Syllvie
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updated 5 years ago
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/6v2bwqR27vmEbZPukweHAW?si=LBNSS5nMSRCZn-DwIzKD1g
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/ouch-single/1515980421
Bandcamp: syllvie.bandcamp.com/album/ouch
YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-ap3aWlc1yqHXaTUoPacjI529oYSskml
Hope u enjoyed this!! Just had a bit o' fun w it, sorry that I don't sing all the bits though ahh (i have some undiagnosed fatigue issues so this kinda movement made me super out of breath oof) but i hope u still liked it! 4 minutes of me bouncing around lol
1. Online Games: youtu.be/BtpD6aRPVi4
2. Ghost: youtu.be/GzOo3Nf9zo0
3. Fall For Me: youtu.be/mp7rO2saibs
Stream/Buy the full EP elsewhere!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/6v2bwqR27vmEbZPukweHAW?si=LBNSS5nMSRCZn-DwIzKD1g
BandCamp:
syllvie.bandcamp.com/album/ouch
Apple Music:
music.apple.com/us/album/ouch-single/1515980421
+ BLM carrd links: blacklivesmatters.carrd.co
- Syllvie
Lyrics:
Hey! Hey!
Woah, woah
I,
I wouldn’t mind, baby, if you fell for me
I’d like all the attention, the power to reject you
‘Cause for once it isn’t me who’s getting hurt
I,
I couldn’t bring myself to try
But I could call the shots, not getting walked across
For once in my fucking life
Can’t be what I’d love to be
Can’t make you fall in love with me
Can’t make you fall for, fall for me
Can’t make you fall for, fall for me
I know revenge would feel so sweet
Why don’t you fall for, fall for me
Hey! Hey!
You know I,
I’m not the type to mess with a poor girl’s heart
I wouldn’t if I could, and I couldn’t if I wanted to
‘Cause I’m just not that good, I’m pathetic
If they flirt once, I’m addicted
Not hard to predict
But I am tired of being the one let down
Imagine how good it’d feel to have power
It’s what I’d love to see
But I can’t make you,
Can’t make you
Can’t make you
Can’t!- ouch
Can’t make you fall for, fall for me
Can’t make you fall for, fall for me
I know revenge would feel so sweet
Why don’t you fall for, fall for me
(x3)
1. Online Games: youtu.be/BtpD6aRPVi4
2. Ghost: youtu.be/GzOo3Nf9zo0
3. Fall For Me: youtu.be/mp7rO2saibs
Stream/Buy the full EP elsewhere!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/6v2bwqR27vmEbZPukweHAW?si=LBNSS5nMSRCZn-DwIzKD1g
BandCamp:
syllvie.bandcamp.com/album/ouch
Apple Music:
music.apple.com/us/album/ouch-single/1515980421
+ BLM carrd links: blacklivesmatters.carrd.co
- Syllvie
Lyrics:
I remember you
I remember the past like it’s still true
And I remember when
I remember when stars were in your eyes
This is overdue
But I’m scared I’d rather not know the truth
No, if you don’t love me
I don’t know what I’d do
So I can learn to ignore this inkling
If you can learn to fake more convincing
Convincing
But I long to have someone to hold me close
‘Cause now you’re feeling like a ghost
And I long to bring some life back to your love
Don’t tell me that you think it’s gone for good
I remember how
I remember how you acted, how you acting now
Ain’t right - I don’t know, I don’t know why
Stars fell out your eyes
But I can let it go
Just repress it better I swear that
I’ll never mention it, no, we’re both scared of
We’re both scared of letting go
If I can pretend that you still want me
You could convince yourself you love me
Still love me
But I long to have someone to hold me close
‘Cause now you’re feeling like a ghost
And I long to bring some life back to your love
Don’t tell me that you think it’s gone for good
You picked up my pieces to let ‘em go
Now, after all I let you know
About me, doubt me, run and scream and shout me down
When you know that I’d never go that low
I am sick and tired of your innocent persona, with that
Attitude that’s lurking it’s like I don’t even know you anymore
Out the door, ‘cause I know my worth
And I know the pain is worth it in the long term
No, I don’t even know why I held out so long
I knew our love was gone, but I wanted something strong
To keep my senses kicking even if it’s not existing anymore
I couldn’t bring myself to walk out that door
‘Cause it represented giving up on the idea of somebody who loved me
And maybe I knew that I’d just be really fucking lonely
But if you’re a ghost, you need to pass on by
So, go - I promise I won’t cry
1. Online Games: youtu.be/BtpD6aRPVi4
2. Ghost: youtu.be/GzOo3Nf9zo0
3. Fall For Me: youtu.be/mp7rO2saibs
Stream/Buy the full EP elsewhere!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/6v2bwqR27vmEbZPukweHAW?si=LBNSS5nMSRCZn-DwIzKD1g
BandCamp:
syllvie.bandcamp.com/album/ouch
Apple Music:
music.apple.com/us/album/ouch-single/1515980421
+ BLM carrd links: blacklivesmatters.carrd.co
- Syllvie
Lyrics:
I thought when I grow up
