bookmark_borderReign, Reign, Go Away

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[Intro]
Rain on the reign
Rein in the reign

[Verse 1]
The skies were blue
What can you do
Once you discover
The shadows taking over

[Bridge]
Rain on the reign
Rein in the reign

[Chorus 1]
Reign, reign, go away
(Don’t rain on our parade)
Reign, reign, go away
(Enough of your charade)

[Bridge]
Rain on the reign
Rein in the reign

[Verse 2]
The clouds rollin’ in
Again and again
Darker and darker still… until… (will!)
Free (will!) We’ll will:

[Bridge]
Rain on the reign
Rein in the reign

[Chorus 2]
Reign, reign, go away
(Don’t come again in our day)
Reign, reign, go away
(Don’t get in our way)

[Outro]
Reign, reign, go away
(Don’t come again. No way)
Rain on the reign
(Rein in the reign)

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Wild

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderIdea

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[Verse 1]
I had a wild idea…
What if you me
Got together
To discuss the weather
Whether we could see
Eye to eye

[Bridge]
Or I to I

[Chorus]
The situation is real
(Guess now we gotta deal)
Deal with the reality
(Plain as day… can’t we see)

[Bridge]
I for an I (Truth for a truth)

[Verse 2]
Yes, a wild idea…
What if you me
Got together on our government
Where truth and justice is meant
Factually
Face to face

[Bridge]
And I to I

[Chorus]
The situation is real
(Guess now we gotta deal)
Deal with the reality
(Plain as day… can’t we see)

[Outro]
… see…
We…
(We should could together)
That would be lovely

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Wild

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderAnger and Frustration

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[Verse 1]
Tom, it may seem petty
But, please have some pity
Ask Billie Joe…
He is in the know

[Chorus]
Anger and frustration
(In need of regulation)
During the construction
(Of creation)

[Bridge]
Now that’s… “knock and know all”
(Rock n’ roll!)
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
It takes what it takes
When one makes… (creates)

[Instrumental, Synth Solo, Bass, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
Tom and Billie Joe, though
Who! I’m asking you
(Yes) I confess
The Who, too

[Chorus]
Anger and frustration
(In need of regulation)
During the construction
(Of creation)

[Bridge]
Now that’s… “knock and know all”
(Rock n’ roll!)
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
It takes what it takes
When one makes… (creates)

[Chorus]
Anger and frustration
(In need of regulation)
During the construction
(Of creation)

[Outro]
Now that’s… “knock and know all”
(Rock n’ roll!)

By Jack Brouse and Daniel Brouse

ABOUT THE SONG
This track comes from the “Floyd the Barber” sessions. It was born out of pure anger and frustration. I originally expected to record the song quickly and easily, but by the time I started this take, I had already gone through 34 attempts that day. (The full session ended up with 41 takes, including vocal and final versions.) I had injured my hand, and when I hit record for this one, I just said, “F**k it,” and let loose with this noise jam.

Here are a few notable instances of rock-and-roll frustration literally leaving its mark:

  • Tom Petty
    During the Southern Accents sessions, Petty grew so exasperated with endless tweaks to the track “Rebels” that he punched a studio wall—hard enough to shatter bones and tendons in his hand and put the project on hold while he healed.

  • Billie Joe Armstrong
    In 2012, after a string of technical glitches at Clear Channel’s iHeartRadio Festival, Armstrong erupted onstage, smashing his guitar so violently that he cut himself and was ushered off for medical attention before later entering rehab.

  • Kurt Cobain got so furious during the recording of “Lithium” that he couldn’t nail the take, he exploded in frustration and ended up creating the hidden track “Endless, Nameless.” Butch Vig has said that, to this day, he’s never seen anyone that angry in a recording session.
  • Pete Townshend
    The Who’s signature windmill strum nearly backfired in Tacoma, WA (1989), when Townshend’s whammy bar drove through his palm mid-set—an accident born of his hyper-physical playing style.

  • Keith Moon
    On the Who’s U.S. TV debut on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967), Moon rigged his bass drum with explosives. The ensuing blast showered him with shrapnel, cutting his arm—and singeing Pete Townshend’s hair—before the segment even ended.

Each of these moments shows how the highs and lows of performance or recording can literally inflict physical wounds when creative tensions boil over.

From the album “Brain Slug” by The Electric Slugs

bookmark_borderLyin’ Tamer

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[Verse 1]
Is being a bit too lame
Starting to gnaw at your claw
Abandoned the law
Might be time to tame

[Chorus]
In need of a lyin’ tamer
This beast is the least
No, no hall of famer
Can’t wait till it’s ceased

[Bridge]
He want’s to know:
How low (can you go)
Go!
(Oh, no, no)
Whoa
(We won’t go!)

