[montydog]

Hi Adam,

I read the lyrics and thought "wow - these are profound and beautiful" and then I played the track and found the tune and delivery didn't really match. I was disappointed if I'm being honest. I'm thinking this is because you've been constrained by the "rules" you mention for the song. I'd ditch that and rewrite this as a gentle,moving ode to the passing of time.

M

[Darren1664]

I don't come around the forum often these days which is a shame because I must have missed loads of great tunes like this!

I completely missed the competition - it's certainly an interesting theme! I like how you've ticked off all those rules in this nice catchy number. What really stands out in this song for me though is the lyrics. I just love the tone of them - clever, interesting, thoughtful and yet not too serious. There's a word I want to use to describe them that's like sarcasm but not sarcasm....not sure what it is...but very well written

Cheers

[adamfarr]

@montydog thanks for listening and sorry for the Big Mac expectation versus reality experience. Obviously I had a particular style in mind, but you might be on to something - I don't do many gentle moving odes and maybe I should.

@Darren1664 hi Darren! Good to hear from you! Thanks for commenting - I was going for something that was just thoughtful enough without being too maudlin. Sardonic, maybe?

Many thanks to all who listened.

[irwin]

Yes, this is clever, fresh and entertaining, I enjoy it from the beginning to the end. Lovely. songs like this makes me smile.

Irwin

[MonnoDB]

Caught this last week and it has popped into my head on occasion since. I always really look forward to your songs... Lyrics are (of course) clever, quirky and spot on. The perfect NY song... love the family band of feet. If I tried that in my house they’d be a fair bit of unplanned muffled giggles I’d say. The ‘champagne’ line is my favourite - not easy to sing I’d wager! I think you fulfilled your own brief perfectly!

[Darren1664]

Hey Adam

Yeah maybe Sardonic...I’m not great with words and meaning tbh. It’s the way you poke fun at human nature but in a self aware way...your lyrics always carry a bit of that about them. I remember one about being stuck on a plane that was very thoughtful and interesting but equally mocking of the situation. It gives me food for thought and laughter at the same time I’ve always admired that quality of yo lyrics

[rightly]

Ambitious adhering to these self inflicted rules, and a success too.
There's always strong personality in your vocal performances, i always like that in a voice.
Perceptive lyrics.
Nicely done.