Forbidden Fruit (Won't you heal me, Dr. Time?)
It's not about an apple! A Soundroom production
melody
poprock
folk rock
country rock
soft rock
Story behind the song
Been a long time coming
Played all 4 guitar parts, 2 of them on bass (G 9,11 for those who wish to play along with the riff)
This riff and the main harmony line written during recording process to complete original song written 1998/99.
A first on guitar for me. Usually stick to bass! Also did all vocal parts. Too much emotion to be happy with lead. That's my excuse!
Drums and strings by Soundroom engineers.
The Beatles' 'Help' is the first song I remember with a 2 part melody, which has inspired me to write in this style. (Also have First Kiss, still to come). The main style is inspired by Morrissey and the bass riff by Abba.
Lyrics
intro
Won't you heal me Dr. Time x 2 to harmony melody
Does it have to be a crime
To be together for some time?
Yes, and live life to the full,
Oh, it is such precious time.
But then the colour drains away and my life returns to black and white,
Sometimes the memories fade away - but I know they will return tonight
To haunt me once again and leave me shivering inside
Oh, I miss you oh so much
Won't you heal me Dr. Time?
Was it a crime to fall in love? x2
Was it a crime to fall in love with you?
Have things really got so bad (with harmony)
That you think I'm going mad?
I don't want us to be sad
When I'm with you, we're just fine
repeat chorus
instrumental
repeat chorus
end game with 2nd part melody (as intro) throughout to
Will you remain the forbidden fruit of my life?