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SURVIVAL SONG

A song about fighting against the odds, like the guy in the picture.

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Gath'r'n up sunshine for tomorrow;
Huddling under the sycamore's shade;
Storing up dressings for my sorrow;
Fightin' to live, so I might possibly be re-made.

Didn't turn out like all my day dreams;
Couldn't have known 'bout the sabotage schemes. 

Running from demons who stalk me;
Toward a world that should be;
Got to carry through.

Mightily battled 'gainst tempestuous rage;
Constantly beat down in a merciless storm;
Luckily shored up in the war I waged;
Hoping to get back to some beautious warm.

Skipper'd my lifeboat though the dark haze;
Settled a course on a faraway frontier;
Nourished by sunshine from the good days;
That's how I survived and how I finally got right here.
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Style is _HOLDBAK.STY (Hold Back Muted Alt Hip Hop)
RealTracks in style: 2742:Bass, Synth, AltHipHopHeld Ev16 085
RealTracks in song: 2906:Piano, ElectricVintage, Rhythm BluesyPopMike Ev 100
RealTracks in style: 2745:Synth, Rhythm AltHipHopPadHeld Ev16 085
RealDrums [in style:AltHipHop^01-a:muted,no whips, b:heavy snare, ride, whips

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These are some of the best lyrics that you have written:

"Didn't turn out like all my day dreams;
Couldn't have known 'bout the sabotage schemes.

Running from demons who stalk me;
Toward a world that should be;
Got to carry through.

Skipper'd my lifeboat though the dark haze;
Settled a course on a faraway frontier;
Nourished by sunshine from the good days;
That's how I survived and how I finally got right here."

I think they could apply to many of us.

Nice backing tracks, vocal, and mix!


Me, it's not about how many times you fail, it's about how many times you get back up.
Cop, that's not how field sobriety tests work.

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Thanks, Mario!

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Great inspirational lyrics.
I was going to quote one particular line but then decided that I like _all_ the lyrics. I'm a "glass half full" guy and I thrive on reading lyrics like yours.
Nice song.

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Nice narrative and melody on the instruments.
Nice work.


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Powerful lyrics in a catchy melody. Well done!!


Enjoy whatever happens!
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Gary, Rayc, Marty... Thanks for taking a listen and commenting.

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I agree on the lyrics very well done. That accordian was an excellent choice to frame the vocal. Well done


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"Skipper'd my lifeboat though the dark haze;
Settled a course on a faraway frontier;
Nourished by sunshine from the good days;
That's how I survived and how I finally got right here."

Yes!

Your fine upfront vocal (in a good way) was perfect for delivering this song - that it was heartfelt was obvious.

And the sparse band was THE way to support it all.

Excellent!

J&B

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