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Hi, all:

Something new . . . a song I wrote a couple years back that I wanted to do a bigger production on. Hope this works. As always, appreciate the feedback.

Here's the song:

GOT TO LET YOU GO

Here are the lyrics:

Sometimes love, well, it’s not enough—
do we care so much we don’t see it’s true?
It’s an easy plan to be a selfish man,
but understand I want what’s best for you.

It’s hard to hear it, I know;
and even harder yet to believe that it’s so.
Yeah, it’s hard to get, but I’ve got to let you go.

I know it’s sad—I thought we’d always last;
but your Mom and Dad say I’m holding you back.
And it ain’t no slight because I know their right—
your future’s bright, and my future’s black.

You’ve got such potential to grow.
There ain’t no limit to how far you can go.
Well, it’s hard to get, but I’ve got to let you go.

You’ve never seen yourself on that stage—
you’re a star in the making, I know.
So, baby, find the strength to walk away;
I’d be the worst kind of man to stand in your way.
Listen, now’s your moment to shine.
You’ll live your life now and I’ll live mine.

Maybe one day, you’ll be on stage about to play,
I’ll shout and wave, and catch your eye,
then you’ll play that sweet sad love ballad
that you wrote back then to help you say goodbye.

Then you’ll crank it up and rock the show;
then walk off stage, arm in arm with your boy and your beau,
and that’s when I’ll regret that I ever let you go.
That’s when I’ll regret that I ever let you go.
It will hurt and yet I’ve got to let you go.

One of your best. A really good combination of production and vocal. Enjoyed my listen.

----Dave

I always enjoy your stuff and this is no exception. I'd maybe bring your voice forward a tiny bit in the mix.

I think the phrasing in this line would sound better with the stress on "stand," rather than "in."

"I’d be the worst kind of man to stand in your way."

Really liked this one - great vocal - good hook and lyrics.
The arrangement keeps it interesting too.
Can't find a nit, nope!

good work
Paul

A terrific song, Deej. Great verses bringing us into the cool hook. Great production. I'd say it's ready for the stage!
Really, really nice! The whole song is an ear worm! Awesome.
Love the vocal, man!
-Tom

Dave, Gavin, Paul and IronKnee,

Thanks so much to all of you for the listen and kind feedback. It's always interesting where a fuller production takes you--glad this one seemed to hit the mark.

Gavin: Your comment is spot on--I know exactly what you mean, and your phrasing option actually. helps accentuate the internal rhyme. I'll discipline myself to sing it that way going forward. I'd might even be tempted to dub it over, BUT unfortunately, for some strange reason, my DAW dropped a few tracks. Drat! Anyway, glad you enjoyed it as is.

My best to all of you--stay safe!

Deej

Hi Dave
Nice opening and build up to the hook.. Your voice is as good as ever
Regards
John

Hey, Travis,

Thanks for stopping in and giving it spin. Glad you liked it!

All my best,

Deej