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The album “Wayward

Wayward

[Verse 1]
Man, once again
I’m askin’
(What are you thinking?)
Why’s our ship sinking

[Chorus]
Perverse behavior
(In the name of “our” savior)
Playing the role
(Out of control)

[Bridge]
Headin’ toward…
(Wayward)

[Verse 2]
Oh boy, still you toy
And seem to enjoy
(Our ship sinking)
What are ya thinking

[Chorus]
[Bridge]

[Outro]
Wayward
(Wavered)
Wayward
(Come on home)[Intro]
We once were one…
(With the river)
Breath for breath
(With the giver)
Wayward
(You’re not alone)

Homeward?

[Verse 1]
Fields to flame
(Forests fall)
Profit’s claim
(Takes it all)
Concrete veins
(Cross the land)
Empty gains
(Shifting sand)

[Chorus]
Drifted farther
(From the garden)
Burned the barter
(Beg no pardon)
Cut the cord
(From the source)
Turned toward
(A darker course)

[Bridge]
How did we stray?
(Wayward)
What did we trade?
(For steel and shade?)
[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 2]
Sky once clear
(Now it cries)
Plastic tears
(Ocean sighs)
Roots undone
(Topsoil blown)
Chasing sun
(Alone… alone)

[Chorus]
Drifted farther
(From the garden)
Burned the barter
(Beg no pardon)
Played the lord
(Over clay)
Struck the chord
(Of decay)

[Bridge]
Hear the ground
(It’s calling)
Feel the sound
(Of falling)
Headin’ back?
(Homeward?)
Or still off track?
(Wayward…)

[Outro]
Wayward
(Wavered)
Wayward
(Can we turn?)
Wayward
(The forests burn)
Homeward
(Remember when)
Homeward
(Begin again)

Astray

[Verse 1]
Placing greed
(Over need)
To plead
(To succeed)

[Chorus]
Man’s mind’s
(Been led a stray)
I’m hear to say
(Time to find kind)

[Bridge]
We’re here to remind

[Verse 2]
Seeming to feed
(Upon greed)
On the make
(To take, take, take)

[Chorus]
[Bridge]
We’re here to remind
Mass consumption
(Is killing us all)
Make a false assumption
(And cause our fall)

[Chorus]
[Outro]
Let’s restart
(Man’s heart)
Gotta do our part
(To put love above)

True North

[Intro]
Turn to the East
(Turn to the West)
Turn to the one
(You love best)

[Verse 1]
Counting cost
(Not just gain)
Measure loss
(Not just rain)
Reason first
(Then decide)
Quench the thirst
(Not the pride)

[Chorus]
We went astray
(Drifted blind)
Lost the way
(Of heart and mind)
Chart it clear
(Set it right)
True north here
(In shared light)

[Bridge]
We’re here to remind
(We can choose)
Shift the design
(No more excuse)

[Verse 2]
Living small
(Thinking long)
Stand up tall
(Right the wrong)
Take what’s fair
(Leave the rest)
Learn to care
(That’s the test)

[Chorus]
We went astray
(Chasing more)
Turn today
(Open door)
Common ground
(Common sense)
Future found
(In consequence)

[Bridge – Breakdown]
End extraction
(Without repair)
Balance action
(With what we share)
Less illusion
(More resolve)
Real solution
(Evolve… evolve…)

[Chorus]
No more astray
(Eyes awake)
Choose the way
(For all our sake)
Root and wing
(Hand in hand)
Mindful living
(Understand)

[Outro]
Restart the chart
(From the start)
Science and heart
(Not pulled apart)
Clear and kind
(Aligned above)
Reasoned mind
(Guided by love)

The Beaten Path

[Verse 1]
Trampled the flora
(Ahh, ahh, ahh)
Extinct the fauna
(Waa, waa, waa)

[Bridge]
We’ve beaten the path
(Of wrath)

[Chorus]
Now off the beaten trail
(We’re gonna beat it all)
Humans never fail
(To bring on their fall)

[Verse 2]
Stepping without looking
(Blah, blah, blah)
Our temperature’s cooking
(Waa, waa, waa)

[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Come on, come on
(Heed the call)

[Outro]
Just in case
(… leave no trace)

Untrodden Ground

[Intro]
We left the path
(Of wrath)

[Verse 1]
Quiet the thunder
(Hush, hush now)
Listen and wonder
(How? How? How?)

Roots still remember
(Below, below)
Ash turns to ember
(Glow… slow…)

[Pre-Chorus]
Footsteps lighter
(Breathe it in)
Sky a little brighter
(Let’s begin)

[Bridge]
We left the path
(Of wrath)

[Chorus]
Now off the beaten trail
(We can feel it all)
Live to give or fail
(After all, avoid the fall)

Turn the tale
(Hear the call)
Hear the wail
(We can change it all)

[Verse 2]
Lent what was taken
(Grow, grow, grow)
Wake what was shaken
(Show, show, show)

Water the future
(Clear the air)
Mend every fracture
(Repair despair)

[Pre-Chorus]
Hands together
(Step aside)
Stormy weather
(Turn the tide)

[Bridge]
[Chorus]
Now off the beaten trail
(We’re gonna feel it all)
Senses can prevail
(If we heed the call)

Break the spell
(Stand up tall)
It’s just as well
(We can change it all)

[Breakdown]
Come on, come on
(Choose the ground)
Come on, come on
(Untrodden ground)

[Outro]
Leave a trace
(Of grace)
Not the race
(But the place)

Wayward Sun

[Intro]
Runaway star
(How bizarre)

[Verse]
Wayward sun
(Is going to carry on)
Likely ejection
(By a supernova explosion)

[Bridge]
Runaway star
(How bizarre)

[Verse]
Wayward sun
(Is going to carry on)
Amazing speed
(Yes, indeed)

[Bridge]
Runaway star
(How bizarre)
How close
(Yet… how far…)

[Verse]
Wayward sun
(Is going to carry on)
Carry on (and on and on)
They’ll be peace
(When you’re undone)

[Outro]
Carry on wayward sun
(Until you’re done)
Runaway star
(How bizarre)
How close
(Yet… how far…)

ABOUT THE SONG
Runaway Stars: Some stars act in a “wayward” fashion by moving at extreme speeds—sometimes over 1 million miles per hour—through the galaxy, likely ejected from their original binary systems by a supernova explosion.

