Devil's advocate (LIVE ORIGINAL SONG) - Jordan Maureen

Studying at Oxbridge has been a great experience and education but, unlike my undergrad (Uni of Birmingham), I've found it can breed a style of communication which is super competitive and aggressive (think MPs in the House of Commons or a "Piers Morgan" style of debating etc :D). My original (and unreleased) song Devil's advocate talks about how this style of communication can destroy relationships!
This performance was our final showcase for Advanced Popular Performance Vocalists, a scheme created by the Centre for Music Performance at the University of Cambridge. I'm accompanied by Theo Zettersten (guitar) and Tom Petie (cajon). I can't wait for this song to be released!!
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**TIMINGS**
0:00: Introduction to song
0:41: Song starts!
**LYRICS**
VERSE 1
It’s funny how your words
Leave indelible marks
I try to forget
But everytime we talk I feel my scars
Maybe I’m just sensitive
But is it wrong to want a little more?
Tell me about your day, I don’t care
I’m so close to being done
PRE-CHORUS
I’m almost grateful (yeah)
For the things you’ve said
Clear as crystal (mmm)
What’s in your head
CHORUS
All you ever do is try to win
You don’t care about the mess you’re leaving
Can’t compromise, can you?
You’re always right, is that true?
You broke my trust with your words
Just stop, I’ve had enough
Don’t wanna play devil’s advocate
Play devil’s advocate
You’re insensitive
When you play devil’s advocate
Don’t wanna play devil’s advocate
Play devil’s advocate
You’re insensitive
When you play devil’s advocate
VERSE 2
We come from separate worlds
Seen hardship through different eyes
But when I try to explain
You brush my feelings aside
You say it’s just a game
Everyone debates in this way
If that is the case, baby
Then why do I feel so drained?
PRE CHORUS
I’m almost grateful (yeah)
For the things you’ve said
Clear as crystal (mmm)
What’s in your head
CHORUS
All you ever do is try to win
You don’t care about the mess you’re leaving
Can’t compromise, can you?
You’re always right, is that true?
You broke my trust with your words
Just stop, I’ve had enough
Don’t wanna play devil’s advocate
Play devil’s advocate
You’re insensitive
When you play devil’s advocate
Don’t wanna play devil’s advocate
Play devil’s advocate
You’re insensitive
When you play devil’s advocate
BRIDGE
It’s easier watching it all fall down
Knowing that time is running out
I’ve tried and I’ve tried to make it work
But I’m tired of getting hurt
CHORUS
All you ever do is try to win
You don’t care about the mess you’re leaving
Can’t compromise, can you?
You’re always right, is that true?
You broke my trust with your words
Just stop, I’ve had enough
Don’t wanna play devil’s advocate
Play devil’s advocate
You’re insensitive
When you play devil’s advocate
Don’t wanna play devil’s advocate
Play devil’s advocate
You’re insensitive
When you play devil’s advocate
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Words and Music by Jordan Maureen Moxey
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