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Mutlu
by Gary E. Andrews - 04/15/24 07:08 PM
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I started out with the first three verses, and tidbits of other ideas and got stuck on where to go with the lyric. The topic was very important to me, and I didn't want to mess it up by overthinking it, so I ask a good friend and fellow lyricist Bryan Williamson, to help with the rest of the lyric. Tony saw it and jumped on it, and everyone else followed. Thoughts and pointers always welcome. Tony Fleitas - Music Narkus Palsson - Vocals Christine Linge – Backup Vocals Raul R. (Figsounds) – Drums George Schiessl – Bass James Tanner, Bryan Williamson - Lyrics https://soundcloud.com/james-looknglass-tanner/if-nothing-mattersNothing Matters What's happening in the street, blood smears and stains concrete Hatred pours like April rain; has our country gone insane, will we ever be the same? Two sides, both in the wrong One blood, many colors strong Injustice goes both ways Violence; it never pays Something has got to give this is not the way to live Just a way for dreams to die kiss them all a sad goodbye (Chorus) Nothing matters, If nothing matters... Lives are shattered, If nothing matters Flags of battle, torn and tattered To politicians we never mattered Armed guards patrol the halls Graffiti tags on school walls Bigotry is never dead Fear and hate from talking heads Driving on the city streets Windows down in the breeze Flashing blue lights, siren Check the color of your skin Chorus: ======= Cold blue lines are never crossed Images of love lost Reality is in your hands A uniform don't make the man 2016 © L. James Tanner, Bryan K. Williamson
Last edited by L. James Tanner; 10/14/16 01:15 PM.
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The topic is obviously depressing but I enjoyed some of your word choices. I very much enjoyed the execution of the music. The musical structure sounded familiar but your group of musicians rendered it well. Nice vox. Good song. Regards.
Last edited by Martin Lide; 10/14/16 02:10 PM.
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Wow! Lots of truth here on top of a strong melody. The Beatles might have done this at their peak. Nice one, James.
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Nice one.
I'd have preferred it more cynical myself, that is: omit the "if" and edit the line "this is not the way to live", maybe one or two others, too. But then - that would be me ;-)
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