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Election season is in full swing, and after watching what feels like my thousandth TV campaign commercial, I noticed a common theme: "I'm 100% behind our president." It made me wonder... shouldn't candidates be 100% behind their constituents first? That little thought turned into this fun song. I hope it makes you smile. This is another song produced with by my AI voice.
[Verse] Don't bring me a king in a tailored suit Selling easy answers, calling them truth Don't bring me a hero who can't hear "no" Or thinks the whole world is a TV show
[Verse] Don't bring me a smile that's hiding a scheme Or promises painted like a lottery dream Don't bring me a man who lives for applause I want someone stronger than his own flaws
[Pre-chorus] No ego bigger than the sky No truth that changes by and by No "trust me" every other line We've had enough of that this time
[Chorus] Bring me someone who serves instead of rules Who studies more than slogans, who values facts, not fools Bring me someone who'll leave the country strong Who knows the job is bigger than one man all along Bring me someone who remembers what this office means No lies, no scams, no manufactured schemes Not that guy! ‘Cause we know better Not that guy! America deserves better Not that guy! Not this time!
[Break]
[Verse] Don't bring me a billionaire who speaks in my name Playing with our future like it’s all a game Don't bring me a leader counting enemies Instead of counting opportunities
[Pre-chorus] No insults dressed as honesty No chaos sold as strategy No shifting blame eternally That's not what leadership should be
[Chorus] Bring me someone who serves instead of rules Who studies more than slogans, who values facts, not fools Bring me someone who'll leave the country strong Who knows the job is bigger than one man all along Bring me someone who remembers what this office means No lies, no scams, no manufactured schemes Not that guy! ‘Cause we know better Not that guy! America deserves better Not that guy! Not this time!
[Bridge] The strongest never need a throne The wisest minds still learn Respect is never demanded It's something you must earn
[Interlude]
[Final chorus] Bring me someone who serves instead of rules Who studies more than slogans, who values facts, not fools Bring me someone who'll leave the country strong Who knows the job is bigger than one man all along Bring me someone who remembers what this office means No lies, no scams, no manufactured schemes Not that guy! ‘Cause we know better Not that guy! America deserves better Not that guy! Not this time!
[Outro] [spoken] Bring me someone Not that guy Not this time
Rob, I really like this one. The hook, "Not that guy!", is memorable and easy to sing along with, and the lyrics build the message without ever having to name names. Whether people agree with the politics or not, it's well crafted and has the feel of a real protest anthem. Nice job putting conviction into a song that's both catchy and easy to follow.
We’re all built from the same dust and dreams, Different roads, but the same means.
I think we're getting away from what this site is really about. It's a songwriting community, not a place to bash each other or turn every discussion into a personal argument. Everyone's entitled to their opinions, and constructive feedback on the songs is what helps us all improve. We don't have to agree on politics, production, or writing styles, but we can disagree respectfully. Let's keep the focus on the music instead of each other. That's why most of us are here.
We’re all built from the same dust and dreams, Different roads, but the same means.
I think we're getting away from what this site is really about. It's a songwriting community, not a place to bash each other or turn every discussion into a personal argument. Everyone's entitled to their opinions, and constructive feedback on the songs is what helps us all improve. We don't have to agree on politics, production, or writing styles, but we can disagree respectfully. Let's keep the focus on the music instead of each other. That's why most of us are here.
If they were here for music,. They'd respond to Billy Joel talking about songwriting Not you. No interest. Yet they're all great
I think we're getting away from what this site is really about. It's a songwriting community, not a place to bash each other or turn every discussion into a personal argument. Everyone's entitled to their opinions, and constructive feedback on the songs is what helps us all improve. We don't have to agree on politics, production, or writing styles, but we can disagree respectfully. Let's keep the focus on the music instead of each other. That's why most of us are here.
If they were here for music,. They'd respond to Billy Joel talking about songwriting Not you. No interest. Yet they're all great
It's not a songwriting community it's a clique .
Then the site will remain the same Dom , I thought I'd try to make it work , But I'm busy . you have a great weekend
We’re all built from the same dust and dreams, Different roads, but the same means.
I think we're getting away from what this site is really about. It's a songwriting community, not a place to bash each other or turn every discussion into a personal argument. Everyone's entitled to their opinions, and constructive feedback on the songs is what helps us all improve. We don't have to agree on politics, production, or writing styles, but we can disagree respectfully. Let's keep the focus on the music instead of each other. That's why most of us are here.
