing my heart here. Mix and band are fantastic. This is where timely and timeless meet. Outstanding.

Marty - it is really nice of you to say that. You are doing cool stuff yourself - your Midnight Special is...special... Stay In, Stay safe...

Cool tune Floyd. Super vocal and very timely lyric. Words to stay alive by. Well done

Stefan - Thanks! It is always nice to have someone think a song is "worthy"... Your new one is a gem... Y'all stay healthy, too...Stay In!

jpt3 - Thanks!!




See! This IS nice!

There's always another coming...

Stay well, my friend. Stay IN!!!

Hi, Floyd !

What a wonderful song
in these troubled times !
I love it and hold it as
my new Floydfav !

Cheers
Dani

Bob - What a nice surprise to have you drop by! Thanks for coming over to the dark side for few moments ... (I remember when I first joined the forum how huge the Off-Topics side was - and the Showcase always seemed "the step child". It has blossomed nicely, though...)





Trev - It is always nice having you swing by for a listen.... Thanks!

This is deserving of many streams...actually it oughta be on the charts.

Why, because it's a take on the "situation" that is not only
uplifting but would be a great lyric irrespective of the context.

Janice immediately locked in on the layered harmonies...great they are.
As is, of course, the lead vocal.

Nice choice of RT's, loops and cool to see that you joined in on acoustic.

So, spin the accolade wheel!

click, click, click....stop....SUPERB!

J&B

David - I always appreciate that you "get" all aspects of a song.

Stay safe. Stay in. This thing is getting scarier every day...

Very well conveyed lyrically and delivered musically.

Thanks for sharing

James

Thanks for the nice words, Ronnie....




I appreciate the thought, Mario!

What is "radio"? HAHAHA

Enjoyable U2-type of intro, soft verse leads to the powerful chorus with nice drums. The production is very polished, good use of loops adding nice details. Nice theme for the current pandemic situation, really anthemic and universal, I hope no-one gets offended when I say that this song should spread fast like a virus around the globe.

Janne

TM - Well...that's always a nice thing to hear.




I really appreciate that, Peter...

Thanks, ray. I am not at all familiar with U2 - so that reference evades me completely...





Charlie - that "review" means a lot to me. It was my intent to write this so that it was undeniably pertinent to the current situation, but also be able to "have a life" beyond that...and not have it be a one-dimensional song that would die with the virus (which hopefully will be sooner rather than later, but it does not look like that will be the case)

Aced it FJ! Love everything about the way you put this together, performed and produced it. Really cool message wrapped in a love song. If I was still on the air, I'd play it. Best compliment I can give you.

Thanks, James. I appreciate you dropping in for a listen and the nice comments... It IS an important message, I think...







Noel - always pleased to have you come around for a listen. Stay safe, my friend... I'd like to see us ALL get through this...

Einar - nice to have you drop in. Stay safe!!




Thanks, Leon. Hope y'all are doing well there on the other side...

Thanks, Deej. I appreciate you dropping by...




Shigeki Adachi - Thanks for the very fine comments! I always enjoy hearing what you think about a song and its production...




Thanks, Elliot...

Greg - thanks for the great review. Stay safe, my friend...

That's a winner!
Excellent song, well done and great message.

Thanks, Hans... these are strange new waters we are sailing...




Thanks, eric...

Dude,

I know I posted to this song!

What the...

Maybe the corona virus ate it.

Anyway, this is awesome (again) and I LOVE it.

Also, thanks for checking in on me for a year. I am back in bro. Sorry man. I was tuning my guitar.

Back now.

Just posted.

Floyd,
One of the best pop song intro`s I`ve heard on this forum, leading into a vocal that`s goose-bumps good.
All the accolades are deserved- a stellar write,performance and production.

Robert

LOREN - thanks for the fine review. I appreciate that you had an appreciation for "wait for the fade..."




Thanks, Joanne. Stay safe...



Tangmo - Thanks! "....where timely and timeless meet." - you really do have a way with words!!

That wasn't a good forum song that focused on COVID. It was a GREAT song, period. Well structured, great harmonies. That song should have legs. Nice work.

Thanks, Scott. Stay safe!




Dani - hope all is well with you and Li...

Thanks, y'all! Means a lot...

This is a magnificent composition and production. I'd say this is my favorite that you've posted.

The chorus really sets its hooks in you. As others have said, this is definitely hit material.

Stay in, stay safe, and stay off the beaches.

James - thanks for stopping by...




Janne - thanks for the nice comments. As I mentioned, regarding a previous mention of U2... I don't know their music at all, so that reference eludes me... but it is interesting that at least 2 people thought that same thing...

Josie - thanks for the nice comments...




Thanks, Captain.

Great song - lyrics, arrangement, vocal, harmonies, production... why isn't this on repeat on the radio???
Top notch Floyd.
Stay well (and stay in),
Mike

Floyd,

Outstanding. You are a master of song... nothing more to say.

Bob

Thanks, David. Welcome back!




Robert - I certainly appreciate that...




JJW - Thanks for that. I was hoping that it would come across like that....

Thanks, Scott. I do appreciate that. Staying safe is the best we can hope for...




Very nice words, Mike... Thanks you. We are hunkerin' down...

Bob - that is really nice of you to say...

Think its all been said by now, this was an interesting song from you and as always you do it so well.

TO be honest I always admire your track arrangements, stop, start, the lay out of your songs it inspires me to put a bit more effort in to mine than I would do, again its a belter.

Thanks

Floyd, your vocals have always been so good but I've noticed that your compositions and arrangements are becoming more complex and just plain slick! That intro grabs the listener immediately! Perfect message for your listeners at this strange time we live in! Such a beautiful job all the way around! To quote one of your phrases "I'm a fan"! Thanks, Torrey

Thanks for stopping by, beatmaster...




Torrey - thanks for that very nice comment...