Jimena, Chris and Dairv Collaborations

A version of Jimena’s open collaboration ‘You Are Not Him’ by Chris Kinsey and myself.
When I heard Jimena’s vocal stems they reminded me of Pat Benatar, so I thought I’d attempt a Soft Rock version of her song; this is the result.

It’s interesting to hear how other artists on the Cloud have interpreted the song in so many different ways, covering many genres, they’re all amazing which I believe is testament to a great song.

A big thank you to Jimena for the song and for her outstanding vocal performance.
Many thanks also to my mate Chris Kinsey for providing sublime contributions on Electric Piano and Keyboards and, as always, an invaluable editorial ear.

Jimena:- Songwriter, Vocals. soundcloud.com/jimenaarroyo

Chris Kinsey:- Electric Piano, Keyboards. soundcloud.com/chriskinsey1

Dairv Dubbleyew:- Guitars, Bass, Drums, Production.




You Are Not Him Lyrics


You have been so kind as to fill up my expectations
But you were weak, you let yourself be deceived by my retaliation
Against him, the man I could never forgive
For leaving me to pursue his dreams
Time has passed but I still die for his touch
I can’t help but silently scream, I’ve missed him so much
Now he has returned to me and I can’t let him go

I can’t see him in your eyes
I can’t feel him in your arms
I can’t taste him when my lips touch your mouth
I don’t even know who you are
But definitely you’re not him

You are not him and never will be
So thanks I wish you the best 
You are not me so you will not understand
Fools like me really don’t want to learn

You have been a perfect resort to my imagination
But now, now, my dear, now I don’t need your infatuation 
To fill in spaces, doubts within
It’s time to put an end to this game
No-one should be really to blame, things took a new twist
I’ve always told you he was my man, and yet you’d insist
Now he has returned to me and I won’t let him go

I can’t see him in your eyes
I can’t feel him in your arms
I can’t taste him when my lips touch your mouth
I don’t even know who you are
But definitely you’re not him

You are not him and never will be
So thanks I wish you the best 
You are not me so you will not understand
Fools like me can’t be taught to behave

(Instrumental)

Now he has returned to me, I cannot let him go

I can’t see him in your eyes
I can’t feel him in your arms
I can’t taste him when my lips touch your mouth
I don’t even know who you are
But definitely you’re not him

You are not him and never will be
So thanks I wish you the best 
You are not me so you will not understand
Fools like me really don’t want to learn
You are not him and never will be
So thanks I wish you the best 
You are not me so you will not understand
Fools like me can’t be taught to behave



You Are Not Him - (Jimena  - Chris Kinsey - Dairv Dubbleyew)

My second collaboration with Jimena and Chris Kinsey.  The song began with a few chords played on a midi keyboard using ‘silky string selection’ in Logic to work out the structure.  I added Guitars, Bass and Drums and asked Chris to add some ‘Kinseyfication’ on Piano and Organ, then, it was over to Jimena to write the lyrics and record her amazing vocal tracks. Once I had all the constituent parts, I set about the final mix and mastering; this is the result.
A huge, huge thanks to Chris and Jimena for their outstanding contributions which have elevated the song to another level.

Credits:-
Jimena:- Lead and backing vocals, lyrics, vocal composition. https://soundcloud.com/jimenaarroyo
Chris Kinsey:- Pianos, Organ, musical composition. https://soundcloud.com/chriskinsey1
Dairv Dubbleyew:- Guitars, Bass, Drums, String Synth, musical composition, production.


Mind Maze

Caught in a nightmare
From which I can’t escape
I gulp in foul air
And mortal dread takes shape

No recollection
Of joyful memories
Sheer desolation
No more victories

The throes of delusion engulf me and swallow me 
It’s getting too hard to wake up from this dream
And all the confusion that toys with my sanity
Invites me to let out a blood-curdling scream

Someone please save me
There’s no way out of this mind maze
My heart betrayed me
And now I’m all lost in this mind maze
Mind maze

Running blind in the wilderness
Chased by unfounded fears
I’m fleeing from the emptiness
That threatens to feed on me

The throes of a nightmare engulf me and swallow me 
Although I’m awake as can possibly be
And all the despair that consumes me and blinds me
Makes me wanna cry, makes me wanna scream

Someone please save me
There’s no way out of this mind maze
(No way out of here)
My heart betrayed me
And now I’m all lost in this mind maze
No way out of here

In these blurry surroundings my mind plays tricks on me
If give in to madness, will my worries disappear?
Oh, if I succumb to the darkness, will you find me in my sleep?
Please don’t take an eternity to come and rescue me
Rescue me

I succumb to this wasteland
Can’t fight this pantomime
As I sink deep in quicksand 
I reach out to you one last time

Someone please save me
There’s no way out of this mind maze
(No way out of here, no way out of here)
My heart betrayed me
And now I’m all lost in this mind maze
(No way out of here)
No way out of here

Save me
Save me from myself

Mind Maze - (Jimena - Chris Kinsey - Dairv Dubbleyew)

I’m a self taught hobbyist composer / guitarist with a wide range of musical influences.
There’s a wealth of talent here on SoundCloud, so thank you for taking time to visit my page.
Thanks also to all the talented artists here on the Cloud I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with.