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[Intro]
And the title read: (Tilt!)

[Verse 1]
Smacked those bumpers
(A little too hard)
Sending signals bonkers
(Leaving the score scarred)

[Bridge]
And the title read: (Tilt!)

[Chorus]
Lost our turn
(Maybe the game)
Will we learn
(It’s never the same)

[Verse 2]
Push and shove
(Away the love)
Shutting ‘er down
(Like a foolish clown)

[Bridge]
And the title read: (Tilt!)

[Chorus]
Lost our turn
(Maybe the game)
Will we learn
(It’s never the same)

[Bridge]
And the title read: (Tilt!)

[Chorus]
Lost our turn
(Maybe the game)
Will we learn
(It’s never the same)

[Outro]
And the title read: (Tilt!)
Game Over
(Deposit more money)
No, it ain’t funny
(Tilt!)

From the album “Title“

bookmark_borderTBA

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[Intro]
(Hey!)
To be announced…
(Pronounced:) T B A
(Hey!)

[Bridge]
Do you know
(About the show)

[Refrain]
Say:
(Hey!)
To be announced…
(Pronounced:) T B A
(Hey!)

[Bridge]
Do you know
(About the show)
Which way (should we go)

[Refrain]
Say:
(Hey!)
To be announced…
(Pronounced:) T B A
(Hey!)
You have to
(Wait for it!)
… at least a bit

[Bridge]
Do you know
(About the show)
Which way (should we go)

[Outro]
Say:
(Hey!) T B A
To be announced…
(Pronounced:) T B A
(Hey!)
T B A
You have to
(Wait for it!)
… at least a bit

 

From the album “Title“

bookmark_borderSir Loin of Beef

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[Intro]
Arise, Sir Loin of Beef!
(In the night of day)

[Bridge]
By the power
(Stolen from our are)
I, King,
(Dumb-ling)
Knight thee
(Cloaked in hypocrisy)

[Refrain]
Arise, Sir Loin of Beef!
(In the night of day)
Arise, Earl of Cloves
(Does logic give way)
Arise, Duke of Brittingham
(I think… I am)
Arise, Baron of Munchausen
(The few… the chosen)

[Bridge]
By the power
(Stolen from democracy)
I, King,
(Of nothing)
Knight thee
(In the name of hypocrisy)

[Refrain]
Arise, Sir Loin of Beef!
(In the night of day)
Arise, Earl of Cloves
(Does logic give way)
Arise, Duke of Brittingham
(I think… I am)
Arise, Baron of Munchausen
(The few… the chosen)
Askew of reality
(Really… a tragedy)

[Outro]
The usurped power
(Was our “are”)
The King…
(Knew nothing)
In the dark of knight
(Spreading fear and fright)
While wearing no clothes
(No clothes and no clues)
No surprise… Arise
(Sir Loin of Beef!)
King of grief
(No surprise…) Arise!
(Sir Loin of Beef!)
King of grief

ABOUT THE SONG
The Bugs Bunny quote is “Arise, Sir Loin of Beef!” from the 1949 cartoon Rabbit Hood. In the scene, Bugs Bunny, disguised as the king, is “knighting” the Sheriff of Nottingham and gives him a series of silly titles, all of which are puns on food or other common phrases.

Arise, Sir Loin of Beef!
Arise, Earl of Cloves
Arise, Duke of Brittingham
Arise, Baron of Munchausen

From the album “Title“

bookmark_borderHold (Title)

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[Intro]
Do you hold the title
(Or is the coinage under mortgage?)
What’s the ownership
(Did you pay cash or credit for it?)

[Verse 1]
The deficit
(Keeps growing and growing)
Soon we’ll regret
(Despite already knowing)

[Bridge]
Your slip is showing…
Past time for you
(To pay what’s due)

[Chorus]
Do you hold the title
(Or is the coinage under mortgage?)
What’s the ownership
(Did you pay cash or credit for it?)

[Verse 2]
The national debt
(Growing faster and faster)
Do you regret
(Knowing it’s a disaster)

[Bridge]
Your slip is showing…
Past time for you
(To pay what’s due)

[Chorus]
Do you hold the title
(Or is the coinage under mortgage?)
What’s the ownership
(Did you pay cash or credit for it?)

