I've Got It Made (2004) by Dirk Diamond published on 2022-01-21T12:37:48Z ** Written in 2004. Recent recording (21/01/22). It was previously very fluffy and jazzy, back in 2004, but now it's a bit more brooding. I quite like it like this, though it still lends itself quite nicely to a more jazzy approach. It should sound a little brighter I guess - "I've got it made" - so I could maybe adjust the lyrics to suit the new mood a little better. It was originally written with a family friend's wedding in mind, I was asked to play some stuff live, and thought it might be nice to write a little something. I'm not sure I actually got around to playing this in the end, so feel a need to make it more mine than theirs - this wasn't written with my own experiences of love in mind - though maybe it was to some extent when I think about lyrics like "even through the rough and weeds..." in there. Lyrics You see we’re still alright Nothing seems to hurt us as we are We sometimes take a bashing but we’re stronger now Nothing seems to want to let us down You see nothing quite compares Cause I’m the only one who’s got you there It seems I’ll spend a lifetime knowing I’m okay And even through the rough and weeds I’d love to stay I’ve got it made Yeah it seems I’m on the brighter side, I never saw before Doesn’t look like there’s a darker side for me here anymore I’ve weighed up my old tear and know most I won’t cry again And it seems I’ve closed past chapters, ripped them up to start again Cause it seems I’m on the mend Cause I’ve felt love nothing beats this I’m not afraid if I fall to pieces See I feel love And I know I can’t resist The meaning of your kiss ***Interlude Yeah it seems I’m on the brighter side, I never saw before Doesn’t look like there’s a darker side for me here anymore I’ve weighed up my old tear and know most I won’t cry again And it seems I’ve closed past chapters, ripped them up to start again Cause it seems I’m on the mend Cause I’ve felt love nothing beats this I’m not afraid if I fall to pieces See I feel love And I know I can’t resist The meaning of your kiss You see we’re still alright Nothing seems to hurt us as we are It seems I’ll spend a lifetime knowing I’m okay And even through the rough and weeds I’d love to stay I’ve got it made Genre Alternative Rock Comment by Neli CoKo passionate performance and soulful, intelligent composition! 2022-05-28T14:27:24Z Comment by MASTERING TRUE MUSIC PRODUCTIONS Great song with a sensational production! 2022-02-06T20:41:40Z Comment by Jim Combs - Composer, Keyboardist and Guitarist Wow, I love your material! 2022-02-06T00:08:18Z Comment by Dirk Diamond @injelemeessva: Hello, thank you very much for listening and commenting like that. It's very much appreciated! 2022-02-05T17:01:52Z Comment by The Crameleo Disco Ooh, very Elton John. Great. The mix is a but bass heavy and muddy. 2022-02-05T16:54:05Z Comment by projectGhostRadio Great songwriting & arrangement, and I'm always impressed by your singing 2022-02-01T17:35:41Z Comment by betterlate Great song, this arrangement works great 👍 2022-01-24T13:33:21Z Comment by Echo Garage very cool song! 2022-01-23T16:55:25Z Comment by GZF I like the lyrics! Great song! 2022-01-23T07:09:45Z Comment by Walkin' in Pa's Footsteps all right/ too brilliant /too bright/so great/ got it made 2022-01-22T23:27:46Z Comment by Nadine de Macedo I like the dark and jazzy style of this song. Have you thought about adding a cello or legato played double bass? This could add more drama around the 2nd verse. Strings are really subtle in the end and they work so well! 2022-01-22T10:17:47Z Comment by Para Lia Great vocal performance, excellent track! 2022-01-21T17:38:45Z Comment by PJ Project Great track 2022-01-21T14:19:02Z Comment by xian3 beautiful song and such a great voice... 👍 2022-01-21T14:08:52Z