Carry On Wayward Son

Kansas Cover
Written by Kerry Livgren
Made famous by Kansas

[Intro]
Carry on, my wayward son
There’ll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don’t you cry no more

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 1]
Once I rose above the noise and confusion
Just to get a glimpse beyond this illusion
I was soaring ever higher, but I flew too high
Though my eyes could see, I still was a blind man
Though my mind could think, I still was a madman
I hear the voices when I’m dreaming
I can hear them say

[Chorus]
Carry on, my wayward son
There’ll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don’t you cry no more

[Verse 2]
Masquerading as a man with a reason
My charade is the event of the season
And if I claim to be a wise man, well
It surely means that I don’t know
On a stormy sea of moving emotion
Tossed about, I’m like a ship on the ocean
I set a course for winds of fortune
But I hear the voices say

[Chorus]
Carry on, my wayward son
There’ll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don’t you cry no more (No)

[Bridge]
(Carry on) You will always remember
(Carry on) Nothing equals the splendor
Now your life’s no longer empty
Surely Heaven waits for you

[Chorus]
Carry on, my wayward son
There’ll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
(Don’t you cry) Don’t you cry no more

[Outro]
No more

One Way Street

[Intro]
Would you say…
(It’s hard to compete)
Going the wrong way
(On a one way street)

[Verse 1]
Full throttle
Down the road
Very scrotal
(Dude unload)

[Chorus]
Would you say…
(It’s hard to compete)
Going the wrong way
(On a one way street)

[Bridge]
Brain’s beat
(Not OK)

[Verse 2]
Steppin’ on the gas
Seeing just how fast
Reality passed
(Just can’t last)

[Chorus]
[Bridge]

[Outro]
Lost all sanity
(What a calamity)
Watch man concede…
(To speed)

Wrong Way Sign

[Intro]
See that sign…
(Glowin’ red)
Dead end line
(Ahead, ahead)

[Verse 1]
White lines blur
Tunnel sight
Foot on the spur
(Runnin’ from right)

Signal’s bleedin’
(Amber heat)
Ego’s leadin’
(Concrete street)

[Chorus]
Would you say…
(It’s hard to compete)
When pride’s in play
(On a one way street)
Turn around
(Admit defeat)
Find new ground
(Get back on your feet)

[Verse 2]
Mirror glance
Cracked and bent
Missed your chance
(Time well spent?)

Rubber’s burnin’
(Smell the heat)
Lesson’s turnin’
(Bitter sweet)

[Chorus]
Would you say…
(It’s hard to compete)
Chasin’ yesterday
(On a one way street)
Slow it down
(Feel the beat)
Lost ain’t found
(In blind retreat)

[Bridge]
See eyes flare!
(Stop and breathe)
Say a prayer?
(Or just believe)

Reverse the spin
(Admit the flaw)
Let truth begin
(Rewrite the law)

[Final Chorus]
Would you say…
(It’s hard to compete)
Going your own way
(Off that one way street)
Choose your pace
(Not just speed)
Face to face
(With what you need)

[Outro]
Lost no more
(Admit the heat)
Open door
(New two-way street)
Turn the wheel
(Feel complete)
One way healed…
(Repeat… repeat…)

Curve in the Road

[Intro]
Look out!
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
There’s a curve in the road
(We’re about… to unload)

[Verse 1]
Driving along
(Minding my own business)
Whistlin’ a song
(When nevertheless…)

[Bridge]
Along came a mess
Look out!

[Chorus]
There’s a curve in the road
(We’re about… to unload)
Do we have the nerve to swerve
(Look out! Wipe out!)

[Verse 2]
Headin’ home
(Or so I thought)
Done with the roam
(When I almost bought…)

[Bridge]
In alarm:
The Farm
Look out!

[Chorus]
There’s a curve in the road
(We’re about… to unload)
Do we have the nerve to swerve
(Look out! Wipe out!)

[Outro]
There’s a curve in the road
(We’re about… to unload)
Going ’round the bend
(Will it be our end?)

Guardrail

[Intro]
Easy now…
(Might wanna slow it down)
[Muted Guitar Arpeggio, Light Hi-Hat Tick]
There’s a warning sign
(About crossing the line)

[Verse 1]
Cruisin’ fast
(Like we’re built to last)
White lines flash
(Future in the past)
Hands on the wheel
(But the mind slipped away, ay, ay)
Missed the “for real”
(Unaware it’s today)

[Pre-Chorus]
Yellow sign
(Bend ahead)
Too much pride
(Full speed instead)

[Chorus]
There’s a curve in the road
(That truth’s now old)
Best consider the load
(Or lose control)
Feel the “mines” explode
(Hear the story unfold)
There’s a curve in the road—
Take it slow

[Verse 2]
Foot to the floor
(Chasin’ one more mile)
Can’t see the shore (shore, sure)
Turned up the dial
(Through denial)
Dashboard glow
(Blinkin’ red)
What we know
(Left unsaid)

[Bridge]
Guardrail gleam
(In the night)
Flash of steel
(Flash of insight)
Skid and spark
(Choice to make)
Turn the wheel
(Or feel it break)

[Chorus]
There’s a curve in the road
(And the truth’s been told)
Better lighten the load
(Or lose control)
Feel the weight we towed
(Finally unfold)
There’s a curve in the road—
Take it slow

[Breakdown]
Momentum lies
(It always does)
But gravity decides
(Just because)
Every bend
(Is a chance to choose)
Win the turn
(Or blow the fuse)

[Outro]
Ease the wheel
(Feel the ground)
Find the balance
(Safe and sound)
Round the bend
(Still intact)
Learn the lesson
(No impact)

Slow it down…
(Turn it around)

Off Track

[Intro]
As a matter of fact
(Looks like we got off track)

[Refrain]
This train
(Was rollin’, rollin’, rollin’)
Down the rails
(rollin’, rollin’, rollin’)
Then just like that
… ya know (it never fails)

[Bridge]
As a matter of fact
(Looks like we got off track)

[Refrain]
Hey! Hey! Train, Can you explain
(Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’)
Comin’ off the rails
(Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’)
Knowin’ … (it fails)

[Bridge]
As a matter of fact
(We got off track)
Outta slack
(Watch us roll, roll, roll)
Human nature (takes its toll)

[Refrain]
Hey! Hey! Train, Can you explain
(Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’)
Comin’ off the rails
(Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’)
Knowin’ … (it fails)

[Outro]
Hey! Hey! Train, Can you explain
(Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’)
Came off the tracks
(Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’)
Knowin’ … (it fails)
As we roll (head over heels)
Know how it feels (it feels)
… “for reals”

On Track Again

[Intro]
Haven’t you heard
(All aboard!)
Just like that
(We can put it back)

[Verse 1]
Steel and spark
(In the dark)
Lost the line
(Missed the mark)
Signal’s red
(Ahead, ahead)
But we ain’t dead
(Not yet, not yet)

[Pre-Chorus]
Hear that click-clack comin’ back
(Slow and steady on the track)

[Refrain]
This train
(Was driftin’, driftin’, driftin’)
Off the side
(shiftin’, shiftin’, shiftin’)
But just like that
We decide… (to realign)

[Bridge]
Switch the rail
(Tell the tale)
Every fail
(Leaves a trail)

[Verse 2]
Too much speed
(Too much need)
Too much greed
(Plant the seed)
Ease the brake
(For our sake)
Give and take
(What we make)

[Pre-Chorus]
Hear that rhythm in the wheels
(That’s the sound of somethin’ real)

[Refrain]
Hey! Hey! Train, feel the gain
(Climbin’, climbin’, climbin’)
Back in line
(Timin’, timin’, timin’)
Knowin’ we can
Redesign… (the line)

[Bridge – Breakdown]
Off track once
(Don’t mean forever)
Steel can bend
(But it holds together)
Human nature
(Can control the roll)
Mind the switch
(Reclaim the soul)

[Final Refrain]
Hey! Hey! Train, now explain
(Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’)
Back on the rails
(Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’)
Knowin’ we learn
From the fails… (prevails)

[Outro]
Click-clack sound
(Safe and sound)
Turned it ‘round
(Track we found)
As we roll (heel to heel)
Know how it feels (it feels)
… for real.

