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Songwriter Forum => Feedback on Finished songs => Topic started by: Elvis Nash on April 17, 2024, 07:06:04 PM
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https://hearthis.at/elvis-nash-xk/broken-and-blessed-mix-070622-3/L6F/
BROKEN AND BLESSED
(Elvis Nash , Brent Baxter)
5-19-2022
VERSE 1:
He doesn’t lose his temper
When getting ready gets me running behind
And he always seems to remember
Bad days call for chocolate and wine
Yeah, it’s not that he’s doing anything wrong
It just feels like it doesn’t feel right
CHORUS:
Somewhere between broken and blessed
No cracks in my heart, but no song in my chest
Yeah, is this really as good as it gets
Somewhere between broken and blessed
VERSE 2
Do I leave thinking I’ll do better
Just to wind up wishing I’d stayed
Or could I find forever
And butterflies that never fly away
Do I risk the lower lows for higher highs
Or just stay here, still playing it safe
CHORUS
BRIDGE
And part of me
Almost wishes that he
Would call it quits and just make it clear
That it’s time to go see
If there’s more meant for me
Than this thing we call love right here
CHORUS
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Oh yes, that's the way we like it!
I don't consider myself a country fan but I'm a sucker for these kinds of songs (I think of them as some kind of cross over hybrid I guess)
Great performance and production and overall a solid song, a stable verse and a catchy chorus with a good hook.
Good use of dynamics in the arrangement.
Probably not the most unique or innovative lyrics there ever was but a great fit for the style.
Well done!
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Hola chico!
After listening to the song, so well produced, with such good lyrics, voice, arrangement, everything, I wonder what I'm doing here? hahahha
Very good one, I love to see that things are working well for you.
I loved the lyrics @Elvis Nash (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22812)
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Things are not working for me Mora , Or this song would have been picked up and made money
I lost my house to be a professional songwriter , Nashville won't mention that in their field of dreams
I was just posting a few songs when I was hot and heavy on trying to sell songs
Lets look on the bright side , I ended up in a mobile home on a lake fishing for cat fish everyday
Ducks and Otters greet me everyday
thanks for listening
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Suddenly I would like the earth to swallow me!!!
I'm sorry that life has hit you like this at that point along the way, obviously what I'm writing to you are just words that don't help at all, but I hope that you are fine where you are and that this situation serves you for something positive.
The only thing I know about you is that you are a great singer-songwriter and that many of your songs have awakened many emotions and thoughts, your gift can only be stolen from you by death.
Take care of yourself and discover new stars in the sky that looks at you.
@Elvis Nash (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22812)
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I don't dwell on things to long , its a tuff biz selling songs
I'm over it , just be the artist little promotion and fish lol
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Sorry to hear that things didn't go to plan with selling your songs - so far at least. I beats me why because everything I hear from you sounds as professional as it gets. All to often it's not what you know but who you know - and a great deal of good fortune. Loving this song and the singer did a great job here. Keep em comin'. I'm enjoying the ride. :)
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I should have read the warnings signs that most pro songwriters disappeared when streaming started , At least a big % of them , No money to be made
I liked the hook so much I wrote it twice
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Aww..I like this even better! Honest, I'd buy an album of this stuff. I don't blame you at all for writing it twice!! :)
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Buddy of mine had a song picked up by a major publisher in Nashville a few days ago
Now will his song be on radio ? Hard to say , I guess it could
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I take my hat off to anyone who’s trying to carve a career in the business. I still believe that if the music’s strong enough and there’s at least one real personality who looks right and can deliver the goods, then it stands a chance.
I’m long past the age where I’m looking for that elusive deal. There’s a lot to be said for doing this for the love of it and I don’t think I’ve ever been happier in my musical skin. I still gig with a band occasionally and I’m hopefully creating a collection of songs which will be still out there after I snuff it!! That’s good enough for me. :)
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I’m long past the age where I’m looking for that elusive deal.. That's where I'm at
The buddy in question is always pissed off on pitching songs , I kinda laugh at him , Man I'm glad I'm done with that
You hear a 1000 no's and one yes , Its boring man
So your out 10,000 a year on demos , for what ? nothing
you make bad reality life decisions to pay for them , You're living in a fantasy world . You're living thru your song , if that makes sense . Yeah man then comes cold reality with its hand out , Pay us
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Oh yes, that's the way we like it!
I don't consider myself a country fan but I'm a sucker for these kinds of songs (I think of them as some kind of cross over hybrid I guess)
Great performance and production and overall a solid song, a stable verse and a catchy chorus with a good hook.
Good use of dynamics in the arrangement.
Probably not the most unique or innovative lyrics there ever was but a great fit for the style.
Well done!
Its a contrived story the first one , thats radio , that's not my life , the 2nd one is
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I should have read the warnings signs that most pro songwriters disappeared when streaming started , At least a big % of them , No money to be made
I liked the hook so much I wrote it twice
Love this one with your voice!!
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Some artists sing their life , others sing stories for chart busters and money
Guy Clark, a award songwriter hated commercial songs. He died at home singing a song with a friend at his side .
Being my age everything is somewhere south of a memory on better times, Hope raises in the morning light and dies at midnight
I'm trying to survive till I die of old age , Do I have a fish on this line ? nope another false alarm. It be cheaper eating the bait
Thanks
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I'm lying I moved here 7 days ago , i still havent caught a fish
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Hi
I like this song of yours
Your production skills, and musical skills are to be envied.
