Only You Know

Story Behind The Song

A rough recording of this eerie tune written on a cold, winter's day watching the new Congress take office inspired Fine Line Forming's musicians to summon up their love of Portishead.

Song Description

This eerie, dark tune about a disappointing democracy is reminiscent of Portishead from start to finish. The pronounced bass offers a strong contrast to the crooning female vocals and the edgy sax. The electric guitar and synth package the eeriness nicely.

Song Length 4:15 Genre Pop - Alternative, Rock - Alternative
Tempo Slow (71 - 90) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Gloomy, Poignant Subject Power, Justice
Similar Artists Portishead, Mazzy Star Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Cultivated cruelty
Elected by a majority
For a sailboat ride
A sailboat ride

A horse's ride to golden domes
Set up shop in rental homes
A winter's groan

Swing vote
Swing vote
Swing vote
Only you know

What's the hurry
Static furry
Only you know

Swing vote
Swing vote
Swing vote
Only you know

What's the
What the hurry
Only you know

Lyrics Elissa Margolin Music Elissa Margolin
Producer Mike Effenberger Publisher Elissa Margolin Music
Performance Elissa Margolin (acoustic guitar), Nick Phaneuf (electric guitar), Mike Effenberger (synth), Russ Grazier (sax), Geoff Crosby (bass), Katie Grazier (drums) Label Elissa Margolin Music

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