[rightly]

I sort of wrote half of this while producing it.

It's the last stages of mixing that seem to drag on!

fairly happen with the result though

Feedback most welcome


Link:

https://soundcloud.com/2rightly/as-clouds-go-floating-by-1?si=9627f31c16e641d9bc7b7eb204001138

Lyrics:

As Clouds Go Floating By
                     
 



it's sad, so many wishes won't come true
so sad when all of them are you
so sad its over, we never said good-bye
so sad it's under the same old dirty sky
as clouds go floating by
 
I'm here because it happens here
and there, I'm there to disappear
too bad the stars will not come out to shine
counting the minutes to killing time
a midsummer night's dream of mine

'give all I own to once repeat the past
learned and grown I should've known it couldn't last
how it all flew by so fast!

it seems I have to do this
damnation

and quite contrary, you'll spare the sugarcane
worldly and weary, now bring on the,
bring on the, bring on the rain!
who said it's over we never said good-bye
who said it's under the same old funky sky
there's something in my eye

as clouds go floating by

[moraamarolaloba]

Hola @rightly
I love it, I can only say I love it!
Stay well
Mora

This simple line is fantastic! : "there's something in my eye"

[rightly]

Hola @rightly
I love it, I can only say I love it!
Stay well
Mora

This simple line is fantastic! : "there's something in my eye"

hi
I'm not surprised that line caught you
I've been about to use it for years. It's a cast away line but contains a lot.

So glad you like the song Mora!

[Melusine2]

 i don’t know If it is a sad song or not. It is different but interesting !

[pompeyjazz]

@rightly This is a bit different from you. It reminded me of a psychedelic lullaby with the atmosphere that you conjured up and I found myself singing along to it. I can imagine this being played in a seedy bar at 3am. I think this is clever with the simplistic structure yet elaborate treatment

[rightly]

i don’t know If it is a sad song or not. It is different but interesting !

Lol

I'm glad you find it interesting

There's more to existence than
Perfectly happy or perfectly sad.

But I think I know what you mean.

Life is interesting. 

[LostBoy]

Hello mate,
This is my fave of yours. It has a lovely melody, interesting lyrics and I enjoyed my listens.

I doth my cap to you sir.🎩😄👍🏻

[adamfarr]

I like this more melody-focused angle. "so sad its over... so sad it's under" is one of my favorite lyrics probably ever.

I got a touch of the Gainsbourg from this, kind of jazzy and jolly but a lot of something else lurking under the surface.

For my taste perhaps some of the backing vocals could be neater (or use a more contrasting processing from the lead), but I expect you chose to have them the way you do.

Thought-provoking and engaging.

[MonnoDB]

Hi @rightly … what an interesting song…. Some very nice and inviting melodies and intriguing lyrics
.. I also really liked the two appearances of ‘over/under’ - very clever. I also really liked ‘give all I own to once repeat the past….’ passage.

Tbh I could have lived without some of the BVs - particularly in the opening lines… but that might be a personal thing… I think I always hold back on them in my own songs….

Again a wonderful creation!

K

[rightly]

Hi @rightly … what an interesting song…. Some very nice and inviting melodies and intriguing lyrics
.. I also really liked the two appearances of ‘over/under’ - very clever. I also really liked ‘give all I own to once repeat the past….’ passage.

Tbh I could have lived without some of the BVs - particularly in the opening lines… but that might be a personal thing… I think I always hold back on them in my own songs….

Again a wonderful creation!

K

hi

often when writing the lyrics
I'll do it roughly, thinking they're provisional, I press on eager to see if the song is going to work out.
If I think it might I go back and other things come up. Eventually I'll reconsider the lyrics, if they don't irritate me and nothing much better presents itself they can stay for another round.

it's often a bumpy ride

the BVs are interesting here
I'm taking more interest in harmonising these days.

I'm pretty certain some listeners will like the song mostly because of those BVs.
I certainly wouldn't want to hear a whole album with such backings.

I have a lot of fun with playing about with different styles, I don't need to feel comfortable with these styles.

Glad you like the song!!! @MonnoDB

[rightly]

I like this more melody-focused angle. "so sad its over... so sad it's under" is one of my favorite lyrics probably ever.

I got a touch of the Gainsbourg from this, kind of jazzy and jolly but a lot of something else lurking under the surface.

For my taste perhaps some of the backing vocals could be neater (or use a more contrasting processing from the lead), but I expect you chose to have them the way you do.

Thought-provoking and engaging.

Over and under
Lol 
Thanks Adam 

Shortcomings in backing ...
It's fairly new territory for me
So yes they'll be a bit rough

Thinking back
while putting it together
I remember the fun
Making more an effort I can remember how tiring it was too
I find if difficult to be patient
I hope to get that right one day 

[Bostonfan2]

Catchy melody for sure! Clever lyrics and the arrangement  is spot on.
well done !

[Theatreman]

What a quirky and original sound! Really enjoyed it! Loved the juxtaposition of upbeat melody and melancholy lyrics.

[rightly]

@Bostonfan2
thanks buddy!

@Theatreman

lol. I'm a happy go lucky fella' but if you ask me how I'm doing it's all melancholy in reply.
I've always liked quirky, I'm not sure I'm capable of 'owt else, lol.

Thanks for the feedback buddy!

[ChrisPrice]

I look forward to your songs. This is musically a bit more conventional than some of your stuff but it's still very you. If you haven't already you should consider doing an album. I'd buy it!