I've seen/heard a few different "flips" of this song, but I think this is the one that really got it right. I can absolutely understand the frustration powering the original song, but I've always thought it was a bit lacking in sympathy for "babe's" situation. This brings that sympathy, without dodging responsibility for anything or attacking right back out of anger/defensiveness. Basically, "Put yourself in my shoes. This isn't easy. But be patient; I'll get there, and we're worth the wait." Love it.
I think there is a level of toxicity in this type of relationship that I wanted to take accountability for in this writing but both sides have challenging feelings they are working through
As someone who discovered just two years ago in my mid-30s that I’m actually a lesbian, and have experienced both POVs of “Good Luck Babe” - I can attest that this POV cover of the song is 100% spot on and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! 👏🏼🙌🏼🤩😍🥰 The original is actually on a playlist that I had created following a breakup because I resonated with it, and I think the feelings that Chappell Roan expressed are normal - based on my experiences - and not necessarily toxic like some people have said. I absolutely LOVE that your song not only showed empathy for “Babe” - but also the courage to 1) take ownership and accountability for her actions and 2) be willing to work through her fears (of leaving the comfort of heteronormativity) to pursue the feelings she has for Chappell. Even though society is far more accepting of gay and lesbian relationships, I feel like it’s really hard to understand just how scary it is to openly love someone of the same sex. Many of my gay and lesbian friends have lost the support (in varying degrees) from family members, friends, religious organizations, etc. when they came out, and I was terrified to come out to my parents because I was so worried that it might not go well (they are practicing Catholics); fortunately it hasn’t actually changed the nature of my relationship with my parents. Regardless, it’s very impressive that you were able to capture that fear of leaving the comfort of heteronormativity - and how much it hurts when the thing you want most is also the most terrifying thing in the world (and also feeling the pain of hurting “Chappell”) - while also giving her the courage to respond in an emotionally mature way AND the willingness to choose NOT to fight against the feelings for “Chappell” and instead fight for love. BTW: I think this is the first RUclips comment I’ve ever written, so this is definitely a compliment. Also, I follow you on Spotify, and I’m so grateful that YT recommended a video of yours, which lead me to this video (so now I’m subscribed to this channel). I’m not really sure how Spotify works, but this song should definitely be on there so that it can be recommended to a larger audience. ☺️ THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS!!! 🥰😘❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜
Wow. This song is incredible. It brings a depth of feeling and a perspective of regret and accountability that is so often lacking in pop music. For a cover/flip it goes deep.
lyrics :) I'm trying, to prove, to myself that we're nothing, when I know the truth And I, envy you-you know yourself so well, better than I do 'cause I don't want to call this off, but I don't know what to call love Don't know why it's so hard for me, baby I kissed a couple stupid boys in bars Took another shot, tried to numb the feeling Said another wrong thing, pissed you off Stormed out of the house, I still hear you screaming Good luck babe, good luck babe Is there another way to say I didn't mean it? Good luck babe, good luck babe 'Cause nothing hurts more than fighting with this feeling I'm a flake, I'm so scared, never meant to make a mess out of this love affair Make you cry, it's not fair But I just need a little time, I just need a little air 'cause I don't want to call this off, I think I want to call this love But my heart makes it hard for me, baby I kissed a couple stupid boys in bars Took another shot, tried to numb the feeling Said another wrong thing, pissed you off Stormed out of the house, I still hear you screaming Good luck babe, good luck babe Is there another way to say I didn't mean it? Good luck babe, good luck babe 'Cause nothing hurts more than fighting with this feeling What if you wake up next to her in the middle of the night With your head in your hands, going back over your life What if you think about me, all of those years ago And your head won't say it, but your heart still knows Yeah your head won't say it But you know Yeah you know So I kissed a couple stupid boys in bars Let me sober up, I'm ready for the feeling Promise that I won't keep leading you on No more new excuses or stupid reasons For us babe, for us babe I'd rather stop the world than stop this feeling For us babe, for us babe I'd rather stop the world than stop this feeling
Very well paced and almost sounds like a different song entirely, despite retaining enough of the original for the listener. It's quite the challenge, to rewrite something from a different POV. Excellent job
soo storytime if u care to listen- I am the only openly gay kid in my suburban texas high school- and everyone to my surprise is extremely accepting. At the beggining of this school year, i met a football player who was, as he said, "confused." i did my best to keep it between the two of us, and people he told, but as it is high school, it got out. he is currently deflecting everything and talking to a girl now. until this video, i was completely disgusted by him and in utter shock. thank u for reminding me that he is going through it just as much as i am rn. (btw ik this sounds so nick and charlie core but it is unfortunately the reality of my life rn.)
