Hope I Never Get The Girl (Alex Stangl)

This volume contains all my song collabs from the archive Songramp site, up until July 2014

Lyric by Beeswing
Music, melody, performance by Strobicaxe

Alex is our Artist of the Year....unfortunately he has been unable to spend his year with us thus far ....I'm reposting this for those of us who know and love him ...and miss him...

Hope I Never Get The Girl

I'm livin' in a movie
Well at least I wish I was
Where the beast is loved by Beauty
And all the roads are yellow, and they all lead to Oz

Yeah I do know how to whistle
Just put my lips together and blow
But I guess I'd rather miss you
A long goodbye is neater - than the countless sweet helloes

And I hope I never get the girl
No, not even in a perfect world
Cause as sure as I'm lookin' at you kid I know I'd be miserable if I did
Oh I hope I never get the girl

Maybe I'm due a happy ending
So come on and wave that wand
Gimme a little house with Wendy
Down in that never never land

I'm livin' in a movie
Where I light two cigarettes
I light one for you, and one for me
You lay your head against my chest

And I hope I never get the girl
No, not even in a perfect world
Cause as sure as I'm lookin' at you kid
I know I'd be miserable if I did
Oh I hope I never get the girl

We don't need the moon, my love
Not if we have the stars
No we don't need that bad ol' moon
Not if we have the stars

And I hope I never get the girl
No, not even in a perfect world
Cause as sure as I'm lookin' at you kid
I know I'd be miserable if I did
Oh I hope I never get the girl

So don't you lay your head
Across my chest
Cause I'm all out of cigarettes
So don't you lay your head
Across my chest
I'm all out of cigarettes

Copyright (c) by D Rulliere/A Stangl

Previous Reviews



            rathole
            2006-07-24
            wOW! WHAT A SONG AND FAB COLAB--I like this alot Alex you really sound good on this and I love the acoustics. Diane, lyrics are super. way to go. two super rampers strike again--rathole


            teecee
            2006-07-24
            Yikes! You both know I love it. Two people who can do no wrong. Yeah, love that "Super Rampers" thought of Clark's .... you two'd better buy capes and start wearing your underpants on the outside, 'cos you certainly qualify! :) T


            Treetown
            2006-07-24
            This is very ,very good Diane.Has a kind of "Badly Drawn Boy" feel .Alex has got it just right. Peter


            JoeWilsonKolb
            2006-07-24
            What a combo of talent! Very much enjoyed the words and sounds...it's a classic for sure! Smilin' Joe


            Rard
            2006-07-24
            what a beautiful song. listening to this I felt like I was in a movie as well. huge moving. wonderful to hear a bare bones Alex arrangement, production with Miss Bee. powerful duo and this song proves it. major creative way to express the thrill of the chase in tame fashion. I don't get much time with a household move going on but wasn't gonna miss this and damn glad I stopped in. beautiful song in every regard.


            songgoddess
            2006-07-24
            Stunning!


            Cyndie
            2006-07-24
            This is wonderful. Romantic, sad and sung so sweetly by Alex. You guys hit it out of the ball park. This is perfect. Cyndie


            tipet
            2006-07-24
            Beautiful song nicely done. Very very nice collab. Thumbs up. Normand


            Aprilshowers60
            2006-07-24
            Miss Bee you always have a way of bringing words to life and just the right touches of music adds all the extra icing..Strobi has never sang a song yet that hadn't hit in deep inside..serious or not. Good vocals...I like the words 'We don’t need the moon, my love Not if we have the stars', I say that all the time now here it is in a song....and let me go on to say "everybody deserves a happy ending"! Very pretty song both of you!


            xavi
            2006-07-24
            wow- hope I never get the girl... that's certainly a twist of fate here- very nice collab going here guys-rock on!- xavi


            songman32
            2006-07-24
            Very good writing Diane and Alex sure know how to put the mix on with that good emotional singin and pickin he can do, Great Song my friends. Jimmy Lee


            cathead77
            2006-07-25
            It's all good here...the writing, the singing, and the production. Great job!


            billdraper
            2006-07-25
            Nicely Done! Darned if I don't see credits rolling...very very good! Bill


            Skipp_Gooley
            2006-07-25
            Love this. Lyric is so creative. Love the simple production too....Can see one spotlight on the artist on stage as this one is sung to a hushed audience. This is just so good. Leaves ya with a melancholy feeling and that's a good thing.......Skipp


            poorandneedy
            2006-07-25
            Nice writin'..very creative!! Diggin' Alex's groove here..Thanks--Greg


            DennisLong
            2006-07-25
            Smooth song, lots of great movie references, sweet melody. I can see a black and white video, Alex on a stool at Rick's Place, with Peter Lorre looking nervous in the crowd... cue sax player.. -Dennis


            Jimsi
            2006-07-25
            Nice guitar acoustical work, sort of a Dylan sounding voice...vote


            Boots
            2006-07-25
            A Beezy and Alex special always gets my special VOTE Keep on Keepin on


            jjamesyunger
            2006-07-25
            Witty and clever lyrics and music! Alex sounds smooth...great collab by two talented ramper's! JJ


            pianoman3
            2006-07-25
            Love the clever, yet subtle lyrical references and the spacious arrangement/performance. A perfect blend of talents and of music and verse and a cool listen. A deceivingly great song. ~ John


