At special request, I wanted to try a love song this time. This is my third attempt at using a vocoder. I've gotten comments in the past about issues with being able to hear the words. On one hand, welcome to every single day of my life, haha. On the other hand, I get how it can be difficult for many and it can distract from enjoyment of the song. That said, I've made a significant effort to clean things up and record with as clear enunciation as possible. I'm also getting a little better at mixing this stuff, which should make the vocals come through alright on different setups.

Lyrically, there isn't much to say here. I've written lyrics and poetry since I was a kid, so this was a fun, simple practice. I did elect to keep the sentence flow simple for the sake of the vocoder.

Composed by GrapheneKid.

Lyrics written and performed by GrapheneKid.

Special thanks to Brother Android for providing the Suiko VS-1 samples, a few of which are used here.

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LYRICS

One day, you reached out to me; a spark before the flame.

Then one day, you pulled me in.

And nothing was the same.

It's the sweetness in your smile;

the grace with which you stride;

the tenderness in every touch;

that heals me deep inside.

The sun slips out; the cold descends.

Take my hands and

I will make you warm again.

It's so hard to know all the thoughts that you're thinking,

but your language of love speaks to me without speaking.

Just keep your faith; I'll keep you near.

Through these long, dark nights,

I will stay right here until the morning comes.

It may not look like much,

but our lights will shine

when we share this touch tonight.

The sun slips out; the cold descends.

Take my hands and

I will make you warm again.

The sky grows dark; the day expires.

But I am your shelter, and you are my fire.

Take me across the oceans to the tropics far away.

I'll take you to the mountains where the pine trees gently sway.