bookmark_borderIn the Quiet

In-the-Quiet.mp3
In-the-Quiet.mp4
In-the-Quiet-Unplugged-Underground-XXVII.mp3
In-the-Quiet-Unplugged-Underground-XXVII.mp4
In-the-Quiet-intro.mp3

[Intro]
In the quiet
(Of the night)
Turned to riot
(Quite the sight)

[Verse 1]
Everything was calm
(You could hear a pin drop)
Everything was comin’ along
(Didn’t want it to stop)

[Bridge]
Stop!
(If you please)
Freeze!

[Chorus]
In the quiet
(Of the night)
Turned to riot
(Quite the sight)

[Verse 2]
Everything was smooth
(No obstacle in sight)
We were in the groove
(Dancing to the light)

[Bridge]
Stop!
(If you please)
Freeze!

[Chorus]
In the quiet
(Of the night)
Turned to riot
(Quite the sight)

[Bridge]
Stop!
(If you please)
Freeze!

[Outro]
In the quiet
(Of the night)
Turned to riot
(Quite the sight)
How to stop
(Before we drop)
And arrive alive

From the album “That’s Loud

bookmark_borderLouderer

Louderer.mp3
Louderer.mp4
Louderer-Pt-2.mp3
Louderer-Pt-2.mp4
Louderer-intro.mp3

[Intro]
Keep dry powder
(And turn it louder)

[Verse 1]
If the going gets tough
(Crank up the music)
When the going gets rough
(Music helps the sick)

[Bridge]
Keep dry powder
(And turn it louder)

[Chorus]
Let the volume move you
(Higher and higher)
The movement sooth you
(And never tire)

[Verse 2]
If the going drives you nuts
(Crank up the music)
You find yourself in the ruts…
(Music helps the sick)

[Bridge]
Keep dry powder
(And turn it louder)

[Chorus]
Let the volume move you
(Higher and higher)
The movement sooth you
(And never tire)

[Bridge]
Keep dry powder
(And turn it louder)

[Outro]
Let the volume move you
(Higher and higher)
The movement sooth you
(And never tire)
May the day
(Go your way)
As we sway
(Sway away)

From the album “That’s Loud

bookmark_borderLack of Confinement

Lack-of-Confinement-Best-Of.mp3
Lack-of-Confinement-Best-Of.mp4
Lack-of-Confinement.mp3
Lack-of-Confinement.mp4
Lack-of-Confinement-intro.mp3

[Intro]
The abscess absence
(A bliss)
Now a loss
(In the abyss)

[Verse 1]
To be set free
Do I have to be
(Confined…
… for some time)

[Bridge]
Then, ya know…
(Let go?)

[Chorus]
The abscess absence
(A bliss)
Now a loss
(In the abyss)

[Verse 2]
No physical (No emotional)
Restriction (or limitation)
(But first held down
… freedom bound)

[Bridge]
Then, ya know…
(Let go?)

[Chorus]
The abscess absence
(A bliss)
Now a loss
(In the abyss)

[Outro]
The abscess absence
(A bliss)
Now a loss
(In the abyss)
Free to be
(Naturally)
The pain….
(Down the drain)
Gone
(Movin’ on… on…. on….)

ABOUT THE SONG
A lack of confinement means the absence of physical or emotional restriction, restraint, or limitation. It describes a state of being free to move, act, or express oneself without boundaries, unlike a situation where one is being held, imprisoned, or limited in space or freedom.  

  • Physical:
    A lack of confinement means there are no physical walls, bars, or other restrictions preventing movement. For example, an animal that is “free-range” lacks confinement and is able to roam freely. 

  • Emotional/Metaphorical:
    It can also refer to a lack of emotional or social restriction. For example, someone might feel “unconfined” in their creativity, or their joy could be described as “unconfined” because it isn’t limited by fear or doubt. 

  • Legal:
    In a legal context, a lack of confinement is the opposite of false imprisonment, which requires the restraint of freedom. A person who is not being held against their will has no confinement. 

From the album “That’s Loud

bookmark_borderUp or Down

Up-or-Down-Best-Of.mp3
Up-or-Down-Best-Of.mp4
Up-or-Down.mp3
Up-or-Down.mp4
Up-or-Down-Pt-2.mp3
Up-or-Down-Pt-2.mp4
Up-or-Down-intro.mp3

[Intro]
Hmmmm… (that’s loud!)
Do you want to turn down
(Or get down)
Don’t disappoint the crowd

[Verse 1]
I suppose
(If you’re one of those)
Not everything goes

[Bridge]
What’s your advice
(On my vice?)