Chaotic

[Intro]
Too complex
(Too sensitive)
Perplex initiative
(Can’t figure it out)

[Verse 1]
Nonlinear
(That’s for sure)
Butterfly wings
(And little things)

[Bridge]
Dynamic
[Minimal Beat, Sub Bass, Spoken Vocal]
Thick (in chaotic)

[Chorus]
Too complex
(Too sensitive)
Perplex initiative
(Can’t figure it out)

[Bridge – Breakdown]
That’s what this is about

[Verse 2]
Upon reflection
(Teleconnection)
Butterfly wings
(And little things)

[Bridge]
Dynamic
Thick (in chaotic)

[Chorus]
Too complex
(Too sensitive)
Perplex initiative
(Can’t figure it out)

[Bridge – Breakdown]
That’s what this is about

[Outro]
Startin’ to figure it out
(What it’s all about)
How to remove the doubt

ABOUT THE SONG
In physics, “unpredictability” can mean either that a system is fundamentally probabilistic (indeterministic) or that it is too complex or sensitive for long-term forecasting (chaotic). While classical physics suggests a “clockwork” universe, modern physics has revealed several fundamental areas where prediction is impossible, either in principle or in practice.

Strange Attractor

[Intro]
Fa, fa, fa
(phase space)
Random spin
(Spiral in)
Fractured grin
(Where to begin?)

[Verse 1]
Feedback loops
(Circlin’ tight)
Phase shifts
(Day to night)
Tiny push
(Mass effect)
Loose thread
(Disconnect)

[Bridge]
Nonlinear
(Crystal clear?)
Sensitive
(Interference)
Order hides inside the doubt.
(Spreading out)
Fa, fa, fa
(phase space)

[Chorus]
Strange attractor
(Pullin’ us in)
Hidden factor
(Beneath the din)
Through the fracture
(New patterns begin)
Start to map it out
(From within)

[Verse 2]
Edge of phase
(Tipping point)
Joint arrays
(Every joint)
Teleconnections hum
(Across the sky)
What seems undone
(Ties you and I)

[Bridge]
Dynamic
(Not static)
Chaotic
(But not tragic)
Noise becomes a voice—if you listen.
(Within)
Without
(Shout)
Fa, fa, fa
(phase space)

[Chorus]
Strange attractor
(Pullin’ us in)
Hidden factor
(Beneath the spin)
Through the fracture
(We begin again)
Start to figure it out
(Where we’ve been)

[Bridge – Breakdown]
Fa, fa, fa
(phase space)
Not random—
Responsive.
Not broken—
Expansive.

[Final Chorus]
Strange attractor
(Out of the storm)
Hidden factor
(Changing form)
Through the fracture
(A new norm)
Now we see what it’s about
(Reform)

[Outro]
From the doubt
(Comes a route)
From the spin
(We begin)
Startin’ to figure it out
(That’s what it’s about)
Chaos breathing in and out
… and out … and out.
(La, la, la)
Fa, fa, fa
(phase space)

ABOUT THE SONG
Strange attractors are complex, fractal-shaped, bounded regions in phase space that nonlinear, chaotic systems are drawn toward over time. They represent a unique form of order within chaos, characterized by extreme sensitivity to initial conditions (the butterfly effect) and a positive Lyapunov exponent, meaning nearby trajectories diverge exponentially. Common examples include the Lorenz attractor in weather modeling.

Far Away

[Intro]
(Say…)
How far away?

[Verse 1]
Is the next 24 hours
(… ours)
Is any of this time
(Mine?)

[Bridge]
(Say…)
How far away?

[Chorus]
About tomorrow
(How far away)
Will it follow
(Today’s day)

[Verse 2]
Do I need to fear
(For another year)
Or is our time
(Just reaching prime)

[Bridge]
(Say)
How far away…
(Is the day)

[Chorus]
About tomorrow
(How far away)
Will it follow
(Today’s day)

[Bridge]
(Say)
How far away…
(Is the day)
[Instrumental]

[Outro]
It it today
(Today is the day)
It’s come our way
(Our hour)

Right Here

[Intro]
(Hey…)
Not far away.

[Verse 1]
You count the miles
(In your mind)
Chasin’ whiles
(You won’t find)
Search the sky
(For a sign)
Miss the why
(In the time)

[Bridge]
(Hey…)
Not far away.
It’s here to stay.

[Chorus]
About tomorrow
(It’s not far away)
It will follow
(What we do today)
No need to borrow
(From yesterday)
The hour’s ours now
(Right here… this way)

[Verse 2]
Fear the year
(Disappear)
Hold it near
(While it’s here)
Every prime
(Is in time)
Every chime
(Says you’re fine)

[Bridge]
(Hey…)
Not far away…
It’s in the sway.

[Chorus]
About tomorrow
(It’s not far away)
It will follow
(What we choose today)
Why live in sorrow
(Or disarray)
When the power is now
(Right here… today)

[Breakdown]
Distance is a trick of the mind.
Time is a line we draw.
Step across it—
And you’re already there.

[Final Chorus]
About tomorrow
(It’s not far away)
It will follow
(What we make today)
No more shadow
(No more delay)
The moment is ours
(Right here… to stay)

[Outro]
It’s not far away
(It’s here to stay)
No need to stray
(You’ll find the way)
This is the hour
(Our power)
Right here.
(Right now.)
Wow!

Feather in the Wind

[Intro]
Whether…
(Like a feather)

[Verse 1]
From the East
(From the west)
To say the least
(Gets the best)

[Bridge]
Whether…
(Like a feather)

[Chorus]
Getting blown about
(Bringing on doubt)
Any way the wind blows
(… just goes to show)

[Verse 2]
From the North
(From the South)
For what it’s worth
(Mostly mouth)

[Bridge]
Whether…
(Like a feather)

[Chorus]
Getting blown about
(Bringing on doubt)
Any way the wind blows
(… just goes to show)

[Bridge]
Whether…
(Like a feather)

[Outro]
The moral of the story:
(Gone wayward)
Becomes our history
(Headed downward)

Anchor in the Wind

[Intro]
Weather…
(Or whether?)

