bookmark_borderMakes Me Smile

LYRICS
I look out of my cage
Ask why’s this what I made?
I booked and set the stage
Maybe it’s time for us…
… to go extemporaneous?
And, it brings a smile t my face
A whole (k)new outlook on our race

Feel like a rat in a maze
Day to days turn into haze
I think why not a new phase?
Maybe it’s time for us…
… to go extemporaneous?
And, it brings a smile t my face
A whole (k)new outlook on our race

Lost in a flock of sheep
On an ever growing manure heap
Maybe it’s time we woke from our sleep?
Maybe it’s time for us…
… to go extemporaneous?
And, it brings a smile t my face
A whole (k)new outlook on our race

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Extemporaneous
Chords: C Csus4 / Am FM7 / Am C G Am
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar and Loop Pedal, Keyboards

From the album Nor-mal
Incubated The Instrumentals

bookmark_borderThen To When

LYRICS
Why don’t we while we still can
Before when turns to then
Before grow is grown has been
Essence is of our time
Time is of the essence
The presence of the present
A pleasant… gift…
A present
An uplift…
Pleasant present

When-To-Then.mp4

DR0000_3643-When-To-Then.mp3

When-To-Then-Instrumental.mp4

DR0000_3639-When-To-Then-Instrumental.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
Chords: Em7(11); 102 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Nor-mal
Incubated The Instrumentals

bookmark_borderBlues in the Key of Sky

LYRICS
Why be green with envy
When you think the grass is greener
The other side of the fend makes you meaner
Though the stories have been told
No, it never, ever grows old
Living in this beautiful world

Why get red in the face
Consumed by growing anger
Does common sense put you in danger?
Though the stories have been told
No, it never, ever grows old
Living in this beautiful world

Look in he mirror
You’re turning white as a ghost
While above the ground let’s make the most
Though the stories have been told
No, it never, ever grows old
Living in this beautiful world

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
Chords: E A E B7 / E A E A C B7 E
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar and Loop Pedal, Keyboards

From the album Nor-mal
Incubated The Instrumentals

bookmark_borderWeather Coming Together

LYRICS
To weather coming together
Whether…
to come together
Or depart ’til we part
Walking on the Earth
The part after birth
And pre-me under dirt
Six feet down, down, down
Ain’t no place for me to be
To have been and never again?
No mama, not for me
No mama, thank you… I be
Going to try n’ ride the upside
Of this Earth
Of this birth

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
Chords: Eb / Abm Ab Absus4 Ab9 / Gb CmM7 Eb; 104 BPM Electric Funk
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Keyboards

From the album Nor-mal
Incubated The Instrumentals

bookmark_borderA Short Along

LYRICS
I thought we had a long way to walk
But, it looks like we’re already there
I thought we’d have a lot of small talk
Now, it looks like we’re down to the bare
Dare to care
Share the air

I thought we has a long way to go
But, it looks like we’re already there
I thought roots we’re starting to grow
But, it looks like the garden’s bare
Dare to care
Share the air

I thought we had a long road ahead
But, it looks like we’re already there
I thought we’ve said all that could be said
But, it looks like there’s still heart to bare
Dare to care
Share the air

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
Chords: C Bb C / C Gm C
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar and Loop Pedal, Keyboards

From the album Nor-mal
Incubated The Instrumentals

bookmark_borderKick Out

LYRICS
Kick out
Kick out the rhythm
Kick out
Kick out the rhythm… Now!
The formula
Sure to transform ya
The algorithm
To complete the beat
Shout!
Kick it out
Jump about
Kick out
Kick out the rhythm
Kick out
Kick out the rhythm… Now!
Wowwww
That’s how

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Electronic Rock
Chords: Ab Gb Ab / Eb Db Ab Gb Ab; 108 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Keyboards

From the album Nor-mal
Incubated The Instrumentals

bookmark_borderTime Passes Bye

LYRICS
Slow as molasses
Stubborn as asses
Watch as time passes… by… bye
Here we go…
Oh, to know the woe of why

Fast as cheetahs
With happy to meet ya’s
Watch as time passes… by… bye
Here we go…
Oh, to know the woe of why

Crossing the finish
Crossing the finish
Crossing the finish line, I’m…
Crossing the finish
Crossing the finish
Stopping the passing of time, I’m…
Watching as time passes… by… bye
Here we go…
Oh, to know the woe of why

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
Chords: A Am7 E Em7 A / D7 D A Am7
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar and Loop Pedal, Keyboards

