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Federal Holiday
04:01
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I was there in the earthquake of ‘89
But I did not feel a thing
It was five o’clock in the afternoon
When I laid down to sleep
And I dreamed the dawn of the Chanticleer
But I could not hear him sing
Did he miss the sun, was he so far gone
When winter turned to spring
And now that he’s much older
Who will open up their wings
On every new year
And federal holiday, oh yeah
The summer trees would hang so low
In the garden where I stayed
I let my doors open to the wind
When no one knew my name
And I’d sit and stare so unaware
I was waiting out my time
And the paint would crack in the morning light
When I would lose my mind
And as it got much colder
I’d raise my head and sing
On every new year
And federal holiday
What changes time would bring
Should the seasons change again, my friend
Or the planets realign
I’m still the very same person
But I’ll be different next time
And should you catch me smiling
Will you open up your wings
On every new year
And federal holiday
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2. |
Kill or Be Killed
03:27
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Headed east on Shakespeare pass
And there’s nothing to do today
It’s just like we used to say
It’s an older part of town
Where you can barely hear the sound
Of the car alarms and glass
And the markets going crash, hey hey hey
Would I be remiss to say
It’s a kill or be killed state of mind
That only works sometimes
Defending a hill from no one
And no one questions why
It’s a kill or be killed state of mind
That comes as no surprise
Remain inside your shelter
Defending a hill
Kill or be killed
Take a U-turn at the bend
So we can see this movie again
We’ll sneak into the late night show
The barbarians circle to the gates
To the fortress of love and hate
With the city keys in tow
Don’t you know, hey hey hey
Would I be remiss to say
It’s a kill or be killed state of mind
That only works sometimes
Defending a hill from no one
And no one questions why
It’s a kill or be killed state of mind
That comes as no surprise
Remain inside your shelter
Defending a hill
Kill or be killed
It’s a kill or be killed state of mind
That comes as no surprise
Remain inside your shelter
Defending a hill
Kill or be killed
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M.L.M.
03:49
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I got a message from the anti-woke left
Who pulled up in unmarked vans
I said when they put nails in my hands
It’s an honor to have made it
What’s the use in curing all this disease
With THC and 4K HD
All I wanted was some MTV
But the price is too inflated
But multilevel marketing
Has never let you down before
The rules don’t apply to you and me
They’re simply there to be ignored
If nothing else should come between
You and the person that you were before
With multilevel marketing
You’ll never come unmoored
The antivax libertarian right
Is gonna take you to the other side
You left your post to venture to the light
But who am I to blame you
Narcissism never goes out of style
It’s the perennial favorite child
Put your shoes on and stay for awhile
Cause we’re all waiting for our saviors
But multilevel marketing
Has never let you down before
The rules don’t apply to you and me
They’re simply there to be ignored
If nothing else should come between
You and the person that you were before
With multilevel marketing
You’ll never come unmoored
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4. |
Serious Business
03:57
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There’s got to be a better way
To make an honest day’s pay
And if I could, I would remember what you said
That nothings easy as it seems
Like manifesting all my dreams
And if I want it I can surely have it
Making love is serious business
Taking drugs is serious business
Quit your job, that’s serious business
Start a hobby like serious business
Stealing cars is serious business
Electric guitar, that’s serious business
It’s all for the taking, isn’t it
If only I knew about serious business, yeah
Too much free time is a curse
I couldn’t tell you what’s worse
Working overtime or no time at all
And all the rumors here are true
Cause all I ever wanna do
Is take some time off when I’m on the clock, yeah
Making love is serious business
Taking drugs is serious business
Quit your job, that’s serious business
Start a hobby like serious business
Stealing cars is serious business
Electric guitar, that’s serious business
It’s all for the taking, isn’t it
If only I knew about serious business, yeah
Maybe I’ll go into midlife coaching,
Luxury boating, award show stand-in,
Riverboat gambling,
Local food cynic, industry critic,
Some folks talk it, believe I live it
The squeaky wheel that gets the grease
Cause nothing in this life comes free, now
Making love is serious business
Taking drugs is serious business
It’s all for the talking, isn’t it
If only I knew about serious business
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5. |
Nobody's Clown
03:53
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Whatever you want to be
Nothing comes easily now, but you know
You’re here for the big show
All of love haunts for you
Pushing and running you out of the room
A regular episode
No more messing around, no
Cause you’re nobody’s clown, no
See what you want to see
More beer and amphetamines,
You’re good to go
Wherever you want to go
Junk mail centerfold
Remembering all that melts down isn’t gold
When dreams are resold to you
No more messing around, no
Cause you’re nobody’s clown, no
You’re not messing around, no
Cause you’re nobody’s clown, no
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Max Foreman Los Angeles, California
Max Foreman is a songwriter and producer based in Los Angeles. He uses electronics and guitars to make unusual and immersive sounds. His new release is titled Serious Business.
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