Going to be Alright
by @spazsquatch · @sjbatavia
Liner Notes
@sjbatavia sent over some lyrics that had this melancholic vibe to me, and I started playing around with patterns and phrasing that felt like they were unable to find home. I think I got what was in my head out, but I'm not sure a pattern that doesn't find resolution until the chorus works as well on the ears as it did in my head. I do feel like the chorus pays off, and Steve indicated he liked the off-beat direction, so all well that ends well I guess... and by ends well, I don't mean my attempt to dabble in Alto for a moment.
Lyrics
[Verse]
On the shores of discontentment
I followed my truth
Dismissing the illusions
Acquired in my youth
It only stands to reason
That I should walk away
I’m looking to start over
I never should have stayed
[Chorus]
I’m going to be alright
I’m going to be alright
I'll be just fine.
[Verse]
Through the echoes of yesterdays
I still hear a call
A refrain that used to guide me
Before this lull.
...and all the things I've lost still sound in this space But I can't be bothered to listen to noise that should have faded away
[Chorus]
I’m going to be alright
I’m going to be alright
I’m feeling good tonight
I’m going to be alright
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This felt like a cool stroll through a park. I was reminded of cool bands from the mid 90s - hearing their tunes mostly at Tower Records. I'm thinking it's the chorus...yeah (took another listen) the chorus as simple as it might read, contains a bit more than what appears written and @spazsquatch only makes what's there more enjoyable and expressive. Trying to have a good day. This helps!
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the music is just chirpy enough to offset the melancholy of the lyrics.
thus turn out rather grand
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Woah, yeah!! This kind of makes me think of Eurythmics... just a flavour of that soundscape. Brilliant song, brilliant production!! Really great! 🌟😍