Your song lyrics are to the point, really upfront.
...
I have to say
It's what you write about
music business and the different creative approaches
that really make me think.
You've been about in the business and about , trying to get into the business too.
My Music means a lot to me personally So I continue with it.
If I can be as good, in my own way, as Cohen, Dylan, Reed are good their ways.
I will without hesitation, be able to consider myself as artistically Successful.
I consider this a realistic ambition.
Realising it would mean a lot to me and wouldn't have to mean anything to anyone else.
... to some that might sound romantic, but
I find that generally, ladies have difficulty with it
When they realise that their charming partner
isn't really interested in keeping up with the jones's. Etc.
The little i've seen of the business side of music
And even just audio editing
I've found repulsive to varying degrees.
I've friends about that still inform me of their next schemes to turn music into money.
I try to stay polite, but it's tiring.
If I were to, even try to write for commercial success I'm sure the results would be a grotesque failure, and the road to it would be silly. I'd be striving to become a 2nd rate imitation, at best.
How do I become an Asian elvis presley impersonator.
Life is elsewhere.
Sorry, I get sidetracked with this business issue.
Elvis Nash you've a wealth of verifiable talent.
I think you're blessed!
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Hi
I like this song of yours
Your production skills, and musical skills are to be envied.
Your song lyrics are to the point, really upfront.
...
I have to say
It's what you write about
music business and the different creative approaches
that really make me think.
You've been about in the business and about , trying to get into the business too.
My Music means a lot to me personally So I continue with it.
If I can be as good, in my own way, as Cohen, Dylan, Reed are good their ways.
I will without hesitation, be able to consider myself as artistically Successful.
I consider this a realistic ambition.
Realising it would mean a lot to me and wouldn't have to mean anything to anyone else.
... to some that might sound romantic, but
I find that generally, ladies have difficulty with it
When they realise that their charming partner
isn't really interested in keeping up with the jones's. Etc.
The little i've seen of the business side of music
And even just audio editing
I've found repulsive to varying degrees.
I've friends about that still inform me of their next schemes to turn music into money.
I try to stay polite, but it's tiring.
If I were to, even try to write for commercial success I'm sure the results would be a grotesque failure, and the road to it would be silly. I'd be striving to become a 2nd rate imitation, at best.
How do I become an Asian elvis presley impersonator.
Life is elsewhere.
Sorry, I get sidetracked with this business issue.
Elvis Nash you've a wealth of verifiable talent.
I think you're blessed!
Its a tuff biz , Its better to promote yourself and get a little following
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Hi @Elvis Nash (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22812)
I'm not sure what I am listening to here. Is this a song you have written and produced for another artist? Is it a co-write / production?
Please let me know.
In any event, this is clearly a professional production and what I would call a 'proper' song.
I'm keen to understand what your involvement is though.
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Hi @Elvis Nash (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22812)
I'm not sure what I am listening to here. Is this a song you have written and produced for another artist? Is it a co-write / production?
Please let me know.
In any event, this is clearly a professional production and what I would call a 'proper' song.
I'm keen to understand what your involvement is though.
First one was wrtten with Brent Baxter to pitch , The 2nd one I wrote to promote myself Nick
the fishing lies is to sell CDS. Here's the problem , fans want songs for free.
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Hi @Elvis Nash (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22812)
I'm not sure what I am listening to here. Is this a song you have written and produced for another artist? Is it a co-write / production?
Please let me know.
In any event, this is clearly a professional production and what I would call a 'proper' song.
I'm keen to understand what your involvement is though.
First one was wrtten with Brent Baxter to pitch , The 2nd one I wrote to promote myself Nick
the fishing lies is to sell CDS. Here's the problem , fans want songs for free.
Ah ok. No idea who Brent Baxter is but its a great song and production even if it is a country song :)
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Brent Baxter is a hit writer with songs on radio , I hear ya ...even if its a country song lol. a lot do sound the same
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Brent Baxter is a hit writer with songs on radio , I hear ya ...even if its a country song lol. a lot do sound the same
LOL - just my sense of humour :)
I've a thing about country music!!
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Things are looking up , I caught a 12 lb cat fish yesterday Nick . Well actually I was watching TV , the kid next to me jumped over the deck and reeled him in , but on my pole , so I'm claiming my fish. Maybe I should join the derby this weekend pay 10 bucks and catch the biggest catfish and win 5k . Of course these guys that travel 100's of miles to fish the derby have 60k boats and are sponsored by Budweiser, with 70k trucks pulling the boat .
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Hi
Super song with a great sounding guitar intro
& then just gets better & better
Great Stuff
subvibe
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There's probably a few 1000 women that can sing like her in Nashvegas , I'm not sure what kinda career she has
thanks
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Really accomplished, pro work. Fab listen. Keep on keeping on. I hear ya brother! It’s so tough out there getting exposure etc. But we’re all doing this for the love, right. The rest we can’t take with us anyway, so just enjoy the ride (and fishing) regardless. Big love, Caz x
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No I'm not doing this for love , I'm doing this to ROI , Maybe 30 years ago it was for love , You don't invest 20 years of you life on any business to not make a profit . I don't think of money producing a song , But when its done , I do think... I wonder if this song will ROI .
Lets lighten the mood , Yes 2 poles in the water and a dog .
Thanks for listening