From the album Nor-mal
Incubated The Instrumentals

bookmark_borderIncredible

LYRICS
Who left the barn door ajar
The ass is out of the stable
Hopefully hasn’t gotten too far
Living life in an Aesop’s Fable
Incredible
Highly edible
It’s your life
Eat it up

Spit out the parts with bad taste
But don’t let the rest go to waste
If your hunger is causing strife
Eat it up
It’s your life
Incredible
Highly edible
It’s your life
Eat it up

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
Chords: A G A / A Em A / A D D A / D C G A
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar and Loop Pedal, Keyboards

From the album Nor-mal
Incubated The Instrumentals

bookmark_borderTo The Moon

LYRICS
As a matter of fact
I just got back
None too soon from the moon
’cause while I was away
Came to the day
… well…
The freezing over of hell
What can I say
Never thought I’d see it this way

Not to be outdone
Had to dash n’ run
Just got back from the sun
’cause while I was away
Came to the day
… well…
The freezing over of hell
What can I say
Never thought I’d see it this way

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
Chords: F Bb Db F / C Ab F
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar and Loop Pedal, Keyboards

From the album Nor-mal
Incubated The Instrumentals

bookmark_borderThe Odds

LYRICS
What are the odds of winning the lottery
More likely to get a shark bite
What are the chances for long lasting romances
More likely to end in a fight
What good’s red or black when it lands on green
Any idea what it’ll mean
Rolling the dice
May I roll twice?
Thrice
What the #uck
One more for good luck?
[Keep rolling, rolling, rolling…
Strolling
Out-of-controlling]

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
Chords: Em A / C D Em
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar and Loop Pedal, Keyboards

From the album Nor-mal
Incubated The Instrumentals

bookmark_borderSpace Age Cowboy

LYRICS
Do I wanna be a space age cowboy?
Think I’d rather be an indigenous genius
Doubting if the conqueror quest is best
Never dormant taking in the moment

Forego the notion of autocrat’s toy?
Think I’d rather be an indigenous genius
Doubting if the conqueror quest is best
Never dormant taking in the moment

Do I wanna be a geriatric playboy?
Think I’d rather be an indigenous genius
Doubting if the conqueror quest is best
Never dormant taking in the moment

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
Chords: B F# / C# B A F#
Recording: digital 6-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard

From the album Nor-mal
Incubated The Instrumentals

bookmark_borderSole Grant

LYRICS
Think of something real quick
’cause it’s on with the show
They won’t know
What you don’t know
… just go with the flow

Think of something on-the-fly
Fly by the seat of your pants
It’s up to you
Do or die
Let’s see what you soul grants
[The crowd chants]

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
Chords: Em / Am G Em / Bdim Dm Em; 120 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar and Loop Pedal, Keyboards

From the album Nor-mal
Incubated The Instrumentals

bookmark_borderTill the Dawn Gets Dirty

LYRICS
It’s getting late
Way past twelve-thirty
The morning wait
Till the dawn gets dirty
It’s getting late
The morning wait
Till the dawn gets down and dirty
Slipping into something translucent
Wondering where time went
Another month of rent
Slipping into something translucent
Wondering where the time went
Mortgage payment sent
Pay the dues
Gathering clues
Come of age
Be the sage
Understanding
Time spent

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
Chords: Am7(11) FM7 Esus4 / F# Esus4
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar and Loop Pedal, Keyboards

From the album Nor-mal
Incubated The Instrumentals

bookmark_borderGround Hog Day (x’s too)

LYRICS
It’s starting to come back, again
The happened happens, again
The same ‘ole same ‘ole
Trying your soul
You’re the China shop
They’re the raging bull
Over-the-top
Blow your stack
Full of bull
And, all that whack
Awake to the same mistake
Over and over, again
Ground Hog Day
Rolling over the log
The same ‘ole

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

From the album Nor-mal
Incubated The Instrumentals

bookmark_borderLeaving by the Same Door

LYRICS
Once I saw disgrace
Had to leave this place
No. Not interested any more
Came in through the front door
Enough
That is how I’m leaving, for sure
Humane is the allure
Once I smelt that taste
Couldn’t get it out of my mouth
Oh what a time waste
Lasts 4 weeks…
Maybe a month
Forthright
Fortnight x’s 2, too

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
Chords: Dm / G F G F Dm / Dm Dm7 Dm6; 124 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Keyboards

From the album Nor-mal
Incubated The Instrumentals