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A tribute to every bad decision I ever made.
Lyrics:
What I Do To You
You fall forward
I stumble back again
I guess it’s progress of a sort
I’m so bored but
It’s only natural
Reality’s knocking at the door
What I do to you
What you do to me
Honey it’s a wonder we get anything done
What I do to you
What you do to me
Honey it’s a wonder we’ve got anything
I’m at the door
I’m taking the consequence
See if my resolution holds
Too straighforward
So let’s mess it up again
Don’t need a reason anymore
Now the room’s in disarray
And this coffee’s bitter
What’s that people say
About all that glitters?
You fall forward
I stumble back again
I guess it’s progress of a sort
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GREAT POP &mdash 03/07/08 - 10:11:15 PM
Great pop tune Dajama! Really sounds like Bryan Ferry and I mean that in a very cool and sophisticated way. Started out without confidence in the vocal but you really picked it up within the first verse. Great job! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks a lot &mdash 03/08/08 - 01:13:46 PM
Glad you liked it. I know what you mean about the vocal - not sure if it's how I sing it, or if it's that the melody lacks something at the beginning (maybe starting too low perhaps?) Fun to do, and I'm happy you enjoyed listening to it. Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Sweet &mdash 03/07/08 - 11:51:17 PM
This is a great head-bobbing, foot-tapping song. I really like the bridge part that starts with "Now the room's in disarray". Great lyrics. The lyrics kind of remind me about climbing out of a well taking one step up but falling two steps backwards. This is a great relationship song and I think a lot of people could relate to it in some way. Thanks for sharing! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, man &mdash 03/08/08 - 01:27:04 PM
Glad you liked it. It is what it is, and what it is is really just a pop/rock song. If it makes your head bob and your foot tap, then my work here is done! One reason I pursued the idea was that my son loved the initial version I banged out on acoustic guitar and danced every time I played it, so I reckoned there had to be something there! I was thinking about writing cheerful lyrics more suited to younger ears, but I guess I don't have them in me! Anyway, I liked the idea of the contrast between the bright music and the slightly darker ideas in the words, if that makes sense.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I really enjoyed your latest, and I look forward to hearing more from you soon. Thanks again. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Smoothie &mdash 03/08/08 - 01:22:04 AM
Yeah, this has a real Ferry feel to it, very 80's pop feel to it (with added nasty guitars). Great guitar work - I love the solo - and another nice vocal, very nicely understated. This is such a strong song I could imagine a very pop/ girl group version of this. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, dude &mdash 03/08/08 - 05:20:53 PM
Glad you liked this. Funny you should mention girl groups - my wife said she could imagine Hannah Montana singing it! Happy you like the solo and the "nasty' guitars in general. I was aiming for a raucous racket and I think I got there, although I still can't help feeling the guitar over the chorus could have more wallop. I'm never happy...Thanks for stopping by, Steve. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Brilliant sound &mdash 03/08/08 - 05:28:19 AM
This grabbed right at the first note. Hat's off for the production quality.
The song is fantastic and very well structured. And great lead guitar.
I'm turning to gold.
Dave [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, Dave &mdash 03/08/08 - 05:32:13 PM
I was just listening to your latest - very impressive, man. You have great lyrics. Happy you liked this one. It's a pop confection, but that's what I like about it, I think. Delighted you liked the lead. I suck at lead guitar, and it takes me a long time to achieve anything I'm happy with. For this song, I did about 25 takes and (you guessed it!) ended up using the first one! Glad you think it worked out. Thanks again for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate it. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Ha Ha &mdash 03/09/08 - 05:36:45 AM
I cracked up when I read you did 25 takes and ended up using the first. I can totally relate.
You should post that as a topic on the forum.
Have a nice week. [ Reply to This ]
Cool intro! &mdash 03/08/08 - 05:31:55 AM
Very cool intro!!! Is it keyboard guitar? The distorted guitar tone is also very good. Nice mix. The song sound all perfect to me. Really good lyrics and vocals too. Give us more!!! [ Reply to This ]
Hey Massa &mdash 03/08/08 - 10:01:28 PM
Thanks very much for stopping by and commenting. Glad you enjoyed this. No, the guitar is not keyboards. It's electric guitar. I plucked the strings rapidly and then added the effect to get that sound. Glad you liked it. I'm enjoying listening to your stuff. Looking forward to hearing your next one too. Thanks again for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
What I do to you &mdash 03/08/08 - 07:23:20 AM
Excellent songwriting, a great tune. Catchy and a pleasure to listen :-) Thanks for sharing!! [ Reply to This ]
Thank you very much &mdash 03/08/08 - 10:08:33 PM
Certainly not as original and innovative as your latest, but I'm happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by and listening. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
I can &mdash 03/08/08 - 07:23:31 AM
only echo the previous comments David. This is a great song, really catchy and excellently performed and sung. Definite download. Thanks.