That I’d have it figured out – ouch
Always fighting with the fear of time running out, out
Hearing prodigies at seventeen with that kind of clout
While I’m setting up my second Spotify account
Monthly listens going down, down, down, ah
No I don’t really care about that
But I gotta figure out how I’m paying for myself now
You don’t get views handed to you on a plate
You don’t get big by mistake
Gotta keep working hard giving luck handles
To hold on to, too much to do
Why don’t I sit back and wait for viral views
Like the kids do, make it on the news
Talk to Ellen DeGeneres ‘bout my overnight sensation
Cash my check in and never hear ‘bout me again – no
I don’t want the money,
The clout, or the glory
It’s boring to blend in
I just wanna make a difference in my own way
At my own pace, get my own place
Self-sustain, in my own lane
Not relying on the online games
I thought if I glowed up
I’d be happy with myself - hah
Changed my hair every time that my brain wasn’t well
With the constant of music supporting me throughout
‘Til I realised I kinda like my hair now
Maybe I should stick it out
When my image fit myself, didn’t use it to hide
But to thrive, self-expression not a disguise
I tried to pretend to be something that I’m not
‘Til I snapped out of it and stopped
How was I meant to find sense of self
When I made no sense, now I look back with two cents
Image is not a way to hide
And my genre? I know that I was tired of mine
You gotta drop the labels and restrictions you’re putting on
If the people react, gotta move along
I don’t want the money,
The clout, or the glory
It’s boring to blend in
I just wanna make a difference in my own way
At my own pace, get my own place
Self-sustain, in my own lane
Not relying on the online games
I need a fresh start not to run from who I am
But to open my heart and express the way I can
Through my words, through my sound, through my name
I know it feels different but the heart ain’t changed
I got the freedom to make what I love
And the thought of people leaving me is scary enough
But the idea that they think authenticity’s gone
Is truly terrifying, so I’mma prove that they’re wrong
syllvie.bandcamp.com/track/ghost
Update: it's now live on apple music too!!!
music.apple.com/us/album/ghost-single/1515979876?uo=4&app=itunes&at=1001lry3&ct=twitter
You can also pre-save Ghost for when it DOES come out on Spotify (lol)
distrokid.com/hyperfollow/syllvie/ghost-2
...and pre-save the full EP!
distrokid.com/hyperfollow/syllvie/ouch
BLM petition/fund and resources links:
youtube.com/watch?v=sd9pdgt4zhs&t=4s
Lyrics:
I remember you
I remember the past like it’s still true
And I remember when
I remember when stars were in your eyes
This is overdue
But I’m scared I’d rather not know the truth
No, if you don’t love me
I don’t know what I’d do
So I can learn to ignore this inkling
If you can learn to fake more convincing
Convincing
But I long to have someone to hold me close
‘Cause now you’re feeling like a ghost
And I long to bring some life back to your love
Don’t tell me that you think it’s gone for good
I remember how
I remember how you acted, how you acting now ain’t right
I don’t know, I don’t know why
Stars fell out your eyes
But I can let it go
Just repress it better, I swear that I’ll never mention it
No, we’re both scared of
We’re both scared of letting go
If I can pretend that you still want me
You could convince yourself you love me
Still love me
But I long to have someone to hold me close
‘Cause now you’re feeling like a ghost
And I long to bring some life back to your love
Don’t tell me that you think it’s gone for good
You picked up my pieces to let ‘em go
Now after all I let you know
About me, doubt me, run and scream and shout me down
When you know that I’d never go that low
I am sick and tired of your innocent persona
With that attitude that’s lurking it’s like I don’t even know you anymore
Out the door, ‘cause I know my worth
And I know the pain is worth it in the long-term
No, I don’t even know why I held out so long
I knew our love was gone but I wanted something strong to keep my senses kicking
Even if it’s not existing anymore
I couldn’t bring myself to walk out that door ‘cause it represented
Giving up on the idea of somebody who loved me
And maybe I knew that I’d just be really fucking lonely
But if you’re a ghost, you need to pass on by
So, go. I promise I won’t cry
And my single 'Ghost' here! (Out this Friday) distrokid.com/hyperfollow/syllvie/ghost-2
- Syllvie
❤️💛💚💙
- Syllvie
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Lighthearted vid for u all in these troubling times, a 2nd Ezra cover like this coming soon too ily stay safe x
Also check out the vids baby Em and baby Ezra recorded together many moons ago!
