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SURVIVAL SONG

A song about fighting against the odds, like the guy in the picture.

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Gath'r'n up sunshine for tomorrow;
Huddling under the sycamore's shade;
Storing up dressings for my sorrow;
Fightin' to live, so I might possibly be re-made.

Didn't turn out like all my day dreams;
Couldn't have known 'bout the sabotage schemes. 

Running from demons who stalk me;
Toward a world that should be;
Got to carry through.

Mightily battled 'gainst tempestuous rage;
Constantly beat down in a merciless storm;
Luckily shored up in the war I waged;
Hoping to get back to some beautious warm.

Skipper'd my lifeboat though the dark haze;
Settled a course on a faraway frontier;
Nourished by sunshine from the good days;
That's how I survived and how I finally got right here.
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Style is _HOLDBAK.STY (Hold Back Muted Alt Hip Hop)
RealTracks in style: 2742:Bass, Synth, AltHipHopHeld Ev16 085
RealTracks in song: 2906:Piano, ElectricVintage, Rhythm BluesyPopMike Ev 100
RealTracks in style: 2745:Synth, Rhythm AltHipHopPadHeld Ev16 085
RealDrums [in style:AltHipHop^01-a:muted,no whips, b:heavy snare, ride, whips

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These are some of the best lyrics that you have written:

"Didn't turn out like all my day dreams;
Couldn't have known 'bout the sabotage schemes.

Running from demons who stalk me;
Toward a world that should be;
Got to carry through.

Skipper'd my lifeboat though the dark haze;
Settled a course on a faraway frontier;
Nourished by sunshine from the good days;
That's how I survived and how I finally got right here."

I think they could apply to many of us.

Nice backing tracks, vocal, and mix!


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Thanks, Mario!

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Great inspirational lyrics.
I was going to quote one particular line but then decided that I like _all_ the lyrics. I'm a "glass half full" guy and I thrive on reading lyrics like yours.
Nice song.

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Nice narrative and melody on the instruments.
Nice work.


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Powerful lyrics in a catchy melody. Well done!!


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Gary, Rayc, Marty... Thanks for taking a listen and commenting.

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I agree on the lyrics very well done. That accordian was an excellent choice to frame the vocal. Well done


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"Skipper'd my lifeboat though the dark haze;
Settled a course on a faraway frontier;
Nourished by sunshine from the good days;
That's how I survived and how I finally got right here."

Yes!

Your fine upfront vocal (in a good way) was perfect for delivering this song - that it was heartfelt was obvious.

And the sparse band was THE way to support it all.

Excellent!

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