"Too many male wood ducks, vying for attention"
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Intro: 
I never....liked being stared at!
But a girl 
a girl always knows 
when she's being chased

(Verse 1)   
In a tranquil pond where the waters gleam,
A tale of love unfolds, or so it seems,
Among the reeds, where the shadows play,
A lone wood duck, her heart at bay.

(Chorus)
(Uhhh...) Too many, too many, too many drakes, 
vying for her gaze,
vying for her gaze,

(Ohhh....) Too many, too many, too many drakes, 
But she seeks solace 
in the quiet haze,

Yearning for a love that's true and pure,
In a world where competition's fierce, she endures.

(Verse 2)
Each suitor flaunts his feathers bright,
In a dazzling display, a mesmerizing sight,
Beneath the shimmer, she seeks a connection deep,
A bond that delivers, a promise that keeps.

(Chorus)
Too many, too many, too many drakes, 
vying for her gaze,
vying for her gaze,  
Too many, too many, too many drakes, 
But she seeks solace 
in the quiet haze,


(Bridge)
Amidst the chorus of calls that fill the air,
She listens for the one whose heart she'll share,

No, love, won't you ever let me be
No, love, won't you finally set me free  

Beyond the throng, a gentle soul awaits,
Patiently hoping to be her lifelong mate.

(Chorus)
Too many, too many, too many drakes, 
vying for her gaze,
vying for her gaze,  
Too many, too many, too many drakes, 
But she seeks solace 
in the quiet haze,

(Outro)
In the dance of nature, where desires entwine,
One female wood duck, her choice divine,
For in the end, amidst the chaos and the strife,
She'll find the one who'll bring her joy, her mate for life.

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Me: 
Oh dear, that sounds exactly like my experience as a female. You really understand my user needs! Similar to "Lone Mandarin Duck" which I recently completed the instrumental version (vocal recording forthcoming) I will draft another instrumental this weekend based on your lyrical set (giving credit where due). The Lone Mandarin Duck appears to be told from a male's perspective in the context of companion love. "Wood duck" is intended to be a counterpart that sympathize with a female's perspective. 

ChatGPT 3.50: 
I'm glad to hear that the lyrics resonated with you and that you found them suitable for your creative project! It's fascinating to explore different perspectives and emotions through music, and it sounds like you have a compelling concept for your instrumental piece. Drawing inspiration from nature and personal experiences can lead to deeply meaningful compositions. If you have any further questions or need assistance as you continue your creative process, feel free to reach out. I'm here to help!

Wood Duck (voxy Wip8)

A short representative sample of Wood Duck recordings. Wood Ducks, Aix sponsa, are common ducks of swamps, marshes, and other riparian habitats in North America. Being the only duck to nest in tree cavities, they depends on the holes drilled by Pileated Woodpeckers, linking the survival of the woodpecker to the success of the duck to best and breed.
Noisy and loud, females have multiple calls but their signature all-purpose contact call  "ooo-eek" is the most familiar, and once heard it's hard to forget..
These birds are low-flyers and often the last to return home at dusk after a day of dispersed foraging. I've been in swamps where it seemed like I was being buzzed by an endless stream of screeching Wood Ducks, flying by mere feet above my head.

Each recording here is in two parts -- the first is isolated, clean, and ready for implementation in a media project. The latter half is the sound in its musty, noisy original state.

Wood Ducks move around and do not call continuously. Calls are collected and strung together in order-of-occurrence, grouped by individual, then by like-type.

Read more here: https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/wooduc/cur/introduction

All sound is originally recorded by me.
The image is used by cc: "Male Wood Duck" by U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0. To view the terms, visit https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/?ref=openverse

I record wildlife and soundscapes for living! Birds are one of my specialties, along with frogs and insects. If you would like to license something you hear on my SoundCloud, inquire about other recordings in my deep library, or discuss recording something specific, send me a message (link in bio). Heck, if you just want to chat about nature sounds and birds, feel free to send me a message!


Wood Duck, Female Flight Calls (AMNS387156)

Wood Duck, Female Contact Calls 01 (AMNS163145)

Wood Duck, Male Squeals (AMNS126680)

Wood Duck, Female Advertisement Calls (AMNS730521)

A short representative sample of Wood Duck recordings. Wood Ducks, Aix sponsa, are common ducks of swamps, marshes, and other riparian habitats in North America. Being the only duck to nest in tree cavities, they depends on the holes drilled by Pileated Woodpeckers, linking the survival of the woodpecker to the success of the duck to best and breed.
Noisy and loud, females have multiple calls but their signature all-purpose contact call "ooo-eek" is the most familiar, and once heard it's hard to forget..
These birds are low-flyers and often the last to return home at dusk after a day of dispersed foraging. I've been in swamps where it seemed like I was being buzzed by an endless stream of screeching Wood Ducks, flying by mere feet above my head.

Each recording here is in two parts -- the first is isolated, clean, and ready for implementation in a media project. The latter half is the sound in its musty, noisy original state.

Wood Ducks move around and do not call continuously. Calls are collected and strung together in order-of-occurrence, grouped by individual, then by like-type.

Read more here: birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/woo…ur/introduction

All sound is originally recorded by me.
The image is used by cc: "Male Wood Duck" by U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0. To view the terms, visit creativecommons.org/publicdomain/ma…/?ref=openverse

I record wildlife and soundscapes for living! Birds are one of my specialties, along with frogs and insects. If you would like to license something you hear on my SoundCloud, inquire about other recordings in my deep library, or discuss recording something specific, send me a message (link in bio). Heck, if you just want to chat about nature sounds and birds, feel free to send me a message!


Wood Duck, Female Contact Calls 02 (AMNS368449)

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