[Outro]
Your slip is showing…
(Your fly is down)
… best look around
Past time for you
(To pay what’s due)
In case it is news
(Tired of singing the blues)
Pay your dues

From the album “Title“

Also found on the album “Reggae at Play“

bookmark_borderTomfoolery

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[Intro]
What is this tomfoolery?
(White House adorned in jewelry)

[Verse 1]
Here’s the thing
(He ain’t the king)
All he does
(Turns to was)

[Chorus]
What is this tomfoolery?
(White House adorned in jewelry)
What is this tomfoolery?
(All this faux uptown dupery)

[Bridge]
Ground control to Major Tom
(What’s going on?)
Going on (and on and on and on)

[Verse 2]
More procrastinator
(Than a dictator)
Setting the future
(Out to pasture)

[Chorus]
What is this tomfoolery?
(White House adorned in jewelry)
What is this tomfoolery?
(All this faux uptown dupery)

[Bridge]
Ground control to Major Tom
(What’s going on?)
Going on (and on and on and on)

[Chorus]
What is this tomfoolery?
(White House adorned in jewelry)
What is this tomfoolery?
(All this faux uptown dupery)

[Outro]
Ground control to Major Tom
(What’s going on?)
Going on (and on and on and on)
No sense that is common
(Come on Tom)
(What’s going on?)
Going on (and on and on and on)
Are you going to lie
(To the day we die)
Really…
(What is this tomfoolery?)

ABOUT THE SONG

The new release of the day, “Tomfoolery,” is a satirical rock opera of sorts — a blend of piano improvisation, fuzzed-out electric guitar, shimmering synths, and a bass line that hits like a political punchline. The song takes aim at the literal and figurative destruction of the White House, wrapped in a soundscape that channels my appreciation for The Beatles’ wit and David Bowie’s cosmic commentary.

From the opening line — “What is this tomfoolery? (White House adorned in jewelry)” — it sets the tone for a carnival of chaos and hypocrisy. Between verses like “More procrastinator than a dictator” and the echoing refrain of “Ground control to Major Tom (What’s going on?)” the song moves between the absurd and the alarming — a surreal jam session at the edge of empire.

It’s social critique with swagger — rock satire for the end times — and a reminder that sometimes, when reality itself becomes a farce, the only rational response is to sing, “What is this tomfoolery?” and let the amps do the talking.

Tomfoolery means foolish or silly behavior, such as pranks, jokes, or general silliness. The word originated from the 17th-century term “tom fool,” which referred to a jester or buffoon, and by the 1810s, the term “tomfoolery” was combined to describe this type of playful foolishness.

* Definition: Foolish, silly, or senseless behavior.
* Examples: Engaging in pranks, horsing around, or other lighthearted antics.
* Origin: The term comes from “tom fool,” a term used for jesters and fools in the 17th century. It was combined with “-ery” to form “tomfoolery” by the 1810s, and it first appeared in print around 1812.

From the album “Title“

bookmark_borderSubject Line

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[Intro]
Subject line: About this song….
(Sing along)

[Verse 1]
Is it subject
(To interpretation)
Is it abstract
(Underappreciation)

[Bridge]
Subject line: (About this song…)
Words that rhyme: (Sing along)

[Chorus]
It’s about love
(It’s about hope)
It’s about scope
(All the above)

[Verse 2]
Is it subject
(To availability)
Has it been checked
(For vulnerability)

[Bridge]
Subject line: (About this song…)
Rhythm in time: (Sing along)

[Chorus]
It’s about love
(It’s about hope)
It’s about scope
(All the above)

[Bridge]
Subject line: (About this song…)
Words that rhyme: (Sing along)
Subject line: (About this song…)
Rhythm in time: (Sing along)

[Chorus]
It’s about love
(It’s about hope)
It’s about scope
(All the above)

[Outro]
Subject line: (About this song…)
Words that rhyme: (Sing along)
Subject line: (About this song…)
Rhythm in time: (Sing along)
Subject line: (Can’t go wrong)
Feelin’ fine: (Sing along)
Subject line: (Let er’ play long)
Hear’s the sign: (Sing along)

ABOUT THE SONG

The new release of the day, “Subject Line:” is from the upcoming album Title — a playful, heartfelt song about love, hope, and finding rhythm in the everyday. It features an improvised piano performance — raw, expressive, and spontaneous — as I’ve been spending a lot more time behind the keys lately. Piano was the first instrument I ever became disciplined on… and then, undisciplined on. (Maybe vice versa — or maybe that’s just jazz.)

