27B

by @nosmoking

27B
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Liner Notes

#ballad #jazz #singersongwriter #acoustic

Lyrics

The girl walking in front of me she lives in 27B
I know because I’ve seen her grab her mail
And though she never says a word the thought to me has since occurred
That she could be the one I’ve waited for who lives behind that

Door that’s always closed it seems except for in my wildest dreams
When she comes out inviting me to lunch
Between the pate and the fruit that plans to drip on my new suit
I wake up on the outside with no key to 27B

I bring this up because today I plan on carving my own way
By asking if she’s seen my favorite film
It’s playing just a block from here at the renovated Belvedere
I’d pay her way if she would go to see Star Trek II with me

My favorite scene is when Spock has to die
To save the universe he has to try
Behind the glass it makes Kirk want to cry
So did you, so did I

By now you know I’ve been rebuffed
She’s seen it once and that’s enough
Apparently she’s not a Sci-Fi fan
So with my popcorn I sit here in the renovated Belvedere
And I’m not sure what she will plan to see in 27B

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Well if she doesn't like Star Trek II, She's not good enough for you anyway. 😀 Bossa Nova vibe is cool. Lots of swing and bounce.
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All the positive things I said about "I Should Have Told Her" apply equally here. The story being told is wonderful and the Brazilian rhythm works perfectly.
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Another bossa writer! I've waited so long! (I haven't written any yet this 5090, but I most definitely will). Anyway, this is so bang-on, I love it. Those changes in the verse... the arpeggios in the middle eight. Now I need to go back and listen to the words; I was too busy swooning at the harmonies!
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Ooh, I love the (bossa nova?) rhythms here. Sweet, swingy melody, as well, which is cool juxtaposed against the sad ending. digging that bridge with its bell tone runs. "27B" as a repeating motif works very well.
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@sbs
Lyrics tell a fun, fascinating story. So clever. Theatrical vignette. Loved the sax solo!
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lovely arrangement of a fun story song. again I enjoyed the sax solo
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