FAWM: "Happy Vibes"

Happy Vibes

2 weeks ago by @andrea

There is no demo for this song.

Liner Notes

Wow, one hour really isn't enough -lol. I am not crazy about it all, especially the end, but time was running out.

Note: This was written for a skirmish, but now that it is over, I can make changes for improvement. I think the chorus could be better. Happy to hear ideas.

#skirmish #dating #fun #needscollab

Lyrics

A sign up sheet
A singles game
I wrote my name
I came to play

The bar was full
A bright eyed crew
But I knew
They were lonely too

A skeptic born
From dating sites
A hundred dates
But no Mr. Right

Still, I’d learned a thing or two
And this much I know is true
Words are words and a man can lie
His true nature lives within his eyes
What I seek and what I need
Is a man with only happy vibes

I take my seat
The timer set
5 minutes each
Is all I get

A list of question
In my head
With each rotation
I start again

Still, I’d learned a thing or two
And this much I know is true
Words are words and a man can lie
His true nature lives within his eyes
What I seek and what I need
Is a man with only happy vibes

I came for fun
I came for love
I opened my heart
And searched their eyes
I found at least one man
With happy vibes

Comments

@val 15h

Speed dating. Interesting topic. I like the sorry verses. You use words succinctly to tell us what is going. Nice details. I wish how the chorus opens up with longer lines and contrasts well against the verses. It wetsuits up the whole strut well too.

@abudabard12514 1w

I like it, the narrative is really clear and relatable and solid. If you're taking suggestions on what style of music to make with it, I was singing it as a sea shanty while I read it and it scanned kinda brilliantly. That said it may not fit the vibe you're going for. Hella good lyrics friend

@richaaaay 1w

Love this, especially given it was a skirmish. You tell the tale well. The words have a great flow and I think there’s likely truth to your observations. It made me smile.

@jerrypettit 2w

Done a BUNCH of "dating site" swiping, but never done the "speed dating" thing. I'm too afraid I'd be downgraded for how I get up from the chair, what with my bad right hip and all... 😉

That said, I hope somebody picks these lyrics up and makes a song out of them. You KNOW I always like your lyrics! ❤️

@cluebird66 2w

I love this song!! Great lyrics. You captured the intensity and immediacy and hopefulness well. I think it would be a great vibe set to music, cause you have the rhythm in your words. Nice that hope paid off in the end! 😊 if you have done speed dating, bravo; you are braver than I. Thanks for commenting on my good vibes skirmish submission: This present. ❤️

@nadine 2w

Wow that's so good for a quick write. Never seen a lyric about speed dating but this catches the essence. And good ending too

@greengrassgirl 2w

Amazing that you can write so well so quickly! A lyric takes me FOREVER! I like that you said "at least one man" instead of "a man." Somehow it sounds more positive.

@cts 2w

I’ve never really understood the concept of speed dating. Um, I imagine the 5 minutes line alludes to speed dating? Either way, for a quick write, you’ve got a solid structure that’s quite easy to follow. It flows. I’m gonna stop typing because I feel like I’m digging a hole, here.

@kc_ 2w

Great write Andrea!! Love the story, the short lines, great meter, easy read, and a great story - as mentioned before! Super relatable, happily married for 34 years I can't imagine what the dating seen is like today! Can't wait to hear this!

@newukenewyork 2w

You got a good story out of this prompt! I feel like there’s a part two waiting to be told!

@beckymusic 2w

Yay the happy ending made me smile! This is a great story, would love to hear it with music!

@wondertruly 2w

Ohhhh this is lovely!! I love your cadence! Really love this stanza:
"A skeptic born
From dating sites
A hundred dates
But no Mr. Right"

Great work!! I really look forward to hearing and reading more from you!