Gatsby by Samora Pinderhughes

"Gatsby" is the second single from the new project VENUS, a collaboration between songwriter Samora Pinderhughes and producer Jack DeBoe.

A Note From Samora:
"This song was inspired by the main character in the Fitzgerald novel, and is about what happens when lies lead to more lies; when you create a character for yourself in public that is different than the complex person you really are. This happens more than ever due to the rise of social media. How do we stay honest about the characters we create for ourselves, the faces we put on and the languages we speak, the ways we try to impress others, vs. the ways we feel and are when we're by ourselves?"

Tracklist

1.	Gatsby	4:24

Lyrics

I built a castle
Out of dreams
and pretty scenes
Woke up and it was missing
It wasn't real
It wasn't real
I loved a woman
Who turned out to be
an ideal thing
I woke up
and she was different
Oh well,
It wasn't real
It wasn't real
. . .
I been saying things I don't believe
I been doin things that just ain't me
(..Or is it me?)
I been knowing that this can't continue
But I keep on living the same way
. . .

I dreamt of a future that's so far ahead
I dreamt of the past and I'd rather pretend
It isn't real
It can't be real
A version of self that erases the mirror
I change my appearance
And go out for dinner
With people that hurt to be noticed
And they talk just alike
And they argue for thrills
Yea It's never too real
. . .
I been saying things I don't believe
I been doin things that just ain't me
(..Or is it me?)
I been knowing that this can't continue
But I keep on preaching the same things
. . .

But, you didn't know me then
I wasn't nobody's friend
I wanted what all men want
To be in good company
To run around breaking things
And never think about fixing
Can't let it go now
Won't let it go
. . .
I been living the type of life
I see in movies
It's not sustainable
I been practicing on a new accent
New stories
Might be more relatable
How did I end up with the same damn clothes on
Thought I was so individual
Went to the East, made sure to take some pictures
You know it's all about the visuals
. . .

I keep saying things I don't believe
I keep doin things that just ain't me
(..Or is it me?)
I keep slipping on my independence
but I keep on doing the same things
I been saying things I don't believe
I been doin things that just ain't me
(..Or is it me?)
I been knowing that this can't continue
But I keep on living the same way

Credits

released April 2, 2020
released in October 2019
Lyrics by Samora Pinderhughes
Music by Samora Pinderhughes, Jack DeBoe, Gabe Schnider, Mike Bono, and Josh Hari
Produced and Mixed by Jack DeBoe
Mastered by Bob Power (bobpower.com)
Engineered by Brad Allen Williams & Jack DeBoe at Figure 8 Recording (figure8recording.com) and House of Ronin (jackdeboe.com)
Vocals Engineered by Beatriz Artola at Electric Lady Studios (electricladystudios.com)
Assistant Engineered by Lily Wen & Michael Coleman

Musicians :
Samora Pinderhughes - Vocals, Grand Piano, Wurlitzer 140B Electric Piano, synths
Jack DeBoe - Drums, Percussion, & Production
Gabe Schnider - Electric Guitar
Mike Bono - Electric Guitar
Josh Hari - Electric Bass

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