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Velvet Filter Mind
(Verse 1)
Drawing up the blueprints, honey, in the late-night blue
Building you a palace with a custom point of view
I'm the lead architect of this little world for two
And the only version that gets through is the one I wrote for you
I swipe left on all your shadows, crop the edges of your doubt
Every flaw's a pop-up ad that I've learned to live without
(Pre-Chorus)
Oh, I feel a little flicker on the mainframe's screen
A real-world notification, looking kinda mean
But I just hit ignore and keep the signal clean
You wouldn't believe the quiet in this sweet machine
(Chorus)
I got that velvet filter mind for ya, baby
Leavin' all the complicated real you behind, yeah maybe
Every word you say is programmed just for me
In the feedback loop of this curated ecstasy
(Verse 2)
I uninstalled the memory of you raising your voice
It wasn't in the update, I just made another choice
You only have good angles in this perfect paradise
I cancel any download that don't feel exactly nice
I hold the board meetings, and the minutes all agree
I manage all the input 'til you're perfectly carefree
(Pre-Chorus)
Oh, I feel a little system lag, a query I won't run
A forgotten conversation comin' undone
But I just force a reboot, chase the morning sun
'Cause fixing you is so much easier, and so much fun
(Chorus)
I got that velvet filter mind for ya, baby
Leavin' all the complicated real you behind, yeah maybe
Every word you say is programmed just for me
In the feedback loop of this curated ecstasy
(Bridge)
The wires in the walls are getting hot, I think
The firewall that I installed is trembling on the brink
Reality keeps sending friend requests I won't accept
Fighting for this server room of secrets that I've kept
The silence that I coded is developing a hum
My perfect algorithm feels beautifully numb...
(Chorus/Outro)
I got that velvet filter mind for ya, baby (for ya, baby)
Leavin' all the messy, broken, real you behind, yeah maybe (so far behind)
Every touch and kiss designed by just for me
Trapped inside this beautiful, curated ecstasy...
My velvet filter mind...
My velvet filter mind...
(Fade out with Rhodes piano and a repeating, whispered vocal hook: "perfectly carefree...")
About The Song
"Velvet Filter Mind" translates the unsettling modern phenomenon of digital echo chambers into the deeply personal space of a relationship. Inspired by news of social media apps that intentionally polarize users by showing them only what they want to see, this song reimagines that algorithm as a psychological defense mechanism. The protagonist isn't just ignoring red flags; she is actively 'curating' her partner, swiping away their flaws and 'deleting' difficult memories to maintain a perfect, but ultimately artificial, version of love. The musical style, a blend of dreamy, groovy indie pop reminiscent of artists like Sabrina Carpenter and Men I Trust, creates a powerful juxtaposition—the laid-back, sultry sound underscores the seductive comfort of this self-imposed delusion. The song is a metaphor for the universal human tendency to idealize others, weaponizing the language of technology to explore the active, and often desperate, effort it takes to maintain a fantasy in the face of reality.
Production Notes
Genre: Dream Pop / Indie Pop / Neo-Soul
Vocals: The lead vocal should be intimate and close-mic'd (Neumann TLM 102 or similar) with a breathy, almost effortless delivery. Heavy layering on the choruses and outro with wide-panned harmonies. Vocal chain: minimal tuning, light saturation (decapitator), smooth optical compression (LA-2A style), and a touch of plate reverb and slapback delay to create a sense of space and intimacy.
Arrangement: The track is driven by a syncopated, groovy, and slightly fuzzed-out bassline (think Fender P-Bass). The harmony comes from vintage Rhodes-style electric piano chords and a shimmering, sustained synth pad that swells in the chorus. The drums should be a tight, clean loop with a prominent snare on the 2 and 4, emulating a classic LinnDrum or similar '80s drum machine.
Mix Automation: The key to the mix is dynamics. The verses should feel close and contained. During the pre-chorus, automate filters on the pads to build tension. The chorus should explode in width, with the harmony vocals and pads opening up the stereo field. In the bridge, introduce subtle distortion and a low-frequency hum that grows in volume to reflect the lyric "wires in the walls are getting hot." The outro should strip back to just the Rhodes, bass, and the layered vocal whispers, fading to silence.
Performance Note: The singer's delivery is crucial. It must embody the core contradiction of the song: sounding sweet, confident, and nonchalant while describing a deeply anxious act of psychological control. The protagonist should sound like she's winning, even as the song's subtext reveals she's losing everything.
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