[Verse 1]
From the East
(To the West)
Put to the test
(We second-guessed)
Chasin’ breeze
(Bent and bowed)
Lost at sea
(In the crowd)

[Bridge]
No more feather
(Drift forever)
Stormy weather
(We stand together)
[Organ Swell, Snare Build]

[Chorus]
Plant your feet
(On solid ground)
Hear the beat
(A steady sound)
Any way the wind blows
(We won’t go)
Round and round

[Verse 2]
From the North
(To the South)
Less of the talk
(More than mouth)
Draw a line
(Claim your claim)
Spine to spine
(Name your name)

[Bridge]
Weather shifts
(That’s the game)
Whether we drift
(Or take aim)

[Chorus]
Plant your feet
(On solid ground)
Find the truth
(In what you’ve found)
Any way the wind blows
(We still know)
What we’re about

[Breakdown]
Not a feather
(Not today)
Bound together
(Find our way)

[Outro]
The moral of the story:
(Not wayward)
Becomes our history
(Forward, upward)
Through whatever weather
(Strong as ever)

Haywire

[Intro]
Hey, man
(Haywire)
Going, going, going (gone)
Haywire

[Verse 1]
Will we ever tire
(The same mistake)
Blowin’ flames higher
(Avoid to wake)
Hey, man
(Haywire)

[Chorus]
Hey, man
(What’s the plan)
Could you cry
(Livin’ in awry)

[Bridge]
Come on, man
(Why, why, why)
Going, going, going (gone)
Haywire
(Sing along)
Going haywire!

[Verse 2]
Shall we begin
(Over and over again)
Makin’ the same mistake
(Refuse to wake)
Hey, man
(Haywire)

[Chorus]
Hey, man
(What’s the plan)
Could you cry
(Livin’ in awry)

[Bridge]
Come on, man
(Try, try, try)
Sing along
(Heywire)

[Outro]
Hey, man
(Haywire)
Let’s retire
(Haywire)
Sing along
(Retire haywire!)
Put out the fire
(Retire haywire!)

Awry

[Intro]
Asking:
(Why awry?)

[Verse 1]
Walking without a compass
(Walking round and round)
Can’t walk a straight line
(Veering off course, we whine)

[Chorus]
Are you going to fast
(Moving too slow)
Can it really last
(Do you even know)

[Bridge]
Asking:
(Why awry?)

[Verse 2]
Lost in the big city
(Can’t find our way home)
Wallow in self-pity
(Where ever we roam)

[Chorus]
Are you going to fast
(Moving too slow)
Can it really last
(Do you even know)

[Bridge]
Asking:
(Why awry?)
We can find our way back
(Let’s give ‘er a whack!)

[Outro]
Find our way back
(Whack, whack, whack)
Find our way back
(To the future)
Ensure endure

A Why?

[Intro]
A simple why
(Why?)

Listening:
(Heart inside)

[Verse 1]
Spinning in circles
(Tracing old ground)
Chasing reflections
(Lost then found)
Reading the signals
(Buried in noise)
Trading our silence
(For reckless choice)

[Chorus]
Slow it down fast
(Steady the flow)
Make it last
(Let it grow)
When the map fades black
(Look to the sky)
Find true north
(Ask “not why”)

[Bridge]
A simple why
(Why?)
Answering:
(Not awry)

[Verse 2]
City of mirrors
(Neon disguise)
Truth in the static
(Hidden in lies)
Step off the spiral
(Break the refrain)
Cut through the chaos
(Rewire the brain)

[Chorus]
Slow it down fast
(Steady the flow)
Make it last
(Let it grow)
When the road bends back
(Don’t deny)
Find true north
(Clarify)

[Bridge]
Turning:
(Realign)
We can draw the line
(One step at a time)

[Outro]
Back on the track
(No alibi)
Future intact
(No more awry)
No more “why”
(No, don’t cry)
Hold the course
(Amplify)
True north found
(We testify)

Amiss

[Intro]
Miss Nature,
(We appear amiss)
Sorry about that
(Wish we could take it back)
Back (back, back)

[Bridge – Breakdown]
An ignorance bliss (miss)

[Refrain]
A lil’ amiss, miss?
(No a lot)
Consider this
(Is lost)

[Bridge]
Miss Nature,
(The Mother of all Children)
Once again…
(We appear amiss)
Sorry about that
(Wish we could take it back)
Back (back, back)

[Refrain]
A lil’ amiss, miss?
(No a lot)
Consider this
(Is lost)

[Refrain]
A lil’ amiss, miss?
(Know – “a lot!”)
Careful this wish
(Awful the cost)

[Outro]
Mother Nature,
(Where should we begin)
Once again…
(We appear amiss)
A mess… and amiss
(Lost contest)
Who can piss?
(Alas, amiss)
Such as this.

Remedy

[Intro]
Heal Nature,
(Can we mend this)
Take a deep breath
(Feel the world spin less)
Spin (spin, spin)

[Verse 1]
Whispering trees
(The leaves, they speak)
Echoes of time
(We can listen if we seek)
Seek (seek, seek)

[Bridge – Breakdown]
[Minimal Beat, Sub Bass, Spoken Vocal]
A chance to fix (mend)

[Chorus]
A little remedy, see?
(Yes, a lot)
Plant this seed
(Watch it grow)

[Bridge 2]
Love Nature,
(The mother waits patiently)
Once again…
(We can shift amiss to bliss)
Take a deep breath
(And watch the world forgive)
Spin (spin, spin)

[Chorus]
A little remedy, see?
(Yes, a lot)
Plant this seed
(Let it root)

[Chorus]
A little remedy, see?
(Know – “a lot!”)
Care for this wish
(Pure the cost)

[Outro]
Mother Nature,
(Where should we start?)
Once again…
(Help us mend amiss)
A touch… a kiss
(Lost no more)
Who can miss?
(We have this)
Such is bliss.

bookmark_borderCarry On Wayward Son

Kansas Cover
Written by Kerry Livgren
Made famous by Kansas

[Intro]
Carry on, my wayward son
There’ll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don’t you cry no more

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 1]
Once I rose above the noise and confusion
Just to get a glimpse beyond this illusion
I was soaring ever higher, but I flew too high
Though my eyes could see, I still was a blind man
Though my mind could think, I still was a madman
I hear the voices when I’m dreaming
I can hear them say

[Chorus]
Carry on, my wayward son
There’ll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don’t you cry no more

[Verse 2]
Masquerading as a man with a reason
My charade is the event of the season
And if I claim to be a wise man, well
It surely means that I don’t know
On a stormy sea of moving emotion
Tossed about, I’m like a ship on the ocean
I set a course for winds of fortune
But I hear the voices say

[Chorus]
Carry on, my wayward son
There’ll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don’t you cry no more (No)

[Bridge]
(Carry on) You will always remember
(Carry on) Nothing equals the splendor
Now your life’s no longer empty
Surely Heaven waits for you

[Chorus]
Carry on, my wayward son
There’ll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
(Don’t you cry) Don’t you cry no more

[Outro]
No more

From the album “Wayward

bookmark_borderWayward

[Intro]
Headin’ toward…
(Wayward)

