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Violet Goodbye (Just To Know You)

from 50​/​90 2017 by Powerstars

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I got home from an afternoon bike ride today, and this bass riff popped into my head. I initially wanted to write a funky, Artic Monkeys-esque song, but it morphed into something grungier, with an '80s sounding chorus. You can also hear a little Elliott Smith influence in the verse, which I think is cool. Few hiccups here and there in the demo, but I'm looking forward to doing more with this song. It also marks the grand return of me writing about anime girls. What a thing to look forward to.

lyrics

Verse 1:
No stranger, happy just to know you
Hold on, but I'll have to outgrow you

Chorus:
You're speeding up
But it's not a race
Violet goodbye
In a bowlcut phase

Signs of a shudder
Before I say
I'm happy
Just to know you

Verse 2:
Cut wires and cut your inspiration
Solder on, a dead and dull creation

Chorus:
You're speeding up
But it's not a race
Violet goodbye
In a bowlcut phase

Signs of a shudder
Before I say
I'm happy
Just to know you

Used to look out
At the sparkling stars
Staying connected
From miles apart

And you'll get ahold
Of my aching heart
I'm happy
Just to know you

*breakdown/solo*

Verse 3:
New life, a second favorite person
Worst case, I'll still end up a new friend

Chorus:
You're speeding up
But it's not a race
Violet goodbye
In a bowlcut phase

Signs of a shudder
Before I say
I'm happy
Just to know you

Used to look out
At the sparkling stars
Staying connected
From miles apart

And you'll get ahold
Of my aching heart
I'm happy
Just to know you

credits

from 50​/​90 2017, track released July 5, 2017
John Vermeersch: Bass, electric guitars, bongos, 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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