Cheers
Len
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Thanks, my friend &mdash 03/08/08 - 10:14:19 PM
Glad you enjoyed this one. I'm proud to be downloaded - it's truly encouraging! Thanks for stopping by. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
hello david &mdash 03/08/08 - 07:46:14 AM
another wonderful tune man.... you slay me man ... and that is cool ... love the lyrics! [ Reply to This ]
Hey, man &mdash 03/08/08 - 10:21:26 PM
Thanks for stopping by. Glad you enjoyed this one. Good to hear it put a smile on your face. And thanks for the kind words about the song. I truly appreciate it. I loved Angst - compared to that, this is a piece of fluff, but I'm happy you liked it. Thanks again, my friend. I appreciate it. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Could be my &mdash 03/08/08 - 10:28:34 AM
credosong too...Loved it all the way...Nice progressive music and great lyrics and vox...congrats..! [ Reply to This ]
Thank you very much &mdash 03/08/08 - 10:27:35 PM
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the kind words. It's very encouraging. I really enjoyed your latest, too. Impressive singing! Thanks again. I appreciate it. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
they only get better &mdash 03/08/08 - 11:27:51 AM
geez dude, this is killer on all accounts! I wouldn't even be able to pick out what I liked best. A [ Reply to This ]
Dude &mdash 03/08/08 - 10:54:41 PM
You are way too kind. I'm already finding things wrong with it! But I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for listening and commenting. I really appreciate it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Wow! &mdash 03/08/08 - 02:05:29 PM
Thanks &mdash 03/08/08 - 11:36:50 PM
I'm glad you thought so. Getting the sound right is something I'm working hard at improving. I'm not there yet, but baby steps...Thanks again. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Hurrah! &mdash 03/08/08 - 04:59:06 PM
Dave, trademark guitars, unique vocals, depth of lyric, all these are a given and are only part of the toolkit of the master of Relational Rock. Great overall production. I was really excited to get the email alert that you had a new song out. Your music is an absolute treat in so many ways. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Your fan and admirer,
Stephen [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, Stephen &mdash 03/09/08 - 01:18:38 PM
Glad you liked it. "Relational rock" - I love it! Thanks for your kind words about the guitar - the idea that there might be something distinctive about my guitar work is immensely cheering! Thanks for listening and commenting. I always appreciate your support. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
excellent &mdash 03/08/08 - 09:30:01 PM
fab mix, great vocals and drivin guitars. I love the sounds, even more the feel [ Reply to This ]
Thanks a lot &mdash 03/09/08 - 01:23:30 PM
Yeah, this is supposed to be fun and light, so I was aiming for a certain feel - the kind of poppiness that sounds so easy when you hear it, but which is incredibly hard to do, I think. I'm happy you think it succeeded on some level. Thanks for listening. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
im envious!! &mdash 03/08/08 - 10:21:29 PM
very nice mix here...and just my taste on the guitars...very nice vocals too! im putting you on the fave list dajama! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, dude &mdash 03/09/08 - 01:30:40 PM
Glad you liked it. really enjoyed your latest. Very 80's (appropriately!) sound, and cool pop song. Happy you enjoyed this one. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Dajama Hamma &mdash 03/08/08 - 10:38:45 PM
Thanks, man &mdash 03/09/08 - 01:35:41 PM
Glad you like the chorus - it's my favorite part of the vocal. But I like the music of the verse better. Hmm. Glad you noticed and liked the guitar. One of those things I just stumbled across as I was messing around with the song. Thanks for listening and commenting. I appreciate it. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Rock Punch! &mdash 03/09/08 - 12:48:22 AM
Love the guitar riffs and tones.Stellar songwriting and songcrafting not to mention your solid vocals,catchy melody,surprise ending and full rich mix.Hats off on another fine post.Very much enjoyed.
Blessings, [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, my friend &mdash 03/09/08 - 01:43:30 PM
you are much too kind! I'm delighted you enjoyed this, though, and thank you for your support. You are always encouraging. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
a great tribute.... &mdash 03/09/08 - 08:58:46 AM
and great pop song...well crafted lyrics........and well crafted pop arrangement......that chorus has me hooked....ending was ..well..an end...hehhehhe.....many bows!!!!! [ Reply to This ]
Yeah, I know &mdash 03/09/08 - 01:48:36 PM
I give my students grief for just "stopping instead of ending" and now here I am doing it! Glad you liked the chorus. It sticks in the head, and not in an annoying way I hope! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Whoa &mdash 03/09/08 - 09:30:52 PM
This blew me away I hit the download button before I knew what I did. Alot of power in the arrangement. Love the way you sing this. Its a wonder we have anything is something I say all the time. Just great thanks!!! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, man &mdash 03/10/08 - 05:17:26 PM
Glad you like the arrangement. It comes, does its thing, and goes away again. I didn't want it to outstay its welcome! I appreciate the download - hope it bears repeated listenings! Enjoyed your latest - hope your hiatus is a short one. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
I really wish, Dave... &mdash 03/09/08 - 09:47:30 PM
...that you would stop mining my past life and general all around psyche for your songs... Oh sure, they come out great and all, but it's like finding my mind out walking around without me...
