What a mess

by @gabriel

Liner Notes

Written & Recorded 2/5/2026

#folk #acoustic #singersongwriter #guitar

Lyrics

You’re the one who got away Felt it bad but now I’m ok Walk alone in the cold outside I won’t cry through these frozen eyes

What a mess I’m What a mess I’m in

Tell myself I’m doing fine Fore I get in bed a quarter to nine Toss and turn twisted up like a rope Hang myself with these stories of hope

What a mess I What a mess I am

Comments

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Really like the vocals, they feel improvised a time. Raw and effective with emotion. Love the twisted rope line. Simple production suits it perfectly. Nice work.

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Thank you for listening and for your comments!

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The depth of your vocals here, it's so rich and textured. Love that chordal change in the chorus. It's so simple but effective. You're so tailored to these kind of quiet, desperate whispers in the form of songs. Paints a beautiful, intimate atmosphere, I wish I could be as folksy and singular as you and your guitar! Great work, again (and at this point I think I can say, as usual)

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Oh the lyric “I won’t cry through these frozen eyes” is just so poignant. I really appreciate your accompaniment, it is beautiful. The chordal shifts on “what a mess” are really musically interesting to my ear. Nice listen!

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Thank you so much for listening and for your comments! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

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Love the fast-moving fingerpicking guitar (wish I could play like that) compared with the relaxed and spacious vocal. The music itself is pretty "happy" sounding and contrasts nice to the lyrics which are more melancholic with glimmers of hope and determination to get yourself better after the lost love. Overall it's a feel-good song for me, accepting of the current moment and taking steps to feel better "I get in bed a quarter to nine".

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thank you! I was laughing after writing/listening to this cause i was like, "is this depressing or uplifting, idk ::shrug::" Thanks for listening!

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Pretty little ditty. I like this!

Only constructive criticism, I can make is to remove the word "these" from the last line of each verse, since they are sung quickly and are superfluous. But ok to leave them there.

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Thanks, and ooo, i like that - i tend to pare down my lyrics when revisiting too so this would be in line with my style. Thanks for listening!

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