Originally written and recorded by Kanye West. I loved the chorus and decided to produce a cover version of the song in my home studio using programmed strings, guitars, pads and vocals to create a more atmospheric and melodic soundscape. Took 3 days for everything except mastering.
lyrics
I'm not lovin' you the way I wanted to
What I had to do, had to run from you
I'm in love with you but the vibe is wrong
And that haunted me all the way home
So you never know, never never know
Never know enough, 'til it's over, love
'Til we lose control, system overload
Screamin', "No, no, no, n-no!?
I'm not lovin' you the way I wanted to
See I wanna move but can't escape from you
So I keep it low, keep a secret code
So everybody else don't have to know
Chorus
So keep your love locked down, your love locked down
Keepin' your love locked down, your love locked down
I keep your love locked down, your love locked down
I keep your love locked down, you lose
I'm not lovin' you the way I wanted to
I can't keep my cool, so I keep it true
I got somethin' to lose, so I gotta move
I can't keep myself and still keep you too
So I keep in mind when I'm on my own
Somewhere far from home, in the danger zone
How many times did I tell ya ?for it finally got through?
You lose, you lose
I'm not lovin' you the way I wanted to
See I had to go, see I had to move
No more wastin' time, you can't wait for life
We're just racin? time, where's the finish line?
*Chorus
I'm not lovin' you the way I wanted to
I bet no one knew, I got no one new
Know I said I'm through, but got love for you
But I'm not lovin' you the way I wanted to
Gotta keep it goin', keep the lovin' goin'
Keep it on a roll, only God knows
If I be with you, baby I'm confused
You choose, you choose
I'm not lovin' you the way I wanted to
Where I wanna go, I don't need you
I've been down this road, too many times before
I'm not lovin' you the way I wanted to
*Chorus
credits
from Cover Songs,
track released January 27, 2009
Written by Kanye West.
Produced, Recorded, Mixed and Performed by Eric Lumiere.
Mastered by Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound.
Eric’s song “Anthem” was remixed by DJs Filo & Peri and released in 13+ countries, resulting in a UK Top 40 & #1 Billboard
Dance Airplay hit single.
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