I've seen/heard a few different "flips" of this song, but I think this is the one that really got it right. I can absolutely understand the frustration powering the original song, but I've always thought it was a bit lacking in sympathy for "babe's" situation. This brings that sympathy, without dodging responsibility for anything or attacking right back out of anger/defensiveness. Basically, "Put yourself in my shoes. This isn't easy. But be patient; I'll get there, and we're worth the wait." Love it.
I think there is a level of toxicity in this type of relationship that I wanted to take accountability for in this writing but both sides have challenging feelings they are working through
Very well said, you put my own thoughts into words when I couldn't. Thank you for that.
As someone who discovered just two years ago in my mid-30s that I’m actually a lesbian, and have experienced both POVs of “Good Luck Babe” - I can attest that this POV cover of the song is 100% spot on and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! 👏🏼🙌🏼🤩😍🥰
The original is actually on a playlist that I had created following a breakup because I resonated with it, and I think the feelings that Chappell Roan expressed are normal - based on my experiences - and not necessarily toxic like some people have said.
I absolutely LOVE that your song not only showed empathy for “Babe” - but also the courage to 1) take ownership and accountability for her actions and 2) be willing to work through her fears (of leaving the comfort of heteronormativity) to pursue the feelings she has for Chappell.
Even though society is far more accepting of gay and lesbian relationships, I feel like it’s really hard to understand just how scary it is to openly love someone of the same sex. Many of my gay and lesbian friends have lost the support (in varying degrees) from family members, friends, religious organizations, etc. when they came out, and I was terrified to come out to my parents because I was so worried that it might not go well (they are practicing Catholics); fortunately it hasn’t actually changed the nature of my relationship with my parents.
Regardless, it’s very impressive that you were able to capture that fear of leaving the comfort of heteronormativity - and how much it hurts when the thing you want most is also the most terrifying thing in the world (and also feeling the pain of hurting “Chappell”) - while also giving her the courage to respond in an emotionally mature way AND the willingness to choose NOT to fight against the feelings for “Chappell” and instead fight for love.
BTW: I think this is the first RUclips comment I’ve ever written, so this is definitely a compliment. Also, I follow you on Spotify, and I’m so grateful that YT recommended a video of yours, which lead me to this video (so now I’m subscribed to this channel). I’m not really sure how Spotify works, but this song should definitely be on there so that it can be recommended to a larger audience. ☺️
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS!!! 🥰😘❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜
This is what happens if Alex and Chappell date and break up, songs written at each other like a public fight. Go for it!
The perfect pair
Wow. This song is incredible. It brings a depth of feeling and a perspective of regret and accountability that is so often lacking in pop music. For a cover/flip it goes deep.
I really hope that you get found by the music industry because I think you have a lot of talent
This version is so good I can't stop listening to this ❤❤❤❤
Damn this came of really amazing, every word is a hit, perfect paralel to one anothers feelings
Ty its such a great song so was fun to flip
Honestly one of the best songs I’ve heard recently, enjoying my probably 3 day long one song marathon.
Everything you do hits me in my soul ❤ thank you
More than just a cover. Great work.
Ty panda ❤
An incredible POV flip and I absolutely adore the ending. Wonderful writing!
Incredibly creative storytelling. Absolutely beautiful!
