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What I Do To You
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Submitted on: Mar 07, 2008 - 07:34:02 PM
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Description A tribute to every bad decision I ever made.

Lyrics What I Do To You

You fall forward
I stumble back again
I guess it’s progress of a sort

I’m so bored but
It’s only natural
Reality’s knocking at the door

What I do to you
What you do to me
Honey it’s a wonder we get anything done
What I do to you
What you do to me
Honey it’s a wonder we’ve got anything

I’m at the door
I’m taking the consequence
See if my resolution holds

Too straighforward
So let’s mess it up again
Don’t need a reason anymore

Now the room’s in disarray
And this coffee’s bitter
What’s that people say
About all that glitters?

You fall forward
I stumble back again
I guess it’s progress of a sort

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	said 270 days ago
	GREAT POP Great pop tune Dajama! Really sounds like Bryan Ferry and I mean that in a very cool and sophisticated way. Started out without confidence in the vocal but you really picked it up within the first verse. Great job!

	dajama said 269 days ago
	Thanks a lot Glad you liked it. I know what you mean about the vocal - not sure if it's how I sing it, or if it's that the melody lacks something at the beginning (maybe starting too low perhaps?) Fun to do, and I'm happy you enjoyed listening to it. Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace.

	8piscean8 said 270 days ago
	Sweet This is a great head-bobbing, foot-tapping song. I really like the bridge part that starts with "Now the room's in disarray". Great lyrics. The lyrics kind of remind me about climbing out of a well taking one step up but falling two steps backwards. This is a great relationship song and I think a lot of people could relate to it in some way. Thanks for sharing!

dajama said 269 days ago

Thanks, man
Glad you liked it. It is what it is, and what it is is really just a pop/rock song. If it makes your head bob and your foot tap, then my work here is done! One reason I pursued the idea was that my son loved the initial version I banged out on acoustic guitar and danced every time I played it, so I reckoned there had to be something there! I was thinking about writing cheerful lyrics more suited to younger ears, but I guess I don't have them in me! Anyway, I liked the idea of the contrast between the bright music and the slightly darker ideas in the words, if that makes sense.

Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I really enjoyed your latest, and I look forward to hearing more from you soon. Thanks again. Peace.

	echoroom said 270 days ago
	Smoothie Yeah, this has a real Ferry feel to it, very 80's pop feel to it (with added nasty guitars). Great guitar work - I love the solo - and another nice vocal, very nicely understated. This is such a strong song I could imagine a very pop/ girl group version of this.

	lavalamp said 270 days ago
	Brilliant sound This grabbed right at the first note. Hat's off for the production quality. The song is fantastic and very well structured. And great lead guitar. I'm turning to gold. Dave

dajama said 269 days ago

Thanks, Dave
I was just listening to your latest - very impressive, man. You have great lyrics. Happy you liked this one. It's a pop confection, but that's what I like about it, I think. Delighted you liked the lead. I suck at lead guitar, and it takes me a long time to achieve anything I'm happy with. For this song, I did about 25 takes and (you guessed it!) ended up using the first one! Glad you think it worked out. Thanks again for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate it. Peace.

	lavalamp said 269 days ago
	Ha Ha I cracked up when I read you did 25 takes and ended up using the first. I can totally relate. You should post that as a topic on the forum. Have a nice week.

	massa said 270 days ago
	Cool intro! Very cool intro!!! Is it keyboard guitar? The distorted guitar tone is also very good. Nice mix. The song sound all perfect to me. Really good lyrics and vocals too. Give us more!!!

	dirigent said 270 days ago
	What I do to you Excellent songwriting, a great tune. Catchy and a pleasure to listen :-) Thanks for sharing!!

	lengold said 270 days ago
	I can only echo the previous comments David. This is a great song, really catchy and excellently performed and sung. Definite download. Thanks. Cheers Len

	davisamerica said 270 days ago
	hello david another wonderful tune man.... you slay me man ... and that is cool ... love the lyrics!

	said 269 days ago
	Could be my credosong too...Loved it all the way...Nice progressive music and great lyrics and vox...congrats..!

