Seventeen Songs
by @brisk
Liner Notes
Here's a wonky valentines day song, two days late. I realise that I keep sounding like I'm out on a ledge with my recent songs, when in actual fact I'm pleased with them all in a way, I'm just desperate for other people to like them so I end up being defensively self-depricating. One of my many weird foibles. This song however I unashamedly love, because I think it captures the feeling I was going for, however inarticulately.
One problem I had with this was what to call it. It isn't at all obvious to me that Seventeen Songs IS the title. Is there are more obvious one? It started of being called "Sixty-Nines" which is probably better. If that's the case, do let me know and I'll change it. Or maybe there's another line that would make a better title. (Not "slake the flake" though.)
Sorry I'm not commenting or listening to anyone at the moment, I'm just a bit wrung out on anything social, I'm just ploughing my lonely furough! I'm pathetically grateful for anyone who is finding time to listen though, it really helps.
Lyrics
I love you sixty nine It happens all the time In this street I love it when we wake Wake and bake and ice the cake
Anytime seems too long Seventeen seconds Seventeen songs Anytime seems too long Anytime Anytime Anytime Seems to long
I want you Ninety Nine You want it when you're by the seaside Drowning in your wake Take a break and slake the flake
Anytime seems too long Seventeen seconds Seventeen songs Anytime seems too long Anytime Anytime Anytime Seems too long
[Elder-glitch interlude]
When I'm sixty nine I hope that I'll still chime that doorbell Promises won't bind But try to keep them in your mind
Anytime seems too long Seventeen seconds Seventeen songs Anytime seems to long Anytime Anytime Anytime Seems too long Anytime Anytime Anytime Anytime Anytime Anytime
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No expectations no disappointmen! Actually that’s a good title! That’s a mighty synth holding the bit! Another good song
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Those liner notes are classic. Pure Yeslessness. There's a lot to like here. Not gonna comment on the title but those descending Anytimes are superb. You are so good at keeping your songs interesting and captivating, at least for me. The doubled vocals are also primo. Dig this...and you, weird foibles and all.
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Just checking... you know the connotations of the number '69', right? I mean, there's the film Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, and then there's, well, some other stuff that maybe precludes it from being the title... Anyway, sweeping that swiftly aside, this is very very lovely. The chorus melody is particularly winning, just so singable and joyful and fun. I feel like there are band references to be made, but you probably have a better handle on those than me. Wondering what that filtered wah-like sound is, it's really cool. Nice crunchy guitar chug. 'Take a break and slake the flake' is a superb little run. And love the playful breaks and that acapella ending. Really enjoyed this one (on my second listen now...).
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Such blissful poppiness. That chorus is absolutely delicious! (Which is not to slight the rest of this delightfully tuneful track in the least!)
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Mysterious, intriguing lyrics.I liove the rhythm of them over the guitar textures. Such fun harmonies. Those drop outs and false endings are really fun.