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Posted By: David Snyder Pink As You Are - 04/11/17 03:51 PM
Ok, I wrote this just to make myself laugh and for stress management therapy. smile A total goof. Hope it makes you laugh as well.

When I am doing a set break, I usually like to leave people looking at one another going "What the .......was that?"

https://soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel/pink-as-you-are

Pink as You Are

By David Snyder

V1

Now the thunder is gone
And I’m sitting alone
A plutonium glare spreading out in my room
I see the pink hair of the man on t.v.
I see your lips move
Are you speaking to me
When I was a child
I used to believe
The paper would come
With good news for me
Now I’m taking my pills
To drown out the noise
Comfortably dumb like the good girls and boys
And I’m pink as a stone
Here in my room
Singing my song
I wrote it for you

CH:

Pink as you are
You know you’re a star
You’re pink as the sun
You’re pink as the moon
And we hope and we pray
You’ll be leaving today
Like a witch on a broom
Like a pig on the wing
You’re pinker than Floyd
It’s as pink as you get
And all that you know
Is what you’ll forget

V2

Just killing some time
While I’m losing my mind
A small drag of this
Will help me unwind
When I was a child
I laughed at a clown
He looked just like you
Now the clown’s all around
The clown’s in my mind
Taking up time
The clown’s in my room
smelling like doom
The clown’s on t.v.
Staring at me
I need my black shoes
The men in the van
Are coming here soon
The men in the van
Are coming are here soon

CH 2:

Pink as you are
We know you’re a star
We see your pink hair
In the back of your car
But one of these days
When we’re pinker than you
Then pink will be two
and the world will be through
We’ll be comfortably dumb
Dumb as a thumb
And the world will be one
The world will be one


All Music and lyrics copyright 2017 by David Snyder

David Snyder, Vocals, Electric Guitars, Electric Lead, Additional Instrumentation

Pink.STY (User Defined)
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RealTracks in style: ~362:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085
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RealDrums in style: RockHardLA^1-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Loose HiHat

Posted By: Scott C Re: Pink As You Are - 04/11/17 04:26 PM
Wow what a super lyric David. Loved this tune. Excellent vocal and super guitar in the backtrack.
Posted By: BlueAttitude Re: Pink As You Are - 04/11/17 05:11 PM
So ..... "What the .......was that?" smile

Serious dude, you might have wrote it for a laugh, but man, that is some good writing! Nice guitar work too BTW.
Posted By: Janice & Bud Re: Pink As You Are - 04/11/17 05:28 PM
"A plutonium glare spreading out in my room"

I strongly expect that nothing resembling that line has been written within the known universe.

All my stress just got managed.

Cool!!!!!

Nice guitar too...

J&B
Posted By: Buford Re: Pink As You Are - 04/11/17 06:00 PM
"Dumb as a thumb"...boy we're having some fun now. David...you crack me up, dude.

I'm thinking this song may actually be the "real" David and what we usually see here from you is the aberration.

grin Buford
Posted By: tommyad Re: Pink As You Are - 04/11/17 06:09 PM
There's something a little scary about that one. Seriously I worry about you sometimes. I have to admit that the stream of consciousness lyrics that wander off into the absurdities of the human condition are a bit captivating. Nice guitar playing and production. At this point I don't think we can tame the wildness in your head. And I don't think we should even try. Very entertaining. Always interesting. Keep on keepin on. Tom
Posted By: Andy A - USA Re: Pink As You Are - 04/11/17 08:08 PM
David...David...my friend...we are friends...we are here to help.

I think this is one of those 10 warning signs, like "You know you are an alcoholic if...", but for a mental deal...

This is great. Funny and well crafted and well played! It's art.

Just don't cut your ear off.
Posted By: Noel96 Re: Pink As You Are - 04/11/17 09:01 PM
David,

When creativity comes your way, it's an explosion! These lyrics reminded me of plays that I've seen from the 'Theatre of the Absurd' genre.... creative, entertaining, mind-boggling.