If they were here for music,. They'd respond to Billy Joel talking about songwriting Not you. No interest. Yet they're all great
It's not a songwriting community it's a clique .
Then the site will remain the same Dom , I thought I'd try to make it work , But I'm busy . you have a great weekend
Yeah make the site work, with a snide remark for everything I say or post, your music sucks. who are you talking ft o?
Suddenly, no robot this robot that, only wh weed n it's me.
Easier to get people telling you you're good, by telling ft jrm the same, meaningless
I’ve tried a thousand times to encourage you to become a recording artist and put your own music out there. The “robot” comments are jokes about AI, nothing more. They’re not personal attacks on you.
We’re all built from the same dust and dreams, Different roads, but the same means.
Don't bring me a king in a tailored suit Selling easy answers, calling them truth Don't bring me a hero who can't hear "no" Or thinks the whole world is a TV show
Don't bring me a smile that's hiding a scheme Or promises painted like a lottery dream Don't bring me a man who lives for applause I want someone stronger than his own flaws
Bring me someone who serves instead of rules Who studies more than slogans, who values facts, not fools Bring me someone who'll make a family strong Who knows the job is bigger than one man all along Bring me someone who remembers what this romance means No lies, no scams, no manufactured schemes
Not that guy! ‘Cause we know better Not that guy! I deserve better Not that guy! Not this time!
I’ve tried a thousand times to encourage you to become a recording artist and put your own music out there. The “robot” comments are jokes about AI, nothing more. They’re not personal attacks on you.
I work on them as much as they do. You praise them. Your lying to somebody, I know who.
But I'm not here for you to piss on,.
A good site is honest.
When somebody says you're a great writer. This is great, ...what choice do they have but to say the same thing back?
And that's why it's being.done
You wanna do that go head, but don't [naughty word removed] on me
Rob, I really like this one. The hook, "Not that guy!", is memorable and easy to sing along with, and the lyrics build the message without ever having to name names. Whether people agree with the politics or not, it's well crafted and has the feel of a real protest anthem. Nice job putting conviction into a song that's both catchy and easy to follow.
Ben, thank you! That is exactly what I wanted to achieve. I appreciate your feedback.
Dom, Thanks for taking the time to listen and for sharing your thoughts. We obviously hear the song differently. I wasn't trying to write an angry protest song - I wanted something catchy and satirical. To me, the humor comes from pairing a fun melody with lyrics about the qualities we don't want in a leader. Trump has always struck me as more of a clown than a tragic figure, so I felt a lighthearted arrangement suited the message better. Other songwriters mentioned that the combination worked well, which tells me it landed the way I'd hoped.
It also seems you liked the concept enough to spend time rewriting some of the lyrics and creating your own version. I appreciate the thought you put into it, even though I prefer the lighter, more satirical approach. Since the structure, the hook and many lines of your version are from my original lyric, I would also appreciate it if you would give me some credits on your Soundclick page.
Dom, Thanks for taking the time to listen and for sharing your thoughts. We obviously hear the song differently. I wasn't trying to write an angry protest song - I wanted something catchy and satirical. To me, the humor comes from pairing a fun melody with lyrics about the qualities we don't want in a leader. Trump has always struck me as more of a clown than a tragic figure, so I felt a lighthearted arrangement suited the message better. Other songwriters mentioned that the combination worked well, which tells me it landed the way I'd hoped.
It also seems you liked the concept enough to spend time rewriting some of the lyrics and creating your own version. I appreciate the thought you put into it, even though I prefer the lighter, more satirical approach. Since the structure, the hook and many lines of your version are from my original lyric, I would also appreciate it if you would give me some credits on your Soundclick page.
I have you credit, it says a song
Bring Me Someone Fdmuzik Play Like Playlist Comment Share A Song by Robert Baitinger.
I tried for a reason . It's a technique ove seen in other artists a ings. That's what craft is apart.
Ie, you might never know this was an anti georhe Bush jr song. It allows the listener to take what we ver path they choose.
The problem with yours being light hearted, is it's not. It a direct, critical, biased, and targeted. Which is fine, but the music isnt
If you don't like the idea that's fine, it was good practice for me
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