[Verse 1]
Man, once again
I’m askin’
(What are you thinking?)
Why’s our ship sinking

[Chorus]
Perverse behavior
(In the name of “our” savior)
Playing the role
(Out of control)

[Bridge]
Headin’ toward…
(Wayward)

[Verse 2]
Oh boy, still you toy
And seem to enjoy
(Our ship sinking)
What are ya thinking

[Chorus]
[Bridge]

[Outro]
Wayward
(Wavered)
Wayward
(Come on home)
Wayward
(You’re not alone)

From the album “Wayward

bookmark_borderThe Battles of Lexington and Concord

The-Battles-of-Lexington-and-Concord.mp3
The-Battles-of-Lexington-and-Concord.mp4
The-Battles-of-Lexington-and-Concord-Pt-2.mp3
The-Battles-of-Lexington-and-Concord-Pt-2.mp4
The-Battles-of-Lexington-and-Concord-Unplugged-Underground-XXVII.mp3
The-Battles-of-Lexington-and-Concord-Unplugged-Underground-XXVII.mp4
The-Battles-of-Lexington-and-Concord-intro.mp3

[Intro]
Ignited the revolution
(United a nation)

[Refrain]
A victory
(For all to see)
A victory
(We’ve come to be)

[Bridge]
Free (… eeeeee…)
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
(Shot heard round he world)
Our flag unfurled
Ignited the revolution
(United a nation)

[Refrain]
A victory
(For all to see)
A victory
(We’ve come to be)
We! (We, e, e, e)

[Bridge]
(Bang!)
Free (… eeeeee…)
Our flag unfurled
Shot!
(Shot heard round he world)
Ignited the revolution
(United a nation)

[Refrain]
A victory
(For all to see)
A victory
(We’ve come to be)
We! (We, e, e, e)
Dang!

[Outro]
(Bang!)
Free (… eeeeee…)
Have you heard the word
(Conquered “The Sword”)
Our flag unfurled
(The Battles of Lexington and Concord)
Shot!
(Shot heard round he world)
Ignited the revolution
(United a nation)
The story (of our history)
Never grows old
(Shot heard round he world)
The rebels sang:
(Bang!)

ABOUT THE SONG
The Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War, starting when British troops marched to seize colonial arms in Concord, Massachusetts. Colonists, warned by riders like Paul Revere, mobilized their militias. After an initial skirmish at Lexington where eight militiamen were killed, the British faced heavy resistance at Concord’s North Bridge and were ambushed repeatedly by colonial forces during their retreat to Boston, suffering significant casualties and marking an American victory that ignited the revolution.

“The shot heard ’round the world” refers to the opening shot of the battles of Lexington and Concord. The phrase, coined by Ralph Waldo Emerson in his 1837 poem Concord Hymn, signifies that this event signaled the start of armed conflict against Great Britain and the beginning of the fight for American independence, which would spread globally.

From the album “In the Rough

bookmark_borderLiberty’s Liability

Libertys-Liability-Best-Of.mp3
Libertys-Liability-Best-Of.mp4
Libertys-Liability.mp3
Libertys-Liability.mp4
Libertys-Liability-intro.mp3

[Intro]
Right? (Right!)
Right? (Right!)
(He keeps putting up fights)
What about my rights!
Right? (Right!)
Right? (Right!)

[Refrain]
Ya (You’ve got that right)
You have to put up a fight
The responsibility
(… of you liberty)

[Bridge]
We’ll come to see
(Sea to shining sea)
Coming into sight
(The realities:)
You’ve got the right
(To your responsibilities)

[Refrain]
Ya (You’ve got that right)
You have to put up a fight
The responsibility
(… of you liberty)

[Bridge]
We’ll come to see
(Sea to shining sea)
Coming into sight
(The realities:)
You’ve got the right
(To your responsibilities)

[Outro]
Ya (You’ve got that right)
Right? (Right!)
Right? (Right!)
The responsibility
(… of you liberty)
To be free (it must be found)
Society (is all around)
Right? (Right!)
Right? (Right!)

From the album “Lulu

bookmark_borderTwo Evils

Two-Evils.mp3
Two-Evils.mp4
Two-Evils-Unplugged-Underground-XXII.mp3
Two-Evils-Unplugged-Underground-XXII.mp4
Two-Evils-intro.mp3

[Intro]
He defines the two evils
(Demons and devils)

[Verse 1]
Crisis to left of me
Crisis to the right
Soon nothing left of me
Despite of all my spite

[Bridge]
The storm ensuing
Is pursuing
(You)
Due to what you do
He defines the two evils
(Demons and devils)

[Chorus]
He stokes (He denies)
Mag-a primate climate (crisis)
He defies (and lies)
About the economy
(… to the detriment of you and me)

[Verse 2]
Likes to conquer by divide
Plan? Not sure. Can’t run. Can’t hide.
To drive a schism both far and wide
In the land, we all reside

[Bridge]
The storm ensuing
Is pursuing
(You)
Due to what you do
He defines the two evils
(Demons and devils)

[Chorus]
He stokes (He denies)
Mag-a primate climate (crisis)
He defies (and lies)
About the economy
(… to the detriment of you and me)

[Break]
Who cries, who dies?
Summarize:
Realize… keep the love alive
He stokes (He denies)
Mag-a primate climate (crisis)
He defies (and lies)
About the economy
(… to the detriment of you and me)

[Outro]
He defines the two evils
(Demons and devils)

ABOUT THE SONG

The song “Two Evils” is a potent allegorical critique of Donald Trump’s leadership, specifically in relation to two converging global threats: climate change and economic isolationism. Through its poetic structure, the song expresses how these crises are not just worsening under his watch—they are being actively stoked and strategically denied for political gain.

Verse 1 & Bridge: Trapped by Dual Catastrophe

“Crisis to left of me / Crisis to the right / Soon nothing left of me”

This verse vividly portrays the feeling of being cornered by simultaneous disasters. On one side is climate change—rising temperatures, megastorms, wildfires; on the other is a shrinking economy fueled by tariffs, trade wars, and nationalist economic policies. The line “Despite of all my spite” suggests that personal outrage or political resistance is ineffective when leadership is destructive by design.

“The storm ensuing / Is pursuing (you) / Due to what you do”

This bridge personalizes the crisis: it isn’t a natural or accidental storm—it’s manmade, fueled by denial, delay, and deregulation. The phrase “He defines the two evils (Demons and devils)” frames Trump not as someone trying to manage these crises, but as the author and amplifier of them.

Chorus: Direct Indictment of Climate and Economic Sabotage

“He stokes (He denies) / Mag-a primate climate (crisis)”

The phrase “Mag-a primate climate” is a biting jab at the regressive, anti-science ideology promoted by Trump and his followers, mocking how primitive such denialism appears in the face of overwhelming scientific evidence. By stoking division and simultaneously denying the real threat, he delays action while disaster accelerates.