[Chorus]
Hmmmm… (that’s loud!)
Do you want to turn down
(Or get down)
Don’t disappoint the crowd

[Bridge]
Turn it up a bit
(We’ll let you know…
… when to quit)

[Verse 2]
Oh au contraire
(I’d love to get down from up there)
Spin around…
(And get down)

[Bridge]
What’s your advice
(On my vice?)

[Chorus]
Hmmmm… (that’s loud!)
Do you want to turn down
(Or get down)
Don’t disappoint the crowd

[Outro]
Turn it up a bit
(We’ll let you know…
… when to quit)
(I’d love to get down)
Spin ’round…
(Get down)
Down, down, down
(Turn it on again)
And get down
(Down, down, down)

From the album “That’s Loud

bookmark_borderWhiff

Whiff.mp3
Whiff.mp4
Whiff-Unplugged-Unde..>
Whiff-Unplugged-Unde..>
Whiff-intro.mp3

[Intro]
Whiff
(As if…)

[Verse 1]
A distinct aroma
(Wafting in the breeze)
It might… ah, ah, ah
(Tease out a sneeze)

[Chorus]
There’s something in the air
(Causing a reaction)
It’s not clear what is there
(But I see its faction)

[Bridge]
Fracture our future
(Well, what’s that smell?)
(Fracture future)

[Verse 2]
Is it a stretch… a stench
(Pungent with a punch)
Hope not a disease
(Teasin’ out a sneeze)

[Chorus]
There’s something in the air
(Causing a reaction)
It’s not clear what is there
(But I see its faction)

[Bridge]
Fracture our future
(Well, what’s that smell?)
(Fracture future)

[Chorus]
There’s something in the air
(Causing a reaction)
It’s not clear what is there
(But I see its faction)

[Outro]
Fracture our future
(Well, what’s that smell?)
(Fracture future)
Or realize
(The love before our eyes)
Deny jeopardize
(And let the love rise)

From the album “That’s Loud

bookmark_borderAdd

Add-Best-Of.mp3
Add-Best-Of.mp4
Add.mp3
Add.mp4
Add-intro.mp3

[Intro]
(Add volume)
Crank it up!
(Then, add some)
… more…
(That’s for sure)

[Verse 1]
Do you like this song
(It’s my favorite)
I hope it keeps playing on….
(… will never tire of it)

[Chorus]
Crank it up!
(Then, add some)
… more…
(That’s for sure)

[Bridge]
Add volume
(And shake ’em)
(Come on… add some!)

[Verse 2]
Do you love this song
(You can never go wrong)
If we amplify
(… ’till the skies cry)

[Chorus]
Crank it up!
(Then, add some)
… more…
(That’s for sure)

[Bridge]
Add volume
(And shake ’em)
(Come on… add some!)

[Chorus]
Crank it up!
(Then, add some)
… more…
(That’s for sure)

[Outro]
Add volume
(And shake ’em)
It’s a loud crowd
(Better add more)
Way more than before
(Come on… add some!)
Volume!

From the album “That’s Loud

bookmark_borderTie One On

Tie-One-On.mp3
Tie-One-On.mp4
Tie-One-On-Pt-2.mp3
Tie-One-On-Pt-2.mp4
Tie-One-On-intro.mp3

[Intro]
Hey! What do you say
(We tie one on)
Come on!

[Verse 1]
Did you see
(That shirt and tie)
I mean… holy!
(God! Why, oh, why)

[Chorus]
Hey! What do you say
(We tie one on)
Come on!
(Walk this way)

[Bridge]
That tie is loud!
A little too proud
(A little too loud)

[Verse 2]
Ostentatious
(And disastrous)
Screaming neon
(And, on and on and on)

[Chorus]
Hey! What do you say
(We tie one on)
Come on!
(Walk this way)

[Bridge]
That tie is loud!
A little too proud
(And way, way too loud)

[Chorus]
Hey! What do you say
(We tie one on)
Come on!
(Walk this way)

[Outro]
And, the price you’ll pay…
That tie is loud!
(And ridiculously proud)
Hubris
(Meet Nemesis)
Time for that tie
(To say bye-bye)

