Under Their Eyes

by @claudia

Liner Notes

Inspired by Jane Austen’s novel Sense and Sensibility.

As always, the first song is mostly me trying to remember how melodies and chords work hence the somewhat minimalist sound.

Also playing with my new bass (a Fender Mustang Player II chosen based on recommendations in the FAWM forum) and @morti's ancient Yamaha SHS-10 keytar.

#books #pop

Lyrics

Long ago, you said, it was so long ago The consequences aren’t going away Impossible, you say, it is impossible Yet you can’t even look at me while you say

These things, oh no With all your principles and education You hide away Behind your family and situation

Don’t know who you want to be Don’t know who you are to me Don’t know what you cannot see Under their eyes

Make a choice, it’s time for you to make a choice Cause what you’re doing isn’t fair to me But you’re too good at making up apologies With plausible deniability

These things I know Are lies and false accounts, misinformation So why don’t you Stop saying all this is above your station But you

Don’t know who you want to be Don’t know who you are to me Don’t know what you cannot see Under their eyes

Don’t know what you do to me Don’t know about my family Don’t know why we cannot be Under their eyes

You have the power to change things If you wanted but you’re lying to me Go find your own place in the world before you make a promise You can’t keep

Don’t know who you want to be Don’t know who you are to me Don’t know what you cannot see Under their eyes

Don’t know what you do to me Don’t know about my family Don’t know why we cannot be Under their eyes

Comments

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@pooka

Your voice really comes through here and I love the bass. Sounds very crisp. Nice percussion line too.

I will admit to having never read this book, but I know the concept. The lyrics really do fit.

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Nice baseline, cool keytar work. Now, I'm interested in the keytar. Haha. Real nice job.

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Love this tune!! That bass is a thumper and loved the keyboard/vibes. Very relatable lyrics too!! Great vocals.. Really enjoyed this one!!

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@morti

Minimalism works very well for this song and to let the bass line shine. The choruses are cool and a good change-up from the verses rhythmically. Lyrics are properly good actually. Maybe I should read a book some day.

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