Nevertheless, this is a great recording of a great song. I continue to love your voice. Yes, I hear that touch of Bryan Ferry, and also a bit of a Roxy-ness to the rhythm...
But the problem I have with making critical comments is that when a song is really good I just stop listening that way... Like, what? I was supposed to be listening critically?
This is just great...
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Hi, Ed &mdash 03/10/08 - 05:23:35 PM
Thanks for the kind words, and thanks also for all that source material! Well, if you will post your journals online, what do you expect? Hee hee. I take it, then, you can relate to the lyrics in some fashion. I wrote them with the - perhaps foolish - assumption that I now make less or fewer stupid mistakes than I used to! Hubris perhaps. Maybe now I just make different ones! Glad you liked the song, though. Thanks as always for your encouragement. You are too kind. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Sorry I'm late Dave &mdash 03/09/08 - 10:58:29 PM
Top bass driving this - works really well with the straight-up drum track - like the double tracking. Your vocal starts out a bit tentative but soon gets into the groove. Terrific song - really good "alt pop" feel. You're sure moving ahead in leaps and bounds.
Cheers,
Neil [ Reply to This ]
I'm delighted you mentioned &mdash 03/10/08 - 05:35:00 PM
the bass. The song went from a strummed song on the acoustic to the way it is now because of the bass. I was trying to get something that sounded decent on the bass, and I was having a hard time. I discarded numerous efforts, and then I came up with the riff that runs through the verse. I doubled it on the guitar, and the other parts kind of fell into place from there. It amazes me how songs come together sometimes. It feels like it's different every time for me. I wonder if other people have some systematic approach, because I know I don't!
Glad you enjoyed this one, Neil. Thanks for your encouraging words and for lending your ear. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Seriously cool &mdash 03/10/08 - 01:04:29 AM
All these comments about how great this song is and what a great job you did in its execution are absolutely well-earned.
This is very enjoyable music to me, and it's done spectacularly well. [ Reply to This ]
Thank you very much &mdash 03/11/08 - 11:25:49 AM
I'm delighted you like the song, and thank you for your kind words about my efforts here. This is the kind of encouragement that keeps me doing this. Thanks again for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
~ &mdash 03/10/08 - 10:09:05 AM
Thanks, man &mdash 03/11/08 - 05:05:13 PM
Glad you liked it. The lyrics for the chorus came quickly, but I had to work a bit to get the rest to fall into place. Thanks for listening and commenting. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Great song! &mdash 03/10/08 - 09:31:27 PM
Awesome guitar to open up; really moves well. This is one of your best all-around efforts with fairly familiar feeling (at least for me). Great tension in the verses countering with the flowing release of the refrain. And then that guitar comes back just when you need it; a great sounding lead. Well done!
Joe.
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Thank you, my friend &mdash 03/11/08 - 07:05:26 PM
Glad you enjoyed it. I love your comments about the guitars and how the song goes from more restrained to wild abandon. I was hoping to get that kind of dynamic range. I think this kind of song only really works if it gets a lot of action into it's three minutes. Glad you liked it. Thanks for stopping by and listening. I really appreciate your support as always. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Great! &mdash 03/11/08 - 02:24:44 PM
This is one catchy tune. The chorus is especially memorable.
The vox and the guitar mesh so well together.
Thanks for the great tune! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, dude &mdash 03/11/08 - 07:14:45 PM
Glad you liked it. The chorus is now stuck in everyone's head chez dajama - I'm taking it as a compliment! Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
What I Do To You &mdash 03/11/08 - 02:29:22 PM
Oh man - this is one fabulous tune. I love the lyrics, the message (I'm saying "me too, me too!!"), and the whole way you put the song together. It's a great pop tune, great toe tapper - GREAT WORK!! Thanks [ Reply to This ]
Thank you, kindly &mdash 03/11/08 - 09:27:33 PM
I'm really glad you liked this, and I love the idea that the lyrics might speak to you like that! That puts a big grin on my face. Thank you for listening and taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
spiffy! &mdash 03/11/08 - 04:21:11 PM
i must say, this sounds like a Totally Real Song.
