The Curve Of Your Words
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Demo:
Collaborators:
Liner Notes:
Theresa: Donna brought these lyrics to my attention and I was thrilled to work with her amazing talent again. The dramatic lyrics that tell an emotional story really pulled me in and a melody worked itself out pretty quickly. Thank you for giving me this opportunity, Donna!
Donna sez: And thank you, Theresa, for the lovely demo, and for the fine collaboration. 
Lyrics:
The Curve of Your Words
V1
You made a lot of promises
But you weren’t always honest
‘Cuz your eyes could hardly ever
Quite meet mine
Pre-chorus
Your words were a sabre
You’d wield with intent
When I fell out of favour
Chorus
The curve of your words
Their edge like a razor
The curve of your words
That branded you traitor
The curve, oh the curve of your words
V2
You thought you were some troubadour
Imagined I was stupid
Or I couldn’t see your end game
Down the line
Pre-chorus
Your words were a sabre
You’d wield with intent
When I fell out of favour
Chorus
The curve of your words
Their edge like a razor
The curve of your words
That branded you traitor
The curve, oh the curve of your words
Bridge
Your vowels were honey
With lacings of acid
I had to absorb it
And all of it blasted me
Out of your orbit
…I’m finally free
Drifting in space
With your other debris
Chorus
The curve of your words
Their edge like a razor
The curve of your words
That branded you traitor
The curve, oh the curve of your words
© 2020 Donna Devine
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Comments
What a beautiful piano and vocal line for this sharp and insightful lyric. Splendid in every way!
Lovely rendition of an excellent lyric.
i was looking forward to hearing what someone might do with this wonderful lyric......i love the crescendos of the chorus and the fluctuating emotionalism throughout.
This definitely deserves a big WOW!
Donna - you have perfected the perfect Lyrical Curve-ball
Theresa - Out done yourself this time for sure
Absolutely love this one
Russ
The is breathtaking! Blows me away. What a great collab!
Very good collab. Glad to hear you again! I will message you about podcast music
I agree with other comments. Both lyric and melody have a haunting quality that fit together well. Lovely voice too.
Such sharp lyrics and such beautiful piano, melody and vocals. Perfect collab!
Donna's exceptional lyrical talent really shines with Teresa's gorgeous piano and vocal. A great collaboration!
Wow! This is amazing.
Theresa's voice is gorgeous and so dramatic. The music is perfect
The lyrics are so good and evocative. The curve of your words...what an image! Deceit and treachery easily seen .
excellent collab
Very beautiful song and collaboration, you both put your hearts into this. Absolutely gorgeous song. Very strong, powerful lyrics and very beautiful, poetic music. Beautiful singing and playing.
Nadia
Oh, what a stunning performance to a beautifully written song; strong lyric but delicately performed. Wonderful collaboration. Love, love, love this!!!
This musical treatment surrounds the lyric perfectly. Exceptional. I love the bridge, it pierces the darkness and takes us to another level of pain. "Drifting in space with your other debris". Brilliant.
Love the drama, emotion and the pacing of this music. The music and vocal delivery brings the well written lyrics to life so perfectly! Great chord progression and wonderful piano. Love the hook! Brilliant collaboration! The vocal lift into the dramatic bridge followed by the final soaring chorus is such a great way of this song. The break down at the end is sublime.