FAWM: "This or That or More?"

This or That or More?

1 week ago by @narwhalsexist

Skirmish: Hey Kid (@s7even)

This or That or More?

narwhalsexist

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Liner Notes

#omnichord #improvisation #queer

I didn’t realize I was non-binary until I was 27 because I’d never heard of it before that! I’d love to go back and at least let my younger self know it’s an option :)

I didn’t notice this skirmish until 3:36pm and was like “well I still have to join, it’s too good of a prompt!”

Also hopping between G and B for Girl and Boy felt so fuuuuuun to me!!!

Lyrics

G B Em A7

This or that? There’s only ever been two choices This one or that one? Is this really what I’ve got to choose from? Surely there could be more!

This or that A or B 1 or 2 Why is it so binary, When there’s so much more we could do?

You don’t have to choose between just two There’s some other third thing out there waiting for you! Could you give it a—

There’s so much more out than they’re letting you see! And there’s so many more you’s That you could possibly be It’s not just A B or C There’s so much more out there Behind the door

Dress or pants? Why not wear a jumpsuit? Shoes or sandals? Why not wear bare feet, sometimes those are cute! There’s so much more out there than this or that Either/or is just a passing fad

I spent so many nights agonizing Over which one I would choose Spent so many nights thinking so hard Of how when I choose I could only lose

‘Cause I want everything, don’t make me choose between A and B! ‘Cause neither is really me, but I’ve got a little bit of both of them inside of me <3

Oh, this or that, and more!

Comments

@benlzebub 1w

I also wish I'd known about non-binary and understood more about gender sooner. I relate to these lyrics so much and they are set to gorgeous accompaniment too. Plus, you improvised this? Amazing!

@raspberry33 1w

That auto chord sounds fantastic; I love the physical string effect just a millisecond before the chord hits - very interesting and engaging. And the synth coming in mid-way is great, as are the vocal ahhs around the 2:13 mark. I'm finding "This or that or more" applies to FAWM posts, too. A song could be acapella, accompanied by a strummed instrument, guywithpiano, a full production, or even (heaven forbid) AI when nothing else is working. Variety is the spice of life!

@tjeff 1w

Thanks for expressing yourself - I like how you chose your chords too. Good singing, and I dig the emotion in your voice, and the tailing vibrato.

@zinnithequeen 1w

loving the enbie representation!

@markg 1w

I like your theme: There's more than just A or B. Your voice is so sweet and reassuring. I bet there are many people out there who would love to hear you sing this song. Love it.

@aprilm 1w

Such an empowering message and love the chords! Sounds like you're being kind to your younger self with some pretty amazing wisdom!

@s7even 1w

I have to admit, I don’t fully understand nonbinary. I appreciate your lyrics and trying to express your feelings though. I see that it obviously is a painful experience. Thank you for being vulnerable.

@porrectus 1w

That's a great way to choose chords. And that omnichord. I miss mine. Really nice work. Thanks for sharing your struggle. I've some niblings who are struggling with their binary assignments. This song helps me know them better. I may have gotten something in my eyes. Thank you