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Tournament: PLATINUM HIT 5 [FINALE] [Looking for new host! App inside!]
Member Since: 1/1/2014
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Name: Jack
Shoe Size: 8 1/2 and proof that the show size myth has no actual merit
Songwriting Background: I remember writing my first song before I could even write I think. I just decided that I liked the stuff on the radio and I wanted to make my own song. It was terrible and called "Roller Coaster Road". I continued to write stupid elementary school songs with my friends throughout my childhood. Then when I was 15 I started writing serious, real songs. The first few were angry, stuff I had been holding back for years. And since the I've taken songwriting classes and cowritten some great stuff, even singing them it in front of 50 people (and covers in front of 1500+ people). Lately I've been on a great streak. I've already written 4 songs this month. So hopefully that can get me far.
Favorite Songwriters: Skylar Grey, Dan Reynolds, Katy Perry, Kacey Musgraves
Favorite Song Lyrically: "Love the Way You Lie" and "Invisible" by Skylar Grey, "Follow Your Arrow" by Kacey Musgraves, "Demons" by Imagine Dragons, "Who You Are" by Jessie J
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Member Since: 8/31/2013
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Originally posted by GotSkill
Favorite Songwriters: Skylar Grey, Dan Reynolds, Katy Perry, Kacey Musgraves
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In addition to FYA, I loooove the lyrics to Silver Lining.
Cause if you're ever gonna find a four leaf clover
You gotta get a little dirt on your hands
And if you wanna find a head that fits your shoulder
You're gonna have to go to the dance
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Originally posted by Nait Phoenix
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Let me put on some Miguel and get in the mood for next week's theme 
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Member Since: 6/30/2012
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Name: Spencer
Shoe Size: 12
Songwriting Background: Since taking up piano lessons in early 2009, I've been composing material with that instrument whilst also continuing my love for poetry. I love listening to all different kinds of music.
Favorite Songwriters: Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson, Beyonce, P!nk
Favorite Song Lyrically: "Behind These Hazel Eyes" by Kelly Clarkson, that songs just hits me so hard and I've lived every lyric, also "Who Knew" by P!nk.
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Member Since: 8/31/2013
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Originally posted by BadBitches
Shoe Size: 12
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How old are you?
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Member Since: 9/12/2012
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Originally posted by feelslikeadream
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Member Since: 6/30/2012
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19 turning, 20 in September
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
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I just finished mine. I write a lot of songs like this, so I changed it from my usual "be yourself, you're perfect" type of song to a "I'm here to f* things up and party". So basically, more of a "Hair" than a "I Was Here". Hopefully going out of my comfort zone in my own area of songwriting wasn't a mistake in the first round, but I'm pretty proud of it.
Also, if I remember from reading last season's thread correctly, we're just supposed to submit the song, right? No background or anything?
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Member Since: 7/21/2012
Posts: 5,759
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Originally posted by GotSkill
I just finished mine. I write a lot of songs like this, so I changed it from my usual "be yourself, you're perfect" type of song to a "I'm here to f* things up and party". So basically, more of a "Hair" than a "I Was Here". Hopefully going out of my comfort zone in my own area of songwriting wasn't a mistake in the first round, but I'm pretty proud of it.
Also, if I remember from reading last season's thread correctly, we're just supposed to submit the song, right? No background or anything?
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Correct.
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Member Since: 7/21/2012
Posts: 5,759
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Name: Dante
Shoe Size: 9
Songwriting Background: I just started writing one day, didn't ever stop because I love it. I love to write about sex and human nature. Proud winner of season 3 
Favorite Songwriters: Ke$ha, Lorde, Ed Sheeran, Lana Del Rey, Christina Perri
Favorite Song Lyrically: "Desire" by Vassy, I ****ING LOVEEE the simplicity of the line "I want your desire." simply being repeated in such seductive tone. AMAZING. Also, "Distance" by Christina Perri and "Animal" by Ke$ha.
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
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Name: Jermain aka Christian King
Shoe Size: 12
Songwriting Background: I've wrote 3 songs for a local alternative band. One of which is their encore when playing live. I've
wrote over 300 songs since I've turned 13. I write a lot of power anthems and F**k you break up songs
Favorite Songwriters: Kesha Rose Sebert, Linda Perry, Stefani Germanotta, Taylor Swift, Taylor Momsen, Fall out Boy
Favorite Song Lyrically: "Just Tonight" by The Pretty Reckless
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
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So I've been on this lightweight writers block where I couldn't write more than one verse for a song.
Then all of sudden I got this melody stuck in my head and I started singing the bridge of my song in my head. Next thing you know, I have an entire song. Are we allowed to share in the thread or ask someone to look at it for us?
