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WELCOME TO JUKES
Keywords: Kellie Larson, VerseandChorus, Human-Authored Verification, Southern Gothic, Swamp Blues, Supernatural Thriller, Horror Sync, Bayou, Dark Narrative, Cinematic Songwriter.

SPOTLIGHT: A&R 2-Sheet

"No one ever leaves here when day breaks... Even you..."

(Why It's Set Above The Others)

This track masterfully balances an upbeat, inviting atmosphere with a creeping, sinister undercurrent. It draws the listener in just like the victims in the song, offering a "good time" that slowly reveals itself to be a nightmare. The twist ending—where the doors lock and the "dead now dance"—is executed with cinematic precision, making it a perfect fit for the current trend of Southern Gothic horror in media.

(Lyrical Description For A&R)

A narrative song set in a mysterious juke joint deep in the bayou. The lyrics paint a picture of smoke, liquor, and music, but foreshadowing lines like "ghostly breeze" and "chimes ring four" build tension. It culminates in a terrifying realization that the patrons are trapped spirits. It’s a "Hotel California" story with a distinctly Southern, swamp-rock flavor.

(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 17, 2026 | Lyricist: Kellie Larson Lyricist and Cinematic Songwriter
IPI: 1322821876 | Songbay ID: 235612228
(VERSE 1) She belts out a tune, a voice both harsh and sweet,
Takes a pull from her bottle, then stomps her restless feet.
The windows are open wide, the doors ajar and free,
No "Closed" sign here, no minimum drinks and no entry fee
The air is thick with smoke and with a sweet perfume,
A ghostly breeze that dances through the crowded room.
(CHORUS) Oh, the juke joint's jumpin', the seats are all filled,
This ol' ramshackle place sounds are fillin' up the hills.
Back deep in the bayou, a secret, dark romance,
'Tween man, the music, and the spirits where the deranged meet and dead now dance.
(VERSE 2) You'll love the songs they play, and you all seem to get along,
The lights are low and hazy, and the liquor's twice as strong.
The sign says, "Come on in, welcome to Jukes,"
But what's inside this old place ain't what it looks.
Drink 'til you can't, and your problems they fade away,
'Cause you'll see what's in store when the chimes ring four, and they'll lock the doors.
(BRIDGE) and you have to stay. you have to stay cause no one leaves here when day breaks. no one ever leaves here when day breaks.
(CHORUS) Oh, the juke joint's jumpin', the seats are all filled,
This ol' ramshackle place sounds are fillin' up the hills.
Back deep in the bayou, a secret, dark romance,
'Tween man, the music, and the spirits where the deranged meet and dead now dance.
(VERSE 3) The final siren wails, a closing, mournful cry,
Then all the music stops, a deathly lullaby.
Night versus morning, dark versus light there ain't no gettin' out,
And all that's left is the lonely wind and the final screams of a dying shout.
(OUTRO) No one leaves here, that's your fate, they close the door! [now it's TOO LATE]
Bodies on the floor, spirits all over the place and the music is no more. Partys over. No one ever leaves here when day breaks...
cause No one ever leaves here when day breaks...
Even you... [it's true]
(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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