[Intro] [Warm interlocking dual acoustic guitar strumming patterns] [Bright 12-string guitar fills adding natural melodic shimmer] [Vocal style: clear intimate female tenor close to mic] My father taught me... Take my words to heart. Follow my commands... And you will live. [Verse 1] [Live acoustic drum kit enters with steady driving folk pocket] [Natural wood and shaker percussion giving loose live room feel] Get wisdom, develop good judgment right from the start Don’t forget my words or go tearin’ em’ apart Don’t turn your back on wisdom, she’ll protect you from the cold Love her, look at her, she’ll guard you till you're old Gaining wisdom is the best thing you can do whatever else you do, let good judgment pull you through If you prize wisdom, she’ll make you great Embrace her, hold her, she’ll honor your state. [Pre-Chorus] [Drums pull back to simple grounding kick drum pulse] [Vocal shift: second female voice enters locking into close harmony stack] She’ll place a lovely wreath upon your head... She’ll present you with a beautiful crown, like he said. My child, listen to me and do exactly what I say— [SUDDEN INSTRUMENTAL PAUSE - ONE BEAT OF PURE LIVE ROOM TONE] And you will have a long, good life headin' your way. [Chorus] [DYNAMIC LIVE BAND SWELL - Full driving acoustic strumming explosion] [Thick warm organic bassline weaves beneath the rhythm] [Vocal style: powerful dual vocal belt harmony, overflowing with raw passion] (Ooooooh) Follow my advise, watch for the signs! Turn away from the noise, save your mind! Don’t listen to the crowd, stop livin' small! Wisdom’s got your back, go stand up tall! (Yeah) Walk down the narrow path, give up control! [Verse 2] [Rhythm section locks back into steady rolling alt-folk groove] [Vocal trade-off: lead vocal register shifts while secondary voice tracks melody] He said I will teach you wisdom ways and show you the ground Lead you in straight paths where truth can be found No more circlin' the block, no more second-guessin' choices Tune out the noise from all the garbage voices Keep my voice locked inside your chest Keep your eyes on the prize; don’t settle for less Forward gaze now; avoid the road that’s wide Carry this guidance; keep it by your side. [Bridge] [All percussion drops away leaving only two acoustic guitars weaving together] [Vocal style: intimate overlapping call and response vocal trade offs] Listen to me... (Listen to me) Do as I say. (Do as I say) I will lead you down the straight path Every single day... [Vocal build: both voices ascend rapidly into unpolished chest voice climb] LOCK OUT THE NOISE! [Final Chorus] [GRAND FINALE EXPLOSION - Maximum live acoustic band volume] [Layered acoustic strums and driving bass groove slamming the mix] [High soaring ad libs and passionate vocal runs flying over main melody] Follow my advise, watch for the signs! Turn away from the noise, save your mind! (Save your mind) Don’t listen to the crowd, stop livin' so small! Wisdom’s got your back, go stand up tall! (Ooooooh) Walk down the narrow path, give up control! [Outro] [Drums stop on final natural crash cymbal decay] [A single acoustic guitar chord rings out and naturally fades] [Vocal style: two unproduced female voices singing soft un-effected lingering harmony] Walk straight. [End]
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