            ScottyMetro
            2006-07-25
            Neat song guys..great job..music and lyrics fit well!!!! Scotty


            strobicaxe
            2006-07-26
            Well Bee - I'm glad some of the "footage" was edited - that's all I can say - ;~) - ~AS~


            rayf
            2006-07-26
            Poetry in song...some excellent lines in this rock solid lyric...and Alex adds his cool melody...Ray


            mlprat
            2006-07-26
            Beautifully done folks. Great arrangement from Di's deep lyric. Love the hook. Like the percussion late in the song. Well done. Mike


            SISTERS
            2006-07-27
            melancholy to the max. strong hook is beautifully sung. excellent concept lyrically, diane. great teamwork - anne


            Tburd54
            2006-07-27
            Enjoyed this song guys..Tom Petty for sure... well done in all aspects of the craft!!!


            Tburd54
            2006-07-27
            Enjoyed this song guys..felt like Tom Petty for sure... well done in all aspects of the craft!!! The instrumental was excellent towards the end


            rayski
            2006-07-28
            Super song . . I love the way the vocals come in quickly at the chorus. The lyrics are excellent and in my opinion a Alex Stangle song can't be beat. Loved listening to this. The guitars in the middle are great.


            grandpamike
            2006-07-29
            Heres lookin at you, kid. I think this is a great colab. Wonderful lyrics and a great job by Alex with the music and vocals. Very unique. v. Mike


            TheChiggers
            2006-07-29
            Alex you have a tremendous gift man.. And you use it so very well.. I am not a word guy by any means but this one touches me.. Good song - SC


            FastEddie
            2006-07-29
            This is another classic Diane Diamond! Great lyric, and moreover, a fine example of how our friend Bee can turn vignettes into vibrant verses! Alex - this is very well delivered, man. I am a big fan of the simple arrangement. This is perfect for the song Sublime Songcraft!


            RJC
            2006-07-29
            Great, thought provoking lyric brought to life wonderfully by Alex. Very nice you two! Rob


            BGJeff
            2006-07-29
            Again with the cigarettes... Really nice one. The movie references evoke lots of images, but the lyrics still are a great fit for Alex's style.


            Ivan
            2006-07-30
            Great lyrics Diane; I love the voice style also. I counted seven movies (but I'm going to count them again). Great song idea


            Brendand
            2006-07-30
            Diane and Alex..great colab..enjoyed everything about it..Brenda


            jbthegeezer
            2006-07-30
            Very nice lyrics, The performance fit well. Nice to hear your work. Thank You! jb


            drunktank
            2006-07-31
            Great song! Well-written lyrics and a hell of a performance! Wish I could give more than one vote here -- excellent collab, Diane and Alex!!! -dt-


            Pickinhotlix
            2006-07-31
            Great thinking on the lyrics and love the way Alex puts it into action. :) I sure like the simple guitar/vocal presentation here and the ease in which he delivers it. Nice one guys. Doug


            makeajoyfulnoise
            2006-07-31
            A long goodbye is neater - than the countless sweet helloes lOVE IT!! tHIS IS QUITE A COOL TUNE!!! LOVE ALL THE MOVIE REFRENCES HERE AND A GREAT JOB DONE BY YOU BOTH!! (NICE PICTURE THERE, DIANNE!) BLESSINGS GUYS!~LISA/MJN


            Roadtripmusic
            2006-07-31
            Great writing and that nice stangl spin is on there. I kept hearing cello... AD


            ShannonAtkinson
            2006-07-31
            Alex, would you come over and just sing/play to/for me for the evening? Your ballad-esque vocals warm my heart.. melt me, move me.. and that's what it's all about for me. Diane, my sweet friend .. always top-notch on the write. You've become so versitile in the last year or so and it's a pleasure to watch you grow and expand. Votin' (and sorry it took me so long) -Shannon


            okieduststorm
            2006-07-31
            top rate song - though i've never been in the position of hoping I'd never get the girl - the simple performance is outstanding as usual - such a cool vocal. Great great lyric. Love it Kip


            RonnieG
            2006-08-04
            Wonderfully mellow Alex. Clever lyric Diane nicely woven. Enjoyed. Rgds Ronnie


            Edmond
            2006-08-14
            Wow this is great lyrically, musically,... kinda melancholy but seems right! I can hear Tom Petty doing something like this! love it and voting!


            gerrysongs
            2006-09-03
            Lyrically brilliant and brilliantly sung and played. I get a kind of Neil young sound from Alex. I also agree with drunktank one is not enough.
            Gerry


            strobicaxe
            2007-01-28
            Still true - but - that yellow brick road has a whole lot of speed bumps Bee - ~AS~ - ;~)


            lps45s8tracks
            2008-01-17
            (;AWESOME COLLAB;)Love it.(;U DA MAN ALEX;)Enjoyed the listen ever so much.Way to go Diane.(:U GO GIRL;)Not even in a perfect World now that hits you real hard.Love it.I'd rather have the girl than cigarettes myself.Your Songramp Bro.~(;Yrral Mallik;)

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