Here is my (rough draft) cover of Drake's "Girls Who Love Beyonce", with original verses written by me! Please favorite and share!




DISCLAIMER: I do not own or claim to own any part of the original song "Girls Who Love Beyonce". My version was inspired by the song and I am not trying to capitalize on or take credit for the original. Thank you!

Girls Who Love Beyoncé (Drake Cover)

Inspired by my grandparents, "It's You" is an original song I wrote about finding that someone, finding that genuine, true love. Genuine, true love is patient, kind, selfless and forgiving. Love is out there, if you are open to finding it. (Lyrics are below - enjoy!)

-This recording is courtesy of Darren Rust at Skyland Productions-
- (Copyright 2013, Olivia Kalkman) - 

Lyrics:
I don't believe in love at first sight
Love is blind, but lust sure isn't
You know what I mean
So Sexy, I see you
But love, it sees through the physical things,
The petty things that don't make a difference
In the scheme of things

We'll all grow old, we can't fight age and
We can't stop time - there's none to waste
While we try our best to fulfill our fate
And we take what comes with grace

When the sun sets, I know who'll be watching with me
When the sun sets, I won't be afraid
When the sun sets, your hand will be in mine
Mhmm
It's you.
It'll always be you.

You can have your sugar daddies,
Your dimes, your cougars
Your mansions full of priceless art
While your hearts remain empty
You know what I mean
But I want the "Park Bench Love"
That's the kind I dream of
Where we're sitting there,
Old and grey,
Each wrinkle a story of what's come our way

We'll all grow old and we can't fight age
And we can't stop time - there's none to waste
While we try out best to fulfill our fate and
We take what comes with grace

When the sun sets, I know who'll be watching with me
When the sun sets, I won't be afraid
When the sun sets, your hand will be in mine
Mhmm
It's you.
It'll always be you.

And when the sun sets, I know who'll be watching with me
When the sun sets, I won't be afraid
When the sun sets, your hand will be in mine
Mhmm
It's you.
It's you.
Mhmm
It's you.
It's always been you.
It'll always be you.

It's You

Nostalgia

Song written and performed by Trey Jones featuring me. Produced & mixed by Dex Barstad. Recorded at Winterland Studios in New Hope, MN.

Dream (feat. Trey Jones)

Piano & Arrangement by Olivia Kalkman
Violin Performance by Becca Hanson

A Thousand Years (Christina Perri Cover)

Live recording in 3 takes on my iPhone and arrangement took about a half-hour by ear. I like to follow the 3-take rule to avoid too much perfectionism on these kinds of recordings - I get three takes and pick the best one to share. Vocals and piano by me. Worked on this after rediscovering my love for this song and reconnecting more with my art. 🎶❤️

Down (Jay Sean Cover)

Liv and the Letlives original song - by far the crowd favorite original form our shows! Inspired by the Leslie/Ann dynamic of weird compliments (from Parks and Rec) as well as Joe’s random outburst of “Rashida Jones”, an idea that came about for him in a very unique way, I wanted to write a song that was lyrically comedic but had an awesome chill vibe to it. 

Lyrics & Vocals - Olivia Kalkman
Bass & Background Vocals - JoeMcCullough
Drums - AJ Juelich
Guitar - Mike Vangel
Recorded via iPhone on 5/30/2019 at: The Carroll Ave House Basement in St. Paul

Lyrics:
Let me start by saying you’re great
You’re exceptional, great-excep-traordinary
That’s right, I made up a word just for you
You’re just that cool
Cooler than my sister’s attitude
Wakin’ up early on an ice-cold 
Minnesota winter morning 
Please don’t take this wrong 
It comes from the heart
Is it weird if I say I wanna be ya

Rashida Jones

Ah-ah there she goes
Where she’s going 
No one knows
Won’t you take me home
Oh-oh-oh 
She da only one

I’m tryna compliment you but not creep you out
I wanna pay homage to the average, unique, 
mortal goddess that you are 
You’re stronger than my uncle’s whiskey ginger hangover 
On a typical Tuesday twilight
As relatable as interbred royal twins
Is it weird if I say I wanna be ya

Rashida Jones

Ah-ah there she goes
Where she’s going 
No one knows
Won’t you take me home
Oh-oh-oh 
She da only one

Oh I wanna be ya
You know you’re the only one
Damn, you’ve got a great first name
Rashida
I’ll be the Leslie to your Ann
Because of you I don’t know where I stand
I could have sworn your hazel eyes were blue
And that’s my bad
Rashida 

(Instrumental Improv)

Is it weird if I say I wanna be ya

Rashida Jones

Ah-ah there she goes
Where she’s going 
No one knows
Won’t you take me home
Oh-oh-oh 
She da only one

Rashida Jones (by Liv & the LetLives)

Liv & the LetLives cover of Use Me by Bill Withers, one of our favorite songs. Recorded by iPhone on 6/11/2019 at the infamous Carroll Ave House Basement in St. Paul.

Vocals: Olivia Kalkman
Bass: Joe McCullough
Drums: AJ Juelich
Guitar: Mike Vangel

Use Me (by Liv & the LetLives) [Bill Withers Cover]

Recorded during a live performance at The Driftwood in Minneapolis on 6/15/2019 via iPhone.

Liv & The LetLives
Vocals: Olivia Kalkman
Bass: Joe McCullough
Drums: AJ Juelich
Guitar: Mike Vangel

Move On Up (by Liv & The LetLives) [Curtis Mayfield Cover]

"Trippin' On You" is a song I wrote in 2011. It is a mellow, simple acoustic song about having a crush on someone. It was recorded in 2012 at Rockhouse Productions in St. Joseph, MN. It's featured on the Saint John's University / College of Saint Benedict Campus Groove Recordings CD 2012. Lyrics below, I hope you all enjoy it! :)

Lyrics:
Deep blue eyes, enchanting smile
So surprised how hard I fell
Will he be mine? 
Only time will tell
Am I out of line?
If so, oh well

Say I’m slippin',
But no I’m not
Just can’t quit him
But I’ve gotta stop
Trippin’ on you

Voice so calm
Inside, I’m reeling
You come my way 
And I can’t shake this feeling
Will you be mine?
How can I tell?
Am I out of my mind?
If so, oh well

Say I’m slippin'
But no I’m not
Just can’t quit him
But I’ve gotta stop
Trippin’ on you

The mind deceives
But the heart don’t lie
Forget the world
It’s just you and I

Say I’m slippin' baby
No, I’m not 
Just can’t quit him
But I’ve gotta stop
Trippin’ on you

You’ve got me trippin’
Have to admit it
You’ve got me trippin’
Don’t know what to do

You’ve got me trippin’ 
Have to admit it
You’ve got me trippin’
Don’t know what to do
Got me trippin’ on you

Got me trippin’ baby

Trippin' On You

Singer/songwriter based in Minneapolis. ❤️
Instruments: piano, acoustic guitar, ukelele
Love singing many genres - funk, folk/acoustic, R&B, pop, hip-hop/rap, and more. 
Went to school for vocal performance and marketing.

Fun Facts:
- Was in an opera and had my own rap concert in the same year. 
- One of my original songs has been used in multiple weddings, a true honor.
- Have been in 2 bands, one a Beatles cover band and the over a funk band.
- Been playing piano since I was 5.
- First documented song I made up was when I was 4.
- For me, some songs can take months to write, others have taken less than 30 minutes. 
- I have written a song in a dream before. I woke up with the song in my head, but then didn’t record it immediately and so forgot it. 🤦‍♀️

Liv Kalkman

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