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Homestretch
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The Serviettes

Entry from Homestretch in Nur Ein XV.

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Homestretch by The Serviettes

So long ago before we evolved
We built fires to ward off the cold

Some of us were stronger
So they attacked
Those who were weaker
And took what they had

Now we're so advanced
But leopards don't change their spots
Cos those that have
Still crush the have nots

We're on the homestretch
Not much further to go
Til we've fucked up this world
For oil and gold

So what can I do?
So much I could say
Stand on sidelines
And just snipe away

We're on the homestretch
Not much further to go
Til we've fucked up this world
For oil and gold

Reviews

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vowlvom

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Always good to start your song with doorbells, so that you know when to come in. Erm… sorry. I really like the start of this song, the bells and synth bass work really well together. It kinda loses me with that dissonant string part though, that sound just doesn't really seem to fit the song to me and I find it distracting. Other than that I enjoyed this, and your bleak take on the title.

owl

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This pace and vibe really suit your voice, the crooning sounds particularly great in the beginning, I think there are a few slightly flat bits later on but I like the delivery regardless. The bass felt super loud and kind of jarring to me when it first came in, but I got used to it, and I love the tumble of bells. I think the strings give it a cool trip-hop kind of vibe. Depressing lyrics! Depressing is good. But “fucked up” sounds sort of out of place to me with the otherwise kind of atmospheric and dramatic feel of the song.

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