"Yes. It's a Love Song" is a big, epic, rock ballad of a song, born out of the frustrations of love and all the tempestuous feelings that accompany it! We've all been there huh?! It's also about knowing when to let go and also not letting any one or any thing hold you back. So probably quite autobiographical, and what I was feeling at the time. The guy that features in the song wasn't worth it in the end, but at least I was left with content for what I feel is a really decent tune - which for me, at the moment is faaaaar more important! ;)
lyrics
Yes it’s a Love Song
I can write a love song,
Just the way it should be sung.
Don’t tell me that I’m wrong.
Let it go tonight.
I can write a love song,
Just the way it should be sung.
Don’t tell me that I’m wrong.
Let it go tonight.
I never needed much affection,
You give me love,
I crave rejection,
Oh please baby.
But I don’t wanna be on this shelf,
Growing older, so mouldy,
Like everybody else.
But I know what I can do…
I can write a love song
I can write a love song
I can write a love song,
Just the way it should be sung.
Don’t tell me that I’m wrong.
Let it go tonight.
Love drunk, hooked up on your smile,
Black eyes they stain me,
Like ink for a while.
Cloud 999 pumped with attention,
Chatting to me,
Oh so happy,
Your girlfriend you forgot to mention.
But I know what I can do…
Tell me what your thinking
I’ll make your world change from deep, dark, blue
Until its red,
Tell me what you want, I’ll make it better,
Or is that what you dred?
Is that what you drreeeed?
I can write a love song,
Just the way it should be sung.
Don’t tell me that I’m wrong.
Let it go tonight.
I can write a love song,
Just the way it should be sung.
Don’t tell me that I’m wrong.
Let it go tonight.
credits
from Megaphonic (EP),
track released January 14, 2013
Yes, It's a Love Song: Written and Performed by Helen Dooley.
Electric Guitar - Joe Lonsdale, Bass Guitar - Joe Lonsdale,
Piano - Helen Dooley. Drums - Joe Lonsdale
Vocals and Lyrics - Helen Dooley. Produced by Joe Lonsdale and Helen Dooley. Mixed and Mastered by Joe Lonsdale. Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at Joe Public Studios. London, 2012.
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