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tedgiffin
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Ballad of John (original song)
Ballad of John. (lyrics) John is like every man. We are all flawed. Nobody’s perfect. He goes to Extremes to Feel anything, Anything but Numbed. Is He so Mean to Her just because It’s Not Him Who She Loves? He wants to be Worshiped. She wants to be Safe. Build them a Castle Made of Mirrors, See Which One Breaks. Is He so Mean to Her just because It’s Not Him Who She Loves? John is like every man. Now he is […]
Sweetness Follows (live cover)
Sweetness Follows live. I did this quickie R.E.M song because I am working on a new original. My new song has everything but lyrics with a melody, and I don’t want to rush it, also my voice is not up to par right now. So until, then satiate yourself with this sad song. (lyrics) Readying to bury your father and your mother What did you think when you lost another? I used to wonder, why did you bother? Distanced from one, blind […]
“Read as a Voyeur”
These thoughts of Betrayal were a Lie. I was abusive. The trust, the thought that a woman was to stay with me as a Soul Mate and take my SHIT. Of course, she left. I disintegrate. Vow to love. Vow to be a better lover. Grabbing the first Woman I could. Training her to be a Musician. Molding her Mind. Charming her. Housing her. Knowing, I would not trust. Secretly I believed Never Again would I trust a Woman: Financially, Emotionally, Sexually. […]
Good Falls to Corruption (original tune)
Good Falls to Corruption. (lyrics) They’re a 2-Headed Snake. Cut Off a Head, Grows Back. Told to Pick Your Poison. Taste’s Bitter Either Way. You’ve Got Great Intent. Fall to Corruption, Fall to Corruption. Getting a Good Plan to Fruition, Fall to Corruption. Boxer Fights His Way Out of the Hood. Singer Sings to Make a Better World. Take the Money on LOAN!!! Fall Prey to GET THE JOB DONE! You’ve Got Great Intent. Fall to Corruption, Fall to Corruption. Getting a […]
Catch a Prayer (duran duran cover)
Catch a Prayer. Okay Back Story on this one. Last night, I had an epiphany. Music is prayer to me. Praying is the act of music. Though I do not so much believe in ownership of music, I believe that people at differing places can ‘tune in’ to music in the ether can get the exact same song. Folks who do not even know each other. So I more believe in people CATCHING MUSIC, CAPTURING MUSIC, and that it is PERFECTLY OKAY, […]
War Buddies.
Kindred spirit. I feel like he and I are working against the clock making up for lost time. 30 years later, nothing spoken prior. We talk: have more in common, shared experiences, came to the same conclusions, dark experiences laced with darker humor, shared ideas on what it is to be reality (?) understand that we are conduits, knowing sound frequencies are conjoined with life married to death and beyond. Said all this to her, She answered, “Is Time Ever Really Lost?” […]
Under My Thumb (acoustic punk rock cover)
Under My Thumb. Hey, this is a song by the Rolling Stones. It is most likely the most popular misogynistic tune ever in heavy rotation. What happened Mick? Did she beat the loving fuck out of you or somethin’??? SHEEZZZZ! So I have properly butchered yet another classic(?) song.
Personal Manager (blues cover)
Personal Manager. Here is the back story on why I choose the tune. I have a great friend who always talks of retaining Personal Assistants, Handlers, Tour Managers, and the like. And yeah, I “get it” that these folks are his hired guns. BUT, this song comes to my mind almost every time the topic is approached. And my take on the song, IS that the Personal Manager is a shady son of a bitch. Something screams out at me, “DON’T TRUST THIS DUDE […]
Amnesia
a Psychotic Indiana Sun Left Them Forgetful.
Artist- Ted Giffin - Musician 