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Lunatic (*23706)

antlion

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lo-fi moody folk quiet melancholy acoustic

Lyrics:

you're a lunatic
in a sunny world
your footsteps echo
like a sullen girl
you're a little girl
in a concrete house
a wooden doorway
a moonlight mouse

walk softly
and carry a dowsing rod
don't let anyone see you
searching for a speck of god anywhere

you're a lunatic
in a tiny house
the halls so big
you can't get out
the world outside
is so remote
blurry photos
and picnic girls

walk softly
and carry a dowsing rod
don't let anyone see you
searching for a speck of god anywhere

and will we become statues when we die
dappled by the sun saluting on its way by
statues can't fly
but neither can anyone at all

you're a lunatic
you're a pile of gold
you're a plate of silver
a tree with mold

Feedback:

•  toms 2 months ago

  These lyrics are incredible. Even if you only finish these two songs this FAWM, this one makes it totally worth it.

• izaakalexander 2 months ago

  Like the chord progression right from the outset... Funny speech-singing vocal style... it is really effective in this piece... intimate... These are really terrific lyrics...
  Really Terrific Lyrics...

•  katebirdrex 3 months ago

  Really good work, antlion. Your lyrics are so unique--evocative and strange and poetic.
  
  The "walk softly...speck of god anywhere" sections made me feel terribly sad!
  
  Really terrific.

• dazelnut 3 months ago

  cool cool cool
  I hate finding great songs like this
  I have to expend extra effort wondering whether the singer is a fraud
  Instrumental at the end is really nice. subtle field recording too
  f u

• seadrums 3 months ago

  you get better every year man. it's lo-fi and i wouldn't change anything about it. wasn't expecting the change at "and will we.." at all.

•  axl 3 months ago

  Like an old Eels song. I love it.

• thedonniejeffcoats 3 months ago

  gosh, this is purty! moonlight mouse... blurry photos and picnic girls.... some really good words and images here. is that the traffic i hear gently passing us by? the way you sing this and record the vocals is very up-close n personal, love that too.

•  rayboneor 3 months ago

  Wow, I can't really express how affecting I find this piece. Beautiful. Lyrical perfection. I love the way it ends, like a sigh, a slash of a melancholy knife.

•  oneslowtyper 3 months ago

  This is great Josh, it really really really makes me miss going to open mics. I haven't been to one since this summer, and I just love the live, up close and personal feel that this song has.

•  adamhill 3 months ago

  Lovin' how matter-of-factly you say "you're a lunatic" here - great way to kick this one off and grab the listener's attention.
  Lyrically I like the bridge. Musically I wasn't sure how to deal with the change in speed on first listen, but I've put it on again since and now I think it fits.

•  elainedimasi 3 months ago

  Great chorus with "dowsing rod, speck of god". Nice turns on these melodies too. I think the amount of repetition with the girl lines, the house lines is just right.

•  airbagtester 3 months ago

  This is so great; I feel like I could listen to this song 10 times and have a different idea of what it all means for each and every listen. Very thoughtful lyrics. That slightly sped up bit grabbed my attention too.

• cynthiabettymay 3 months ago

  aww i love this! i love the lyrics! they're so nice! they are a breath of fresh air. the imagery is soooooo amazing! the words you use. the melodies are nice too. very peaceful and lulling. sooo indie sounding haha.

•  adforperu 3 months ago

  Like this a lot, beautiful in fact. Lyrically is great, really like the melody over such a simple guitar line

•  gummunq 3 months ago

  did you just call me a tree with mold?!?
  i'm pleasantly surprised by the production (maybe cuz i've gotten so used to your one-takes hwhahaa). it's sparse but complex enough, all the layers feel deliberate and just right, not layering for the sake of layering.

•  cloudboy 3 months ago

  I love sudden endings. Allows the audience to want more. Very good thing. You created a clear picture with your main character, your vocal delivery and the atmosphere of the recording.

•  johncrossman 3 months ago

  The melody and accompaniment sets a great mood. I was surprised by the faster bridge, but it's a nice change-up. And the strange lyric really gets me. Right here. Fantastic. Really sets the song apart, starting with lunatic.
  
  Sounds like maybe you're recording next to an open window or something, which is strangely effective as well.
  
  I think you could ease us out with a little bit more of that same acoustic break/instrumental so it doesn't end so suddenly. I wanted it to go on. I liked it so much I'm going to listen again right now.