Like the lyrics say, “It’s about love, it’s about hope, it’s about scope — all the above.” The song blurs the line between message and melody, between email subject and emotional subject. It’s introspective, but it doesn’t take itself too seriously.

From the opening line, “Subject line: About this song…” to the final refrain, “Sing along,” it’s a reminder that sometimes the best way to communicate — or to connect — is simply to hit send and let the music do the talking.

So check your inbox — and your heart — because this “Subject Line” might be for you. 💌🎶

From the album “Title“

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[Intro]
Are you more than just idle
(What is your title?)
Are you more than an idol
(What is your title?)

[Verse 1]
Sir,
What is your surname
Do you concur
Things aren’t the same

[Bridge]
What is your name
What’s your claim to fame
(Or do you remain insane?)

[Chorus]
Are you more than just idle
(What is your title?)
Are you more than an idol
(What is your title?)

[Verse 2]
Mam,
Do you give a damn
Do you even care
Will you ever share

[Bridge]
What is your name
What’s your claim to fame
(Or do you remain insane?)

[Chorus]
Are you more than just idle
(What is your title?)
Are you more than an idol
(What is your title?)

[Bridge]
What is your name
What’s your claim to fame
(Or do you remain insane?)

[Chorus]
Are you more than just idle
(What is your title?)
Are you more than an idol
(What is your title?)

[Outro]
Will you always stay the same
In delusional fame
(Giving a bad name)
To criminally insane
(System under strain)
If you remain
(So, you know… you better go)

From the album “Title“

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[Intro]
(What’s the report?)
Is the support
(Starting to buckle)
Is the foundation
(Starting to crumble)
… tumble

[Bridge]
About the flat tire…
(Good news!)
No need to cry ‘r…
(Have the blues)
It’s only flat on one side
(Let’s ride!)

[Refrain]
(Rumble)
Did you hear that rumble…
(What’s the report?)
Is the support
(Starting to buckle)
Is the foundation
(Starting to crumble)
… tumble

[Outro]
About the flat tire…
(Good news!)
No need to cry ‘r…
(Have the blues)
It’s only flat on one side
(Let’s ride!)
Half full… half empty
(Look and see)
Poor or pour?
(Look some more)
Let our engines roar

From the album “Strength“

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[Intro]
Do you know how to play this game
(By the rules)

[Refrain]
Do you take us for fools
(Shame… that’s lame)

[Bridge]
Do you know how to play this game
(By the rules)
If it’s you above all
(Ya know you’re gonna fall)
Do you know how to play this game
(By the rules)

[Refrain]
Do you take us for fools
(Shame… that’s lame)
Now first is last
(And last is first)

[Bridge]
We ride (on the flip-side)
Do you know how to play this game
(By the rules)
If it’s you above love
(You’ve cast the fate of hate)
Learn how to play this game
(By the rules)

[Outro]
We’re nobody’s fools
(Play by the rules)
Or you choose to lose
(Step up your game)
No one else to blame
(Forget fortune n’ fame)
Play the game

 

From the album “Strength“

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[Intro]
If we lose our strengths
(To what lengths….)
Will you go? (Do you know?)

[Verse 1]
Right before my eyes
(We lose our rights)
Does it come as a surprise
(Days turn to nights)

[Chorus]
If we lose our strengths
(To what lengths….)
Will you go? (Do you know?)
To what lengths….
(Will we go?)

[Bridge]
Is the fall of democracy
(To hypocrisy)
A comedy (or tragedy)

[Verse 2]
In broad daylight
(We lose our rights)
Does it come as a surprise
(We’re in demise)

[Chorus]
If we lose our strengths
(To what lengths….)
Will you go? (Do you know?)
To what lengths….
(Will we go?)