[Verse 2]
Is being a way too lame
Starting to feel all too same
Certainly, not sane
Will we remain….

[Chorus]
In need of a lyin’ tamer
This beast is the least
Willing to defame her
Can’t wait till he’s ceased

[Bridge]
He want’s to know:
How low (can you go)
Go!
(Oh, no, no)
Whoa
(We won’t go!)

[Outro]
Keep saying: (No! No! No!)
We know (we can glow)
Go! (Glow!)
Oh! (sow, sow, sow)

ABOUT THE SONG

The song “Lyin’ Tamer” reads like a satirical and urgent call to confront a political figure whose relationship with truth, law, and leadership has become dangerously unmoored. As a commentary on the Trump presidency, the lyrics operate as both critique and resistance anthem, blending metaphor, wordplay, and rhythm to capture the chaos, dishonesty, and public fatigue that characterizes much of his tenure.

“Lyin’ Tamer”: A Trump-Era Decoding

Verse 1: Lawlessness and Decline

“Is being a bit too lame / Starting to gnaw at your claw / Abandoned the law / Might be time to tame”

This verse paints the image of a once-powerful “beast” now weakened, perhaps frustrated, but still dangerous. The line “Abandoned the law” is a direct jab at Trump’s disregard for legal norms—ranging from obstruction of justice allegations to defiance of subpoenas and attacks on the judiciary. The “claw” may symbolize both his grip on power and the damage inflicted during his administration. The call to “tame” suggests the need to restrain or remove him from power.

Chorus: Exposing the Con

“In need of a lyin’ tamer / This beast is the least / No, no hall of famer / Can’t wait till it’s ceased”

The phrase “lyin’ tamer” is a pun on “lion tamer,” reframed to mean someone capable of subduing a habitual liar. “This beast is the least” suggests Trump, once seen as a political alpha, has become a liability. The “hall of famer” reference sarcastically dismisses any notion of legacy greatness. There’s a collective yearning here—for an end to the spectacle and for accountability.

Bridge: The Bottomless Pit

“He want’s to know: / How low (can you go)”

This mocking call-and-response draws from the infamous “how low can you go” taunt—suggesting Trump’s relentless pursuit of self-interest, even if it means dragging the country’s moral and political standards into the mud. The public’s reply—“No! No! No!”—shows defiance. “We won’t go” emphasizes that resistance to authoritarianism, lies, and hate still holds firm.

Verse 2: The Loop of Lameness

“Is being a way too lame / Starting to feel all too same / Certainly, not sane / Will we remain….”

This verse captures a broader national malaise: the fatigue, the repetition, and the psychological strain of enduring a presidency defined by erratic behavior, conspiracy theories, and gaslighting. The question “Will we remain” is left hanging—inviting reflection on democratic survival in the face of sustained institutional assault.

Chorus (Reprise): Personal Attacks and Demagoguery

“Willing to defame her / Can’t wait till he’s ceased”

This line highlights Trump’s pattern of targeting women—journalists, political opponents, whistleblowers—with insults and lies. The use of “defame her” underscores the misogynistic undertones of many of his attacks, while the urgent refrain “can’t wait till he’s ceased” signals a widespread desire for political closure.

Outro: From Resistance to Renewal

“Keep saying: (No! No! No!) / We know (we can glow) / Go! (Glow!) / Oh! (sow, sow, sow)”

The final lines shift from protest to possibility. Refusing to “go” becomes a metaphor for standing firm, and “glow” suggests the power of collective hope and moral clarity. “Sow, sow, sow” implies planting seeds for a better future—post-Trump, post-chaos.

Conclusion

“Lyin’ Tamer” is a blistering critique of Trump’s presidency, capturing public disillusionment, the craving for accountability, and the determination not to be dragged further into decline. The beast may roar, but the chorus of “No! No! No!” grows louder—and may yet prevail.

