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Remy Rev
Dark underground alt-Afropop / R&B club hybrid, 100–105 BPM, Hypnotic, bass-driven groove designed for late-night dancefloor energy, Deep, warm sub bass with movement (slight glide/portamento), heavy low-end presence but controlled, Drums: punchy, tight kick with a steady pulse, Syncopated Afro-influenced percussion (shakers, rim shots, congas) layered with a subtle 4x4 club feel underneath, Hi-hats in double-time but textured (slightly gritty, not clean), Add percussive loops that feel repetitive and trance-like, Groove: mesmerizing, cyclical, slightly off-grid swing, Feels like constant motion—no dead space, Designed to make people sway, not jump, hot, intimate, packed room, low red lighting, bodies moving slow but locked in rhythm, Sensual, slightly dangerous, addictive, breathy, seductive male lead, Close, intimate delivery—almost whispered in the ear, Layered with soft harmonies and low, hypnotic ad-libs, Slight saturation or distortion to blend into the beat, Repetitive
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[Verse 1] He opened the door Now he want a prize One tiny favor And he acting like a king in disguise Bare minimum roses Cheap little lines You call it real love I call it wasting time [Pre-Chorus] Girl, look in the mirror What do you see? You are the headline Not a maybe If he wants your heart He can learn to rise You don't shrink down Just to make him look nice [Chorus] Set the standard Set the standard Don't let crumbs feel grander Set the standard Set the standard You decide what matters [Verse 2] If he wants your soft side He earns that grace Consistency first Not a one-night face Respect is a habit Not a lucky mood If he can't show up Then he can't call it true [Pre-Chorus] Girl, keep your values Right where they stay Don't hand out gold for Paper-mâché You don't owe your heart To the first small try Make him meet your level Look him in the eye [Chorus] Set the standard Set the standard Don't let crumbs feel grander Set the standard Set the standard You decide what matters [Bridge] Low is not loving Bare is not bold You are the fire You are the gold Say what you need And mean every word If he can't respect it He doesn't deserve [Final Chorus] Set the standard Set the standard Don't let crumbs feel grander Set the standard Set the standard You decide what matters Set the standard Set the standard You are what comes after