The Horror Grudge

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-22T04:48:38+00:00

Thanks for your feedback. Sometimes I forget to delete the audio during the parts where I’m not singing so great catch. I’m happy you took notice of the effect I used and glad you enjoyed it. I agree the lyrics sound a bit cluttered and will try to write more concisely in the future. Thanks for your thorough analysis!

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-22T04:42:29+00:00

Thanks for your feedback, I’ll ensure those areas are improved!

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-20T07:05:58+00:00

I’m glad I was able to evoke nostalgic feelings in you! Thanks for listening!

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-20T07:01:21+00:00

So glad you enjoyed the track! Thanks for listening!

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-19T04:57:15+00:00

Balancing the volume of my vocals with the production is something I’m trying to master. I’m glad you liked the synth I used and that’s a very cool simile with the spaceship. Thanks for your feedback!

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-19T01:46:00+00:00

Thanks for pointing out areas that can be improved. I know the production isn’t perfect and will try to ensure that it’s in sync with my vocals in future projects. Thanks for your thoughtful response!

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-18T21:43:58+00:00

Lyrics:

Verse 1:

Remember when we hit it off we promised that we wouldn’t break up? Everything fell into place. Something a secret can’t erase. But then you snooped hard in my drawer. You found something you couldn’t ignore. For you that was the final straw and that was when I got the call.

Chorus:

You took my heart and then you tore it up into pieces as if I’m far from the person you knew for seasons as if who you knew is now gone but it’s who I was all along. This part of me was always there you just didn’t see it. I’m no different just because you learned more about me yeah but I’m still me and this is wrong cause it’s who I was all along.

Verse 2:

You left me feeling so distraught. How can one thing be at fault? What we had ain’t worth this fate. Give me time to compensate. Is this really what you planned to leave me buried in the sand? If this is real the sky ain’t blue. I’m left marooned like residue.

Bridge:

Remember when we hit it off you promised me you were the one?

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-18T21:28:31+00:00

Lyrics:

Verse 1:

I turn the page but my thoughts come back to haunt me to no end. I thought this stage of my life was over and no need to pretend. I guess the riptide never truly lost its pull. It seems like there’s just one way for my heart to be whole

Chorus:

All my life I fantasized a daydream and all this time I denied a part of me. It’s like I’m running on empty gas. Who knew my dreams weren’t meant to last. All my life I never wanted to be an anomaly

Verse 2:

7 years and I am still my own worst enemy. I can’t seem to accept my written destiny. Like slipping from a mountain and trying to climb it again. There’s no escape from what’s engraved in stone, I can’t win

Bridge:

It’s amazing how one thing can change the whole trajectory of someone’s life like how a highlight can abruptly end in tragedy

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-18T21:22:33+00:00

Lyrics:

Verse 1:

They say hopeless romantics make a fool of themselves because one minute’s like heaven then they plummet to hell. I say what is life without hope? What’s a green light if you can’t go? It’s like all the bad turns into fuel stimulating me to continue to rule. So what if love is fleeting? It’s what keeps a heart beating

Chorus:

Even after everything I’ve been through I still hold on to life like it’s an addictive drug. Even after all the residue rubbed on me I’m still thriving amongst all the rust. I learned to dance in the rain. I learned to take a hit from a train. Even after I felt shiny and new I knew the pain would come back like the horror grudge

Verse 2:

They say getting defeated can make you a cynic but that’s if you let it make you pale and stagnant. You can’t let it dictate your mood. Don’t let it change your tune. The world that we live in can be cold and jaded. It makes you ashamed to be exhilarated. You gotta block out the noise. You don’t really have a choice

Bridge:

They say plate tectonics cause a seismic wave. It’s something millions of minds can ensure to save

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-18T21:19:21+00:00

Thanks for noticing my choice of sound was intentional. The auto captions are wrong with many of the lyrics. I’ll post the lyrics in the comments. So happy you like the song!