Tonight You Belong to Me: youtube.com/watch?v=9ZHJUE0QVHM
Words Ain't Enough: youtube.com/watch?v=SSaA0vVu-LA
Feel free to rage w me about noisy ppl talking over my song in the comments xoxo totally not bitter about it
Lyrics!
[Verse]
She flirts so innocently
Sweet talking, practised in her sleep
She finds familiarity
With girls
And that's her boyfriend next to me
Who don't mind if she locks lips with me
Experimental games
They're playing with me
[Pre-chorus]
But if you're down for healthy competition
I'm gonna lay out my intentions
I'm gonna get that girl,
I'm gonna, gonna, get her
I'm 'bout to set all of my cards out
Better set up a countdown
'Til I, 'til I get your girl
'Til I, 'til I, 'til I'm getting hurt again
[Chorus]
'Cause she don't want me
And I'm not that cocky
But what I'd do is running
Through my head again
If she didn't only like men
And men didn't think I only like them
Right now I don't want you
I want your damn girlfriend
Girlfriend, girlfriend (x2)
[Verse]
Should I shut up and take the hit?
Relax and see the fun in it
Let her say what she sees in this
When she's done questioning
I've got my own hypothesis
But I'm not a psychologist
Can't tell her how she feels
But I think it's more than she admits
[Pre-chorus]
(I'm still in this) competition...
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Why should I give up my pride,
Step aside and give way for some guy?
(x2)
[Pre-chorus]
When I'm still in this competition
And I'm gonna lay out my intentions
I'm gonna get that girl,
I'm gonna, gonna, get your girlfriend
Girfriend, girlfriend, girlfriend
Girlfriend, girlfriend
Girlfriend, girlfriend
Go listen here!! (if u want)
Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/7CjnlTByHpoWpZfMIW4dH0
Google Play: play.google.com/store/music/album/?id=Bm6njqcd6uymrk7iwkbtadokcgi
Bandcamp: ukuletea.bandcamp.com/track/make-believe
Lyrics:
Maybe I’m just seeing things
Maybe you don’t really care
Or maybe I’m playing make believe
And you feel nothing as I’m playing with your hair
Maybe you’re just in denial
Or maybe you can see
Maybe you’re just acting blind
‘Cause it will keep us just like we’ve always been
But it’s too much to hold it inside myself
It’s too big to keep it just for me
And it’s too wild to keep it locked inside my heart
Oh, when I see you I can’t help but set it free
Oh, when I see you I can’t help but set it free
I think our routine is too ingrained
‘Cause we don’t act how friends are supposed to be
I can feel your breath on my face
And I can feel you leaning into me
So maybe we could find the words
That describe how we want to be
But for now I think I’ll just stay quiet
‘Cause it will keep us just like we’ve always been
But it’s too wild to keep it locked inside my heart
Oh, when I see you I can’t help but set it free
Oh, when I see you I can’t help but set it free
Oh, when I see you I can’t help but set it free
When I see you I can’t help but set it free
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I've had problems setting up presave/preorders (i checked the box for it via the distributor but apparently its not worked?? sigh) but here's all the links n stuff for friday!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1faC7aPWF4ixGI1Qgu7ort
Bandcamp: ukuletea.bandcamp.com
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After a long wait, my new recorded version of Make Believe is coming to spotify/itunes on August 30th (2 weeks from now), I hope you're looking forward to it :D
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I'm using Ukuletea on ig as my music insta now! (personal insta is still em.lucie), I post song ideas and wips on there, or for General Chaos, i tweet 327493 times a day @ukuletea
I explain at the end of the vid but basically my tonsils Perished and so did my laptop (and then I had exams) hence the period of absence
Cover of Smithereens is in production! Hold tight for that. Also the uke I use in this is my Baton Rouge baritone ukulele :D
Thanks for sticking around
- Em
Update: Chords!
