https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y12w17-opposites-attract/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:05:55 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y12w17-opposites-attract/#post-384597 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 14:28:47 +0000
He plays in a band; only owns two shirts

Hi Roy,

Thanks for the additional comments.
That's actually the angle I'm thinking of taking. I have not gotten far. Keep at it :wink:

Hi Renee,
Instead of "He's not pregnant, but she is," I think it would be better to say "the baby is his." I made the change to extrovert, but this line is the crux of the story/joke....without it the whole setup is meaningless.

Then again, it might not have been a strong enough concept to build a song around.

Hi John, I like the whole thing, except for the punch line. Thanks for the feedback. Yes, we can agree to disagree on punch lines. No worries there :wink:]]> Sunday Songwriters Group jamestoffee https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y12w17-opposites-attract/#post-384597 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y12w17-opposites-attract/#post-384593 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 01:20:48 +0000 .... "he's an extrovert......." In my profession, software engineer, an introvert looks at his own shoes and an extrovert looks at someone elses shoes. (Sorry, old programmers' joke.)

Jokes aside, I dug what you said. Using defining attributes of a personality type and then throwing in an actual type by name (extrovert) is a big step away from the established pattern.

James, not picking on you or nuttin like that. Just commenting on an observation.
Yes, it's a tricky balance. I was hoping by stating what one partner was...it would imply what the other partner was not..... I got the point. Going back to another thread, I have difficulty with determining the levels of detail needed and the amount that should be taken as implied. As you may be able to tell from your brief look in to my song writing, I'm very undecided. A growing part of me wants to reduce verbiage and get on with references and metaphors.

Meanwhile, in thinking about what to write, I think I've decided that the he does - she does immediate result thing is more important if there is a benefit or some contention as a result. An example might be if she likes the middle of the pizza and he likes the crust, or any other scenario that occurs where one likes the unwanted section of the other's preference.

That's actually the angle I'm thinking of taking. I have not gotten far. :roll:]]> Sunday Songwriters Group rparker https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y12w17-opposites-attract/#post-384593 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y12w17-opposites-attract/#post-384592 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 00:54:06 +0000
Same thing with the final chorus. Instead of "He's not pregnant, but she is," I think it would be better to say "the baby is his."]]> Sunday Songwriters Group Hobson https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y12w17-opposites-attract/#post-384592 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y12w17-opposites-attract/#post-384590 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 18:13:19 +0000 Sunday Songwriters Group John Sargent https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y12w17-opposites-attract/#post-384590 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y12w17-opposites-attract/#post-384583 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 06:39:51 +0000 sort of felt like I was expecting something along the lines of a resolution or a reason why a particular attribute mattered. I think it's only because of the "why is (s)he marrying ..." line in between the two. Yes, it's a tricky balance. I was hoping by stating what one partner was...it would imply what the other partner was not.....

example
She plays solitaire; works out at the gym......implies....
He does not play solitaire; He does not work out at the gym

etc....

but ultimately, the "punch line" or reason why they are getting married is she is pregnant (he is not) aka opposites....attracting :wink:

Thanks for the listen and post :D

James]]> Sunday Songwriters Group jamestoffee https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y12w17-opposites-attract/#post-384583 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y12w17-opposites-attract/#post-384582 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 06:31:40 +0000
The whole songs sounds like something out of the early 60's song charts. Nice changes throughout.

On the lyric front, and this is a little nit or two, I sort of felt like I was expecting something along the lines of a resolution or a reason why a particular attribute mattered. I think it's only because of the "why is (s)he marrying ..." line in between the two. Perhaps a one attribute each per line that sort of perhaps contrast? I dunno. That might be an over-done thing.

Anyhow, very nice.]]> Sunday Songwriters Group rparker https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y12w17-opposites-attract/#post-384582 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y12w17-opposites-attract/#post-45113 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 16:28:20 +0000
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=====Version 1=====


Why is she marrying him?
She plays solitaire; works out at the gym
Why is he marrying her?
He plays in a band; only owns two shirts

Chorus
Opposites attract
Opposites attract
It’s as simple as this

Why is she marrying him?
She drinks herbal tea and wears Cardigans
Why is he marrying her?
Every other sentence has a four letter word

Chorus

Bridge
All they can hear wedding bells
All we can do is wish them well

Chorus
Opposites attract
Opposites attract
He’s not pregnant, but she is



=====Original Version=====

Why is she marrying him?
She plays solitaire; works out at the gym
Why is he marrying her?
He plays in a band; he’s an extrovert

Chorus
Opposites attract
Opposites attract
It’s as simple as this

Why is she marrying him?
She drinks herbal tea and wears Cardigans
Why is he marrying her?
Every other sentence has a four letter word

Chorus

Bridge
All they can hear wedding bells
All we can do is wish them well

Chorus
Opposites attract
Opposites attract
He’s not pregnant, but she is]]> Sunday Songwriters Group jamestoffee https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/y12w17-opposites-attract/#post-45113