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Member Since: 9/12/2012
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Originally posted by Scorpio King
So I've been on this lightweight writers block where I couldn't write more than one verse for a song.
Then all of sudden I got this melody stuck in my head and I started singing the bridge of my song in my head. Next thing you know, I have an entire song. Are we allowed to share in the thread or ask someone to look at it for us?
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You shouldn't post your lyrics to your entry until the deadline has passed, and I wouldn't recommend asking a fellow contestant for advice unless you trust them. If you have someone you can trust, or something who isn't playing (hopefully both), you can ask them to look at your lyrics.
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Member Since: 8/18/2013
Posts: 7,981
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Name: Matthew
Shoe Size: 10.5
Songwriting Background: I have been writing for 2 years but have took long breaks in those 2 years
Favorite Songwriters: Joni Mitchell, Tom Verlaine, Lou Reed, Brian Wilson, Thom Yorke, Win Butler, Kurt Cobain, Madonna, and Stevie Nicks
Favorite Song Lyrically: "Guiding Lights" by Television, "Venus in Furs" and "All Tomorrow's Parties" by The Velvet Underground and "Blue" by Joni Mitchell
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Member Since: 9/15/2012
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Name: Adam
Shoe Size: 10.5
Songwriting Background: I'm been writing, singing and producing for a long time, maybe since I was 10 or 11 for all of those? As a songwriter I lean more to the musical side so this game takes me out of my comfort zone. I've taken songwriting classes before and I'm very interested in the experimental and jazz-y, stuff that sounds "weird". I'm also an arranger but that skill's a work in progress.
Favorite Songwriters: Fiona Apple and Sufjan Stevens >>>> life. Also Cole Porter is king.
Favorite Song Lyrically: "Take Me To Church" by Hozier, all of "Illinois" by Sufjan Stevens, "Extraordinary Machine" by Fiona Apple, "Cruel" by St. Vincent
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Member Since: 9/15/2012
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Originally posted by Mezik
Name: Jeremy
Shoe Size: Nine
Songwriting Background: I always use to write verses / choruses / bridges for years but never wrote a complete song. With the help from a friend, Bahjat, he helped me become a better songwriter and taught me many of his tricks. I went from needing one or two other co-writers to finish a song to being able to write a song by myself in a span of fifteen minutes.
Favorite Songwriters: Hilary Lindsey, Gordie Sampson, Taylor Swift
Favorite Song Lyrically: "Someday When I Stop Loving You" by Carrie Underwood and "Tears in Heaven" by Eric Clapton.
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wHAT BAHJAT IS MY FAVE I BET YOUR LYRICS SLAY
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Member Since: 8/31/2013
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Originally posted by FattMatt
Favorite Song Lyrically: "Guiding Lights" by Television, "Venus in Furs" and "All Tomorrow's Parties" by The Velvet Underground and "Blue" by Joni Mitchell
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One of my favorite songs ever  Lyrically, my favorite Joni song is probably A Case of You.
I met a woman
She had a mouth like yours
She knew your life
She knew your devils and your deeds.
And she said, "Go to him, stay with him if you can
but be prepared to bleed."
Oh, but you are in my blood
You're my holy wine
You taste so bitter and so sweet.
Oh, I could drink a case of you darling
And I would still be on my feet,
I would still be on my feet.
What a masterpiece 
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Member Since: 5/28/2012
Posts: 7,065
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Originally posted by Tymps.
Name: Adam
Shoe Size: 10.5
Songwriting Background: I'm been writing, singing and producing for a long time, maybe since I was 10 or 11 for all of those? As a songwriter I lean more to the musical side so this game takes me out of my comfort zone. I've taken songwriting classes before and I'm very interested in the experimental and jazz-y, stuff that sounds "weird". I'm also an arranger but that skill's a work in progress.
Favorite Songwriters: Fiona Apple and Sufjan Stevens >>>> life. Also Cole Porter is king.
Favorite Song Lyrically: "Take Me To Church" by Hozier, all of "Illinois" by Sufjan Stevens, "Extraordinary Machine" by Fiona Apple, "Cruel" by St. Vincent
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I think you're my musical soulmate or something.
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Member Since: 9/15/2012
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Originally posted by Miles Caulfield
I think you're my musical soulmate or something.
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 Excited to see your lyrics!
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Member Since: 5/22/2011
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Originally posted by Tymps.
wHAT BAHJAT IS MY FAVE I BET YOUR LYRICS SLAY
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I wish my lyrics were good, Bahjat definitely helped me get outside my original comfort zone, and was really one of the first people to believe in me and my songs and I love him for that.
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Member Since: 7/21/2012
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Oooh y'all I finally finished!  I can't wait!
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