Music: March 2008 Archives

Frank's Space Prank

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A brand new "Song Of the Week"!

Frank's Space Prank
Running in place - Caught up to find that you were floating in space - I've got to remind you that your cord is gonna come undone - Even if you're having fun - Strange little place - Went where the computer said - Stayed here too long - The light is on and blinking red - Captain says to get on board - If your cord breaks you're gonna soar - Away - So long - Floating away - Smile on your face - I saw through the visor - As you floated away hanging on the wires of the cord that had come undone - Drifted off into the sun - Away - So long - Floating away - Frank's space prank - A rocket flashing through the sky - Coming in safe - Glad to see he's alright but I wish he would've told someone - He'd gone and put a jet-pack on - Today


Bugga Bugga Joe

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My family has been asking me to do something acoustic - so here it is - a simple little tune - but I like it.

Here's the lyrics:
Bugga Bugga Joe
The sky is filled with pinholes - Flashlight is shining on - Black construction paper - Says the day is done - Bugga Bugga Joe is sittin' in his room - Lookin' at the paper moon - In the sky - Spendin' his life like a little star - Starin' at the lid on a jar - Wishin' he could fly - The night is filled with strange dreams - Wrappin' strings to keep him warm - Hangin' from the paper - His wings are born - Bugga Bugga Joe is dancin' to a tune - Flyin' around in his room - In the morning light - All it's gonna take is just a little twist - From the girl with the jar in her fist - And away he'll fly

Heart On My Sleeve Image.jpgHeart On My Sleeve (Same Old Suit).mp3

This one is really different for me. It went through a lot of changes - from something completely wacky to the more straight version we have here.

Thank you Andy for getting the site moved over!

A few words about "Grass Stained Twilight" - You can now click on the icon over on the right to get it here. After much deliberation we chose the self-publishing route which has been great but limited our options. Originally there was going to be a 5 song cd included with the book. Now, it will be available separately as a full length cd - available here soon!

Here's the "Heart On My Sleeve (Same Old Suit)" song lyrics:
I was afraid this might happen - Not the suit I should've worn - If I had made the right selection - I could've pulled the sleeve over my heart - Instead I went and put on the coat - Even though I knew the arms really weren't very long - Inside I'd found - the note I'd wrote - Not to wear this again 'cause the pants had fit wrong - Tried to stay away from humiliation - Instead I stayed away from everyone - I was afraid this might happen - Not the suit I should've worn - If I had made the right selection - I could've pulled the sleeve over my heart - It would have meant having to do all those things that I said there was no time to get done - It would have meant having to dance in shoes I knew I loved but had never tried on - But without the slightest hesitation - I went and wore that same old suit for everyone - They point and say that I should've kept it on me - But the pockets in these pants are much too deep - I was afraid this might happen - Never thought they all might leave - Turns out I made the wrong selection - When I wore my heart on my sleeve


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