“He defies (and lies) / About the economy”

This references economic isolationism, trade war propaganda, and false claims about job growth, inflation, and tariffs. These economic policies have alienated global allies, driven up prices, and weakened long-term resilience. The lie isn’t just misdirection—it’s a strategy.

“… to the detriment of you and me”

The costs of this dual sabotage aren’t abstract—they’re borne by ordinary people, from those displaced by climate disasters to families hurt by rising costs and declining wages.

Verse 2: Division as a Weapon

“Likes to conquer by divide / Plan? Not sure. Can’t run. Can’t hide.”

This highlights Trump’s core political strategy: division. Racial, ideological, urban vs. rural, native vs. immigrant—every wedge is exploited to consolidate power. The absence of a coherent long-term policy (“Plan? Not sure.”) underscores the chaos and unpredictability of his leadership. The people are left defenseless (“Can’t run. Can’t hide.”).

Break & Outro: Urgency and Moral Reckoning

“Who cries, who dies? Summarize: Realize… keep the love alive”

This break calls for reflection. It’s a moral appeal—recognize the pain, the casualties, and resist the dehumanizing, divisive tactics. The phrase “keep the love alive” is a plea for compassion, unity, and truth in a time of manipulation and fear.

“He defines the two evils (Demons and devils)”

The outro repeats the central theme: Trump is not simply failing to address climate and economic crises—he is defining, exploiting, and weaponizing them.

Conclusion:

Two Evils” is a condemnation of Trump’s role in accelerating the climate crisis and destabilizing the global economy through isolationist policies. It paints a portrait of a leader who thrives on chaos, division, and denial—turning existential threats into political tools. In the face of such dual evils, the song calls on listeners to recognize the manipulation, confront the truth, and resist with empathy and unity.

Based on the paper: “Solutions to the Fossil Fuel Economy and the Myths Accelerating Climate and Economic Collapse.

Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Orange

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderCapture the Flag

Capture-the-Flag.mp3
Capture-the-Flag.mp4
Capture-the-Flag-Unplugged-Underground-XXII.mp3
Capture-the-Flag-Unplugged-Underground-XXII.mp4
Capture-the-Flag-intro.mp3

[Verse 1]
Steal the bacon
You can’t win at this game
We’re the beacon
Shining on your shame

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
My flagboy has your flagboy’s colors
(To bad you ain’t got no scholars)

[Instrumental, Organ Solo]

[Chorus]
Whoa, you can’t capture our flag
Every mag-a (tag, tag, tag)
No, you can’t capture our flag
Stealth over wealth (what a drag)

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo]

[Verse 2]
You can’t take our health
You can’t take our wealth
Our birth on earth
Has more right than your right

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
My flagboy has your flagboy’s colors
To bad you ain’t got no scholars
(To figure out what it’s about)
[Instrumental, Organ Solo]

[Chorus]
Whoa, you can’t capture our flag
Every mag-a (tag, tag, tag)
No, you can’t capture our flag
Stealth over wealth (what a drag)

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo]

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
My flagboy set your flagboy’s colors on fire
(Oh, your situation’s growin’ ever dire)
Hard to say if you’ll find a way
(To make it through another day)
[Instrumental, Organ Solo]

[Chorus]
Whoa, you can’t capture our flag
Every mag-a (tag, tag, tag)
No, you can’t capture our flag
Stealth over wealth (what a drag)

[Outro]
[Instrumental, Whistle Solo]
My flagboy set your flag on fire
(Watch us fan it) higher, higher
Time’s expired

Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Orange

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderDeep Dark

Deep-Dark.mp3
Deep-Dark.mp4
Deep-Dark-Reggae.mp3
Deep-Dark-Reggae.mp4
Deep-Dark-intro.mp3

[Intro]
It’s a deep dark hue
(Haunting you)

[Verse 1]
The ignoramus thing
Crowned himself king
To the peril of all of us
Total ignoramus

[Chorus]
It’s a deep (deep) dark
(Shade)
A parade…
Of color intolerance
Thrust amongst us
By the head dunce
(Deep, deep dark)

[Bridge]
(And he can’t dance)
Disembark
(Deep, deep dark)

[Verse 2]
Calls himself “stable genius”
Should have stayed in his pen…
Then,
Became even more disastrous
(God help us!)

[Chorus]
It’s a deep (deep) dark
(Shade)
A parade…
Of color intolerance
Thrust amongst us
By the head dunce
(Deep, deep dark)

[Bridge]
(And he can’t dance)
Disembark

[Chorus]
It’s a deep (deep) dark
(Shade)
A parade…
Of color intolerance
Thrust amongst us
By the head dunce
(Deep, deep dark)

[Outro]
(And he can’t dance)
It’s a deep (deep) dark
Best disembark
(Deep, deep dark)

Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Orange

Also found on the album “Reggae Modern Day

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderOrange Crushed

Orange-Crushed-Best-Of.mp3
Orange-Crushed-Best-Of.mp4
Orange-Crushed.mp3
Orange-Crushed.mp4
Orange-Crushed-intro.mp3

[Verse 1]
Oh, woe for the generations to come
Do to misguided freedom we were dumb
Now… now we must succumb
To the results of being numb

[Chorus]
All of our hopes and dreams
Crushed!
(Orange Crushed)
Fields and streams… all our scenes
Crushed!
(Orange Crushed)

[Bridge]
Crushed!
(Orange Crushed)

[Verse 2]
Oh, woe is me… and woe is you, too
As it’s pretty hard to miss the clue
A nationalist populist temper tantrum
Twisting it all undone

[Chorus]
All of our hopes and dreams
Crushed!
(Orange Crushed)
Fields and streams… all our scenes
Crushed!
(Orange Crushed)

[Bridge]
Breaking (Busting)
Raking (Costing)
Corruption (manifestation)
Crushed (us)
Crushed!
(Orange Crushed)

[Chorus]
All of our hopes and dreams
Crushed!
(Orange Crushed)
Fields and streams… all our scenes
Crushed!
(Orange Crushed)

[Outro]
Crushed!
(Orange Crushed)

ABOUT THE SONG
Tonight’s featured track is the debut single from the upcoming album Orange—a blistering industrial swamp-glam anthem titled Orange Crushed. With vocals by the electrifying “Lovechild” and a gritty blues-punk riff I play on my Ibanez, this song dives headfirst into the chaos of our time. It’s raw, it’s loud, and it’s about exactly what’s happening right now.

Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Orange

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderThe MAGA Orange Blues

The-MAGA-Orange-Blues-Best-Of.mp3
The-MAGA-Orange-Blues-Best-Of.mp4
The-MAGA-Orange-Blues.mp3
The-MAGA-Orange-Blues.mp4
The-MAGA-Orange-Blues-intro.mp3

[Verse 1]
Soiled… spoiled in all they do
They do, unto you
Make I great again, to begin…
Strange to follow him, and wallow within
Commander Orange
(Strange?)