	Vic Holman said 269 days ago
	they only get better geez dude, this is killer on all accounts! I wouldn't even be able to pick out what I liked best. A

	said 269 days ago
	Wow! Impressive production.

	sschedra said 269 days ago
	Hurrah! Dave, trademark guitars, unique vocals, depth of lyric, all these are a given and are only part of the toolkit of the master of Relational Rock. Great overall production. I was really excited to get the email alert that you had a new song out. Your music is an absolute treat in so many ways. Thank you for sharing it with us. Your fan and admirer, Stephen

	Karmatoburn said 269 days ago
	excellent fab mix, great vocals and drivin guitars. I love the sounds, even more the feel

	that80sboy said 269 days ago
	im envious!! very nice mix here...and just my taste on the guitars...very nice vocals too! im putting you on the fave list dajama!

	said 269 days ago
	Dajama Hamma Cool chorus love that finger pluckin' guitar, nice one

	Godchaser said 269 days ago
	Rock Punch! Love the guitar riffs and tones.Stellar songwriting and songcrafting not to mention your solid vocals,catchy melody,surprise ending and full rich mix.Hats off on another fine post.Very much enjoyed. Blessings,

	Mcboy said 269 days ago
	a great tribute.... and great pop song...well crafted lyrics........and well crafted pop arrangement......that chorus has me hooked....ending was ..well..an end...hehhehhe.....many bows!!!!!

	said 268 days ago
	Whoa This blew me away I hit the download button before I knew what I did. Alot of power in the arrangement. Love the way you sing this. Its a wonder we have anything is something I say all the time. Just great thanks!!!

Ejh said 268 days ago

I really wish, Dave...
...that you would stop mining my past life and general all around psyche for your songs... Oh sure, they come out great and all, but it's like finding my mind out walking around without me...

Nevertheless, this is a great recording of a great song. I continue to love your voice. Yes, I hear that touch of Bryan Ferry, and also a bit of a Roxy-ness to the rhythm...

But the problem I have with making critical comments is that when a song is really good I just stop listening that way... Like, what? I was supposed to be listening critically?

This is just great...

Ed

	jiguma said 268 days ago
	Sorry I'm late Dave Top bass driving this - works really well with the straight-up drum track - like the double tracking. Your vocal starts out a bit tentative but soon gets into the groove. Terrific song - really good "alt pop" feel. You're sure moving ahead in leaps and bounds. Cheers, Neil

dajama said 267 days ago

I'm delighted you mentioned
the bass. The song went from a strummed song on the acoustic to the way it is now because of the bass. I was trying to get something that sounded decent on the bass, and I was having a hard time. I discarded numerous efforts, and then I came up with the riff that runs through the verse. I doubled it on the guitar, and the other parts kind of fell into place from there. It amazes me how songs come together sometimes. It feels like it's different every time for me. I wonder if other people have some systematic approach, because I know I don't!

Glad you enjoyed this one, Neil. Thanks for your encouraging words and for lending your ear. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace.

	futzpucker said 268 days ago
	Seriously cool All these comments about how great this song is and what a great job you did in its execution are absolutely well-earned. This is very enjoyable music to me, and it's done spectacularly well.

	guitapick said 267 days ago
	~ Great lyrics and really well delivered...nice piece, man...

	Joe Brady said 267 days ago
	Great song! Awesome guitar to open up; really moves well. This is one of your best all-around efforts with fairly familiar feeling (at least for me). Great tension in the verses countering with the flowing release of the refrain. And then that guitar comes back just when you need it; a great sounding lead. Well done! Joe.

	Pete_NB said 266 days ago
	Great! This is one catchy tune. The chorus is especially memorable. The vox and the guitar mesh so well together. Thanks for the great tune!

	magnatone said 266 days ago
	What I Do To You Oh man - this is one fabulous tune. I love the lyrics, the message (I'm saying "me too, me too!!"), and the whole way you put the song together. It's a great pop tune, great toe tapper - GREAT WORK!! Thanks

	said 266 days ago
	spiffy! i must say, this sounds like a Totally Real Song. it's fresh, it moves, its hook is VERY hooky, and the whole enchilada hooks ME. good music, great vocal, cool energy in a pro-sounding package. jolly good! anne

	thetiler said 266 days ago
	Lots of cool rockin Like how you go into the chorus, catchy, cool guitaring! Thanks for sharing this infectious rockin tune!

J.A.Stewart said 266 days ago

Minority Report
This is a very catchy pop/rock tune, David, with lots of great elements going for it. A great piece of song writing, performance and production in several respects.

Unlike the majority though, I didn't like the overly-distorted guitar parts. I think they disturb what is otherwise a very fine musical texture you've created. Chorused guitar, perhaps tremolo, would have maintained that texture without sacrificing the power I think you were after (*raucous* I believe is the word you used).

Just my immediate reaction after listening a couple of times... still, I liked this a lot. ;)

--- Joe

	gail60 said 266 days ago
	awesome! This is such a cool song! I loved the upbeat flow throughout and you did a great job singing and performing it. Really enjoyed every bit of it!! Thanks for sharing it with us!

	Heightened said 263 days ago
	A very cool song. 'Bad decision'? Don't get me started! I could write a symphony with all my bad decisions.

	stephendavis said 252 days ago
	sweeet!!! man this is extremely cool sounding. the melody especially. and of course th guitar playing is fabulous as usual. you're just... really good.

	said 252 days ago
	Wow factor !!! This has really proffesional qualities about this fantastic song. Thanks fors sharing good lyrics, good vocals, catchy tune. And very good production. Brilliant! Peace Dee.

	Roxylee said 251 days ago
	what's that people say They say that David rocks! The lyrics could be heavy, but the music lightens them so that we can feel the emotions, without being bummed by them. Relationships sure take a lot of work, don't they? lol Great performance and lyrics!

	rsorensen said 249 days ago
	this is poppy goodness! love it. great job with the guitars and vox. faved!

	Doug Somers said 245 days ago
	What a production Great catchy tune. Skillfully arranged, performed and mixed. A credit to the style! New addition to the iPod. Thanks for sharing, Be well, Doug

	Dj French Toast said 236 days ago
	Kinda popy I dug the Lyrics alot and the sound bed is nice . Guitar is soulful and clean . I liked mucho man ~

	said 220 days ago
	Cool! David, this is really cool tune my friend. I loved the beats in the background! Also, really nice vocals! Fine work.... Enjoyed! Take Care - Yeman A. Al-Rawi

Norman Goodman said 219 days ago

great POP song
Has a real Big Country ( the Scottish band ) vibe to it....very strong melody and well played instrumentation.
Chorus has a particularily engaging melody and comes off as familiar and fresh sounding ....without the typical melody construct cliches.
I enjoyed the drums and bass, imaginative guitar playing and the singing is also very good.
All around very fluid, well written, cleverly arranged and a pleasure to listen to.

dajama said 218 days ago

Thank you kindly
I really appreciate your comments. Love the Big Country comparison; they had some great songs - what a tragedy the death of Stuart Adamson was...I'm happy you think the chorus worked. That was the core of the song in the writing. I thought it was a bit simple, but everything I did to make it "better" just ruined it so I went with my gut! Thanks for the nods on the performance too - much appreciated. I've just been listening to your playing on your collab with Axgrinder; you're an amazing guitarist. Your feedback is appreciated, and very encouraging. Thanks again. Cheers. Peace.

Warren Smith said 218 days ago

finding a keeper
I don't know how much of this is or isn't written as a personal narrative, but it sure feels like a true story. So whether the relationship details are based on fiction or fact - it's a good piece of writing.

A catchy tune, well-played, and great lyrics, well-sung: an excellent posting!

It seems there is always room for improvement. What's important is how many things are working right in this song that turns it into a keeper : >

	tokai said 208 days ago
	Great tune ace vox is that you? guitar is strong and well played.

	dajama said 269 days ago
	Hey Massa Thanks very much for stopping by and commenting. Glad you enjoyed this. No, the guitar is not keyboards. It's electric guitar. I plucked the strings rapidly and then added the effect to get that sound. Glad you liked it. I'm enjoying listening to your stuff. Looking forward to hearing your next one too. Thanks again for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. Peace.

	dajama said 269 days ago
	Thank you very much Certainly not as original and innovative as your latest, but I'm happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by and listening. Cheers. Peace.

	dajama said 269 days ago
	Thanks, my friend Glad you enjoyed this one. I'm proud to be downloaded - it's truly encouraging! Thanks for stopping by. Cheers. Peace.

	dajama said 269 days ago
	Hey, man Thanks for stopping by. Glad you enjoyed this one. Good to hear it put a smile on your face. And thanks for the kind words about the song. I truly appreciate it. I loved Angst - compared to that, this is a piece of fluff, but I'm happy you liked it. Thanks again, my friend. I appreciate it. Peace.

	dajama said 269 days ago
	Thank you very much Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the kind words. It's very encouraging. I really enjoyed your latest, too. Impressive singing! Thanks again. I appreciate it. Peace.

	dajama said 269 days ago
	Dude You are way too kind. I'm already finding things wrong with it! But I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for listening and commenting. I really appreciate it. Cheers. Peace.

	dajama said 269 days ago
	Thanks I'm glad you thought so. Getting the sound right is something I'm working hard at improving. I'm not there yet, but baby steps...Thanks again. Peace.

	dajama said 268 days ago
	Thanks, Stephen Glad you liked it. "Relational rock" - I love it! Thanks for your kind words about the guitar - the idea that there might be something distinctive about my guitar work is immensely cheering! Thanks for listening and commenting. I always appreciate your support. Cheers. Peace.

	dajama said 268 days ago
	Thanks a lot Yeah, this is supposed to be fun and light, so I was aiming for a certain feel - the kind of poppiness that sounds so easy when you hear it, but which is incredibly hard to do, I think. I'm happy you think it succeeded on some level. Thanks for listening. Cheers. Peace.

	dajama said 268 days ago
	Thanks, dude Glad you liked it. really enjoyed your latest. Very 80's (appropriately!) sound, and cool pop song. Happy you enjoyed this one. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. Cheers. Peace.