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Wild

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderOats

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[Verse 1]
Do you only live once?
If so why go to waste
Just don’t be the dunce
Loosing sight in your haste

[Chorus]
So one’s wild notes
Can play the day away
Sow one’s wild oats
And, the children will play

[Bridge]
We’ve got time to learn
(There’s no time to burn)
Beckon every second
(Love it every minute)

[Verse 2]
Since we don’t live twice
Won’t let this fade to rust
Gonna love and make nice
Living giving is a must

[Chorus]
So one’s wild notes
Can play the day away
Sow one’s wild oats
And, the children will play

[Bridge]
We’ve got time to learn
(There’s no time to burn)
Beckon every second
(Love it every minute)

[Chorus]
So one’s wild notes
Can play the day away
Sow one’s wild oats
And, the children will play

[Outro]
Loving all time
(Letting it shine)
Beckon every second
(Lovin’ every minute)

From the album “Wild

bookmark_borderWild

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[Verse 1]
Child,
Has the world gone wild
Mild,
Too fast into the past

[Chorus]
It’s a jungle out there
(Humans unaware)
Isn’t it plain to see
(We’re our own worst enemy)

[Bridge]
Rawr (our are)

[Verse 2]
Child,
The whole world’s gone wild
Aghast,
The good times couldn’t last

[Chorus]
It’s a jungle out there
(Humans unaware)
Isn’t it plain to see
(We’re our own worst enemy)

[Bridge]
Rawr (our are)
Growl (and howl)
Grown (and hiss)
Moan (and piss)

[Chorus]
It’s a jungle out there
(Humans unaware)
Isn’t it plain to see
(We’re our own worst enemy)

[Outro]
Rawr (our are)
How far (Rawr!)

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Wild

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderThrough the Cracks

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[Intro]
Did you slip…
(Through the cracks)
While reality…
(Attack, ack, ack, acks!)

[Verse 1]
It’s a fine line
Between right and wrong
Some of the time
Same ole song

[Chorus]
Did you slip…
(Through the cracks)
While reality…
(Attack, ack, ack, acks!)
Did you slip? (Did your trip?)
(Whack, ack, ack, ack!)

[Verse 2]
Did you step over the line
Between good and bad
So long sublime
… will miss what we had

[Chorus]
Did you slip…
(Through the cracks)
While reality…
(Attack, ack, ack, acks!)
Did you slip? (Did your trip?)
(Whack, ack, ack, ack!)

[Bridge]
Did you slip…
(Through the cracks)

[Chorus]
Did you slip…
(Through the cracks)
While reality…
(Attack, ack, ack, acks!)
Did you slip? (Did your trip?)
(Whack, ack, ack, ack!)

[Outro]
Did you slip…
(Through the cracks)
[Instrumental, Organ Solo]

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Thwart

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderOut Standing

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[Verse 1]
Heavy load on my feet
Mind if I take a seat
Though I tried, tried, tried
Hung my head and cried

[Chorus]
Do I understand (Stand!)
Up to their command (Stand!)
It’s time to rock
(Their roll)
Punch the time clock
(Get whole)

[Bridge]
Understand? (Stand!)
Stand up and be counted
(Principles mounted)
Stand!

[Verse 2]
It’s so hard to get out of bed
So much sorrow in a heavy head
Though I’ve cried, cried, cried
Maybe it’s time I tried?

[Chorus]
Do I understand (Stand!)
Up to their command (Stand!)
It’s time to rock
(Their roll)
Punch the time clock
(Get whole)

[Bridge]
Understand? (Stand!)
Stand up and be counted
(Principles mounted)
Stand!
Out standing (Outstanding)

[Chorus]
Do I understand (Stand!)
Up to their command (Stand!)
It’s time to rock
(Their roll)
Punch the time clock
(Get whole)

[Outro]
Understand? (Stand!)
Understanding (Standing!)
Out standing (Outstanding)

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Thwart

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderSubversion

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[Verse 1]
Are you in collusion
With their illusion
Causing confusion
In an unkind mind

[Chorus]
(Subversion)
Of the authority
(Subversion)
Due to hypocrisy

[Bridge]
Can you even hear me?

[Verse 2]
Are you in collusion
With their illusion
Causing confusion
In an unkind mind

[Chorus]
(Subversion)
Of the authority
(Subversion)
Due to hypocrisy

[Bridge]
Can you even hear me?
Get it clear — be
Immersion
(In subversion)

[Outro]
Of their hypocrisy
(Got to free me)

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Thwart

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderNip It in the Bud

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[Verse 1]
The tide’s rising higher
Permafrost is on fire
The ice is melting
The rain is pelting

[Bridge]
Don’t let it hit you with a thud
See a problem coming
No sense in running
Nip it in the bud

[Chorus]
When it’s forming
(Before alarming)
Know your role
(Take control)

[Verse 2]
The racists are racing
While deep hate embracing
Social responsibility
Is no longer a reality

[Bridge]
Don’t let it hit you with a thud
See a problem coming
No sense in running
Nip it in the bud

[Chorus]
When it’s forming
(Before alarming)
Know your role
(Take control)

