bookmark_borderCrack It Open

Inspired by a dog that found a hazel nut.
LYRICS
If you knew what you had
You might be glad
Got to crack that nut
Instead of “not” why not “why not”?
Why not crack that nut
See what the hide is trying to hide
Look what resides on the inside
I’m trying to plant a little patience
’cause my impatiens have gone wild
(Overdose on child)
No if. and, nor but
Got to crack that nut
Determination beats damnation
Searching for reason
Searching for rhyme
All the time
No if. and, nor but
Got to crack that nut

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Folk Rock
Chords: A Am A Bb A / G A Em A
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar

From the album Canine Incisors

bookmark_borderWhat Are You Eating?

LYRICS
Human says:
What are you eating under there
Are you aware
What you’re eating under there?
Dog replies:
Underwear? Why do you stare?
Underwear? Relative to where?

Human says:
What are you eating under there
Do you even care
What are you eating under there
Eat it raw. Eat it rare.
What you’re eating under there?
Dog relies:
Underwear? Why do you stare?
Underwear? Relative to where?

Human says:
What are you eating under there
Why wont you even share
What you’re eating under there?
Dog relies:
Underwear? Why do you stare?
Underwear? Relative to where?

Human and dog say:
It all comes out in The End
The truth comes out in The End

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Rock
Chords: F Bb / Ab Eb Bb Ab Eb F
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Canine Incisors

bookmark_borderCanine Time

“It is a common belief that 1 human year is equal to 7 dog years.”
LYRICS
World’s best deal
Universal appeal
Coated in custom fur
Yes, it’s real
Zest and zeal
Comes in a him or her
Glad that I’m keeping canine time
Seven times the time
(7 x’s the fine)

I can tell
You listen well
You’ve got beautiful ears
All concur
Stroke that fur
Gone troubles and fears
Glad that I’m keeping canine time
Seven times the time
In the time of canine

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Ambient
Chords: F G A / C A
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Canine Incisors

bookmark_borderWant to Go for a Ride?

LYRICS
Do you want to go for a ride
Race to your favorite place
Do you want to go for a ride…
In the car?

Stick your head out the window
On our way to chase a shadow
I’m sure you’re bound to see
Some Hers n’ special She
I’ll play guitar, but you’ll be the star
Jump! It isn’t that far
Do you want to go for a ride
Race to your favorite place
Do you want to go for a ride…
In the car
Near or far?

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock
Chords: Em7 Em E / E G A A G E; 164 BPM Boogie
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Canine Incisors

bookmark_borderThe Foreigner

LYRICS
French Poodle, German Shepherd
Feeling foreign to me
Might as well be a spotted leopard
Or monkey swinging in a tree
I think Im starting to understand
We’re all from a foreign land
At the time given birth
On a ride they call Earth

English Sheepdog, Irish Setter
On my own and all alone
Send a sign, write a letter
Homesick without leaving home
I think i”m starting to understand
We’re all from a foreign land
At the time given birth
On a ride they call Earth

Boston Terrier, Siberian Husky
It’s all Chinese to me
Might as well be some sort-of monkey
Eating bananas, swinging from a tree
I think i”m starting to understand
We’re all from a foreign land
At the time given birth
On a ride they call Earth

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Bossa Nova
Chords: Am7 E7 Dm; 157 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard

From the album Canine Incisors

bookmark_borderTherapy

LYRICS
What’s in a name
Is it one and the same
Don’t ask me
They call me therapy
If I could
I’d make you feel good
You know I would
Help the misunderstood

What’s in a name
Is it one and the same
Don’t ask me
They call me therapy
Whenever I can
I’m man’s best friend
I’ll be your fan
’til the bitter end

What’s in a name
Is it one and the same
Don’t ask me
They call me therapy
The best pet to pet
Forget what you regret
You know what they say
Everything will be OK

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Rock
Chords: G D / C G C D
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar

From the album Canine Incisors

bookmark_borderToto, Too?

LYRICS
I don’t know
Why they call him Fido
Why not
A name like spot
It could be worse, I know
The farmer’s dog they call Bingo

Run, Spot
See Spot run, Spot
Why not? Who did?
He’s colored solid
It could be worse, I know
The farmer’s dog they call Bingo

Heard a few
Spike and Toto, too
Old Yeller
Must have been his color?
It could be worse, I know
The farmer’s dog they call Bingo
B I N G O
And, Bingo was his name… ohhhh

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Rock
Chords: E C7 / C D E
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar

From the album Canine Incisors

bookmark_borderBark Up The Wrong Tree

LYRICS
I’m starting to see
I’m barking up the wrong tree
Don’t know what comes over me
Just trying to say
I just want to play
Got to find a new way