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	dajama said 268 days ago
	Thanks, man Glad you like the chorus - it's my favorite part of the vocal. But I like the music of the verse better. Hmm. Glad you noticed and liked the guitar. One of those things I just stumbled across as I was messing around with the song. Thanks for listening and commenting. I appreciate it. Peace.

	dajama said 268 days ago
	Thanks, my friend you are much too kind! I'm delighted you enjoyed this, though, and thank you for your support. You are always encouraging. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers. Peace.

	dajama said 268 days ago
	Yeah, I know I give my students grief for just "stopping instead of ending" and now here I am doing it! Glad you liked the chorus. It sticks in the head, and not in an annoying way I hope! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace.

	dajama said 267 days ago
	Thanks, man Glad you like the arrangement. It comes, does its thing, and goes away again. I didn't want it to outstay its welcome! I appreciate the download - hope it bears repeated listenings! Enjoyed your latest - hope your hiatus is a short one. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers. Peace.

	dajama said 266 days ago
	Thank you very much I'm delighted you like the song, and thank you for your kind words about my efforts here. This is the kind of encouragement that keeps me doing this. Thanks again for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace.

	dajama said 266 days ago
	Thanks, man Glad you liked it. The lyrics for the chorus came quickly, but I had to work a bit to get the rest to fall into place. Thanks for listening and commenting. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace.

	dajama said 266 days ago
	Thanks, dude Glad you liked it. The chorus is now stuck in everyone's head chez dajama - I'm taking it as a compliment! Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace.

	dajama said 266 days ago
	Thank you, kindly I'm really glad you liked this, and I love the idea that the lyrics might speak to you like that! That puts a big grin on my face. Thank you for listening and taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace.

	dajama said 265 days ago
	Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed this. I think the chorus is the part that works best, too, and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for stopping by and listening. I really appreciate it. Cheers. Peace.

	dajama said 265 days ago
	Thank you, kindly very much for your kind words. I'm glad you liked the flow and I'm flattered by your comments on the performances. Thanks again for stopping by. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace.

	dajama said 252 days ago
	Hee hee Thanks, dude. Glad you enjoyed this. Yep, there's a symphony trailing along behind most of us, I guess. If only we could find the time to jot it down...Thanks again, man. Loved your latest. Very impressive. And I appreciate your taking the time to stop by here and comment. Cheers. Peace.

	dajama said 252 days ago
	Thanks, man Glad you liked it, and especially that you enjoyed the melody. There's not much to this beyond its catchiness, I think, so I'm happy to hear it has that at least! Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace.

	dajama said 251 days ago
	Thanks Dee You are too kind. I'm glad you enjoyed this. I was just listening to your latest, and I was very impressed. I'm looking forward to seeing how that develops as a collab. Thanks again for stopping by and commenting. I really appreciate it. Cheers. Peace.

	dajama said 245 days ago
	Thanks my friend Sometimes something light is all you need. This should be fun, and hopefully catchy, and maybe forgettable, but at least fun. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace.

	dajama said 245 days ago
	Thanks, Doug Glad you enjoyed this one, and privileged to be on your iPod! Music for bike-riding to, perhaps! Thanks for the nod on the production - I'm still a little unsure of the verse on this one and may yet revisit it, but for now, it stands on its own tow feet, I think. Cheers. Peace.

	dajama said 236 days ago
	Thanks, man Glad you liked it. Yep, it's pop for sure, and a little different from what I normally do, but it's good to change things up now and then! Thanks for stopping by and checking it out. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace.

	dajama said 219 days ago
	Thank you, my friend I'm very happy you enjoyed this one. It's a poppy number so the beats have to work if the track is going to work, so I'm glad you liked them. I really appreciate your going back and checking this out. Thanks again. Cheers. Peace.

	dajama said 205 days ago
	Thanks, my friend Glad you liked the vocals - yes, that's me! Do I sound different? That's probably a good thing - a little variety never hurt! Glad you enjoyed the guitar sounds, too. Thanks for going back to check this one out. Cheers. Peace.