SOUL — TIME-WARP REMIX [Intro – vintage mono recording, intimate Wurlitzer piano, warm tape hiss, delicate clean guitar, distant Hammond organ] [contemporary male soul tenor-baritone, and change the female, close and expressive, no drums] [Verse 1 – relaxed vintage soul phrasing, warm bass gradually enters] We met one October night Not knowing at the time That soon our 4-hour phone calls Would turn into sharing a life We bought matching necklaces An L and then an A We walked above Hollywood ‘Til daylight slipped away [Pre-Chorus 1 – organ rises, delicate gospel harmonies, percussion begins to shuffle] I knew without thinking It’s as easy as breathing [Half-beat silence – everything cuts] [Chorus – explosive transition into deep shuffled UK garage groove, soulful lead melody, layered male R&B harmonies., elastic sub-bass] Every time I look at life You’re what I’m grateful for Every time I think I’ve felt it all I love you more I never knew a love Could make me feel this whole You’re more than just my heart You’re part of my soul You’re part of my soul [Instrumental hook – soulful vocal fragments of "part of my soul" chopped into rhythmic syncopation, pedal steel answers, deep funky bass, crisp two-step drums] [Verse 2 – rolling garage rhythm, conversational soul phrasing, rhythmic guitar, warm electric piano] 315 miles Turned to waking up with you Now all our days are magic Nights are city lights and mountain views You’ve seen every side of me And love me as I am There’s nothing better than Falling in love with your best friend [Pre-Chorus 2 – drums strip back, layered harmonies rise, deep held organ chord] I know what I’m feeling It’s as easy as breathing [Brief silence – sub-bass swells] [Chorus – wide uplifting soul harmonies, powerful two-step rhythm, punchy bass, subtle vintage brass accents] Every time I look at life You’re what I’m grateful for Every time I think I’ve felt it all I love you more I never knew a love Could make me feel this whole You’re more than just my heart You’re part of my soul You’re part of my soul [Extended instrumental – UK garage bass and percussion take centre stage, rhythmic vocal sampling, short soulful pedal steel phrases, vintage keyboard stabs] [Bridge – rhythm falls away, intimate vocal over Wurlitzer and soft Hammond, gradually gathering harmonies] I was searching way too long ‘Til I finally got it right Now I see the future That I’ve dreamed of all my life [Instrumental build – syncopated drums return in layers, gospel-influenced harmonies swell, bass drops momentarily] [Final Chorus – full vintage soul vocal intensity over an irresistible modern garage groove, rich soaring harmonies, emotionally joyful release] Every time I look at life You’re what I’m grateful for Every time I think I’ve felt it all I love you more I never knew a love Could make me feel this whole You’re more than just my heart You’re part of my soul [Outro – rhythm peels away, vintage mono warmth returns, solo female vocal and Wurlitzer] You’re part of my soul [Soft pedal steel resolves, warm tape fade]
