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The Dead Man's Curve

8 weeks ago by @andrea

There is no demo for this song.

Liner Notes

I borrowed the idea from a legend my husband told me about Abigail West in the Adirondacks. I was going to write about that legend, but after doing some research, I found it far-fetched. I decided I would simply make up my own legend 😁

I am still questioning some words here and there, but I am starting to go a bit mad. Time to post and consider revisions later. Feel free to make suggestions for small changes.

#lyricsonly

Lyrics

Intro
Just outside Union City
In the foothills of Tennessee
A legend lives on
Full of sorrow and mystery

V1
Abigail has been a widow
Since that stormy fateful day
When her husband met tragedy
Along the route 45 highway

He was heading home from work
When clouds came sweeping in
Rain pounding on his window
Blinding his vision

Chorus
Tire marks left a trail
His car skidded and swerved
Then went over the rail
On that hairpin turn
The Dead Man’s Curve

V2
Abigail’s a single mother
Every day she feels afraid
Her four children are her whole world
And she does her best to keep them safe

She takes them with her everywhere
To have them by her side
But storms are prone to happen
On highway 45

Chorus
Tire marks left a trail
Her car skidded and swerved
Then went over the rail
On that hairpin turn
The Dead Man’s Curve

Ouro
When thunder trembles
And lightning strikes the sky
Keep a watchful eye on highway 45
For many have observed
Poor Abigail's ghost
Searching for her family
Near The Dead Man’s Curve

Comments

@cts 7w

A tragedy that doesn't become a horror tale, but still has this eerie, other worldly feel to it. I'm not sure if it's the way I'm taking in the chorus, but the song feels like it doesn't need it, but then I kept thinking about that song, The Devil Went Down to...? (I don't remember where he went but he ended up playing against a fiddle virtuoso). At any rate, Andrea, I think the chorus is pretty solid and supports the rest of the narrative rather securely. nice work.

@newukenewyork 7w

Great storytelling! This scans well, too. I hope it gets music! For some reason “now deemed” sticks out a bit when I read the chorus. I don’t know if it’s the rhythm or just that it’s less conversational. You could try something like “now it’s Dead Man’s Curve.” But I hesitate to suggest that — only because you mentioned you were open to small changes — and if you love “now deemed” please ignore me. 😅

@songwritingzen 8w

I do love this lyric. It's so descriptive and who doesn't love a juicy ghost story? Love it! I'm going to pick you up on your challenge and put some music to this if I may :)

@jerrypettit 8w

I DO love a good "story song"--preferably done with a nice simple folk arrangement. Hope somebody picks this up! ❤️

@coolparadisoMod 8w

a hidden ghost story. really well written all leading to that great ending.

@andygetch 8w

Chilling. For me, maybe because I'm nerdy that way, I'm wondering what car each of them were driving, also wondering if a model reference might help give the listener a time period. It's your song so best of luck with it and I hope this gets music!

@kc_ 8w

I think it’s great write… Always love the legend story type of song… I think you did a great job crafting the tale with vivid imagery.

I like @billwhite51 ‘s suggestion,,,
Can’t wait to hear a classic Andrea Collab of this song! Write on!

@billwhite51 8w

you asked for it, so my suggestion is to drop the "deemed as" and to intensify things, you could add this to the chorus " Dead Mans curve /Dead Man's Curve / she went over the rail/ on the Dead Man's Curve. " Just a suggestion , as you asked for them..but the lyric is excellent as is.