I think that this one had a strong start, with a good hook idea. Probably began in Dawes territory, as I've been listening to their new album quite a bit lately. It quickly took a turn for the more crooner-ish side of Elvis Costello, and it ended up dabbling in a little more faux-jazz noir than I'm comfortable with. Still, I can imagine streamlining this one a bit and working on the lyrics and turning this into something usable at some point.
lyrics
well, that's a fine way of letting go
to turn your back and run
well that's a fine way of letting go
so sets the lost sun
you've gone and signed all your wedding vows
in disappearing ink
well that's a fine way of letting go
faster than a blink
shall I wonder where you are
shall I watch you from afar
shall I think about the things I wish I'd said?
did you love me anyway
did you ever think you'd stay
was there anything I could've done instead?
well, that's a fine way of letting go
to turn your back and run
well that's a fine way of letting go
so sets the lost sun
you've gone and signed all your wedding vows
in disappearing ink
well that's a fine way of letting go
faster than a blink
did you plan it from the start?
was there method to your art?
my contingency was always your design
did it hurt a little bit
when the spat became the split
I'd like to know you ache from time to time
sure as the turn of the screw
I will be coming for you
the blood runs thick and cold
well, that's a fine way of letting go
to turn your back and run
well that's a fine way of letting go
so sets the lost sun
you've gone and signed all your wedding vows
in disappearing ink
well that's a fine way of letting go
faster than a blink
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