Atrophy

Story Behind The Song

Girl wants boy, boy plays with girls affection, & is mentally abusive, but she is addicted to him. friend is trying to convince her to let him go, let the feelings atrophy so she can move on to a healthy relationship

Song Description

wrote this for a friend of mine who was struggling mightily w/a guy not worth the pain or effort.

Song Length 4:10 Genre Pop - Easy Listening, Pop - General
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Nervous, Relaxed Subject Heartbreak, Determination
Similar Artists Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

ATROPHY


9 PM ON A SUNDAY NITE, MY CELLPHONE RINGS
HEAR YOU CRYIN' 'BOUT...HOW YOU CAUGHT HIM LYIN' AGAIN.
"WHY ARE YOU SURPRISED" I SAY, "DID YOU REALLY THINK HE'D CHANGED?
IT'S CLEAR TO ME, WHY CANT YOU SEE, THAT'S THE WAY IT'S ALWAYS BEEN."

TRIED TO TALK BUT YOU WONT LISTEN,
YOU SEEM TO BE MISSIN' THE PART WHERE HE BREAKS YOUR HEART.
WISH YOU COULD SEE OUTSIDE YOURSELF,
CUZ THE WOMAN THERE IS A SHADOW OF WHO I KNEW.


LET IT GO, LET IT SLIDE, LET IT BE, LET IT ATROPHY.
LET IT FLOW, RIGHT IN STRIDE, SET IT FREE, LET IT ATROPHY.


YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU, HURTS ME TO SEE YOU HURT,
WISH I COULD REACH INSIDE & TAKE THE PAIN AWAY.
YOU GOTTA LET HIM GO, OR YOU WILL NEVER KNOW,
WHAT REAL LOVE FEELS LIKE WHEN IT'S ALL UP IN YOUR FACE.

LET IT GO, LET IT SLIDE, LET IT BE, LET IT ATROPHY.
LET IT FLOW, RIGHT IN STRIDE, SET IT FREE, LET IT ATROPHY.
LET IT GO, LET IT SLIDE, LET IT BE, MAKE IT ATROPHY.
LET IT FLOW, ON IT'S OWN, KNOW YOU'VE GROWN,
FEEL IT, ATROPHY.

GIRL WHY CANT YOU SEE THE FOREST FOR THE TREES,
WHY'S IT ALWAYS SUCH A DAMN CRYPTIC MYSTERY?
YOU ACT AS IF I ALONE CAN TAKE AWAY YOUR MISERY,
LIKE I'M SOME SUPERMAN FLYING IN TO SAVE THE DAY.

LET IT GO, LET IT SLIDE, LET IT BE, LET IT ATROPHY.
LET IT FLOW, RIGHT IN STRIDE, SET IT FREE, LET IT ATROPHY.
LET IT GO, LET IT SLIDE, LET IT BE, MAKE IT ATROPHY.
LET IT FLOW, ON IT'S OWN, KNOW YOU'VE GROWN, FEEL IT ATROPHY.

9 PM ON A SUNDAY NIGHT, MY CELLPHONE RINGS,
AND I, HEAR YOU CRYIN' 'BOUT,
HOW YOU CAUGHT HIM LYIN' AGAIN......

A very talented band. Musicians and vocalist are top notch. The song is also of a high quality and very well recorded.

Love the combination of guitar and strings. Good hook. Excellent vocals!

Sorry if you get other Alice in Chains comments. I was a big fan of the Layne Staley and Dave Cantrell combination of voices. This song reminded me of that. Enjoyed it! Also, the musicianship is great.

The song has a good groove and balance to it. The use of stereo in production was a welcome chance to what it usually done online. It was original both lyrically and melodically. You have a good sense of form.

Psychologist turned songwriter....that's what you sound like to me. Cerebral, clever, original lyric writing. Crisp clear vocals, totally understandable. You definitely have a style all your own and very talented. A refreshing listen and I would definitely like to hear more. How many people can build a hook around the word atrophy? Great metaphor! Nice guitar work. Like the harmonies. Vocals passionately delivered. I like the minor violin/cello instrumental. I really dig your ending and the edge in your voice....lying again. Touche!

Lyrics Crosseyed Miles-(Greg Polmateer) Music Mike Brown/Crosseyed Miles
Producer Mike Gladstone Performance Crosseyed Miles/Mike Brown
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