PRETENDING

Story Behind The Song

One of many breakup songs. Something we all go thru. A feeling of this is how it COULD be.

Song Description

WANT, NEED, LOVE

Song Length 4:20 Genre Country - Contemporary, Pop - General
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Gloomy Subject Breaking Up, Regret
Similar Artists The Mavericks Language English
Era 1960 - 1969

Did you like specific instrumental parts,
lyrics--wanted more of story too general with current lyrics
music--Chorus melody I enjoyed

I wanted more of a backstory for this song.
What:
V1 = Introduce the big idea
Chorus 1 = what's the big idea
V2 = what's next? Why keep listening
Chorus 2 = say the big idea again
Bridge = what's next? Why keep listening? / this is what a listener takeaways
Outro = unresolved / open for listener's interpretation
1) Does my intro make you want to hear the song? Somewhat
2) Does my opening line draw you in and make you want to hear more? Some what
3) Is my melody interesting? some what
4) Does my melody get stuck in your head? no
5) Does my chorus stand out and take the song to a higher place? yes

Good song. Good mix and nice arrangement. Good vocal and production.

very well performed

Great song. It should make it, I see nothing wrong with it, the instrumentals are awesome, and the lyrics are so good. I love it. really is a nice song. Thanks for giving me the chance to hear it.

I like the intro..Good vocals..Cool concept in the chours .. Good tune

Lyrics Derrick Procell Music Derrick Procell
Producer Derrick Procell Publisher Saw Rite Music, BMI
Performance Guitar-Chris Hanson

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