After listening, I can sincerely say that my music horizons have been substantially broadened!

All the best,
Noel
Posted By: Robertkc Re: Pink As You Are - 04/11/17 09:41 PM
David,
This is the musical equivalent of a modern art " installation"
... I scratch my head, laugh and hope the artist finds those black shoes before the van comes to take him away!
Thanks for being brave and keeping us all guessing...I`d certainly come back to hear what`s coming after the set break.

Robert
Posted By: Al-David Re: Pink As You Are - 04/12/17 12:13 AM
Hi David,

No lack of creativity here!Excellently absurd and too much fun!

You remind me of a friend of mine, Calvin Stewart, from Florida - when you click onto one of his songs, you know you aren't prepared for it and you have no idea what's coming - but you know it's gonna grab ya, so you just can't resist! And when it's finished you stare blankly across the room, in a trance you've never experienced before but say, "Damn, I'm glad I listened to that!"

Keep the creativity boiling over!

Alan & DI
Posted By: 44kfl Re: Pink As You Are - 04/12/17 01:02 PM
Pink as you are

As brave as you are

an artist

combining more colours from the pallet

painting outside lines

going where most of us can't envision

having a blast
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Pink As You Are - 04/12/17 05:06 PM
"A plutonium glare spreading out in my room"

Explains a lot.

"Now I’m taking my pills..."

The right one?

"A small drag of this
Will help me unwind"

Further explanation.

Clowns. Clowns. Clowns. Clowns. Clowns. Clowns. Clowns. Everywhere!

"The men in the van
Are coming here soon"

Hide.

"The world will be one"

A hopeful romantic.


Fresh. Exuberant. Ex Uber Rant. Thought Provoking. Fun.


floyd (I ain't pink) (Surely you jest. Don't call me Shirley)



Posted By: Greg Johnson Re: Pink As You Are - 04/12/17 06:49 PM
If the lyrics were posted anonymously, I could have ID'd them as David Snyder-no doubt!! Keep on shinin' on you crazy diamond. After such an accomplishment you should have a cigar, you're going to go far. That is really what I think. I wish you were here so I could congratulate you personally. Remember, it's Us and Them!!! This is extremely enjoyable David! Great stuff!! Take care. Greg
Posted By: MarioD Re: Pink As You Are - 04/12/17 10:24 PM
"I see the pink hair of the man on t.v.
I see your lips move
Are you speaking to me

Comfortably dumb like the good girls and boys

Just killing some time
While I’m losing my mind

The clown’s on t.v.
Staring at me

We’ll be comfortably dumb
Dumb as a thumb
And the world will be one
The world will be one"

David, what great lines!

How you can compose some great melodic music then come up with something like this is way beyond my comprehension!

Great song - great lyrics - and some super chops going on in the background!

All I can add is " And They're coming to take you away Ha Ha
They're coming to take you away ho ho he he ha ha
to the funny farm where life is beautiful all the time, and I'll be happy to see those nice young men in their clean white coats
and they're coming to take you away ha ha
Posted By: Steve Young Re: Pink As You Are - 04/12/17 10:52 PM
David,

To put into words what I am feeling when I hear this song, I would have be at your level, and I'm sure I am not capable of reaching that level! I can't remember when I have laughed so much at a song. You are channeling Weird Al Yankovic doing Pink Floyd. Some really clever lines here. (If only they all went together.) smile

Seriously, interesting stuff!

Steve
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Pink As You Are - 04/12/17 11:00 PM
Thanks Scott. I was just inspired by your own playing. Had to throw my hat into the ring and I needed a backdrop.

smile
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Pink As You Are - 04/12/17 11:01 PM
Thank Dave. Similar to what I told Scott, I have been listening to your own smokin' jams and I needed me some.

This was just a silly excuse to play.

smile
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Pink As You Are - 04/12/17 11:04 PM
Thanks Janice and Bud, I hope you were doing it old school while you were listening with a couple of Pale Indias--or 6.

smile
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Pink As You Are - 04/12/17 11:07 PM
Bob/Rob,

Ah, we must spend time together in Colorado my wise mountain friend!!

