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See You Soon, Say It Again

Deathbyastaplegun
Deathbyastaplegun
Radiant bubblegum pop fused with 1960s sunshine pop, performed sincerely, Bright major-key melodies, buoyant melodic bass, crisp drums, tambourine, handclaps, glockenspiel, clean 12-string guitar, warm electric piano and sparkling strings, One consistent intimate female lead remains clear, forward and emotionally natural throughout, Preserve her recognizable tone and phrasing, All backing parts are multitracked versions of the same voice: tight three-part harmonies, cheerful call-and-response and “ba-ba-ba” vocals that support rather than replace the lead, Keep the arrangement colorful and reassuring while the lyrics reveal abandonment anxiety, Verses are close and lightly bouncing; choruses bloom without burying the singer, Brief stops and ticking percussion represent waiting, Add a radiant upward key change for the final chorus, Polished modern clarity with vintage warmth; catchy, honest and deceptively sunny, never sinister or ironic, ‑indie folk, ‑acoustic singer-songwriter, ‑moody indie pop, ‑bedroom pop, ‑lo-fi production, ‑acoustic ballad, ‑fingerpicked acoustic guitar, ‑rustic folk instrumentation, ‑sparse arrangement, ‑melancholy delivery, ‑overly breathy whisper vocals, ‑conversational folk phrasing, ‑minor-key gloom, ‑metal, ‑distorted guitar, ‑darkwave, ‑horror atmosphere, ‑trap beats, ‑EDM drops, ‑country twang, ‑gospel choir, ‑spoken narration, ‑sinister delivery, ‑ironic comedy
V6

Ba-ba-ba, ba-ba-ba Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba You only went to get some air Your coffee’s cooling by your chair I know the route, I know the time I know your hand still fits in mine But every minute stretches wide And every silence picks a side The quiet tells me what it knows You’re gone, you’re gone, you’re gone— Although… I know you said an hour I know that we’re okay I know a little distance Doesn’t mean you’ve gone away (I know, I know) You gave me no goodbye (I know, I know) So tell me one more time— See you soon—say it again Say it like you mean it, then say it again Wave from the doorway, smile when you do Tell me tomorrow still includes you See you soon—say it once more Leave me a little light under the door I know that you’re coming, I know that it’s true My fear doesn’t listen—but I believe you See you soon! (Soon, soon, soon!) Say it again! (Again, again!) See you soon! (Soon, soon, soon!) Say it again! Seventeen years of coming home Still can’t convince my fear it’s wrong One tired sigh, one quieter kiss Becomes an ending I have missed I test each word against your face Then build a courtroom in its place One little disagreement grows Into a suitcase by the door (No, no, no) (No, no, no) I know annoyance passes I know that people bend I know one awkward evening Doesn’t mean that love will end (I know, I know) There’s nothing here to prove (I know, I know) But promise when you move— See you soon—say it again Say it like you mean it, then say it again Wave from the doorway, smile when you do Tell me tomorrow still includes you See you soon—say it once more Leave me a little light under the door I know that you’re coming, I know that it’s true My fear doesn’t listen—but I believe you See you soon! (Soon, soon, soon!) Say it again! (Again, again!) See you soon! (Soon, soon, soon!) Say it again! Some said, “See you tomorrow” And meant it when they spoke The promise wasn’t broken The future simply broke Some people left without choosing Some doors closed on their own And grief taught every goodbye How to sound like being alone So even when I trust you Even when I know Every time you leave the room My heart prepares to let you go Don’t go… See you soon—say it again Say it like you mean it, then say it again Wave from the doorway, smile when you do Tell me tomorrow still includes you See you soon—say it once more Leave me a little light under the door I know that you’re coming, I know that it’s true My fear doesn’t listen—but I believe you See you soon! (I believe you!) Say it again! (I believe you!) See you soon! (Soon, soon, soon!) Say it again! You came back just like you said The room grows small around me again I laugh too loud, I breathe too fast And let the present hold me at last Stay for now; don’t name the end And when you leave— Say it again. See you soon… (Soon, soon, soon…) See you soon… (I believe you…) Ba-ba-ba, ba-ba-ba Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba See you soon… Say it again.