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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
Last edited by B.D.Thomas; Yesterday at 01:44 PM. Reason: Lyrics added
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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!
DC Ron
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Too many guitars (is that a thing?)
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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.
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.
#63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made.
#92: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.
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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!
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Professional production. Dig that wall of sound.
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