[Bridge]
Chug-a-chug-a
On the trump train
Chug-a-chug-a
Derailed brain
Chug-a-chug-a

[Chorus]
I hear it comin’ (comin’ round the bend)
The mag-a (Chug-a-chug-a) blues
(I’m tellin’ you)
Can you hear the dog whistle blowin’
(Showboatin’)
Cutthroat n’ bestowin’
I’m tellin’ you
The mag-a (Chug-a-chug-a) blues

[Verse 2]
Soiled… spoiled in all they choose to spew
To do, unto you
Now their knows stained in orange
(Strange?)

[Bridge]
Chug-a-chug-a
On the trump train
Chug-a-chug-a
Derailed brain
Chug-a-chug-a

[Chorus]
I hear it comin’ (comin’ round the bend)
The mag-a (Chug-a-chug-a) blues
(I’m tellin’ you)
Can you hear the dog whistle blowin’
(Showboatin’)
Cutthroat n’ bestowin’
I’m tellin’ you
The mag-a (Chug-a-chug-a) blues

[Outro]
Chug-a-chug-a
On the trump train
Chug-a-chug-a
Derailed brain
Chug-a-chug-a

Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Orange

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderRacism-Populism

Racism-Populism.mp3
Racism-Populism.mp4
/Racism-Populism-Unplugged-Underground-XXII.mp3
/Racism-Populism-Unplugged-Underground-XXII.mp4
Racism-Populism-intro.mp3

[Intro, Spoken Word]
What we’ve got here, the people…
Is racism populism
(Wrapped in nationalism)
Less united. Excite incite to divide.
A schism… far and wide.

[Verse 1]
There once was a land
Of which the whites took command
I swear,
The called the Lenap-e
The Delaware

And, so you see….

[Chorus]
What we’ve got here, the people…
Is racism populism
(Wrapped in nationalism)
Less united. Excite incite to divide.
A schism… far and wide.

[Verse 2]
The indigenous tribes
Butchered… not allowed
To be alive… to survive.
Followed by slavery
Robbery… of human dignity

And, so you see….

[Chorus]
What we’ve got here, the people…
Is racism populism
(Wrapped in nationalism)
Less united. Excite incite to divide.
A schism… far and wide.

[Outro]
What we’ve got here, the people…
Is racism populism
(Wrapped in nationalism)
Less united. Excite incite to divide.
A schism… far and wide.

ABOUT THE SONG

The song “Racism-Populism” is a stark, poetic critique of how the historical foundations of the United States—built on colonial conquest, indigenous genocide, slavery, and systemic oppression—continue to echo in modern political movements that weaponize populism and nationalism. It directly ties these legacies to the current economic and social unraveling described in my recent work on the collapse of the U.S. economy.

Interpretation in Context

Verse 1:

“There once was a land / Of which the whites took command…”

The first verse sets the historical stage by referencing the colonization and renaming of Indigenous lands, specifically those of the Lenape (called “the Delaware” by colonizers). It signals the beginning of a long legacy of racial and cultural domination, where violence and erasure were fundamental to state-building. This resonates with the broader thesis that American economic and political systems were constructed on exploitation, and those foundational injustices are not just historical—they’re embedded in today’s structural inequalities.

Chorus:

“What we’ve got here, the people… / Is racism populism / (Wrapped in nationalism)…”

The chorus encapsulates the core message: modern political dysfunction is fueled by racism and populism, cloaked in nationalist rhetoric. This reflects how populist movements often redirect economic frustration away from real structural causes—such as deregulation, tax policies, or environmental collapse—and toward racial or cultural scapegoats, particularly immigrants, minorities, or political outsiders.

“Less united. Excite incite to divide. A schism… far and wide.”

This line is a direct indictment of how division is intentionally cultivated to distract and destabilize. It parallels the argument that populist and nationalist forces undermine the very cohesion needed for sustainable economic reform and climate adaptation.

Verse 2:

“The indigenous tribes / Butchered… not allowed / To be alive… to survive…”

Verse two digs deeper into the violence of America’s past, highlighting the genocide of Native peoples and the brutal dehumanization of Black Americans through slavery. It emphasizes that the roots of today’s inequality were planted through conquest and exploitation—and that dignity was systematically stripped in service of capital accumulation.

“Robbery… of human dignity”

This line bridges past and present, suggesting that the theft wasn’t just of land or labor, but of identity, voice, and humanity—echoing how current populist rhetoric continues to devalue the marginalized.

Outro:

Repeated chorus reinforces the warning: the cycle of racism and populism, reinforced by nationalism, is not just historical—it is present, widening, and destabilizing the nation.

Connection to Broader Argument:

The song “Racism-Populism” complements the analysis of the U.S. economic collapse by identifying the cultural and psychological mechanisms that maintain harmful policies. It suggests that tax systems, immigration restrictions, protectionism, and nationalist populism are not isolated issues—they are part of a broader, deeply rooted narrative that prioritizes control and division over progress and inclusion.

In short, the song warns that without confronting these historical truths and political manipulations, there can be no sustainable path forward—economically, socially, or environmentally. It calls not just for awareness, but for a reckoning.

Conclusion

Whether we like it or not, basic economics doesn’t bend to ideology. High taxes on productivity, closed borders, trade barriers, and emotionally driven populism all lead to the same outcome: stagnation. The path to a more prosperous, resilient future is clear—but it requires courage, clarity, and a willingness to make difficult choices. We must either open the door to millions of young workers through large-scale immigration or rethink the foundations of our economic system entirely—ideally, both.

At the same time, we face an accelerating climate emergency that threatens to overwhelm not just our economy, but the physical conditions required for human survival. Our latest climate model — now incorporating complex social-ecological feedback loops within a dynamic, nonlinear system—projects that global temperatures could rise by up to 9°C (16.2°F) within this century. This far exceeds earlier projections, which estimated a 4°C rise over the next thousand years, and signals a dramatic acceleration of planetary warming.

At this level of heating, vast regions of the Earth will become uninhabitable due to a combination of extreme temperatures, sea level rise, agricultural collapse, and mass migration. Crucially, parts of the United States are already experiencing wet-bulb temperatures approaching or exceeding 31°C (87.8°F)—a physiological threshold beyond which the human body can no longer regulate internal temperature, even in the shade with unlimited access to water. This makes extended outdoor exposure potentially fatal.

This is no longer a distant or theoretical threat. The climate system is now entering a phase of compound risk and cascading collapse, where disruptions in one area—such as crop failure—can trigger a domino effect across health systems, infrastructure, food security, and civil stability. We are already witnessing the early stages of this unraveling.

Immediate, radical action is now essential—not only to mitigate future emissions but also to adapt our societies, preserve habitable zones, safeguard food systems, and protect public health. The longer we delay, the higher the cost—economically, socially, and in terms of human life.

Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Orange

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderStained Flag (Red, White, and Blue)

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[Intro]
There’s a stain
On the red, white, and blue
(What are you gonna do?)

