Nice Guy

from Nice Guy by Di Ivories

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NICE GUY is a silly-serious tune about the inner and outer struggles of a nice guy. At first listen, one may feel optimistic about its uplifting verses and playful melodies, the drums stay at the same level throughout the entire track providing a steady rhythm with the feel of a heavy heart beating at a constant pace. It really pushes the song forward, like a runner on a track. Once the choruses arrive, swirling synthesizers loop over the upper levels of the track with a dynamic instrumental charge that electrifies the vocals. Each chorus is more dynamic than the last one, and at its zenith all sounds collide in a harmonious manner that evokes similarities to Talking Heads and LCD Soundsystem. Finally, the bridges of the track contain a series of interwoven monologues that when heard all at once really captivates the listener and makes them want to choose a specific line and hear it through the end. It all reflects the "nice guy"'s ability to second guess themselves and try to prove their worth in society.

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I've had second thoughts
And I'm terrified of whatever happens first
Here we lie in solitude
In front of us the final flying birds
All I have to think about
Is simulating while I quiet down
I've been told I fall in love
In principle with dotted lines above

Take it from a nice guy
You didn't need to
Show up for a good time
Only for a good vibe

Long ago a prehistoric fusion
Collides eternal choirs
Universes prerecorded
Coming out like fire returning fire
Load it up to knock you off your balance
Keep the world divided truly
I'm used to my mind
Getting me hurt
It'll be fine
I don't even know

Take it from a nice guy
You didn't need to
Show up for a good time
Only for a good vibe

Take it from the first guy
You didn't need to
Suffer for the third time
Only for the worst guy

Take it from a nice guy
You didn't need to
Show up for a good time
Only for a good vibe

Take it from the first guy
You didn't need to
Suffer for a lifetime
Only for the nice guy

Only for the nice guy
Only for the nice guy
Only for the nice guy yeah
Only for the nice guy
Only for the nice guy yeah
Only for the nice guy

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from Nice Guy, track released July 1, 2022
Fear Icon Records

All Music Recorded by Diego Martinez
Produced and Mixed by Garret De Block at Strange Weather Studios
Mastered by Alex de Turk at The Bunker Studio

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Di Ivories Brooklyn, New York

Di Ivories is an eccentric, indie-psychedelic dream pop project from Brooklyn, NYC led by singer and composer Diego Martinez.

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