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Overpromised - a new original song


daryl1968

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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
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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

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  On 8/1/2020 at 12:25 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.

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Thanks Wookster me old mate - maybe a touch of sarcasm.

  On 8/1/2020 at 12:42 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.

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Thanks David - this one is written from experience 

 

  On 8/1/2020 at 3:29 PM, DeeringAmps said:

If autobiographical, I feel for ya mate.

Oh, I did enjoy...

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Definitely from experience - thanks mate

  On 8/1/2020 at 6:34 PM, freddy j said:

I always enjoy listening to your songs and this one is no exception.  Clever lyrics and excellent vocals!!!

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thanks so much Freddy my mate

 

  On 8/1/2020 at 7:59 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

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Thanks a ton Tom - I did feel a little 'naked' on this one :)

  On 8/1/2020 at 8:32 PM, Old Joad said:

Nice tune..

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thanks OJ - very kind of you

  On 8/1/2020 at 10:27 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

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thanks so much Mark - I really appreciate it

  On 8/2/2020 at 2:30 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!

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thanks Leadfoot - job done with the smile :)  - you're a good 'un

  On 8/3/2020 at 7:23 AM, bjornpdx said:

Daryl
Cool song. Really like the chord changes especially in the chorus. Reminds me of pop songs from the 60s

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Thanks Bjorn - I like a bit of the 60's

  On 8/3/2020 at 6:39 PM, Bapu said:

Top Drawer as usual mate.

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thanks mate - you da man

  On 8/3/2020 at 7:06 PM, Lynn said:

It's not easy to be consistently good, but you make it look easy.  Congratulations on another excellent song, my friend!

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awwwww thanks Lynn - very kind mate

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