The Reviews Are In
Lyrics
We didn’t think it would be easy, we knew you only get
Out of something what you put into it
So we pooled our hearts and put our heads together
If I may say so you were brave beyond expectations long
After it was clear that something was wrong
This won’t come as a surprise but it’ll sting a little
The reviews are in
The reviews are in
Our love relied too heavily on special effects
The characters were too contrived, the setup too complex
We used up all the budget on the violence and sex
And had no story
I would have nominated us for most optimistic pitch
Of a happy ending the likes of which
Would require disbelief beyond suspension
But in the end the thrills were too cheap; our public wanted more,
Like a leading pair they’d be rooting for
And although I’d give us points for trying, they’re not buying
The reviews are in
The reviews are in
Our love relied too heavily on special effects
The characters were too contrived, the setup too complex
We used up all the budget on the violence and sex
And had no story
We’ll never work
We’ll never work
We’ll never work
In this town again
Music
Chords
intro:
G G+ e/G G+ G G+ c
verse:
e A C G e A7 a7 c e A C G e A7 a7 D
chorus:
G G+ e/G G+ G G+ e/G a0 a7 b7 C Dsus4 D a7/E Dsus4/F# G G+ e/G G+ G G+ c
bridge:
G b/F# e e7/D C D e A7/C# A7 C a0/D# B7 C c
Structure
A B A B C
Author's Notes
Gabe and I wrote this song together, via e-mail, in October and November of 2008. I wrote the chorus first, then Gabe wrote verse one. Then I wrote verse two, and Gabe revised a few lines. Then Gabe suggested the words for the bridge and I wrote the melody. Then we sat on the song for a while and agonized over a few word choices (inconclusively).
There is a lot wrong with this demo, but I think it at least captures the energy I'd want this song to have.
I don't think either of us knows exactly how to end it. Two choruses are enough.
DannyOBrien 14:22, 19 March 2008 (PDT)