ABOUT THE SONG

In the context of clothing, the adjective “loud” is a figurative term used to describe items that are unpleasantly bright, gaudy, or have a garish, conspicuous pattern. 
The tie described as “loud” would likely be:
  • Highly noticeable due to very bright colors (like a screaming neon yellow or orange) or large, bold patterns.
  • Ostentatious or showy, demanding attention in a way that might be considered an attempt to shock or stand out.
  • Distracting, potentially taking attention away from the wearer and the rest of their outfit. 
The word is used as a metaphor, as such a tie “demands attention” in the same way a loud sound would. While the term often carries a negative or disapproving connotation, implying a lack of taste or subtlety, in some modern fashion contexts (like “loud fashion”), it can be used positively to describe a bold, expressive, and confident style.

From the album “That’s Loud

bookmark_borderThat’s Loud

Thats-Loud-Best-Of.mp3
Thats-Loud-Best-Of.mp4
Thats-Loud.mp3
Thats-Loud.mp4
Thats-Loud-intro.mp3

[Intro]
(Let’s ask the crowd)
Is that loud….
(Enough)

[Verse 1]
Should we turn it up
(Louder)
Increase the volume
(Louder… and then some?)

[Bridge]
When times get tough…

[Chorus]
(Let’s ask the crowd)
Is that loud….
(Enough)
Get on the floor
(And ask for more)

[Verse 2]
Should we turn it up
(To the max)
Increase the volume
(… some… with more sax!)

[Bridge]
When times get tough…

[Chorus]
(Let’s ask the crowd)
Is that loud….
(Enough)
Get on the floor
(And ask for more)

[Outro]
(Let’s ask the crowd)
Is that loud….
(Enough)
Off your seat
(And on your feet)
Get on the floor
(And yell for more)

From the album “That’s Loud

bookmark_borderWho Knows If….

Who-Knows-If.mp3
Who-Knows-If.mp4
Who-Knows-Ifs-Pt-2.mp3
Who-Knows-If-Pt-2.mp4
Who-Knows-If-intro.mp3

[Intro]
Hello
(Here we go!)

[Refrain]
What kind of music
(Should we play)
Something long
(Something quick)
What do you say?
(Who knows….)
If anything goes

[Bridge]
Hello
(Here we go!)
… start the show

[Refrain]
What kind of music
(Should we play)
Something long
(Something quick)
What do you say?
(Who knows….)
If anything goes

[Bridge]
Hello
(Here we go!)
… on with the show

[Refrain]
What kind of music
(Should we play)
Something long
(Something quick)
What do you say?
(Who knows….)
When anything goes

[Outro]
Good by for now
(Let’s hope somehow)
We can get together again
(And keep on playin’)

From the album “Anything Goes

bookmark_borderWithout a Doubt

Without-a-Doubt.mp3
Without-a-Doubt.mp4
Without-a-Doubt-Unplugged-Underground-XXVII.mp3
Without-a-Doubt-Unplugged-Underground-XXVII.mp4
Without-a-Doubt-intro.mp3

[Intro]
Without a doubt

[Refrain]
Listen (within)
And hear (without)
And here
(It becomes clear)

[Bridge]
Without a doubt
We find out
And the crowd joins in…
(Sing it again!)

[Refrain]
Listen (within)
And hear (without)
And here
(It becomes clear)

[Bridge]
Without a doubt
We find out
And the crowd joins in…
(Sing it again!)

[Refrain]
… listen (within)
And hear (without)
And here…
(It becomes clear)

[Outro]
Perfectly
(Spectacularly)
See…..
Without a doubt
We find out
And the crowd joins in…
(Sing it again!)
Lovin’ n’ singin’
(Again and agin)

From the album “Anything Goes

bookmark_borderPlaying It Loose

Playing-It-Loose-Best-Of.mp3
Playing-It-Loose-Best-Of.mp4
Playing-It-Loose.mp3
Playing-It-Loose.mp4
Playing-It-Loose-intro.mp3

[Refrain]
Relax
(Climax)
Be flexible
(Understandable)
… uninhibited

[Bridge]
Exhibited

[Refrain]
Relax
(Climax)
Be flexible
(Understandable)
… uninhibited

[Bridge]
Exhibited
(Wind ‘er up… and let’er rip)

[Refrain]
Relax
(Climax)
Be flexible
(Understandable)
… uninhibited

[Bridge]
Exhibited
(Wind ‘er up… and let’er rip)

[Outro]
And, so we know
(How far we can go)
Then, we’ll know
(To be happy now)
Because… wow!
(We’re alive)
Strive to thrive
(Stayin’ alive)

From the album “Anything Goes

bookmark_borderSlipped Up

Slipped-Up-Best-Of.mp3
Slipped-Up-Best-Of.mp4
Slipped-Up.mp3
Slipped-Up.mp4
Slipped-Up-intro.mp3

[Intro]
(Welp…)
Have you slipped up?

