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Howdy Heather,

It's always so nice to hear your voice...and since you do so much of the music for other people, it's easy to forget you're a lyricist to boot (I think that's a quadruple threat or something? :o )

Anyhoo, right off the bat, LOVE this one. First off, the hook is KILLER! When you can twist an oldie into something new, you're already half-sold it.

Also, you've taken some inspired twists and turns in the melody, and the story itself is a nice update on the "torn between two lovers" theme. There were a couple of lines I liked especially:

he keeps coming around trying to change my mind
but you've already made up my heart

And I aint saying that he’s ugly cause he’s not
But next to you my old flame just ain’t so hot

Well that sounds good but my loves not for sale

NOW, Heather, comes my only problem. I don't know what SOL stands for in this particular situation. I actually googled it, and it had over a hundred possibilities (though I doubt you're suggesting he's now the Statue Of Liberty!)..But Strike Out Looking was one, and there were a few others that made sense...but with it being such an important part of the song, I think you might want to clarify it/tweak it in some way so as to make it understandable to this poor girl's head!

Otherwise, like I said, I think it's sensational. I feel very lucky to have worked with you -- and hope to continue to do more of that in the future (btw, I did send you an email back earlier...).

Keep up the good work...but make sure you're resting those gorgeous vocal chords as you get ready for the Demo Derby. You'll be singing your little heart out I suspect!

Ciao for now,
Beth