A couple of people have asked for the chords in the comments, but since I play variations on chords and I'm playing a baritone uke (different tuning to a standard uke) it's a bit complicated so I'll put it as many ways as I can here
Finger positions for baritone ukulele:
0032, 2012 (sticks with these 2 most of the way through, sometimes varying to 2000 between the two and occasionally 0010 after, sorry I can't be more specific since I mainly added them spontaneously where I thought it sounded nice! Will work just sticking to the first 2 the whole way through though)
Chords/Standard ukulele finger positions!
The first one is some kind of variant between B minor and G major (not entirely sure what that is but the notes within the chord I play are - G D F#. I just realised I'm playing a different inversion of my fave standard uke chord (0222) which i *think* is gmaj7
2nd chord is C major! (wow that one's a lot simpler). Playing it on a standard uke I'd probably go to C major 7 since it's super pretty (0002)
Sorry for how long this explanation was! Hope this helps, if you have any questions feel free to ask :D
I made this about someone who means a lot to me & about how it feels to fall in love with them over and over again every day. You know who you are, love u dumbass x
(But this is you guys' track now, not mine. If it's about cats to you then it's a track about cats. Love u all, happy corporate romance day x)
((Also: this may be on spotify at some point in the future? waiting to see if I make any more instrumental tracks first though so I can release them all together!))
no srsly
22nd - Last Christmas youtu.be/CpQZw4iysIc
23rd - Santa Baby youtu.be/U7kufoxCYCk
24th - Warmer Winter Weather (original) youtu.be/Vy2s0JHdl8k
22nd - Last Christmas youtu.be/CpQZw4iysIc
23rd - Santa Baby youtu.be/U7kufoxCYCk
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hope u like it !
worked really hard to get this up asap after requests for a tutorial, hope this is helpful :D
between the exhaustion of going back to college & the burnout after releasing a proper track again i could only muster up this little impromptu song for you ,, i hope you enjoy :)
lyrics:
you must think im pathetic
to want your attention baby
well i dont disagree
you must think im dependant
on your opinions of me
well i can't disagree
will you tell me why i care so much
tell me why i think i want to learn to love with you
no, I have never seemed to care so much
so tell me why i think i want to be so close to you
will you let me be with-
-you must think that im hopeless
you must think im attention seeking
well maybe i am
i think that you should hate me
i think that im an awful person
so why do you stay
will you tell me why you care so much
tell me why you make me want to learn to love with you
no, I have never seemed to care so much
so tell me why i think i want to be so close to you
will you let me be with you
you must think im pathetic
to want your attention baby
well i dont disagree
Lyrics:
I don't want you to know how I'm feeling
but you can read me like an open book
Don't put on a show, I'm alright here
You don't need to cry
Or show me sympathy
Don't waste your time on me
I'm used to being alone
So step away from me
I don't need anything apart from distance
to make sure that you're safe
'Cause I'm a ticking time bomb in need of assistance
but I need to know that you're okay
So hurry on by
I'll see you off with a smile
I'm used to being alone
So I guess this is goodbye
Just get rid of me, my toxicity
will cut you like a knife
Like the river flows, just head off and go,
leave the biggest weights behind
Leave the burden in your life
and move on
So hurry on by
I'll see you off with a smile
I'm used to being alone
So I guess this is goodbye
stream it here!: open.spotify.com/track/0Gefx5Na9ZomisjCjNrDOj
ok i lied i lost the rest of the chords hhhhhhhhh heres,, the first few h sorry
Gm C Gm C
My name is Regina George
Gm C Gm C
And I am a massive deal
Gm D7 Gm C
I will grind you to sand
Eb C
Beneath my Louboutin heel
Eb7* A7
This is what I get for helping
Helping someone lame fit in
Cady Heron, enjoy your temporary win
My name is Regina George
“Regina is a fugly cow.”