This is incredibly authentic. Well done
Got your 10 years into college song on my shorts today,
You got a lovely voice ❤
I am in love with this version!
Beautiful singing and song!
lyrics :)
I'm trying, to prove, to myself that we're nothing, when I know the truth
And I, envy you-you know yourself so well, better than I do 'cause
I don't want to call this off, but I don't know what to call love
Don't know why it's so hard for me, baby
I kissed a couple stupid boys in bars
Took another shot, tried to numb the feeling
Said another wrong thing, pissed you off
Stormed out of the house, I still hear you screaming
Good luck babe, good luck babe
Is there another way to say I didn't mean it?
Good luck babe, good luck babe
'Cause nothing hurts more than fighting with this feeling
I'm a flake, I'm so scared, never meant to make a mess out of this love affair
Make you cry, it's not fair
But I just need a little time, I just need a little air 'cause
I don't want to call this off, I think I want to call this love
But my heart makes it hard for me, baby
I kissed a couple stupid boys in bars
Took another shot, tried to numb the feeling
Said another wrong thing, pissed you off
Stormed out of the house, I still hear you screaming
Good luck babe, good luck babe
Is there another way to say I didn't mean it?
Good luck babe, good luck babe
'Cause nothing hurts more than fighting with this feeling
What if you wake up next to her in the middle of the night
With your head in your hands, going back over your life
What if you think about me, all of those years ago
And your head won't say it, but your heart still knows
Yeah your head won't say it
But you know
Yeah you know
So I kissed a couple stupid boys in bars
Let me sober up, I'm ready for the feeling
Promise that I won't keep leading you on
No more new excuses or stupid reasons
For us babe, for us babe
I'd rather stop the world than stop this feeling
For us babe, for us babe
I'd rather stop the world than stop this feeling
Very well paced and almost sounds like a different song entirely, despite retaining enough of the original for the listener.
It's quite the challenge, to rewrite something from a different POV. Excellent job
Please put this on spotify I NEED it for my playlist!! Also the 10 years later version of 2 days into college! PLEASE!
Sobbing at work, thanks
Taking something and making it your own! Love it, well done!!
Thank uuuu lmk what covers you wanna hear next
Awesome
Alexxx❤❤❤❤ its so goooddddd.....we need a version using Chappelles beat
More versions of this song, yes please!!
What song do u wanna hear me cover?
One of my top few versions of the song
Ty 🥰🥰 what do u want to hear me cover next??
@@imsadalex YW, hmm... perhaps Dua Lipa - These Walls?
Beautiful, thanks
Ok, now I need this woven with the original a la the Amazing Devil's Wild Blue Yonder.
I absolutely love your music!!!! I WISH❤ you lived in buffalo... I want to play piano with you and have you play with a backing band!!!!
Damn good cover! I like how you put your muscle style into it 😄
Thank you 💪
Interesting to this perspective from "the other side", Alex!
very good
Thx pal
(Speechless. This is fantastic! Better than the original.)
!!! Thx scott
nice
❤
much better than the kamala song
Man, that is a sweet guitar. Does the neck feel like a strat? I gotta buy one if so.
It’s a fender newporter!
soo storytime if u care to listen-
I am the only openly gay kid in my suburban texas high school- and everyone to my surprise is extremely accepting. At the beggining of this school year, i met a football player who was, as he said, "confused." i did my best to keep it between the two of us, and people he told, but as it is high school, it got out. he is currently deflecting everything and talking to a girl now. until this video, i was completely disgusted by him and in utter shock. thank u for reminding me that he is going through it just as much as i am rn.
(btw ik this sounds so nick and charlie core but it is unfortunately the reality of my life rn.)
52 seconds Damm I’m early
The earliest !!
Go B4
So much easier
🙏
2 mins ago :0
This only works for 2 minutes…30 seconds left
wait alex are you into women cause holy shit that was good
I fear this is me and I hate it
This should be called the "bunch of red flags" song.
The"not responsible for my bad decisions" song.
Nice work, Alex! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️
Tyyy