[Bridge]
Is the fall of democracy
(To hypocrisy)
A comedy (or tragedy)

[Chorus]
If we lose our strengths
(To what lengths….)
Will you go? (Do you know?)
To what lengths….
(Will we go?)

[Outro]
Is the fall of democracy
(To hypocrisy)
A comedy (or tragedy)
… perhaps travesty
(Yet, you and me)
And, change destiny
(Do you know?)
To what lengths….
(We will go?)

From the album “Strength“

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[Intro]
Mother bear
(Coming soon)
Bearing cubs
(Reflected in the moon)

[Bridge]
A strong shine
(A strong sign)
Through the Medicine Wheel
(The spirits reveal)

[Refrain]
Mother bear
(Coming soon)
Bearing cubs
(Reflected in the moon)

Can’t buck the trend
(The antlers appear)
They tend to up-end
(The meaning of fear)

[Bridge]
A strong shine
(A strong sign)
Through the Medicine Wheel
(The spirits reveal)
The reasons
(Turning through the seasons)
Turning round (and round and round)

[Refrain]
Mother bear
(Coming soon)
Bearing cubs
(Reflected in the moon)

Can’t buck the trend
(The antlers appear)
They tend to up-end
(The meaning of fear)

Somehow wolf packs howl
(On cold winter nights)
With tenacity and veracity
(Reflected sunlight tonight)

[Outro]
Reflected in the moon
(Shining down… sunlight)
A strong shine
(A strong sign)
Through (the Medicine Wheel)
The spirits (reveal)
The rhymes for a reason
(Turn another season)
Turning round (and round and round)

ABOUT THE SONG: Monthly Native moon names associated with strength
Including the Buck Moon, Wolf Moon, Strong Sun Moon, and moons connected with bears. It’s important to remember that moon names vary among different Native American tribes, each with its own unique interpretations.

Monthly moon names associated with strength
  • Buck Moon: The July full moon is named for the time of year when male deer (bucks) begin growing new antlers. Antlers represent strength and virility as they signify the male deer’s power during the peak of summer.
  • Wolf Moon: The January full moon is named for the wolf packs that howl during the cold winter nights, representing tenacity and strength. While historically associated with hunger, wolves actually howl to reinforce social bonds and mark their territory.
  • Strong Sun Moon: According to some Medicine Wheel traditions, this is a moon of rapid growth and trust that occurs around the summer solstice. It is associated with a strong connection to the heart and the ability to work from that center, which develops courage and power.
  • Bear Moon: Several tribes associate moons with bears, typically around January or February, the time when bear cubs are born. The bear is a symbol of strength and introspection in many Native cultures. For the Miami people, the “Black Bear Moon” (December/February) is named for the mother bears giving birth, which signifies vitality and power.
  • Thunder Moon: Another name for the July full moon is the Thunder Moon, referring to the frequent thunderstorms during this period. The power and intensity of thunder are a direct link to strength.
  • Hunter’s Moon: For some tribes, the October full moon signifies the time for hunting animals that are fattened up before winter. It represents the resourcefulness and survival skills necessary for the harsh winter months. 

From the album “Strength“

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[Intro]
Can you make the volume (stronger)…
With a low-end (that’ll roll)
Louder… (is the overall goal)
Crank it up (longer)

[Refrain]
Push the faders
(Toward the sky)
Test out the breakers
(Try n’ see how high)

[Bridge]
Can you make the volume (stronger)…
With a low-end (that’ll roll)
Louder… (is the overall goal)
Crank it up (longer)

[Refrain]
Set the controls
(For the heart of the sun)
As the third rock rolls
(Without coming undone)

[Bridge]
Can you make the volume (stronger)…
With a low-end (that’ll roll)
Louder… (is the overall goal)
Crank it up (longer)

[Refrain]
Push the faders
(Toward the sky)
Test out the breakers
(Try n’ see how high)

Set the controls
(For the heart of the sun)
As the third rock rolls
(Without coming undone)

