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Link: [*****] The [*****] [*****] (Before The [*****] [*****] [*****] You) Preamble:The last time the forum software censored one of my poetic outpourings beyond recognition, I was annoyed. And angry. But since then, I've grown up. For this song, I declare everything that the forum software does to my lyrics to be art. Part of the Gesamtkunstwerk. The song:The dark, depressing winter is over. The flowers are beginning to bloom, the bees are back in town and busily collecting pollen. Birds are singing in the trees. A fly is sitting on the balcony railing, sunbathing. Spring awakens. So does the little punk in me who, together with my ever-present inner child, decides to write a song. To quote one of my inspirations: "If you don't go over the top, you can't see what's on the other side"Enjoy the suffering, and write something... The usual technical information: Linguistic and Parental Advisory advisor: Marty Style: PWPOWER.STY The band:Drums: PraisWorshipUptempo, me+samples Bass: 1523, 2489, me Guitars: 4386, 4387, 4388, 3931, me Piano: 1262 (chords), me (arpeggios) Synths: 1265, 1278, me Vocals: AI + Synthesizer V Tracks Stats for those interested:BIAB: 10x Me: 10x AI: 1x [*****]: 28x You can find the lyrics in the next post.
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Title: [*****] The [*****] [*****] (Before The [*****] [*****] [*****] You)
(Verse)
[*****] the radio, they bleep all my lines
Cleaned-up versions with words that don't rhyme
Smile for the sponsors, pretend it's all fine
Rebellion [*****] up by content-warning signs
(Verse)
[*****] the rent, [*****] the debt, [*****] the clock on the wall
Kids go hungry while bankers have it all
Laws get rewritten for inequality’s sprawl
[*****] every [*****] getting rich from the fall
(Pre-Chorus)
We count our scars while they profit off wars
And laugh behind bulletproof glass
(Chorus)
[*****] the [*****] [*****] running the show
Spreading fear so critics lie low
Watching the poverty spill and grow
[*****] every [*****] who profits
From woe
(Verse)
[*****] the wars sold as freedom in pieces
Children learn drone names before they can walk
Hospitals bleed while the stock lines float
Wealth’s piling up while the hunger increases
(Verse)
Everything’s fine, just stay in your line
Count your likes while everyone strikes
There's nothing to worry, no need to be sorry
Relax in your bubble and enjoy the trouble
(Pre-Chorus)
But why the [*****] should I keep my mouth shut
And be treated like some [*****] mutt?
(Chorus)
[*****] the [*****] [*****] running the show
Spreading fear so critics lie low
Watching the poverty spill and grow
[*****] every [*****] who profits
From woe
(Bridge)
They tell us to wait, obey, and comply
And never question or simply ask "Why?"
Watch how they count their profits and lie
And toast to the chaos they multiply
(Chorus)
[*****] the [*****] [*****] running the show ([*****])
Spreading fear so critics lie low
Watching the poverty spill and grow ([*****])
[*****] every [*****] who profits
From woe
(Outro)
So, bleep this song and bleep its truth
Bleep the rage you can’t fully mute
[*****] you
[*****] you
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Well, I think that just about (*********) says (*******) everything we (*********) needed to (**********) know.
Good (*********) job on the (**********) song.
You (*********) know what the (****) you're doing when it comes to (**********) writing a (*******) song.
What else is left to (*******) say?
Good (*********) mix too.
(*******) Yeah. I (*********) like it!
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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B.D.,
YES!
This all needed to be said! Love the song and love your excellent production and video.
Bob
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B.D., energetic, passionate and brutally real. You flex a HUGE dynamic range here, and it all fits and flows perfectly. The (amazing) vocals do the whole whisper-to-a-scream thing perfectly, too. The mix is LOUD but perfectly articulate.
A very complex song to put together, I'm sure. For the listener, it's just a wild and thrilling ride.
Super job!
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Hi BD! Great heavy metal song about a topic that is getting everyone irate - it seems to be affecting the world over. I chuckled when I read that the drum RD is PraisWorshipUptempo. Uptempo indeed! The mix sounds really top class and a good choice of vocal. Regarding the lyrics - there are plenty of rhymes in there!  I only watched the video once because I encountered Australia's new age-verification laws (unless it's YouTube responding to an 'adults only' setting?: I had to do a face verification online through a 3rd party private verification app after scanning the QR code that popped up - to prove my age. I wasn't sure, but I thought I saw a message pop up afterwards categorising me as 'weathered raisin'.  Don't get me wrong - I fully support this type of tech to ensure that young people don't see what they should be too young to view. Just wanted you to know that I jumped through hoops to have a pleasurable viewing and listening experience! Andrew PS Is that a pic of you in your profile thumbnail?
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good song, GREAT message, the lip-sync was amazing! Funny, I thought we were supposed to have a revolution in 1970 and deal with all this *****. But it never happened. Very professional presentation, I wish somehow I could watch how you work and improve my own songs. That'll never happen either, of course.
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I think Herb pretty much said it all  Brilliant song, as always I'm impressed with the music you create.
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GENIUS.
What?
GENIUS. This is pure GENIUS!
Ya think?
In this case I don't do 'think', I'm just saying fact. Everything about it is 100% first class. The lyrics, 100% relatable. The vocals OUTSTANDING! I gasp in awe. I only wish that I could get that perfect production quality, but first I'll need a new PC and a new address. I love all of your material, but for me this is the very best song yet.
PURE GENIUS.
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You know I like this one, Brain. Fascinating how it developed. When i read the words i wondered how you were going to get them into a melody. But no surprise, you did amazing. What a terrific job from germ of an idea to this riveting production. Yep, Herb said it best.
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Well, I think that just about (*********) says (*******) everything we (*********) needed to (**********) know.
Good (*********) job on the (**********) song.
You (*********) know what the (****) you're doing when it comes to (**********) writing a (*******) song.
What else is left to (*******) say?
Good (*********) mix too.
(*******) Yeah. I (*********) like it! Thank you very much for your thoughtful and detailed review of my song, Herb. Really warms my heart
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G0dd@mn fu@k1ng GREAT! Superbly chosen words to explain what is REALLY going on in the world and expresses the suffering and anxiety we endure!
Excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellentexcellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Professional production. Dig that wall of sound.
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Hey Man, You didn't answer my last question. Is that really you in the pic or is that AI? Now, on to the review. YouTube tube asked to take a photo ID of me or give a credit card number (you can't make this up) in order to watch this. There is no way on God's green earth I would ever do anything remotely close to that for any reason whatsoever. So, sorry, I could not listen. With regard to the lyrics, they seem pretty Dylan-eque other than the deleted words below which I can't read, but I am sure I can fill in the blanks. I can see your point, but I don't think it is artistically necessary to use harsh language to make a point like this. Because you are telling the truth, in many ways, that truth often cuts harder and deeper with a purely poetic delivery instead of the "shock value" noise, in my opinion. I also realize I am the lone voice outlier on the forum whenever this topic comes up, but I assume differences in opinion are allowed, and you don't have to agree with what everyone else says in order to stay "cool." Maybe. However, let me leave you with this, and I mean this with all sincerity: Down with the man, power to the people! Speak truth to power! Whatever Billie Eilish says! That's my view and I'm not backing down!
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Well, I think that just about (*********) says (*******) everything we (*********) needed to (**********) know.
Good (*********) job on the (**********) song.
You (*********) know what the (****) you're doing when it comes to (**********) writing a (*******) song.
What else is left to (*******) say?
Good (*********) mix too.
(*******) Yeah. I (*********) like it! I (*******) totally agree and I couldn't (*******) have said it any (*******) better!
Forbidden fruit causes many jams!
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Music is a realm of innovation and freedom where musical choices and lyrics allow everyone to express themselves. It's up to the listener to listen or not. It's like humor: you can laugh at anything, but not with everyone.
Well done on your song and vidéo; it doesn't offend me at all, and it's done with great elegance.
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That is a very good and appropriate comment, Laurent. It's the current regime that is shocking, not the song, and our natural reaction is to use foul language to express our dismay and distress. And the song does just that and wonderfully well. It is a lot different than using foul language to shock or just for the sake of using it to sound cool and trendy.
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B.D.,
YES!
This all needed to be said! Love the song and love your excellent production and video.
Bob Thanks a lot, Bob! I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying it despite the language choice
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B.D., energetic, passionate and brutally real. You flex a HUGE dynamic range here, and it all fits and flows perfectly. The (amazing) vocals do the whole whisper-to-a-scream thing perfectly, too. The mix is LOUD but perfectly articulate.
A very complex song to put together, I'm sure. For the listener, it's just a wild and thrilling ride.
Super job! Thanks a ton, Ron The making of the song was indeed very complex. - It started out as a Rap song (which is why there are so many rhymes), but I'm not Eminem and I never will be.
- Then I switched to rock in 3/4 time, but halfway through I got stuck because it lacked the necessary rage. Back to the drawing board.
- In the end, I decided on 4/4 because it allowed me to better implement the desired dynamic and tempo changes.
That was quite a ride...
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BD,
Amazing songwriting. Lyric and Melody.
Killer production. Excellent mix.
Incredible work on the video. Mesmerizing.
Powerful.
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Hi BD! Great heavy metal song about a topic that is getting everyone irate - it seems to be affecting the world over. I chuckled when I read that the drum RD is PraisWorshipUptempo. Uptempo indeed! The mix sounds really top class and a good choice of vocal. Regarding the lyrics - there are plenty of rhymes in there! I only watched the video once because I encountered Australia's new age-verification laws (unless it's YouTube responding to an 'adults only' setting?: I had to do a face verification online through a 3rd party private verification app after scanning the QR code that popped up - to prove my age. I wasn't sure, but I thought I saw a message pop up afterwards categorising me as 'weathered raisin'. Don't get me wrong - I fully support this type of tech to ensure that young people don't see what they should be too young to view. Just wanted you to know that I jumped through hoops to have a pleasurable viewing and listening experience! Andrew PS Is that a pic of you in your profile thumbnail? I apologize for creating a 18+ video, YouTube notified me via email, so I didn't notice it at first. Here in Europeland, nobody would even care about that. But that's just the way it is. I really, REALLY appreciate what you went through just to listen to my song, Andrew ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif) The number of rhymes is indeed a bit unusual compared to my usual songs, but when I wrote the lyrics, I had a Rap song in mind. Only to find out the hard way that I'm not Eminem and never will be... Again, thanks a LOT! BTW, I just read some help pages: If you have a YouTube account, it seems you only have to verify your age once, and then you’re done with it for the rest of your life.
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... BTW, I just read some help pages: If you have a YouTube account, it seems you only have to verify your age once, and then you’re done with it for the rest of your life. Then I need to thank you for my emancipation for the remainder of my natural life! Andrew
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... BTW, I just read some help pages: If you have a YouTube account, it seems you only have to verify your age once, and then you’re done with it for the rest of your life. Then I need to thank you for my emancipation for the remainder of my natural life! Andrew
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good song, GREAT message, the lip-sync was amazing! Funny, I thought we were supposed to have a revolution in 1970 and deal with all this *****. But it never happened. Very professional presentation, I wish somehow I could watch how you work and improve my own songs. That'll never happen either, of course. Thank you, Rob, for your kind words and your thoughts on what should have happened long ago but hasn't. As far as mixing and production go, that would only make sense if you had the same DAW as me, because 95% of the plugins I use are standard Cubase plugins. However, if you need help with a specific song or audio track, feel free to send me a private message - I might be able to help you out in some cases. Principles apply regardless of the DAW.
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If you're logged-in to YT the age thing is constant, but I saw your post via this forum and I had to faff with confirming I wasn't a tiny squidgeling! 
Some favourite Waoist Adages:
#1: Play on the Way.
#13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you.
#58: Bring consciousness to it.
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Great song! Excellent choice of words!
(We Europeans live lightheartedly with swear words; the French language is full of them, for example, not to mention some German dialects.)
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I think Herb pretty much said it all Brilliant song, as always I'm impressed with the music you create. Yeah, Herb really hit the nail unfckngbelievable well Thank you for your really kind feedback, Dave. As always, much appreciated
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GENIUS.
What?
GENIUS. This is pure GENIUS!
Ya think?
In this case I don't do 'think', I'm just saying fact. Everything about it is 100% first class. The lyrics, 100% relatable. The vocals OUTSTANDING! I gasp in awe. I only wish that I could get that perfect production quality, but first I'll need a new PC and a new address. I love all of your material, but for me this is the very best song yet.
PURE GENIUS. Wow, now I'm really blushing a little  Thanks a LOT for your really kind words, Chay. Mucho appreciated
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You know I like this one, Brain. Fascinating how it developed. When i read the words i wondered how you were going to get them into a melody. But no surprise, you did amazing. What a terrific job from germ of an idea to this riveting production. Yep, Herb said it best. Thanks Marty Once I gave up on trying to make it a Rap song, I realized that in a "normal" song, you have plenty of time to fit everything in.
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I had to pass through the gate keeper's portal to watch and listen. Luckily it was just signing in - no way I'd provide ID to Goggle & Co.
Nice bit of modern, high gain rock in the very popular genre of symphpopmetal with femme vox.
The narrative - yes, indeed.
The music - fits the genre really well but I'm not a fan of that guitar tone personally.
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I told you, Brain!
That censorship watchdog here is strict. What it did result in, however, is a totally unreadable title, which in turn generates a lot of interest!
If this Forum was placed in my country, or yours, the watchdog would have added some more f**k words, I think.
I also told you how great the song is! And the vocals, wow! Also the lyrics and video are great too. I really enjoyed it all.
But I wouldn't make it, myself. My voice is too low and it's a bit too wild for me.
Well..., in about a month or so I will release a House song. Than maybe we can compete about wildness ;-)
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G0dd@mn fu@k1ng GREAT! Superbly chosen words to explain what is REALLY going on in the world and expresses the suffering and anxiety we endure!
Excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellentexcellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
John Your comment really made my day, John Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you...
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I think there are more f-bombs in this four-minute songs than in The Wolf of Wall Street . Outstanding lyrics, melody, and production. that's all that needs to be said.
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Professional production. Dig that wall of sound. Thank you for listening and taking the time to comment, Scott. Much appreciated
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F bombs? We'd say about average for one episode of so many series nowadays. We're late to the party but we've read all the comments and, for us, DC nailed it. Regarding the narrative it needs to be said in whatever way grasps attention. And it was very well stated. All of the tracks and the great mix yielded a stadium filling sound. It setup a standout soundstage on our monitors. Simply EPIC! And really driven home with the video. Wow. Kudos and a helluva great production! J&B
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Hey Man,
You didn't answer my last question. Is that really you in the pic or is that AI? Yes. But lately, I've been getting more gray hairs Now, on to the review. YouTube tube asked to take a photo ID of me or give a credit card number (you can't make this up) in order to watch this. There is no way on God's green earth I would ever do anything remotely close to that for any reason whatsoever.
So, sorry, I could not listen. I'm sorry, that wasn't planned, but it seems to be part of the 360° experience of this song. My distributor behaves also pretty, um, complicated because of the song. I wouldn't have given YouTube my data either, the song isn't worth sharing that information with them. I can see your point, but I don't think it is artistically necessary to use harsh language to make a point like this. Because you are telling the truth, in many ways, that truth often cuts harder and deeper with a purely poetic delivery instead of the "shock value" noise, in my opinion. There’s a saying: "Only a fool would keep doing the same thing over and over again and expect a different result". I tried beautifully sad and tragic, polite and to the point, and now is the time when a little more emphasis is called for. But I respect and appreciate your feedback. It's all good However, let me leave you with this, and I mean this with all sincerity: Down with the man, power to the people! Speak truth to power! Whatever Billie Eilish says! That's my view and I'm not backing down! I 100%, if not more, agree with you. But unfortunately, it's not just this one man...
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I think I'd be one of those f*****s if I don't give good review for this song F-word used here as an instrument, usually used as a punctuation mark by young people, I can handle that but hopefully in smaller doses next time  You've managed to get the maximum amount of anger out of the vocalist. And together with the tight guitar band and great selection of BIAB instruments, this grows into the epic Praise Worship Uptempo song as the style describes. The dynamics is once again admirable, both in the arrangement and the vocal work. I sign your message, why is it more ok to bomb children, but not to say f***, expressing as loudly as possible the desperation of fighting against real problems that they want to sweep under the rag... Glad I joined YouTube more than 18 years ago, so I didn't have to prove my age I really enjoyed the suffering so mission complete Janne
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Hi BD.
Wow! That opening piano is brilliant. Then the song came along. I'm literally completely spellbound. Everything about this is music par excellence. This is one of the most lyrically powerful songs that I've ever heard. Moreover, what you say really does need to be said (over and over again), and there is no other word in the English language that can amplify feelings and transmit anger like the f*** word.
The music is amazing. Not only do you have a sublime melody, but your arrangement and video are also extraordinarily good.
By every measure, this is super-polished and superbly engaging.
--Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2026
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Well, I think that just about (*********) says (*******) everything we (*********) needed to (**********) know.
Good (*********) job on the (**********) song.
You (*********) know what the (****) you're doing when it comes to (**********) writing a (*******) song.
What else is left to (*******) say?
Good (*********) mix too.
(*******) Yeah. I (*********) like it! I (*******) totally agree and I couldn't (*******) have said it any (*******) better! Hehehe... Thank you very much, Mario
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Music is a realm of innovation and freedom where musical choices and lyrics allow everyone to express themselves. It's up to the listener to listen or not. It's like humor: you can laugh at anything, but not with everyone.
Well done on your song and vidéo; it doesn't offend me at all, and it's done with great elegance.
Laurent Wise and true words, aptly expressed in a wonderful comment. Thanks a lot, Laurent
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That is a very good and appropriate comment, Laurent. It's the current regime that is shocking, not the song, and our natural reaction is to use foul language to express our dismay and distress. And the song does just that and wonderfully well. It is a lot different than using foul language to shock or just for the sake of using it to sound cool and trendy. I fully agree, John. Laurent put it better than I ever could
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BD,
Amazing songwriting. Lyric and Melody.
Killer production. Excellent mix.
Incredible work on the video. Mesmerizing.
Powerful.
fj Powerful - that’s exactly what I wanted to convey. Thank you for listening and your comment, Floyd. Much appreciated
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Hi BD.
Your title brought to mind a line from Roger Miller's song "The Code Of The West: do unto others before they can do it to you."
I couldn't find my pass to get through the Google gate but
I assume it's a f.....g good song as you're known to be handy with that sort of thing.
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Great song! Excellent choice of words!
(We Europeans live lightheartedly with swear words; the French language is full of them, for example, not to mention some German dialects.) Thank you, Opur Yeah, you're right, here in Europeland, we're a bit more relaxed about swear words. Banning a word has never worked anyway.
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