[Tempo: ~148 BPM, lightly swung, reggae rock Guitar tone: chorus + delay, Bass: melodic, syncopated, Drums: hi hat chatter, rim clicks in verses] [Dark, Obsessive, Reggae Rock] [STYLE / GENRE 1980s new wave reggae rock. Bright, syncopated guitar upstrokes, melodic bass, tight hi hat groove. Dark lyrical mood contrasted with clean, airy instrumentation. Energetic but tense, slightly paranoid atmosphere.] [INSTRUMENTATION Chorus soaked electric guitar (add9, maj7, suspended chords). Reggae upstroke rhythm in verses, open ringing chords in chorus. Melodic, forward bassline syncopated, slightly overdriven. Punchy drums: crisp hi hat chatter, rim clicks in verses, explosive snare in chorus. Light analog synth pad for texture. Optional subtle delay on guitar for shimmer.] [VOCAL DIRECTION Male lead vocal: tight, bright, slightly nasal tone. Emotionally controlled but tense, with a hint of obsession. Clean delivery, minimal vibrato, rhythmic phrasing. Occasional falsetto lifts at line endings.] [Wide stereo chorus on guitars. Tight, dry drums with bright overheads. Bass slightly forward in the mix. Short plate reverb on vocals. Delay on guitar for atmospheric repeats. Overall clean, crisp, 80s inspired production.] [MOOD / FEEL Catchy but unsettling. A bright groove carrying a dark, obsessive narrative. Energetic, tense, hypnotic.] [PERFORMANCE NOTES Verses: sparse, staccato, reggae influenced. Prechorus: rising tension, fuller drums. Chorus: big, open, ringing chords with driving bass. Bridge: eerie, suspended chords with echo. Outro: tight groove with a final vocal sting.] [Verse 1: Am – G – F – E Am – G – F – E] I was kicked out, knocked down Picked my heart up off the ground. You told me to walk away Shoulda learned your lesson that day [Prechorus: F – G – Am – Am] Throw me away But I ain’t gonna stay [Chorus: C – G – Am – Am C – G – F – E Am – G – F – E F – G – Am – E] Cuz I keep on comin’ back to you It don’t matter what you put me through Like a boomerang, you can’t get rid of me Go on, lock your door - I know where you keep the key [Verse 2: Am – G – F – E Am – G – F – E] Feel free to call your friends Tell ’em you won’t let me in Say anything you please But I’m still your destiny [Bridge: Dm(add9) – Am(add9) Dm(add9) – E Fmaj7 – G Am – E] You can try keepin’ out of sight Pullin’ your curtains real tight When you can’t hide anymore You’ll find me waitin’ at your door. [INSTRUMENTAL INTERLUDE (Andy Summers arpeggio + Sting melodic bass): | Am | G | F | E | | Dm(add9) | Am(add9) | Fmaj7 | E |] [Let the guitar shimmer with chorus + delay, playing broken chords. Drums go half time. Bass gets melodic and slightly sinister.] [Prechorus: F – G – Am – Am] Throw me away But I ain’t gonna stay [Outro: C – G – Am – Am C – G – F – E Am – G – F – E F – G – Am – E Am (hold)] Cuz I keep on comin’ back to you It don’t matter what you put me through Like a boomerang, you can’t get rid of me Go on, lock your door - I know where you keep the key I’m a boomerang, Baby