[Refrain]
Do you need help
(… in need of aid)
Here’s a helping hand
(I hope you understand)
Don’t let our hope fade

[Bridge]
(Welp…)
Have you slipped up?

[Refrain]
Do you need help
(… in need of aid)
Here’s a helping hand
(I hope you understand)
Don’t let our hope fade

[Bridge]
(Welp…)
Have you slipped up?
(As in F’d up)
Fallen on your face
(Feeling out of place)

[Refrain]
Do you need help
(… in need of aid)
Here’s a helping hand
(I hope you understand)
Don’t let our hope fade

[Outro]
(Welp…)
Have you slipped up?
(Half empty cup)
Fallen on your face
(Feeling out of place)
Fallen flat
(Don’t know where you’re at)
Well, hell…
(Here’s a helping hand)
I hope you understand
(Don’t let our hope fade away)
No, don’t fade away
(Fade away)

From the album “Anything Goes

bookmark_borderHouse of Knives

House-Of-Knives-Best-Of.mp3
House-Of-Knives-Best-Of.mp4
House-Of-Knives.mp3
House-Of-Knives.mp4
House-Of-Knives-intro.mp3

[Intro]
Watch your thumbs
(Or you might have none)

[Refrain]
This house of cards
(Or is it knives)
Souls… disregard
(Stolen lives)

[Bridge]
After all
(When they fall…)
Watch your thumbs
(Or you might have none)

[Refrain]
This house of cards
(Sharpened knives)
Cruel, oh so hard
(Stolen lives)

[Bridge]
After all
(When they fall…)
Watch your thumbs
(Or you might have none)

[Outro]
After all
(When they fall…)
Watch your thumbs
(Or you might have none)

From the album “Anything Goes

bookmark_borderLike a Rock

Like-a-Rock-Best-Of.mp3
Like-a-Rock-Best-Of.mp4
Like-a-Rock.mp3
Like-a-Rock.mp4
Like-a-Rock-intro.mp3

[Intro]
He did?
(Yes he did)
Solid
(Like a rock)

[Verse 1]
The lights are on
(But no one’s home)
Should turn ’em off
(And the garden gnome)

[Chorus]
He did?
(Yes he did)
Solid
(Like a rock)

[Bridge]
Rock solid!
He did?
(Yes he did)
Solid
(Like a rock)

[Verse 2]
It’s “lights out”
(Nobody’s home)
Beyond a doubt
(… just the garden gnome)

[Chorus]
He did?
(Yes he did)
Solid
(Like a rock)

[Bridge]
Rock solid!
He did?
(Yes he did)
Solid
(Like a rock)

[Outro]
Rock solid!
He did?
(Yes he did)
Solid
(Like a rock)
… let’s roll
(He’s gone)
Too far along
(Long gone)
Rock n’ roll

From the album “Anything Goes

bookmark_borderForget About It

Forget-About-It-Best-Of.mp3
Forget-About-It-Best-Of.mp4
Forget-About-It.mp3
Forget-About-It.mp4
Forget-About-It-intro.mp3

[Intro]
With that kind of tone
(You’re on your own)

[Verse 1]
Did you want to say that
(Is it really what you mean)
Taking your head to bat
(Trying to sever it clean)

[Chorus]
With that kind of tone
(You’re on your own)
With that kind of tone
(You’re all alone)

[Bridge]
Forget about it
(Quit!)
Might want to change your mind
(And try being kind)

[Verse 2]
Are you really that dumb
(If so… how come)
Are you really that numb
(To all the pain and insane)

[Chorus]
With that kind of tone
(You’re on your own)
With that kind of tone
(You’re all alone)

[Bridge]
Forget about it
(Quit!)
Might want to change your mind
(And try being kind)

[Chorus]
With that kind of tone
(You’re on your own)
With that kind of tone
(You’re all alone)

[Outro]
Forget about it
(Quit!)
In the twilight zone
Might want to change your mind
(And try being kind)
Get your heart to start
(And put love above)

 

From the album “Anything Goes