Pity Like You

by @cookiecatshroom

NSFW Skirmish: Totally Titular! (Please ... (@robinleaf)

Liner Notes

This song goes out to those people who are just... pitifully bitter about anything you do with your life! Of course I had a person in mind, and I'm sure as soon as you read that description, someone popped into yours. This one's for them! <3

I had this one written for the skirmish, but I was never quite able to get the take I was looking for. Turns out I just had to leave and come back to it! I wasn't as crisp with the ukulele strums as I would like to be, but, alas, the show must go on.

#acoustic #skirmish #fuc #indie

Lyrics

Must be hard to be a pity like you (oh)
Try hard to cover up, but baby this is something makeup can’t
Fix about you (oh)
Very funny, laugh it up, you’ve run out of material,
Ain’t that a shame, too? (Oh)
What a deep cut, woulda mattered if I gave a flying
Fuck about you, oh no
Can’t imagine, must be rough
To be a pity like you
To be a pity like you

Don’t think I’m outta your life
I know I’ve been outta town
I’m a B-side that doesn’t die
Watching as the sun goes down
Try as you might, you live off of spite
That must be hard to swallow down
But you’ve done the time, cause every night
I’ve heard that you’ve been sleeping around

Say what you want, say what you believe
I get second hand embarrassment each time you speak
You can curse my name, but before you leave
I just want you to know

It must be hard to be a pity like you (oh)
Try hard to cover up, but baby this is something makeup can’t
Fix about you (oh)
Very funny, laugh it up, you’ve run out of material,
Ain’t that a shame, too? (Oh)
What a deep cut, woulda mattered if I gave a flying
Fuck about you, oh no
Can’t imagine, must be rough
To be a pity like you
To be a pity like you

What? Are you angry now?
Gonna mock me and try to kick me into the ground?
Well shit, I’d like to see you try
Just like those bangs, baby, you should kiss that idea goodbye

Say what you want, say what you believe
I get second hand embarrassment each time you speak
You can curse my name, but before you leave
I just want you to know

It must be hard to be a pity like you (oh)
Try hard to cover up, but baby this is something makeup can’t
Fix about you (oh)
Very funny, laugh it up, you’ve run out of material,
Ain’t that a shame, too? (Oh)
What a deep cut, woulda mattered if I gave a flying
Fuck about you, oh no
Can’t imagine, must be rough
To be a pity like you
To be a pity like you

It must be hard to be a pity like you (oh)
Try hard to cover up, but baby this is something makeup can’t
Fix about you (oh)
Very funny, laugh it up, you’ve run out of material,
Ain’t that a shame, too? (Oh)
What a deep cut, woulda mattered if I gave a flying
Fuck about you, oh no
Can’t imagine, must be rough
To be a pity like you
To be a pity like you

A pity like you

Comments

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God, I loved this. So many great lines but the one I want to single out is 'I get second hand embarrassment each time you speak'. I think we've all had that feeling, but you've phrased it better than I ever could. I was hearing a full production while this was playing, and I think it could be a hit. An A-side that wouldn't die, if you will lol.
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I like the lyrics and absolutely love the little something in the rythm and music. Also i like the sweetness of the singing combined with the less sweet lyrics.
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Love it! Such a great lyric and brilliantly delivered!
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The nimble vocals lighten up what could have been a heavier lyric. “B-side that doesn’t die” is a brilliant turn of phrase.
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Great vocals, fantastic Chorus!
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This is so starkly beautiful. Love your vocals and how the instrumentation moves from arpeggios to full on strumming. Amazing lyrics and delivery!
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I've never heard anybody sing "give a flying fuck about you" so delicately and sweetly. I am really into how you string the different sections into a narrative that flows while keeping the listeners surprised and engaged. It is such a treat to hear your songs again! I'm so happy you're back!
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@gm7
Another power house song, Viv. Strong words and phases punctuated by the choppy drum like strumming which portrays a hint of anger and contempt .
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The lyrics are so wonderfully pointed. The repetition works well! Fantastic delivery - the clarity, expression, phrasing. and pitch in the rapid delivery is spot on. Vocals are great! Chorus is superb!
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damn viv, this song is fire. the pop chops are so strong. also i like how the words paint both visual and sonic imagery.
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Wow duuuuude this is powerful and so good! I like the sassy lyrics and the melodic adventurousness, how it doesn’t ever really go where you thing it’s goin. Makes me want to jump around pointing a finger and shouting “oh snap” 😜
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