Lyrics:
Did you hear that there's a comet coming?
She swings by every 50,000 years
There's a big difference
Between you and this comet
She'll keep her distance, you
Stuck around
You flew into my life
Landed and became my wife
Don't get me wrong I don't mean
You're not a big ball of fire
You're beautiful and send
Big tsunami waves of desire
But the comet's not a person
I think I made that clear
You're a lovely specimen
Of the human race, my dear
I think it's getting worse, I'm digging myself a pit
Science isn't helping - I probably should quit
But the song keeps on going on, I'm giving it my best
Will our relationship stand? That's the real test
INSTRUMENTAL
We saw the lovely tail of
Her long solar sail
As she bent around the sun
We had lots and lots of fun
Good thing she didn't get too close!
We don't want to end up as toast
We've been down that path once before
Dinosaurs could tell you even more
That's the big difference
Between you and this comet
She kept her distance, you
Stuck around
You flew into my life
Landed and became my wife
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Release notes
2023-02-06
I had Otis Redding and Carla Thomas in my mind on this one.
And Nancy Rost lends a hand. Thanks, Nancy!
2023-03-15 @nancycunning
Oh, I like how the two voices seem to be talking past each other in the first section, but then there's this beautiful harmonizing after the instrumental....So sweet.
2023-03-09 @fireball
ah, the overlapping duet is great. the subtle guitars are nice. with some of the vocal asides, reminded me of some great schoolhouse rock.
2023-02-26 @elainedemasi
I love these lyrics way too much! Comets and wives have so much in common but there are important differences. I wonder whether someday I'll look back on my life and say I've been both, and think about which experiences were the best... Musical treatment and delivery are charming :-)
2023-02-17 @kadmad202
Wonderful lyrics, so fun and clever, and perfect delivery from both of you! @mikeskliar hit it right on the head: like an old musical radio play. I could almost see you two standing together at one of those old angular microphones, having the time of your lives!
2023-02-13 @owl
This is so cute! Love the celestial lyrics and the sassy back and forth. The music is peppy and jazzy and very charming through and through.
2023-02-10 @axl
Very charming, very smart and also hilarious. A really great duet.
2023-02-10 @andygetch
Really like the wandering back and forth in the lyrics and the instruments. Sweet collab!
2023-02-09 @mikeskliar
this is so entertaining! like a musical radio play from back in the day! love the jazzy solo and accompanying music... and what a fun lyric (dinosaurs could tell you more!) creative and a gas! (almost literally, right?)
2023-02-07 @nancyrost
Ha, this is fun and grooving! Sure, I'd be happy to do the duet!
2023-02-07 @the_batchelor
Fun love song!!! I love the back and forth…… The music fit the lyrics perfectly👍🏻