Male Vocalist Needed – Intimate Indie / Country-Pop Ballad (“Words Run Out”)

I’m looking for a male vocalist to record a lead vocal for an emotional, intimate ballad. The song is very “in-the-room,” quiet, and expressive—focused on a moment where words fail in a close relationship.

The delivery should feel natural and conversational, not over-sung. Think soft verses that build into a more emotional but still controlled chorus.

Vocal Style Direction:

Warm, slightly breathy tone
Emotional ... but restrained (no heavy runs or oversinging)
Ability to build subtly from verse → chorus
Clear diction with a natural, storytelling feel

Song Style:
Indie acoustic / country-pop crossover
Moody, intimate, late-night / rainy atmosphere

Reference Vibe (NOT for imitation, just direction):

Soft, intimate male vocal performances
Modern country-pop ballad energy
Indie acoustic emotional delivery

What I’m Providing:

Instrumental track (stereo WAV)
Guide vocal / melody reference
Full lyrics
Notes on phrasing and emphasis

What I Need From You:

Lead vocal (clean, dry WAV)
Double track for chorus (optional but preferred)
Light harmonies on chorus (simple, not overdone)
Clean edits (timed well to track)

File Specs:

WAV format (24-bit / 44.1kHz preferred)
Dry vocals (no heavy effects)
Separate stems for lead, doubles, harmonies

VERSE 1
I feel you move against me,
While the rain is pouring outside,
You slowly turn to me,
I lose what I had in mind.

You come a little closer in,
Then you kiss me on the cheek,
I don’t wanna say a word,
And lose what this could be.

PRE-CHORUS
You’re right here beside me,
And I had something to say,
I reach across the nightstand,
But it’s slipped away.

CHORUS
I open my heart,
To write it all down,
But baby I don’t know how,
You make the words run out.
I reach inside,
To pour it all out,
But I just can’t do it now—
You make the words run out,
Baby, you make my words run out.

VERSE 2
You’re humming something low,
Fingers moving with the beat,
Drawing circles on my chest
Like you’re half asleep.

You look at me like maybe
I’m holding something back,
And I swear I almost say it—
But I lose it just like that.

CHORUS
I open my heart,
To write it all down,
But baby I don’t know how,
You make the words run out.
I reach inside,
To pour it all out,
But I just can’t do it now—
You make the words run out,
Baby, you make my words run out.

BRIDGE
If I could say it, I would,
But it never comes through,
So I’ll just stay right here…
And let it be you.

FINAL CHORUS (lift)
Lost in my thoughts,
In this river of doubt,
I want to say something,
But you make my words run out.

There’s something I feel,
That my soul wants to shout,
But my voice won't come to me—
You make the words run out.
Baby, my words ran out.
My words ran out.

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