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Like an Instrument

by Cecily J

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Video for this song here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkuvF5lZ9xo

This song is a bit of a departure for me. For one thing, the accompaniment is bass, which I haven't done since the 90s, and even then it was a very rare occasion. Not my thing, even though bass was my first instrument. As a vocalist, when I write, I usually reach for, and find what I want, with rhythm guitar. But not with this song. All I heard was bass.

"Songwriting" for all of my songs begins with the first lyric and melody verse just springing up on me, using me to write itself. And it either continues on its own (rare), or I help it along (more common), or I lose interest (most common). And I do guitar for it. But this song wanted bass. And it wrote itself all on its own in my head on a 45 min walk one day February 2021. All lyrics/melody and bass parts.

I don't even really know what it's about. Like when you have a dream, and you wake up with, "Where did that come from?" Kind of the interplay between artist, writer, muse, audience, and ideas. Maybe it's about needing more control over something and at the same time surrendering to that lack of control. Or I am just tripping out about the songwriting process, trying to tame and surrender to the "it."

But I think it's a cool song, and the lyrics are invitingly open to interpretation. And my bass groove is pretty solid, if I do say so myself. I sure had fun with the "Aurora" "Frozen II" like backing vocals in the chorus.

And... the guitar! That is all Biff Cooper, who really shines on this guitar-wise along with his production and engineering talents. I was completely stumped for guitar, and he brought this all in, and it worked from the get-go. That delay sparkles in the best way. Omg the choruses! Drippy delay deliciousness. I am so happy with how this song came out. I can't wait for everyone to see the video. It's going to be amazing.

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Like an Instrument

I'm gonna play you like an instrument
I'm gonna make you sing a song
I will write the perfect melody
I might even sing along

You will surrender right away, so happy to stay
Right where I want you to
You won't go out and play; you cannot run away
Until I tell you to

(chorus)

I'm gonna play you like an instrument
You're gonna lose your mind
You'll find something so much better
You're in for a ride

You will surrender right away, so happy to stay
Right where I want you to
You won't go out and play; you cannot run away
Until I tell you to

(chorus)

I'm gonna play you like an instrument
You're gonna dance around the room
You're really gonna love me
And I'll keep you in tune

You will surrender right away, so happy to stay
Right where I want you to
You won't go out and play; you cannot run away
Until I tell you to

(chorus)

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released October 23, 2021
Written by Cecily Jones. Bass, vocals played by Cecily Jones. Guitar, engineering, cello and drum programming by Biff Cooper.

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Cecily J San Clemente, California

Cecily J
A dynamic singer-songwriter in the world of Alternative, Cecily J brings with her music a distinctive Americana flavor, embedded within her riveting instrumentation and use of guitar. Traversing the diverse genres of Lo-fi, Indie, Americana, and Alternative music, she draws inspiration from the likes of Lana Del Rey and Chelsea Wolfe, bringing listeners a dark noir rhythmic composition. ... more

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