Election Day. From my version of the tune, you would never fathom that the writers were a band called Arcadia, a splinter group of Duran Duran. (lyrics) Wild kind of look to the day Opening eyes impale neon flickers She moon, she turning away The city’s her slave and he’s cheating his mistress She’s moody and grey She’s mean and she’s restless All over you as they say Rumours or rivals yell at the strike force Hi guys, by the way Are […]
Hang Fire. (lyrics) In the sweet old country where I come from Nobody ever works Yeah nothing gets done We hang fire, we hang fire You know MARRYING MONEY is a full time JOB I DONT NEED the AGGRAVATION I’m a LAZY SLOB I hang fire, I hang fire Hang fire, put it on the wire I got nothing to eat I got nowhere to work Nothing to drink Just lost my shirts I’m on the dole i ain’t for hire Say […]
Dead Flowers. (lyrics) Well when you’re sitting there in your silk upholstered chair Talkin’ to some rich folk that you know Well I hope you won’t see me in my ragged company Well, you know I could never be alone Take me down little Susie, take me down I know you think you’re the queen of the underground And you can send me dead flowers every morning Send me dead flowers by the mail Send me dead flowers to my wedding And […]
a Woman in Love {It’s Not Me} cover. Here is a thought, “Grief is Love’s Unwillingness TO LET GO!!” (lyrics) She laughed in my face, told me goodbye Said “Don’t think about it, you can go crazy Anything can happen, anything can end Don’t try to fight it, don’t try to save me” She’s a woman in love And he’s gonna break her heart to pieces She don’t wanna see She’s a woman in love, but it’s not me Well alright, do […]
Been a Long While. (lyrics) I can sing of Love and Faith all day. Without Action, the Words are Buried in a Grave. I’m Lucky to be Alive. I’m Lucky to be Sane. Ya know, I earned my seat And I wouldn’t change a thing. When you saw me, you couldn’t believe your eyes. Let’s Breathe in Hope and Look Towards Good Times. I’m Glad to See You Smile. I’m Glad to See You Grin. Ya know, it’s been, It’s Been a […]
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. 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 […]
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. 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, […]
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. 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 […]
Artist- Ted Giffin - Musician 