I’m working to be
An improvement of me
Regain my sanity
Just trying to find
My peace/piece of mind
Be a little more kind

I think… maybe
If I play easy
Calm will overtake me
Could be on my way
To hear their say
A more peaceful day

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Rock
Chords: G# F# / D E F#
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Canine Incisors

bookmark_borderHowling At The Moon

LYRICS
Friday the 13th
Looking for strength
Perfect full moon
For the ‘tic of loon
Howling at the moon
They say
You’re baying at the moon
Longing for something you can not have
If only that moon would wane in half

Bark into the dark of night
Who causes who more fright?
At the crossroads opposite high noon
Daylight can come none too soon
Follow the pied piper’s haunting tune
Blown away by love’s typhoon
In the alley of emotions strewn
’til pining for you I become immune
Howling at the moon
They say
You’re baying at the moon
Longing for something you can not have
If only that moon would wane in half

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Rock
Chords: Dm Ebm Em / C A Em / C Em
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Drums, Flute

From the album Canine Incisors

bookmark_borderBull Market (in a China Shop)

LYRICS
I’m sticking my nose
Into other peoples’ business
Who knows
If I’ll sniff out success
If it comes to blows
I can sprint with finesse
Who knows
If I’ll out run the best
We’ll test
Will test

Say I’m putting my nose
Into other peoples’ business
Who knows
At profit or a loss
I’m getting close
To asset success
Who knows
I could be your boss
We’ll test
Will test
Show biz
Pop quiz

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Rock
Chords: Am C E / Am E
Recording: digital 6-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Piano

From the album Canine Incisors

bookmark_borderEmbark

LYRICS
Tear it up. Rip it to shreds
Send it off with the living dead
Rip it up. Start to tear it apart
’til the living dead know to depart
Embark

What the heck try to break its neck
Total wreck better hit the deck
With grace and taste, diver’s arc
Truly a knight of the dark
Embark

Just won’t quit. Chomp at the bit
Hit a fit in the stomach’s pit
Paws with claws going to leave a mark
Razor teeth will show-up a shark
Embark

Shift out of park
Embark
So, I asked him
“Did you get it out of your system?”

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Rock
Chords: Eb5 E7 / C Am B7
Recording: digital 6-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Piano

From the album Canine Incisors

bookmark_borderJack Dempsey

LYRICS
You might see clumsy
But I’m much more than that
Fight like Jack Dempsey
Move faster than a cat
Did I hear you?
I’m coming through
Will be near you…
I’m plowing through

I might lean toward awkward
But I’m much more than that
Flight like a bird
Moves faster than a cat
Did I hear you?
I’m coming through
Will be near you…
I’m plowing through

You might see a fool
But I’m much more than that
The sharpest tool
Moves faster than a cat
Did I hear you?
I’m coming through
Will be near you…
I’m plowing through

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Rock
Chords: Em A / C A
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Canine Incisors

bookmark_borderYelp For Help

LYRICS
Situation of frustration
When you’re fenced in
Remain in containment
Harbor no resentment
Though you know I can fend for myself
I appreciate your help

It’s hard to beat
You feed me the meat
Throw in the bone
Make me feel at home
Though you know I can fend for myself
I appreciate your help

You say walk this way
Let me show you the around
Blow off work so we can play all day
You’re the best friend I’ve ever found
Though you know I can fend for myself
I appreciate your help

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Rock
Chords: E’s / G A C B7 E
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar

From the album Canine Incisors

bookmark_borderChasing My Tale

LYRICS
Chasing my tail
The same old tale
So I have found
It does astound
Going round and round and….
Setting sail
It’s a fairy tail
Going round and round and….
If you ever feel like you’re getting nowhere
Maybe it’s because you’re unaware
The tale that does offend
Is attached to your very own end
(Leaves you spinning round and round and….)
Is your story about fame and glory
Well after all,
The bigger they come the harder they fall
Your hubris is followed by nemesis
Thus is this…
Transcending
To the happy ending
Going round and round and….

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Rock
Chords: C G Bb
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar

From the album Canine Incisors

bookmark_borderDig!

LYRICS
Don’t ask me what I’m digging for
’cause it’s obvious I dig for more
And if you ask me just once more
I’m going to dig and dig for sure
Does it make you feel bigger
I’m just a meager digger
Does it pull your trigger
I’m just a meager digger
I dig love
I dig joy
From above
Dug employ

You say “I’m digging for uranium”
And I’ve been told you can dig for gold
But I’m growing old
So I dig what I enjoy
I dig love
I dig joy
From above
I employ
Dig what you enjoy

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Rock
Chords: F# / B A F# C#7 / F# C# B F#
Recording: digital 8-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Drums

From the album Canine Incisors