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YOU AGAINST ME

Garnet Soul
A slow-burn R&B and neo-soul composition built around warm, detuned analog synth pads and a low-passed electric piano that breathes with the vocal, The rhythm is minimal and intimate: a sparse, swung drum pattern with soft kicks, rim clicks, and brushed percussion, leaving plenty of negative space, Sub-bass moves gently beneath the chords, swelling more emotionally in the chorus without overpowering the vocal, Subtle guitar swells and reversed synth textures add tension in the verses, while the pre-chorus strips back to near silence to heighten vulnerability, The chorus opens slightly with wider harmonies, stacked background vocals, and a filtered synth lead that feels heavy but restrained, The bridge leans darker, introducing distorted pads and a pulsing arpeggiator to mirror emotional conflict, The outro breaks down to ambient keys, breathy ad-libs, and reverb-soaked tails, letting the song dissolve rather than resolve
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[Intro] What’s love when it’s broken Other than words unspoken [Verse 1] I know all that you’ve been up to Protect peace, don’t let it consume Won’t confront, just plan my next move Been here before, I am a fool [Pre-Chorus] Why do you only love me when it’s rough Why isn’t making love ever enough [Chorus] Why’s it always you against me, Us against each other. You know I just want to feel seen, I am going under. [Verse 2] Your hand around my neck, Is the only time you lock in. I’m nothing but a wreck, Pushed a man away yet again. Hang onto all you said, I know he isn’t just your friend. [Pre-Chorus] Why do you only love me when it’s rough Why isn’t making love ever enough [Chorus] Why’s it always you against me, Us against each other. You know I just want to feel seen, I am going under. [Bridge] Why am I always in the wrong, I was right all along. You like to make me fall, I won’t pick up next time you call. [Verse 3] He is eight years younger than me Barely legal, sets your soul free Know myself, know I can’t compete Grown apart, want different things [Outro / Breakdown] Are you gentle with him, Do you roll your eyes when he hugs you. Do you listen to him, Is there real passion between you two.