[Bridge]
Can you make the volume (stronger)…
With a low-end (that’ll roll)
Louder… (is the overall goal)
Crank it up (longer)
Turn it (up, up, up)
Louder

[Refrain]
Push the faders
(Toward the sky)
Test out the breakers
(Try n’ see how high)

[Refrain]
Set the controls
(For the heart of the sun)
As the third rock rolls
(Without coming undone)

[Bridge]
Can you make the volume (stronger)…
With a low-end (that’ll roll)
Louder… (is the overall goal)
Crank it up (longer)
Turn it (up, up, up)
Louder

[Refrain]
Push the faders
(Toward the sky)
Test out the breakers
(Try n’ see how high)

[Refrain]
Set the controls
(For the heart of the sun)
As the third rock rolls
(Without coming undone)

[Outro]
Push the faders
(To the sky)
Push ’em high

Set the controls
(For the heart of the sun)
And, them push some

Twist the knob
(Turn the dial)
For a while
(As the third rock rolls)
Around the sun
(Twisting, spinning)
Dancing as one

 

From the album “Strength“

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[Intro]
Long hang time
(Hangin’ on the vine)

[Verse 1]
The human institute
(Isn’t rotten to the core)
From the heart, root
(Take less, give more)

[Bridge]
Long hang time
(Hangin’ on the vine)

[Chorus]
Bearing the fruit
(Of longevity)
From the soul, root
(For humanity)

[Verse 2]
Long shelf life
(Slow to spoil)
Overflowing, rife
(Fresh from the soil)

[Bridge]
Long hang time
(Hangin’ on the vine)

[Chorus]
Bearing the fruit
(Of longevity)
From the soul, root
(For humanity)

[Bridge]
Long hang time
(Hangin’ on the vine)
On-site insight
(Pure delight)

[Chorus]
Bearing the fruit
(Of longevity)
From the soul, root
(For humanity)

[Outro]
Long hang time
(Hangin’ on the vine)
Long hang time
(Hangin’ on the vine)
On-site insight
(Pure delight)
Stronger (longer)
In the sunlight
Stronger (longer)

 

ABOUT THE SONG: Longest-Lasting Fruit on the Vine

Examples of fruits that have a long “hang time” or a long shelf life, suggesting they are slow to ripen or spoil, and can remain on the plant for extended periods.
  • Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and mandarins can stay on the tree for months. One source notes that an Owari Satsuma Mandarin can ripen in December and hold its fruit until March.
  • Grapes are described as having a long shelf life due to a waxy coating that prevents moisture loss.
  • Figs are another example, with some varieties, like the ‘Bordissot Negra Rimada,’ known for being a slow-ripening fruit that can take over four months to mature.
  • Hardy kiwi vines produce fruit that remains green when ripe, which helps to hide them from birds, allowing them to hang on the vine until you want to pick them.
  • Avocados, specifically the Hass variety, ripen in April but can be harvested until the end of September.
Many of these fruits are considered “non-climacteric,” meaning they do not continue to ripen after being picked. This is in contrast to “climacteric” fruits like apples, bananas, and tomatoes, which will ripen even after they are removed from the plant. 

From the album “Strength“

bookmark_borderShine In

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[Intro]
Shadows she traces
(Fine line-in’)
Through the spaces
(Shine, shine in)

[Verse 1]
Through the branches
(She reaches)
Our circumstances
(She teaches)

[Chorus]
Shadows she traces
(Fine line-in’)
Through the spaces
(Shine, shine in)

[Bridge]
Shine, shine, shine
(Please shine on in)
Shinin’ in

[Verse 2]
Across the waters
(She dances)
Our circumstances
(Her sons and daughters)

[Chorus]
Shadows she traces
(Fine line-in’)
Through the spaces
(Shine, shine in)

[Bridge]
Shine, shine, shine
(Please shine on in)
Shinin’ in

[Chorus]
Shadows she traces
(Fine line-in’)
Through the spaces
(Shine, shine in)

[Outro]
Shine, shine, shine
(Please shine on in)
Shinin’ in
(Come on, shine on)
Shine, shine, shine
(Testing time)
Shine, shine, shine

 

From the album “Strength“