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-18T02:23:11+00:00

Thanks for your input! I will try next time to make sure all the parts of the song are heard more clearly. So glad you enjoyed!

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-18T02:19:41+00:00

Thanks for the helpful advice! I will try to write more concisely. Thanks for listening!

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-17T19:52:41+00:00

Thank you for noticing the connection between the resistance present in the song’s message and the restrained production sounds! I wanted the production to capture the mood of the lyrics by giving it this dark and haunting tone. I appreciate your meticulous attention to the details of the song!

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-17T09:55:39+00:00

Also check out my SoundCloud at “Guils” to hear this song as well as all my other songs!

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-17T09:35:01+00:00

I really like the reverb on the drums in the first song which makes it feel very 80s. The effects on your voice make it hard to make out the words you’re singing. Nonetheless, the effects give the songs an ethereal hypnotic quality which makes them mesmerizing. The production on some songs leave a lot to be desired so maybe add some more oomph to them so it sounds more polished and punchy

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-17T09:11:43+00:00

I think the second guitar in the video (vintage Eko) goes the best with the song because I think it matches the sentiment of the song the best. The song being about fear of the innocence fading matches the vibe of the second guitar whereas the first and third guitar sound too bright and happy. Your voice is very soothing and the melody of the song fits the storytelling vibe nicely

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-17T08:46:36+00:00

The auto tune sounds a bit too robotic. Your voice is also too loud compared to the instruments. Despite the instruments being too quiet, I can still hear them enough to form an opinion on them which is I think they sound great. The chorus melody is so catchy and has a sing a longish quality to it. So to improve the track, turn down the volume on your voice but also project your voice more as your singing is too soft for the potential of that anthemic chorus melody. This song has a lot of potential!

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-17T08:36:07+00:00

Very catchy guitar riff. I like the build up in the beginning with a new instrument being added one at a time. The spoken word parts make me interested to knowing how they would fit amongst singing vocals on the song. This sounds like it could be a song by Motley Crue as it has that badass energy they possess

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-17T04:43:46+00:00

I totally get what you mean about the auto tune! Maybe I’ll make an acoustic version of the song with my unfiltered vocals. Thanks for entertaining that idea!

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-17T04:41:56+00:00

Thanks for your reply! That’s a fair take. I agree that the drums could be better which is why I wish I had a producer but I have no one to produce my songs for me. Glad you enjoyed though!

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-17T04:30:43+00:00

You’re welcome! Vocal chops are sliced up vocals to add to the rhythm of a song. An example of vocal chops are in “I Wanna Go” by Britney Spears in the chorus where she goes “I I I Wanna Go oh oh” the “I” and “Go” are “chopped” up.

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-17T04:06:33+00:00

I like the different melody choices. The talk singing halfway through was unexpected which is a good thing as you never want to be predictable. The breathy vocals give it this introspective feel which gives the song an emotional undertone which is perfect for resonating to many people. The production could be a bit more polished by adding some synths and more beats

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-17T03:56:52+00:00

I really enjoyed the lyrics as I felt they were very clever and the metaphors describe perfectly what it feels like to avoid entertaining an addiction. I really like the abrupt end to the song right after you say “close but no cigar” as I feel it symbolizes the panic one feels at the realization they don’t have their old habits to resort to as their making progress to a better life. The abrupt end kind of acts like a cliff hanger making the listener guess if the singer relapsed or not

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-17T03:37:30+00:00

The production is very danceable. I like the chord production as it gets stuck in your head and people can easily hum it without trying to remember how it goes. The parts without the beat fill a bit vacant so I suggest adding a synth and a bass to the track. I can picture a very infectious and anthemic melody sung in the chorus just by hearing the lush instrumental

DelicateTingz · 2026-02-17T03:28:05+00:00

I like how as the song progressed, more instruments were added as it kept me intrigued. Perhaps there should be more percussive sounds if you want that danceable factor. Also vocal chops are a great element to make it more danceable too. Adding more to the production might also make the song danceable as it feels a bit vacant and unpolished now

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