This music podcast, I’m joined by Severin Bozung of Seve Vs. Evan. We challenged ourselves to write a song about being picked last in gym class. We ended up with a fun synth-pop tune called “The Underdog (Swervy Courage).”

For the recording, Severin played the synth parts and sang lead vocals. I programmed the drum machine, added harmony vocals, a tambourine, handclaps, and a synth noise pad.

Lyrics:
I just got picked last in gym class,
My crush was laughing from the stands,
Yesterday I asked her to the Valentine’s dance,
She claimed she already made plans

The swervy courage of the underdog,
Never saw it coming, never saw it coming,
Waiting in line til he’s number one,
His little heart is thumping, little heart is thumping

Captain sprained his ankle now I got my chance,
Laced up my kicks, “Coach put me in,”
Started a romance with my breakaway pants,
When I tried to rip them off everyone grinned

The hidden courage of the underdog,
Never saw it coming, never saw it coming,
Waiting in line til he’s number one,
His little heart is thumping, little heart is thumping

Clock is ticking, got the ball,
Crowd is cheering, show them all,
My crush was kissing the captain in my place,
Instead of shooting I threw it in his face

The swervy courage of the underdog,
Never saw it coming, never saw it coming,
Waiting in line til he’s number one,
His little heart is thumping, little heart is thumping

Thanks for listening to my music podcast!

Links:

• Seve Vs. Evan
• Cover of “Lump” (Reliving the 90s)
• Seve’s Soundcloud Page
• Music Video for “King Of A One Horse Town”

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