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Dark Red


"Dark Red" by Steve Lacy is an alternative R&B song originally performed in the key of E minor. Released in 2017 as part of his debut solo project "Steve Lacy's Demo," the track showcases Lacy's soulful vocals and innovative production style. Lacy, an American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his work with the band The Internet, is both the interpreter and composer of the song. Notably, "Dark Red" received critical acclaim for its lush instrumentation, which includes groovy basslines, funky guitar riffs, and smooth synth layers. The melody exudes a sensual and atmospheric vibe, with Lacy's emotive delivery and introspective lyrics adding depth and authenticity to the track.

Dark Red - Steve Lacy

la sol la sol si si la sol mi re
Something bad is 'bout to happen to me
la sol la sol si si la sol mi re
I don't know it , but I feel it coming
la sol la sol si si la sol mi re
Might be so sad , might leave my nose running
mi mi re mi sol MI RE DO si sol ( si la# si )
I just hope she don't wanna leave me

si fa# la si RE RE si la si sol
Don't you give me up , please don't give up
si fa# la si RE RE si la si sol si si la
Honey , I belong with you , and only you , baby
si la la la , si la la
Only
you , my girl , only you , babe
si la la , si la la
Only you , darling , only you , babe
si la la la , si la la
Only you , my girl , only you , babe
si la la , si la
Only you , darling , only you

la sol la sol si si la sol mi re
Something bad is 'bout to happen to me
la sol la sol si si la sol mi re
Why I feel this way , I don't know , baby
sol la sol la sol si si la sol mi re
I think of her so much , it drives me crazy
mi mi re mi sol MI RE DO si sol ( si la# si )
I just don't want her to leave me

si fa# la si RE RE si la si sol
Don't you give me up , please don't give up
si fa# la si RE RE si la si sol si si la
Honey , I belong with you , and only you , baby
si la la la , si la la
Only
you , my girl , only you , babe
si la la , si la la
Only you , darling , only you , babe
si la la la , si la la
Only you , my girl , only you , babe
si la la , si la
Only you , darling , only you

RE sol RE sol
What if she's fine?
RE sol sol si DO RE si
It's my mind that's wrong
RE sol RE sol
And I just let bad thoughts
si si sol si sol fa# sol
Linger for far too long

RE sol RE sol
What if she's fine?
RE sol sol si DO RE si
It's my mind that's wrong
RE sol RE sol
And I just let bad thoughts
si si sol si sol fa# sol
Linger for far too long

si fa# la si RE RE si la si sol
Don't you give me up , please don't give up
si fa# la si RE RE si la si sol si si la
Honey , I belong with you , and only you , baby
si la la la , si la la
Only
you , my girl , only you , babe
si la la , si la la
Only you , darling , only you , babe
si la la la , si la la
Only you , my girl , only you , babe
si la la , si la
Only you , darling , only you