Sky Diving

from 50/90 2018 by Powerstars

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I listened to Favourite Worst Nightmare by Arctic Monkeys at work today and the track Only Ones Who Know is really starting to stick out to me. I looked into some of Alex Turner's solo work for inspiration as well, and that's what I tried to emulate here. I was gonna make this a one-take thing (vocals and rhythm were done at the same time, to no click), but then I added some doubled vocals and sleepy slide guitar to make it more interesting. Lyrics are a combination of a few things (of course marking the first time I've used my classic anime girl inspiration this year, for one), and I think they form a nice little story. I tried to mix this as warmly as possible, too, so let me know if I succeeded.

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Verse 1:
Fly above the ocean floor
Careful when you sky dive
See the end of everything
Turn into a sunrise

We could be so many things
But they're all temporary
You can take the photograph
It's more than I can carry

Verse 2:
You were buried in a book
Up late at the cabin
Fueling me with ectasy
Let's talk and see what happens

I tried to help when I was her
Hiding in the closet
Anyway, I'm leaving soon
Don't forget to lock it

Chorus:
Out of the game
But it's always worth a try
Of course, a year ago
I wouldn't have said "hi"

She don't talk much
And that's rough
Cause even when she does
She doesn't say enough

Verse 3:
I can never read your eyes
What were your intentions?
If we both go on like this
When's the intervention?

Sailing silent on the river
Like you've always wanted
Careful where you set your things
I think the boat is haunted

Chorus:
Out of the game
But it's always worth a try
Of course, a year ago
I wouldn't have said "hi"

She don't talk much
And that's rough
Cause even when she does
She doesn't say enough

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from 50/90 2018, track released July 15, 2018
John Vermeersch: Guitar, slide guitar, vocals

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John Vermeersch Shoreview, Minnesota

Thanks for stopping by! These are my demos, so if you're new here, I recommend checking out my band instead: lonelyenclave.bandcamp.com

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