Celebrate the enduring passion of Steve Nervo, a seasoned drummer who has dedicated his life to the music he loves. 'Living the Dream' captures the essence of a life filled with rhythm, soul, and an unwavering spirit. This Motown-inspired track features powerful horns, lush strings, and heartfelt lyrics that honor Steve's journey from smoky clubs to starlit stages. Groove along to a melody that tells the tale of a dream realized and a passion that burns brightly through the years.
[Intro: Brass & Bass Riff]
[Saxophone Instrumental]
[Verse 1]
In Midwest grooves, his soul shines bright,
Music's magic flows, every night,
With soul and rhythm, he's our man,
A drummer's heart, leading the band.
[Brass Instrumental]
[Verse 2]
With LaFlavour, he found his light,
Grooves igniting, through the night,
Family, friends, they cheer and shout,
His passion's fire, there's no doubt.
[Pre-Chorus]
Time keeps moving, groove stays strong,
Silver threads still sing his song,
Spirit soaring, lifting high,
Living the dream, touching the sky.
[Chorus]
Living the dream, oh, living the dream,
Melody's river, endless stream,
Every note, a joyful gleam,
Making magic, living the dream.
[Verse 3]
From smoky clubs to starry stage,
Story written, page by page,
Decades pass, his heart still plays,
Passion's fire, endless blaze.
[Guitar & Bass Instrumental Break]
[Pre-Chorus]
Through the changes, through the years,
Music's love, it conquers fears,
Motown soul to disco nights,
Rhythm soaring, reaching heights.
[Chorus]
Living the dream, oh, living the dream,
Melody's river, endless stream,
Every note, a joyful theme,
Making magic, living the dream.
[Bridge: Soulful Harmonies]
A drummer's heart, a beat so sweet,
Driving rhythms, can't be beat,
Friends and fans, they understand,
The joy he spreads across the land.
[Outro: Overlapping Vocals, Fading Brass]
In every song, his story's told,
A heart of rhythm, pure as gold,
A lifetime's joy, a soulful gleam,
Forever he's living the dream.
[Outro]
[Fade]
[End]
Chords not available
Here is a suggested drum beat and tempo for "Living the Dream":
Tempo: 115 BPM (beats per minute)
Beat Pattern:
Verse:
Hi-Hat: x---x---x---x--- (8th notes)
Snare: ----x-------x--- (2 and 4)
Kick: x-------x---x-x- (1, 2.5, 3 and 3.75)Pre-Chorus:
Hi-Hat: x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x- (16th notes)
Snare: ----x-------x---
Kick: x-------x---x-x-Chorus:
Hi-Hat: x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x- (16th notes)
Snare: ----x-------x---
Kick: x-x---x---x-x-x-Bridge:
Hi-Hat: x---x---x---x---
Snare: ----x-------x---
Kick: x-x-----x---x---Additional Elements:
This beat pattern complements the Motown-inspired feel of the song, driving the groove while keeping an energetic and soulful vibe. Adjustments can be made based on the specific arrangement and feel you're aiming for.
I need you to act as a professional lyricist well versed in Motown Music. I need your consultation. A friend of mine is Steve Nervo, 75, from Massillon Ohio. Steve has been a musician, specifically drummer, for most of his life up until about 10 years ago. He and his twin brother founded the group Laflavor which had regional success with their hit Mandolay. Recently Steve asked me to write a song for him in the style of Motown\Earth,Wind, Fire with lots of horns and lots of strings. The song is to celebrate the fact he's living his life doing the thing he loves the most, making music. The song titles is "Living the Dream" I wrote the lyrics and I'm using Suno.ai v3.5 to create the music. The issue is this. Every time I tell Suno to create the music the result is it speaks the lyrics or the lyrics just don't flow to the music. They sound amatuerish. Could you review these lyrics and offer professional changes to make them more musical and flow better.
[Intro: Brass & Bass Riff]
[Saxophone Instrumental]
[Verse 1]
Midwest grooves, a soul so bright
Music coming through, every night,
With soul and rhythm, a shining man,
A drummer's heart, he loved the band.
[Brass Instrumental]
[Verse 2]
With LaFlavour, he found his mark,
Grooves igniting in the dark,
Family, friends, they cheer so loud,
His passion's fire, it makes them proud.
[Pre-Chorus]
Time keeps moving, but the groove stays strong,
Silver threads, still singing the song,
Spirit soaring, lifting high,
Living the dream, reaching the sky.
[Chorus]
Living the dream, oh, living the dream,
Melody's river, endless stream,
Every note, a joyful gleam,
Making magic, living the dream.
[Verse 3]
From smoky clubs to starlit stage,
Story written on every page,
Decades pass, heart still plays,
Passion's fire, endless blaze.
[Guitar & Bass Instrumental Break]
[Pre-Chorus]
Through the changes, through the years,
Music's love, it conquers fears,
Motown soul to disco nights,
Rhythm soaring, reaching heights.
[Chorus]
Living the dream, oh, living the dream,
Melody's river, endless stream,
Every note, a joyful theme,
Making magic, living the dream.
[Bridge: Soulful Harmonies]
A drummer's heart, a beat so sweet,
Driving rhythms, can't be beat,
Friends and fans, they understand,
The joy he spreads across the land.
[Outro: Overlapping Vocals, Fading Brass]
In every song, his story's told,
A heart of rhythm, pure as gold,
A lifetime's joy, a soulful gleam,
Forever he's living the dream.
[Outro]
[Fade]
[End] [End]
Kevin Conner