I used to feel so sad and think too slow and drink too fast
Life had me blue and black til someone came and changed me back
Now you see life... there's colors shining all around you
You must decide... to risk your heart for love to find you
What makes "Don't Falter" such a perfect pop song? The heartfelt lyrics? That timid (then charging) lilt in Lauren Laverne's vocals? The rising and falling of the background (and electronic) string section? The (again electronic) horn section and drum machine that prods the song along at approx 110 bpi? The space ship samples randomly stuck in the middle that most people probably don't actually hear? The "La La La La La Laaaa"s stuck into the middle eight?
Is there a recipe for songs like this?
Perfect Pop Song
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1 Cup (cheeky yet cute) Lyrics
Generous Helping of Charismatic Singer
2 Cups jangly guitar (can be substituted with poppy keyboards)
2 Tbsp (rising and falling) string section (or Horns)
1 Tbsp obscure movie sample or sound effect
1 Pinch multi-tracked vocals on the bridge
Blend Well.For added flavor add one of the following: Handclaps, Sleigh Bells, Cow Bell, Finger Snaps
Warning: Over use of the above pleasures will make your song trite and useless. Use sparingly.
The real source of perfection? You can hear Lauren smiling as she sings.