[Verse 1]
There’s a big orange smear
Both far and near
Veered from the middle
Way too far right
Now Nero does fiddle
While the world burns into the night

[Chorus]
There’s a stain
On the red, white, and blue
(What are you gonna do?)
Made a disgrace
Of the human race
(Of both me and you)

[Verse 2]
Stinky n’ sticky orange smear
Spreading hate and fear
Domestic terrorist
Against the rest of us
With a Nazi twist fist
Thrown under the bus

[Chorus]
There’s a stain
On the red, white, and blue
(What are you gonna do?)
Made a disgrace
Of the human race
(Of both me and you)

[Bridge]
Worse than drug through the mud
(He don’t give a damn)
Tattered the flag and our pride
(Another day another scam)
Dud. Thud.
(No place to run… no place to hide)

[Chorus]
There’s a stain
On the red, white, and blue
(What are you gonna do?)
Made a disgrace
Of the human race
(Of both me and you)

[Outro]
Worse than drug through the mud
(He doesn’t give a damn)
Tattered the flag and our pride
(Another day another scam)
Made a disgrace (of the human race)
Two-faced. (Disgraced.)

ABOUT THE SONG

The song “Stained Flag (Red, White, and Blue)” is a searing protest piece that reflects deep disillusionment with the current political climate, particularly under the leadership of Donald Trump. Here’s an interpretation of how it relates to the information you’ve provided—especially the military parade, soldier protest, and broader critique of Trump’s second term:

Interpretation: A Nation Dishonored by Spectacle, Division, and Deceit

The “orange smear” metaphor that opens the song is a pointed reference to Trump—both in his physical caricature and as a symbol of corruption spreading across the American landscape. The imagery of “veering from the middle way too far right” evokes authoritarian drift and political extremism, echoing concerns about the militarized parade and the overt corporate sponsorships that undermined the event’s patriotic integrity.

A Stained Symbol

The repeated chorus—“There’s a stain on the red, white, and blue”—captures the emotional heart of the protest: that the flag, a national symbol of unity and sacrifice, has been degraded. This sentiment aligns with the reported military resistance: band members and soldiers subtly pushing back by refusing to march in formation or wear dress uniforms, a rare but powerful form of military dissent. Their actions mirrored the song’s core message—that national pride has been co-opted and defiled.

“Domestic Terrorist / With a Nazi Twist Fist”

The second verse intensifies the accusation: that Trump has emboldened domestic extremism, racism, and violent nationalism. This connects to the real-world reality of a pipe bomb found in the home of an armed MAGA supporter at a protest rally, as well as the pardoning of January 6 attackers—actions widely seen as enabling insurrection and undermining democratic norms.

A Bridge of Despair

The bridge—“Tattered the flag and our pride / Another day, another scam”—underscores a pattern of exploitation: using patriotic imagery not to honor the nation, but to further personal or political gain. This resonates with the criticisms of Trump monetizing the military parade with advertisements from Coinbase, Lockheed Martin, and others—reducing national service to product placement.

Final Chorus and Outro: Disgrace and Collapse

By the end, the song describes a nation not simply embarrassed, but deeply harmed—“made a disgrace of the human race.” It’s a sweeping condemnation, not only of Trump’s actions but of a collective failure to stop them. The song laments the erosion of national values and the betrayal of those who serve, protest, or speak out.

Conclusion

Stained Flag (Red, White, and Blue)” is not just a protest song—it’s a requiem for democratic ideals under siege. It reflects a moment in American history when pageantry was weaponized, dissent was punished, and the very symbols of freedom were repurposed for propaganda and profit. Just as soldiers silently protested in step, the song calls out loudly: what are you gonna do?

Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Orange

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderTaco Tuesday

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[Intro]
Hey! (What do you say…)
Is it Taco Tuesday?

[Verse 1]
Have you figured out
Trump always chickens out
That what he’s about
Liar and denier

[Bridge]
Hey! (What do you say…)
Is it Taco Tuesday?

[Chorus]
Every day
(Is Taco Tuesday)
Walk “right” this way
(Taco Tuesday)
Everyday

(Hey, hey, hey, hey)

[Break]
Go!
(Oh, oh, oh)
Taco!
(Oh, no, no)
Taco!
(I’ve got the taco woe)
Whoa Taco

[Verse 2]
Without a doubt
Trump always chickens out
Lies, cheats, steals
There’s no fair deals

[Bridge]
Hey! (What do you say…)
Is it Taco Tuesday?

[Chorus]
Every day
(Is Taco Tuesday)
Walk “right” this way
(Taco Tuesday)
Everyday

(Hey, hey, hey, hey)

[Outro]
Go!
(Oh, oh, oh)
Taco!
(Oh, no, no)
Taco!
(I’ve got the taco woe)
Whoa Taco

Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Orange

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderLemon

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[Verse 1]
Oh, way too sour
Destroying our our
Hard to appeal
To anything real

[Bridge]
Go ahead squeeze
(Some of these)

[Chorus]
This orange is a lemon
(It ain’t too sweet)
Beyond strange, come on
(Taste the defeat)

[Verse 2]
All his power
Has turned sour
Just a bitter aftertaste
… what a waste

[Bridge]
Go ahead squeeze
(Some of these)

[Chorus]
This orange is a lemon
(It ain’t too sweet)
Beyond strange, come on
(Taste the defeat)

[Bridge]
Go ahead squeeze
(Some of these)
I mean really… please
(Some kinda disease)
Scurvy and VD
(Really)
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]

[Chorus]
This orange is a lemon
(It ain’t too sweet)
Beyond strange, come on
(Taste the defeat)

[Outro]
Go ahead squeeze
(Some of these)

Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Orange

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_border(Too Much) Shade

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[Verse 1]
Oh, the woe in knowing
So sad, the seeds he’s sowing
Love… a complete absence
No logic, no intelligence

[Bridge]
… just throwing shade…
(On all we’ve made)
Shattered what peace
(Left to cherish)

[Chorus]
Too much (Too, too much)
Hate, bigotry (The such)
Too, too much
Too much exceptionalism
Turned to fascism
Too much (Too, too much)

[Verse 2]
Oh, the woe is growing
The woe sowed… so sad
A leader, not knowing
Oh so tragically sad

[Bridge]
… just throwing shade…
(On all we’ve made)
Shattered what peace
(Left to cherish)

[Chorus]
Too much (Too, too much)
Hate, bigotry (The such)
Too, too much
Too much exceptionalism
Turned to fascism
Too much (Too, too much)

[Outro]
… just throwing shade…
(While stealing aid)

ABOUT THE SONG
Trump has repeatedly denied science, lied pathologically, promoted white supremacy, been found liable for sexual assault, and stoked division through bigotry and bullying. This individual—a convicted felon—also stood by as the Capitol was attacked and later pardoned those responsible.

That’s not just opinion—it’s a record of documented facts. Trump has been found liable for sexual assault, convicted on 34 felony counts, and led a business found guilty of criminal tax fraud. He pushed false claims about election fraud, encouraged the Capitol attack, and later praised or pardoned those involved. That’s not something “any other president” has done.

Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Orange

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment