bookmark_border7/8ths

LYRICS
1,2,3,4,5,6 7/8
It’s not too late
To make it whole
A 1/8th mate
To fill the hole
If it’s hard to bear
We’re almost there
Now our hearts to bare
Become self-aware
Finding the role
Finding the gate
Finding the roll
Before it’s too late
1,2,3,4,5,6 7/8
1, 2
One, too
Won 2
Want to?

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
Chords: C C6; 118 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Electric Guitar, Keyboards

From the album De-developed
Instrumentals: Ghosting

bookmark_borderOnce

LYRICS
Once it was dark
Then came the light
The End in sight
Hope has been sparked
Out of the dark
Into the shimmering shine
Out on a lark
Having the best of time

Once it was stark
Then came color
Flavor endeavor
Making a mark
Out of the dark
Into the shimmering shine
Out on a lark
Having the best of time

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

From the album De-developed
Instrumentals: Ghosting

bookmark_borderAback

LYRICS
I was taken aback
Almost had a heart attack
Happened right before my eyes
Reality in disguise
I’d say I nearly chocked
Reality cleverly cloaked
I find it hard to believe
My racing heart relieve

I was taken aback
Almost had a heart attack
Happened right before my eyes
Reality in disguise
I’d say I nearly chocked
Reality cleverly cloaked
I find it hard to buy
Blood pressure’s rising too high

I was taken aback
Almost had a heart attack
Happened right before my eyes
Reality in disguise
I’d say I nearly chocked
Reality cleverly cloaked
Shocked by the surprise
Temperature’s starting to rise

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

From the album De-developed
Instrumentals: Ghosting

bookmark_borderEnjoy!

LYRICS
Sometimes it seems
Life is but a dream
Sugar and spice
Peaches and cream
Enjoy it while we/you/I can
No telling if we do it again

Sometimes it feels life
Is full of love
Faith and hope
Raining down from above
A hush
Awash in a flood of love
swimmingly
Life is but a dream
[Enjoy it while we’re here
Enjoy what we can hear
… music go the ear]

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
Chords: E7sus4 E / G F E; 120 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Electric Guitar, Keyboards

From the album De-developed
Instrumentals: Ghosting

bookmark_borderBreakout (To Tomorrow)

LYRICS
Road high or road low
We still have a long way to go
… to tomorrow
Fox is in the hen house
Fire in need of a douse
Let it out
Put it out
Break out

Road high or road low
We still have a long way to go
… to tomorrow
Howling dog needs relief
Burning both ends give grief
Let it out
Put it out
Breakout

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
Chords: D9sus4/Asus4 Em / C D9sus4 Em
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar and Loop Pedal, Keyboards

From the album De-developed
Instrumentals: Ghosting

bookmark_borderThrow A Shadow (Step Into The Light)

LYRICS
Into the light
Out of the shadows
In the delight
Throws of the shadows
Step into the light
Throw your shadow
Move into the light

Sight insight
Out of the wallows
Insight in sight
Escape the gallows
Bathe in the light
Getting to know
Insight delight
Into the flow…
Into the light
Go!
Step into the light
Throw your shadow

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
Chords: C D / C Eb D / Csus4 C Dsus4 D; 130 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Electric Guitar, Keyboards

From the album De-developed
Instrumentals: Ghosting

bookmark_borderOut In The Reign

LYRICS
Is it insane the amount of rain
Is it insane the amount of reign
Raining down… the downpour
Reigning down… on the poor
Rivers raging overtake the banks
Beggars raging overtake the banks

I’m convinced: no matter the crime
You can’t stop the flowing of time
Until then, reign them in
Look around from higher ground
Rivers receding… the recovery starts
The light shining… opening hearts

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
Chords: C7 Am7 / Em Am
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar and Loop Pedal, Keyboards

From the album De-developed
Instrumentals: Ghosting

bookmark_borderA Runaway

LYRICS
Rabbit, squirrel
Chaos, turmoil
Out chasing the wind, again
And, I’m running under the sun
Running ’till the day I’m done

Easy, boy
There’s so much more life to enjoy
Wouldn’t want to see you come undone
Wouldn’t want an emergency… no not one

Out chasing the wind, again
And, I’m running under the sun
Running ’till the day I’m done
Running away?
Running astray?
… just running… running all day
Out chasing the wind, again

