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Songwriting challenge: Write a song about, "My dad buys secret gum for me but not for my siblings."

Bubble Gum

by James Conrad © 2021

Daddy buys secret gum for me
Secret gum for me but not my siblings
I can chew for hours quietly
I’m his favorite child and make his life worth living

Ch
Bubble gum, bubble gum
Daddy buys it from the store
Bubble gum, bubble gum
He buys it ‘cause he loves me more than you

Suzie wears Ray-Bans when we’re out
Those glasses cover up her cross-eyed stare
I used to get my mouth washed out with soap
Just for warning strangers of her evil witch-eye glare…now

ch

Jimmy wears headphones when we’re out
Those headphones cover up his (Dumbo / #%!$) ears
I used to get my mouth washed out with soap
Just for using swear words all these #%!$ years….now

ch

Bridge
See no evil, Susie’s ugly eyes could melt your soul
Hear no evil, Jimmy’s jumbo ears could sail a boat
Speak no evil, just be the quiet one
Thanks to Daddy’s secret gum

Bubble gum, bubble gum
Daddy buys it from the store
Bubble gum, bubble gum
He buys it ‘cause he loves me more

ch


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DAW: Sonar Platinum
Key=G , Tempo 82
Style is _NOHURRY.STY (No Hurry Americana Train Gtr Sol)
RealTracks in style: 1411:Bass, Acoustic, CelticHornpipe Sw16 070
RealTracks in style: 3521:Guitar, Electric, Soloist AmericanaGritty16thsBrent Ev16 075
RealTracks in style: 3059:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm Muted16thsFintan Ev16 080
RealTracks in style: 3059:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm Muted16thsFintan Ev16 080
RealTracks in song: 2778:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm TrainBeatMike12-key Ev16 090
RealTracks in song: 2542:Pedal Steel, Background ModernBalladAtmosphere Ev16 065
RealDrums [in style:TrainBeatBrushes: a: Brushes, Kickb: BusyBrushes, Kick

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This is pretty funny.

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Hello, 'jamestoffee'...

The Real Style you used, _NOHURRY.STY (No Hurry Americana Train Gtr Sol), really keeps the song moving, and that chuggin' musical motion is just right for delivering the humorously observed family scenes described in your lyrics. Also, you kept my interest with the things you did with the form and production of the song, such as your vocal harmonizations, the modulation that occurs at verse four, and the tempo reduction at the outro.

'Bubble Gum' is a fun listening experience!

Last edited by bluage; 06/27/21 05:39 AM.

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Wow, that was fun and funny. I was smiling the whole listen. I especially love that second verse. Great sound in the chorus.

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Hi David, bluage, and Ezekiel,

Thanks for the listens and feedback!

-James

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Hi James,

that's hilarious - you wouldn't believe how much I love stuff like that.

Very nicely instrumented, so well-sung.

Was chuckling so much I swallowd my gum...

Just great.

Stefan

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Awesome!

Thanks, Stefan laugh

James

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Fun stuff! I agree with the others - it was a good track to listen to.

Well done,
Will

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Thank you, Will.

Cheers,

James

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Clever write! smile


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Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?
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Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment, David!

-James

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Very clever! And a fun listen, enjoyed.

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So much fun. Hilarious. Love that harmony. Wonderful vocal throughout. A really good write and mix. [and I almost always add, "Yeah, ditto what Stefan said."]


Enjoy whatever happens!
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It's funny and it sounds great. What's not to like? Aced that challenge, James.
Regards,
Leon

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Thank you Dave, Marty and Leon!

Your feedback is much appreciated laugh

Cheers,

James

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