Positive Lyrics for S130114SS - Please Help Clarify

[realdoyle]

I was wondering if someone from Taxi or the forum could clarify what they mean by positive lyrics on this listing. If you listen to the Priscilla Ann and A Fine Frenzy songs the lyrics are not what I'd consider positive. They are heartbreak and/or break-up songs. I've posted links to their youtube lyric videos below. I've got this song I think fits well (http://soundcloud.com/3theoryproductions/believe) but I wouldn't consider the lyrics "positive" but then again I don't consider the example songs to be positive either. Though I can see that the Missy Higgins song is a positive love song. HELP!

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"CONTEMPORARY SINGER/SONGWRITER SONGS with FEMALE VOCALS in the range of "I Don't Think So" by Priscilla Ahn, "Warm Whispers" by Missy Higgins, "Near To You" by A Fine Frenzy, etc. are needed by the HEAD of A&R at a PROMINENT INTERNATIONAL LABEL seeking songs for an artist they're working with. QUOTING THE SOURCE: "We're looking for STAND-OUT songs, so the tempo is not as important as the content." Lyric themes should be POSITIVE. As always, do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists or songs in any way, shape, or form! They're provided only as a guide for tone, tempo, vibe and texture. FEMALE vocals ONLY. MID-to-UPTEMPO songs are recommended but exceptional DOWNTEMPO songs could work. Vocal and instrumental demo presentation must be top-notch! Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Monday, January 14, 2013. TAXI #S130114SS"


A Fine frenzy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWiytxHHRdc
Priscilla Ann - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=creeSSgpoI4
Missy Higgins - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nnf1yvUPaKA

[Casey H]

I think you should drop an email to phil _AT_ taxi dot com for clarification.

My *GUESS* is they are looking for the vocal range and musical style of the reference tracks but with positive lyrics. But rather than accept a guess, best to ask Taxi and be sure.

Good luck!
Casey