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Topic: MELT INTO THE CROWD

this is a bitter/sweet song about an abused young lady that finds love but cant show her love due to her abuse years before

Melt Into The Crowd.Undefined


(INTRO; D-D/Db-D/B- D/A-Asus-A)




[D] She was a [D/Db] pretty girl.


[D/B] Though she didn't want to [D/B] kiss or cuddle.


[Asus] Something [A] happened long [D] ago.


[D] She flinched each time I touched her.


But she said “I really like you.


[Asus] “I Hate what [A] happened, but you don't [D] know.


[G] “He was my [D] favourite uncle.


[Bm] “He came to [A] me one night.


[G] “No one needs to [D] know the things he [A] did.”




[D] “But I cant sleep at night.


“And I cant hold you tight.


[Asus] “My company's [A] all I can give.


[D] “If you have patience boy.


“My confidence is destroyed.


[Asus] “But one [A] day I may [D] relax.



[G] “But for [D] now I'm broken.


[Bm] “And I cant [A] do romance.


[G] “We don't [D] need to show the [A] world.


“Just melt into the [D] crowd.”




[D] So I said “ that's alright.


I can wait because I love you.”


[Asus] Then she [A] cried and held my [D] hand.


[D] “There's not many like you.


“I'm so glad I found you.


[Asus] “And I [A] think I love you [D] too.


[G] “But for [D] now I'm broken.


[Bm] “And I cant [A] do romance.


[G] “We don't [D] need to show the [A] world.


“Can we melt into the [D] crowd?”





Words & Music by Phill Williams. Home Rex 5th January 2021. 

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

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2 Reply by Phill Williams (edited by Phill Williams 2021-01-07 21:40:05)

  • From: The Land Of Song
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Re: MELT INTO THE CROWD

recording uploaded already, find it here and leave a comment please

i've remixed and uploaded the full version 

https://soundcloud.com/iphillfine/melt-into-the-crowd-1

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

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Re: MELT INTO THE CROWD

Did your recording cut off early? It seemed to end abruptly.  I hope I'm not over-stepping, but may I make a suggestion? Your lyrics are wonderful and I like your chord progressions but I think it may be better to slow the song down a little. At the speed you recorded it, the rhythm/melody seems too happy for the subject matter and seriousness of the lyrics.     

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  • From: The Land Of Song
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Re: MELT INTO THE CROWD

The thought had occurred to me but then it reflects that even a traumatic experience can be pushed to one side and result in a happy ending? Not to minimise the seriousness of sexual abuse of a young person but everyone deserves a little happiness with the help and love of a good partner.
With lock down we hear a lot of abuse both physical and sexual of those less able to protect themselves. My hope is that my song will offer even a little hope to those less fortunate.     

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

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Re: MELT INTO THE CROWD

Phill Williams wrote:

The thought had occurred to me but then it reflects that even a traumatic experience can be pushed to one side and result in a happy ending? Not to minimise the seriousness of sexual abuse of a young person but everyone deserves a little happiness with the help and love of a good partner.
With lock down we hear a lot of abuse both physical and sexual of those less able to protect themselves. My hope is that my song will offer even a little hope to those less fortunate.

Good subject Phill to write about and I like the way you wrote it. Sexual, verbal and physical abuse and the damage it has done to people is a world wide problem that for many years has been hidden but has started to be exposed more and talked about more.     

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Re: MELT INTO THE CROWD

thanks Pete,  but did you like the song?  smile     

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

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Re: MELT INTO THE CROWD

Phill Williams wrote:

thanks Pete,  but did you like the song?  smile

I liked the song. Phill I thought  it could have had a little bit  more subtle tempo changes but apart from that real good.  It is far better than anything I could do or write.     

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Re: MELT INTO THE CROWD

I've remixed the song (difficult to know the difference) and uploaded it to soundcloud, the full song is here now...

https://soundcloud.com/iphillfine/melt-into-the-crowd-1     

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

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Re: MELT INTO THE CROWD

Phill sounding good.     

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Re: MELT INTO THE CROWD

Pete FYI, it took a ton of will power to just record a six string, a twelve string and my voice! I know if I start from scratch and make it slower it will have the full treatment...meat and two veg with all the trimmings! Lol I am thinking about it!     

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

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