Hey Cady, how ya like me now?
I wanna watch the world burn
I got the gasoline
I wanna watch the world burn
And everyone get mean
I wanna watch the world burn
I got the gasoline
I wanna watch the world burn
And everyone get mean
Cady, time to watch your back
Cady, time to turn and cough
Because you took me down
But you didn’t finish me off
My name is Regina George
And in case you’re keeping score
Cady may have won the battle
But I will win the world war, for
I wanna watch the world burn
Trang Pak is a grotsky bi-otch!
I got the gasoline
Ms. Norbury is a drug pusher!
I wanna make the world burn
Janis is a space dyke!
Regina is a fugly cow
Regina is a fugly cow
And you can quote this
theres a sound in my head
an overwhelming mess at best
theres a pain in my chest
the pounding faithfulness, why wont you go
youve overstayed your welcome
youve found your host, youre welcome
thanks for taking my brain for a while
but id quite like it back
you owe me that
i havent felt sane for a while
theres this thing in my brain
that drives me insane and i hate that its there
i dont owe it anything, id be glad to see it go
but is this just me?
its overstayed its welcome
im ill and living seldom
i give no thanks or sincerity
cause its messed me up
life in a rut
i havent felt real that much
1. Mahalo Soprano - amazon.co.uk/Mahalo-MR1LBU-Soprano-Ukulele-Light/dp/B00O42BRYI
2. Korala Concert - bax-shop.co.uk/ukulele/korala-puc-20-bk-polycarbonate-concert-ukulele?gclid=Cj0KCQjwm6HaBRCbARIsAFDNK-gakwbwYPY49pz_I0G3OBWBuvcwAuBaHJ9Mpah1S_k306lDZZWxC0gaAtGPEALw_wcB
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4. Bondi Ukuleles Concert - bondiukuleles.com/products/ukulele-starter-kit-chacabo-bag-deluxe-edition
5. Fender Mino'Aka Electro-Acoustic Concert - rimmersmusic.co.uk/fender-minoaka-concert-ukulele-p33404/s33835?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=fender-mino-apos-aka-concert-ukulele-natural-minoaka-natural-0955650021&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm6HaBRCbARIsAFDNK-gwULoV4-RNAQwJtTtcdftrnJrcVkPXMRnrBOYlMfP88PFS7isHIGkaAvE1EALw_wcB
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(verse 1 & 2)
You're too cruel
to spare my heart when we part
but I don't complain, don't put up a fight
maybe deep down I know this is right
'Cause I'm too shy to speak my mind
I'm tired of giving you
love you don't deserve
these are the words that I tried to hide
(chorus)
I've tried being nice
here's a piece of advice
if you don't want the world's eyes on you
don't act like the sun
when you know you are ice
I know that you think
everyone thinks you're nice
but we know it's not true
do you know it's not true?
do you know that the world
is much wider than you?
(verse 3 & 4)
you're upset
now, that is not fair
when we both know you got out of this unscathed
your fictitious wounds keep pity in place
but I feel sorry for you in a way
it must be hard to be so pathetic
that even the one who loved you
didn't complain when you didn't stay
(chorus)
I've tried being nice
here's a piece of advice
if you don't want the world's eyes on you
don't act like the sun
when you know you are ice
I know that you think
everyone thinks you're nice
but we know it's not true
do you know it's not true?
'cause we know it's not, know it's not true
do you know that the world
is much wider than you?
(bridge)
'cause you act like a fool
just to get some attention
you thrive off their comments
and praise 2-dimensional
they don't care
they're becoming aware
of the blatant emotional
manipulation
yes, maybe I'm bitter
maybe I'm hurt
but just for the record
oh, just what it's worth
I am not the only one
who sees what you've become
so drop the facade
'cause we are not that dumb
(chorus)
I've tried being nice
here's a piece of advice
if you don't want the world's eyes on you
don't act like the sun
when you know you are ice
I know that you think
everyone thinks you're nice
but we know it's not true
do you know it's not true?
'cause we know it's not true
do you know it's not true?
oh, we know it's not, know it's not true
do you know that the world
is much wider than, wider than you?
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