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

From the album De-developed
Instrumentals: Ghosting

bookmark_borderLong Shot

LYRICS
It’s a long shot
Have you been practicing your aim?
It’s a long shot
I’d hate to see you suffering in pain
The cake’s half-baked
I’m wondering
Foundations… shake-it
I’m wandering

It’s a long shot
Have you been working on your game?
It’s a long shot
Hate to see you ending up maimed or lame
The cake’s half-baked
I’m wondering
Foundations… shake-it
I’m wandering
[Find a safe place in our race]

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
Chords: G Bb / C D G; 73 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Electric Guitar, Keyboards

From the album De-developed
Instrumentals: Ghosting

bookmark_borderExcuse Me

LYRICS
Hey, excuse me
But, can you tell me
The propensity
Of humanity
The suspense is killing me

Hey, excuse me
But, can you tell me
The propensity
Of humanity
The response it baffling me

Hey, excuse me
But, can you tell me
The propensity
Of humanity
Our behavior’s confusing me

Hey, excuse me
But, can you tell me
The propensity
Of humanity
Our empathy’s on empty

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
E E9 G G7 / G D E
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar and Loop Pedal, Keyboards

From the album De-developed
Instrumentals: Ghosting

bookmark_borderBringing The Animal Out

LYRICS
Are you turning green
Maybe it’s time to vacate
Can you glean what I mean
Zookeepers gone irate

Zookeepers gone insane
Nothing the animals can do
As zookeepers remain
Bringing the animal out of you

Are you turning mean
Maybe it’s time to locate
A spiritual sheen
Under zookeepers gone irate

Zookeepers gone insane
Nothing the animals can do
As zookeepers remain
Bringing the animal out of of you

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
Chords: B C F#m7 C(b5) / F#m A B
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar and Loop Pedal, Keyboards

From the album De-developed
Instrumentals: Ghosting

bookmark_borderOutside The Middle

LYRICS
For just, for just a little
Outside, outside the middle
It’s no a matter of wanting to be
It’s more a matter of wanting to see…
… from outside….
Outside, outside
The locks of the clocks
Outside, outside
The blocks of the box
… from outside….
For just, for just a little
Outside, outside the middle
… from outside….
Knowing death before I’ve died
Outside

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
Chords: G Gsus4 F Fsus4 G7 F9; 84 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album De-developed
Instrumentals: Ghosting

bookmark_borderOut of the Blue, Red, and Black

LYRICS
Out of the blue (x a few)
I meet you
Come on fate
Do what you do
Lazy river passes by
Under the deep, deep blue sky
Figure it’s time to ask why
Why do we all have to die?

Out of the red
Into the black
When I’m dead
I’m coming back
Lazy river passes by
Under the deep, deep blue sky
Figure it’s time to ask why
Why do we all have to die?

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
Chords: E7 A7 E7 B7 E7 / A7 E7 A7 B7 / E7(9) A7(9)
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album De-developed
Instrumentals: Ghosting

bookmark_borderWhat To Do

LYRICS
What to do
You know, too?
Is it here or there
Hit or miss
Is it hear or dare
Miss the kiss
Action satisfaction
Reaction retraction
And then sum
Some…
… then…
Return to when
Opportunity was knockin’
Ability to see
The worth of rockin’
The equal-id-I-am
Equilibrium

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
Chords: Em slide 7 9 11 13 sus4
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar and Loop Pedal, Keyboards

From the album De-developed
Instrumentals: Ghosting

bookmark_borderOut To Be

LYRICS
I’m starting to see
It’s not the way it use to be
Does nature agree
It’s the way it’s suppose to be?
Dropping sun
The day is done
Moment right before twilight
Over the mountains comes the moon

I’m starting to be
A puzzle piece in reality
The insides of me
A puzzled peace in serenity
Dropping sun
The day is done
Moment right before twilight
Over the mountains comes the moon

I’ve turned out to be
The creator of my destiny
Learned to agree
Better let nature get the best of me
Dropping sun
The day is done
Moment right before twilight
Over the mountains comes the moon

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Protest Rock
Chords: A G A / D C A
Recording: digital 8-track stereo
Written and recorded at Lake Wynonah, Pennsylvania
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Piano

From the album De-developed
Instrumentals: Ghosting