Demo of the Week: “Anybody Else Says”
Writers: Lori McKenna / Barry Dean / Troy Verges
Vibe: A 5am whispered promise, an us-against-the-world love
Key lyrics: “they say that talk is cheap / and small towns are a prison / that the devil’s in the details / and the bigger picture isn’t/ but I’ve found most of my saving grace lying next to you in bed / so I don’t give a damn what anybody else says”
Could be a good fit for: Lady Antebellum, Sam Hunt, Brett Eldredge
X factor: While a song dedicated to a young love that everyone calls crazy may not at face seem that novel, the sincerity and somber quality of the melody make it feel heartfelt and fervent, not reckless and carefree.