I hear you speaking of the Other Side of the Mirror Magic Mountain Man and I know how you got there.

I am on my way brother of the sky. Keep the smoke signals going. I am getting on the plane now.

smile
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Pink As You Are - 04/12/17 11:08 PM
Tommy,

Too far gone man. Can't come back.

But you didn't think I could let you have all the fun did you???

smile
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Pink As You Are - 04/12/17 11:10 PM
Thanks Andy! You caught me just in time!!! I had the scissors out and everything!!!

smile
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Pink As You Are - 04/12/17 11:11 PM
Originally Posted By: Noel96
David,

These lyrics reminded me of plays that I've seen from the 'Theatre of the Absurd' genre....
Noel


Wow, thanks Noel, that is EXACTLY what I was going for. Thank you so much!
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Pink As You Are - 04/12/17 11:13 PM
Originally Posted By: Robertkc
David,
This is the musical equivalent of a modern art " installation"
...
Robert


Robert, just as I replied to Noel, you nailed it. That is exactly what I was going for.

Thanks man!!! Glad it made you laugh!

smile
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Pink As You Are - 04/12/17 11:15 PM
Originally Posted By: Al-David
Hi David,
And when it's finished you stare blankly across the room, in a trance you've never experienced before but say, "Damn, I'm glad I listened to that!"

Alan & DI


Al and Di, thanks so much!

I hope you came out of the trance, but that gives me a reason to try and raise the bar.

Next time I am going for a space shuttle launch.

smile
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Pink As You Are - 04/12/17 11:16 PM

Kenny,

WOW.

Dude, you just gave me the beginning of the sequel.

Awesome bro. Working on it now.

smile
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Pink As You Are - 04/12/17 11:19 PM

Floyd,

You know you have always been my inspiration.

This one was for you man.

There are two important questions that have never been answered in our lifetime:

"Oh, by the way which one's Pink?"

and

"Oh, by the way which one's Floyd?"

Just sayin' man.
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Pink As You Are - 04/12/17 11:22 PM
Greg,

You win the BIAB Forum song decoder special prize bonus pak!!!!!

You solved the riddle you crazy diamond smuggler you!! Darn, my secrets are out!!!!

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Posted By: David Snyder Re: Pink As You Are - 04/12/17 11:25 PM
Mario,

Thanks man. Ever since we did that Zappa parody I really haven't been right.

So it's kind of all your fault. Not sure if that is good or bad but I am just going to ride the wave all the way home through the hurricane bra'.

smile
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Pink As You Are - 04/12/17 11:29 PM
Originally Posted By: Steve Young
David,
You are channeling Weird Al Yankovic doing Pink Floyd.
Steve


Ha ha ha. Right on!! You caught me red-handed!

Steve, we are officially brothers now dude. You understood the very heart of my secret message!!

smile

Posted By: animarorecords Re: Pink As You Are - 04/13/17 04:47 AM
Hello, David

The melody created with many repeats of simple nice motif is wonderful.
The unexpected chords that come out sometimes are splendid, which are really your feel.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi
Posted By: PeterF Re: Pink As You Are - 04/13/17 05:02 AM
David,
Not sure what else there is to say about this madcap composition.
Syd would be impressed.

Peter
Posted By: gruverider Re: Pink As You Are - 04/13/17 09:33 PM
Love that simple strumming acoustic guitar. Well done. That is to say this song is so ... pink

ya know

smile
Posted By: RichMac Re: Pink As You Are - 04/14/17 01:27 AM
Hi David.
Brilliant song but heartbreakingly sad.
Hope you find the way back home.
Cheers.
Posted By: Yorkshireknight Re: Pink As You Are - 04/14/17 02:42 AM
Let it all out David!
You took the words right out of my mouth with WTF but do you know what? That was one hell of a song my friend. Not only great lyrics but sung in a way that gave the song more meaning.
I loved it
Paul

PS Hope the therapy goes well!
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Pink As You Are - 04/15/17 01:18 PM

Peter,

Thanks! Just having fun and being goofy. Thanks for the listen.
smile
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Pink As You Are - 04/15/17 01:20 PM

Thanks GruveRider. I am going to take that as a compliment!!

smile
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Pink As You Are - 04/15/17 01:21 PM
Hey Rich,

Thanks! No need for any concerns! I was just listening to a lot of Pink Floyd, and discovered some guitar sounds, and well, I just had to.

smile
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Pink As You Are - 04/15/17 01:23 PM
Thanks Yorkshire, the song WAS the therapy so all is well.

Sometimes you just have to listen to some Floyd, follow the crazy and press the reset button or you begin to take things a little too seriously, ya know?

This was fun.

smile
Posted By: edshaw Re: Pink As You Are - 04/15/17 03:27 PM
I'm going to say I liked that, as a change of pace, as pushing the envelope, as winding up with very good crescendos (the shred solos) and as exploring a facet talked about but little understood, music as therapy.
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Pink As You Are - 04/15/17 06:24 PM
Thanks Ed.

I don't think I will ever really understand music, or how it works, or anything. It is like staring at the evening sky and wondering how far it goes.

I do know that I find myself really peaceful and still and calm writing the most simple, childlike, harmonious melodies right after I have taken the car out for a spin on the musical autobahn, so to speak, and gone 125 miles per hour in sixth gear to the smell of scorched rubber. The car grinds to a halt, I hit the last chord, the musical screaming is over, and I suddenly feel like a little happy cloud in a blue sky.

And then the simple stuff returns.

I will never figure this thing called music out but I do know I love it.

smile
Posted By: dani48 Re: Pink As You Are - 04/15/17 07:30 PM

Hi, David !

I wonder if you got hit
by the same type of madness
as me doing this a couple of years
ago?:

http://app.box.com/s/f7bwc3gqupmpurk9un81

Cheers
Dani
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Pink As You Are - 04/15/17 08:08 PM
Sounds like it!!

Ha ha!
Posted By: Torrey Bliss Re: Pink As You Are - 04/15/17 09:23 PM
David, your creative mind never ceases to amaze me. Great work on these lyrics. This has David Bowie all over it (at least to my ears) Keep on rockin' Torrey.
Posted By: rsdean Re: Pink As You Are - 04/16/17 08:21 AM
Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
David, your creative mind never ceases to amaze me. Great work on these lyrics. This has David Bowie all over it (at least to my ears) Keep on rockin' Torrey.


Totally agree! David, this is great - have listened to it multiple times. Really enjoyed!

Bob
Posted By: RnAM Re: Pink As You Are - 04/17/17 11:01 AM
shocked
nevertheless.....a very special song!
If you want to talk about it and need help..... send a PM, always willing to listen grin laugh
Anne-Marie
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Pink As You Are - 04/17/17 06:09 PM
Thanks Torrey! I am always willing to accept a Bowie reference!

Thanks!!

smile
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Pink As You Are - 04/17/17 06:10 PM
Thanks Bob, I am really glad you liked it. You keep me inspired man!

smile
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Pink As You Are - 04/17/17 06:12 PM
Thanks Rob and Anne-Marie,

I think I need to come to Amsterdam for year of deep tissue massage and hot rock therapy to calm my fragile nerves.

I will need to stay at your house and I have very particular eating habits.

When should I plan on arriving???

smile
Posted By: Sergio Guarneri Re: Pink As You Are - 04/18/17 06:21 PM

Very nice listening. This is one of your best for sure.
I can hear some David Bowie's influence in your way of singing.

Excellent back ground and guitar playing.

Congratulations for Amplitube settings: I also use Amplitube sometimes but never a setting whit all
those effects in one time.
I'll take note and try to rebuilt for my uses. crazy

Sergio
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