it's fresh, it moves, its hook is VERY hooky, and the whole enchilada hooks ME. good music, great vocal, cool energy in a pro-sounding package.
jolly good!
anne [ Reply to This ]
Hi Anne &mdash 03/12/08 - 07:00:58 PM
Thanks so much for stopping by and listening. A real song? Hee hee. I'm delighted! Glad you enjoyed it and happy it hooked you. It's kind of a catch and release deal (to stretch a metaphor to breaking point...) so you might forget it not long after you've heard it, but if you enjoyed the moment, then I'm pleased. Loved your latest. You got pipes, young lady. Thanks again. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Lots of cool rockin &mdash 03/11/08 - 09:36:06 PM
Like how you go into the chorus, catchy, cool guitaring!
Thanks for sharing this infectious rockin tune! [ Reply to This ]
Thank you &mdash 03/12/08 - 07:09:00 PM
I'm glad you enjoyed this. I think the chorus is the part that works best, too, and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for stopping by and listening. I really appreciate it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Minority Report &mdash 03/11/08 - 11:45:16 PM
This is a very catchy pop/rock tune, David, with lots of great elements going for it. A great piece of song writing, performance and production in several respects.
Unlike the majority though, I didn't like the overly-distorted guitar parts. I think they disturb what is otherwise a very fine musical texture you've created. Chorused guitar, perhaps tremolo, would have maintained that texture without sacrificing the power I think you were after (*raucous* I believe is the word you used).
Just my immediate reaction after listening a couple of times... still, I liked this a lot. ;)
--- Joe [ Reply to This ]
Hey Joe &mdash 03/12/08 - 10:12:22 PM
Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. Interesting comment about the guitar sound. I think I'll experiment with some different sounds on future mixes. I go through a lot of different approaches before I ever settle on a sound, and I'm always open to ideas for new directions. Thanks for your kind words about the song, and for listening and commenting so thoughtfully. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
awesome! &mdash 03/12/08 - 08:32:09 AM
This is such a cool song! I loved the upbeat flow throughout and you did a great job singing and performing it. Really enjoyed every bit of it!! Thanks for sharing it with us! [ Reply to This ]
Thank you, kindly &mdash 03/13/08 - 07:12:18 AM
very much for your kind words. I'm glad you liked the flow and I'm flattered by your comments on the performances. Thanks again for stopping by. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
A very cool song. &mdash 03/14/08 - 09:41:39 PM
'Bad decision'? Don't get me started! I could write a symphony with all my bad decisions. [ Reply to This ]
Hee hee &mdash 03/25/08 - 10:23:46 PM
Thanks, dude. Glad you enjoyed this. Yep, there's a symphony trailing along behind most of us, I guess. If only we could find the time to jot it down...Thanks again, man. Loved your latest. Very impressive. And I appreciate your taking the time to stop by here and comment. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
sweeet!!! &mdash 03/25/08 - 10:10:17 PM
man this is extremely cool sounding. the melody especially. and of course th guitar playing is fabulous as usual. you're just... really good. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, man &mdash 03/26/08 - 07:44:33 AM
Glad you liked it, and especially that you enjoyed the melody. There's not much to this beyond its catchiness, I think, so I'm happy to hear it has that at least! Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Wow factor !!! &mdash 03/25/08 - 10:22:18 PM
This has really proffesional qualities about this fantastic song.
Thanks fors sharing good lyrics, good vocals, catchy tune. And very good production. Brilliant!
Peace Dee. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Dee &mdash 03/26/08 - 04:09:51 PM
You are too kind. I'm glad you enjoyed this. I was just listening to your latest, and I was very impressed. I'm looking forward to seeing how that develops as a collab. Thanks again for stopping by and commenting. I really appreciate it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
what's that people say &mdash 03/26/08 - 12:21:32 PM
They say that David rocks! The lyrics could be heavy, but the music lightens them so that we can feel the emotions, without being bummed by them. Relationships sure take a lot of work, don't they? lol Great performance and lyrics! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, Roxy! &mdash 03/26/08 - 04:14:47 PM
They also say you rock, by the way (just in case you haven't heard!) Thanks a lot for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. Yes, relationships do take a lot of work. This tribute to some of my bad decisions in the past is, I hope, also a recognition that maybe, just maybe, i've learned something, and that can't be bad! Thanks again. I loved your latest - your are a formidable talent. Cheers Peace. [ Reply to This ]
this is &mdash 03/28/08 - 12:23:29 PM
Thanks my friend &mdash 04/01/08 - 08:03:09 PM
Sometimes something light is all you need. This should be fun, and hopefully catchy, and maybe forgettable, but at least fun. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
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