[Outro]
See a problem coming
No sense in running
Nip it in the bud
(Don’t let it hit you with a thud)

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Thwart

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderBetween the Eyes

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[Verse 1]
Fooling around
Poking the bear
Guess I’m bound
To go there

[Chorus]
Is it any surprise
When it hits you between the eyes
It’s a wake-up call
… after all
(Prepare to fall)

[Verse 2]
Messing around
Dancing in a mine field
Guess I’m bound
To reap the yield

[Chorus]
Is it any surprise
When it hits you between the eyes
It’s a wake-up call
… after all
(Prepare to fall)

[Bridge]
Oh (oh, oh)
Here we go
No lies!
(Right between the eyes)
Hold on for the ride
’cause there’s nowhere to hide
(Revealing your inside)

[Chorus]
Is it any surprise
When it hits you between the eyes
It’s a wake-up call
… after all
(Prepare to fall)

[Outro]
Oh (oh, oh)
Here we go
Realize
(Right between the eyes)

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Thwart

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderShort Circuit

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[Verse 1]
What do you think
Get ’em to spring a leak
Trip over themself
And, their baggage of wealth?

[Bridge]
The ice is wearin’ thin
(From has to “has been”)

[Chorus]
Crisscross the wires
(Short circuit it)
Pour gas on the fires
(Light it up a bit)

[Verse 2]
What do you think
They’ll flinch, they’ll blink
Scared of their own shadow
And, what will come (of tomorrow)

[Bridge]
The ice is wearin’ thin
(From has to “has been”)

[Chorus]
Crisscross the wires
(Short circuit it)
Pour gas on the fires
(Light it up a bit)

[Outro]
Watch the clown (come down)
Crisscross the wires
(Short circuit it)
Ignite (the light)

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Thwart

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderTrouble in Paradise

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[Intro]
Is there trouble in paradise…
Need I ask twice
(Trouble in paradise?)

[Verse 1]
We were living in the Golden Age
Everything could have been just fine
But over love we chose damage
Till the light faded its shine

[Bridge]
Is there trouble in paradise…
(Are we men or mice?)

[Chorus]
Is there trouble in paradise…
Need I ask twice
(Trouble in paradise?)
Turned the American dream
Into obscene
(Do you know what I mean?)

[Bridge]
Trouble in paradise
(Take my advice)
Sacrifice!
(Trouble in paradise)

[Verse 2]
Everything we needed, at our finger tips
All the fancy toppings… pretzels and microchips
But, hey, fumble and tumble with our loose lips
Throwing it all away… day after day

[Bridge]
Is there trouble in paradise…
(Are we men or mice?)

[Chorus]
Is there trouble in paradise…
Need I ask twice
(Trouble in paradise?)
Turned the American dream
Into obscene
(A truly ugly scene)

[Outro]
Trouble in paradise
(Take my advice)
Sacrifice!
(Trouble in paradise)

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Thwart

Also found on the album “Reggae Entrée

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderClose Call

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[Intro]
Yow! (Wow)
After all…
(That was a close call)

[Verse 1]
Where to begin?
The room for error
Razor thin
Could bring terror

[Chorus]
Yow! (Wow)
After all…
(That was a close call)
Somehow now
We need to recover
The lover

[Bridge]
Right up front
(Too close for comfort)

[Verse 2]
Over and over again
No room for error
Reached the maximum
Threshold of terror

[Chorus]
Yow! (Wow)
After all…
(That was a close call)
Somehow now
We need to recover
The lover

[Bridge]
Right up front
(Too close for comfort)

Chorus]
Yow! (Wow)
After all…
(That was a close call)
Somehow now
We need to recover
The lover

[Outro]
Right up front
(Too close for comfort)

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Thwart

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderSwat

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[Verse 1]
Is something bugging you
’cause something bugging me, too
I’m guessin’ it’s best
If we squish the pest

[Chorus]
We ought ta swat
(Squash the bug)
We need to thwart
(The thug)

[Bridge]
Swat!
(Special words and tactics)
Swat!
(Rein in the spastics)

[Verse 2]
Inspect-a-side
(Terminate the bug)
Where they reside
(Gotta pull his plug)

[Chorus]
We ought ta swat
(Squash the bug)
We need to thwart
(The thug)

[Bridge]
Swat!
(Special words and tactics)
Swat!
(Rein in the spastics)

[Chorus]
We ought ta swat
(Squash the bug)
We need to thwart
(The thug)

[Outro]
Swat!
(Special words and tactics)
Swat! (Swat!) Swat!

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Thwart

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment