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MY WORDS STILL MATTER
Keywords: Kellie Larson, VerseandChorus, Human-Authored Verification, Sad Ballad, Toxic Relationship, Alcoholism, Resignation, Tragic, Cinematic, Sync-Ready, Cinematic Songwriter.

SPOTLIGHT: A&R 2-Sheet

"Shouting the truth is the sound of defeat."

(Why It's Set Above The Others)

This song is brutal in its honesty. Most breakup songs focus on the moment of leaving; this song focuses on the tragedy of *staying*. The narrator recognizes the futility of arguing with a "lit" partner and chooses silence instead. The final image of red lipstick on teeth while smiling dumbly is one of the most striking, uncomfortable, and memorable visuals in the entire portfolio. It perfectly captures the messy, undignified reality of trying to keep the peace in a chaotic environment.

(Lyrical Description For A&R)

A slow-motion tragedy set in a bar. The narrator attempts to leave, grabbing her purse and putting on lipstick as armor, but is stopped by the realization that her partner is too intoxicated to care. Instead of fighting, she sits back down. The lyric "I'm trading my strength for a sip of your fear" suggests a complex codependency. It is a quiet, devastating portrait of a voice being drowned out.

(About The Songwriter)

Kellie Larson is a Cinematic Songwriter and Lyricist known for crafting deeply emotional narratives that resonate with modern audiences. Her work prioritizes intellectual honesty and raw human connection, moving beyond standard tropes to find the "cinematic" in everyday moments. The human-written nature of these songs ensures a level of authenticity that resonates with high-stakes sync licensing.

(AI Disclosure & Licensing)
NOTICE: Lyrics are 100% human-authored by Kellie Larson. Music for this demo was AI-generated via Donna for compositional visualization purposes only. All master rights and publishing are held by the lyricist and are pre-cleared for immediate licensing. No copying without permission.

* Scoring categories used: Narrative Depth, Sync Versatility, Emotional Resonance, and Lyric Innovation.

LYRICS

Date: January 19, 2026 | Lyricist: Kellie Larson Lyricist and Cinematic Songwriter
IPI: 1322821876 | Songbay ID: -111887
[slow ballad]
(VERSE 1) I tell you what's bothering me and you say I'm bothering you.
You don't want to listen, I mouth that we're through.
Then I grab my purse, I find my phone, and put on lipstick
as I walk toward the exit door.
I hear you laugh from across the bar room.
How come my words don't matter to you?
(VERSE 2) You're a big man-child who just throws fits
when you don't get your way, but the thought that stops me is:
I just want to go hide in my room and be left alone today.
(THE CRUSHING REALIZATION) Yes, it's true right now my words, my words don't matter to you.
You're pretty lit, just repeating yourself.
I stop right there, my hand on the glass.
You're shouting things out that are certain to pass.
(VERSE 3) Just the whiskey talking, you'll say in the morn,
Like my feelings are cheap, like my words are just worn.
If the drink in my system is the reason you don't hear,
Then I'm trading my strength for a sip of your fear.
(OUTRO) So I turn from the exit, and I walk back to my seat,
Because shouting the truth is the sound of defeat.
My words still matter, even when I'm lit,
But I will keep them in my head, and I just sit.
Smiling dumbly at you, with more red on my teeth
Than on my lips.
(AI Disclosure & Licensing)
NOTICE: Lyrics are 100% human-authored by Kellie Larson. Music for this demo was AI-generated via Donna for compositional visualization purposes only. All master rights and publishing are held by the lyricist and are pre-cleared for immediate licensing. No copying without permission.
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