daryl1968 362 Posted August 1, 2020 Hi folks Here's a song that has been sitting dormant for some time and I recently 'finished' (are they ever?) Nits and crits welcome (lyrics below link). Overpromised Written and performed by Staypress V1 I didn't mean to disappoint you But it's not easy being perfect no, no It's hard to keep promises you didn't mean to make Guess my armour ain't shining no more Ch You said that this is my very last chance I am trying to be the king of romance You whispered those words in my ear and I shivered I over promised and under delivered V2 I didn't want to be your hero Didn't want that on my shoulders no, no It's hard to be faultless for you for heaven's sake Guess I'm not who you imagined me to be Ch Outro I didn't mean to disappoint you but it's not easy being perfect no, no 3 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wookiee 883 Posted August 1, 2020 You are just going to have readjust your overly perfect self @daryl1968. Cute, beautifully delivered vocal, (no sarcasm detected at all) production very cool. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Sprouse 373 Posted August 1, 2020 Daryl, I find it hard to believe your songs are from experience :D:D Do you and mrs. greenway really go through all this? another expertly crafted song. I esp like the minimal pop-synthy feel. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeringAmps 794 Posted August 1, 2020 2 hours ago, David Sprouse said: find it hard to believe your songs are not from experience If autobiographical, I feel for ya mate. Oh, I did enjoy... t 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freddy j 353 Posted August 1, 2020 I always enjoy listening to your songs and this one is no exception. Clever lyrics and excellent vocals!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emeraldsoul 1,080 Posted August 1, 2020 Love the vocal recording, so nice and up front, and the rest of the mix instruments are wonderfully crisp and clear. Just another great mix, promised and delivered! I appreciated the understated approach you brought to this, it works a treat. cheers, -Tom 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark skinner 264 Posted August 1, 2020 Fantastic , I really liked the contrast between the lyrics and the satire(ish) way they were sung. Emeraldsoul expressed the exact same feeling I got from this. Top Notch .. mark 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leadfoot 131 Posted August 2, 2020 Excellent Daryl! Your music always puts a smile on my face! Loved the the lyrics, and the vocals. Also liked the sounds you used in this. Great job! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjornpdx 593 Posted August 3, 2020 Daryl Cool song. Really like the chord changes especially in the chorus. Reminds me of pop songs from the 60s 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bapu 2,201 Posted August 3, 2020 Top Drawer as usual mate. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lynn Wilson 431 Posted August 3, 2020 It's not easy to be consistently good, but you make it look easy. Congratulations on another excellent song, my friend! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl1968 362 Posted August 4, 2020 On 8/1/2020 at 1:25 PM, Wookiee said: You are just going to have readjust your overly perfect self @daryl1968. Cute, beautifully delivered vocal, (no sarcasm detected at all) production very cool. Thanks Wookster me old mate - maybe a touch of sarcasm. On 8/1/2020 at 1:42 PM, David Sprouse said: Daryl, I find it hard to believe your songs are from experience :D:D Do you and mrs. greenway really go through all this? another expertly crafted song. I esp like the minimal pop-synthy feel. Thanks David - this one is written from experience On 8/1/2020 at 4:29 PM, DeeringAmps said: If autobiographical, I feel for ya mate. Oh, I did enjoy... t Definitely from experience - thanks mate On 8/1/2020 at 7:34 PM, freddy j said: I always enjoy listening to your songs and this one is no exception. Clever lyrics and excellent vocals!!! thanks so much Freddy my mate On 8/1/2020 at 8:59 PM, emeraldsoul said: Love the vocal recording, so nice and up front, and the rest of the mix instruments are wonderfully crisp and clear. Just another great mix, promised and delivered! I appreciated the understated approach you brought to this, it works a treat. cheers, -Tom Thanks a ton Tom - I did feel a little 'naked' on this one On 8/1/2020 at 9:32 PM, Old Joad said: Nice tune.. thanks OJ - very kind of you On 8/1/2020 at 11:27 PM, mark skinner said: Fantastic , I really liked the contrast between the lyrics and the satire(ish) way they were sung. Emeraldsoul expressed the exact same feeling I got from this. Top Notch .. mark thanks so much Mark - I really appreciate it On 8/2/2020 at 3:30 PM, Leadfoot said: Excellent Daryl! Your music always puts a smile on my face! Loved the the lyrics, and the vocals. Also liked the sounds you used in this. Great job! thanks Leadfoot - job done with the smile - you're a good 'un On 8/3/2020 at 8:23 AM, bjornpdx said: Daryl Cool song. Really like the chord changes especially in the chorus. Reminds me of pop songs from the 60s Thanks Bjorn - I like a bit of the 60's 15 hours ago, Bapu said: Top Drawer as usual mate. thanks mate - you da man 14 hours ago, Lynn said: It's not easy to be consistently good, but you make it look easy. Congratulations on another excellent song, my friend! awwwww thanks Lynn - very kind mate 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wookiee 883 Posted August 4, 2020 3 hours ago, daryl1968 said: a touch of sarcasm Maybe. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Compeau 39 Posted August 5, 2020 At first I thought corny old 50's rhythm...AND THEN!!!! How Fun this song is!!! Great voice and writing! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beagle 56 Posted August 5, 2020 Hey Daryk me ol mucker! this is great! had me smiling and tapping to the beat the whole way through! so glad you're being true to your perfect self! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl1968 362 Posted August 6, 2020 On 8/4/2020 at 2:35 PM, Wookiee said: Maybe. I rarely leave home without it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl1968 362 Posted August 9, 2020 On 8/5/2020 at 2:11 AM, Adam Compeau said: At first I thought corny old 50's rhythm...AND THEN!!!! How Fun this song is!!! Great voice and writing! Thanks so much Adam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bajan Blue 405 Posted August 9, 2020 Hi Daryl Like this, reminds me a bit of something Bonzo Dog would have recorded in their prime - very clever lyrics, i particularly enjoyed them. Nigel 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl1968 362 Posted August 10, 2020 On 8/6/2020 at 12:49 AM, Beagle said: Hey Daryk me ol mucker! this is great! had me smiling and tapping to the beat the whole way through! so glad you're being true to your perfect self! Thanks so much Beags my mateypants. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites