Trains
December 5, 2006
0 CommentsI cowrote this song many years ago with my former band, Fear The Monk. I had very little to do with the writing actually. I think I came up with a portion of the melody in the verse but none of the lyrics. I dig the groove in the chorus but not much more than that. There’s tons of lyrical problems and the melody lacks contrast or interest. But we put so much sweat into it that I want to give it a home here in the archive.
It’s been a long time
It’s bitter sweet to see you
I’m going home now
Your streets aren’t as mean
It’s like a movie
Where every thing’s distorted
Situations, never would have dreamed
There was no where to hold on to
When the door closed on the train
So much stronger
No bridges to cross
It’s been a long time
This town will never change
Ants proudly marching
Past houses built of boxes
They stare ahead here
Eyes rarely meet
The doors fly open
And fly passed the masses
Between the people
The steam paints the streets
She awakened from her trance
When the man called her name
So much stronger
No bridges to cross
It’s been a long time
This town will never change
Well it’s a dog fight
The winners still lose
This islands sinking
Sir can you spare some change
Such a long time it’s been, such a long time
Such a long time it’s been, such a long time
Such a long time, such a long time, such a long time
So much stronger
No bridges to cross
It’s been a long time
This town will never change
Well it’s a dog fight
The winners still lose
This islands sinking
Sir can you spare some change
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(2 votes, average: 4 out of 5)
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December 4, 2006
0 CommentsThrow my spirit to the wind I will surely fly
No cage in this life, just earth’s laws to get us by
And when freedom sings
That’s when life begins
In the here and now
Aware to look around
Leave it all to the past, I was just born today
All that I possess is what gets me through the day
And the music plays
And in many ways
There’s no history
It’s all new to me
Chorus:
And I need north to be true
Or spin lost in this CIRCLE
And now my days to be are few
There’s no mercy in CIRCLES
One day you’re gonna turn around
And find that you wanted to be a…
Music and lyrics by Fear The Monk.
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June 24, 2006
2 CommentsWarning: Explicit lyrics. I wrote this years ago. Probably between 1998 and 2000. I could nail it down but I don’t really care that much. It’s a smooth laid back rap by me with a guitar solo from David Gelfand. But what really gets me is Brian Sach’s drums. Brian and I were riding the same waveform. Cmin7 64bpm.
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March 11, 2006
12 CommentsPlay:
Download: On My Feet Again
Last.fm: On My Feet Again
I have been beat down
My heart left for broken
But I still feel the light
When the sunshine is dim
I have swallowed my pride
But my heart has salvation
There will always be shelter
When the storm rolls in
Chorus:
And where there’s life
There will be hope to rise
ON MY FEET AGAIN
And with this hope
I’ll find the strength to rise
ON MY FEET AGAIN
The highway to here
Begins in the valley
Of a thousand dreams
That I never realized
Strength is my sword
And silence is mercy
For this dream will come true
Hallelujah I cry
Chorus:
And where there’s life
There will be hope to rise
ON MY FEET AGAIN
And with this hope
I’ll find the strength to rise
ON MY FEET AGAIN
It’s alright, It’s alright, It’s alright
It’s alright, It’s alright, It’s alright
Chorus:
And where there’s life
There will be hope to rise
ON MY FEET AGAIN
And with this hope
I’ll find the strength to rise
ON MY FEET AGAIN
Music and Lyrics by Graham English and Brian Sachs
Performed by Fear The Monk with Jill Stevenson
(2 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...Move On
March 11, 2006
0 CommentsFive o’clock yesterday
Dreamt of leaving you behind
Couldn’t get to sleep
Voice too loud inside
And nothing’s gonna change my mind
Gonna stand proud and fight
And I won’t back down
Five o’clock yesterday
Dreamt of leaving you behind
Chorus:
You know when it’s time to MOVE ON
Acquaintance won’t hinder
MOVE ON
Clear my mind like a river
MOVE ON
Acquaintance won’t hinder
MOVE ON
Clear my mind like a river
My mind like a river
Higher than a kite
Waiving to a train, goodbye
Couldn’t get off the tracks
Couldn’t feel no pain this time
And I think she’s gonna blow a mile high
Wanna feel some love tonight
Hope it won’t slow down
Higher than a kite
Waiving to a train, goodbye
Chorus:
You know when it’s time to MOVE ON
Acquaintance won’t hinder
MOVE ON
Clear my mind like a river
MOVE ON
Acquaintance won’t hinder
MOVE ON
Clear my mind like a river
My mind like a river
There comes a point at every crossroad
The south wind won’t shelter
The storm has finally reached its hour
There’s no denying of its power
No false words are spoken here
To feel the presence of another
Thought I didn’t understand
Now it’s too late to try
Wonder if you realized
When you crossed that line
There’s no use in asking why
I saw all the signs
And I won’t be around
Thought I didn’t understand
Now it’s too late to try
Chorus:
You know when it’s time to MOVE ON
Acquaintance won’t hinder
MOVE ON
Clear my mind like a river
MOVE ON
Acquaintance won’t hinder
MOVE ON
Clear my mind like a river
My mind like a river
Five o’clock yesterday
Dreamt of leaving you behind
Music and lyrics by Fear The Monk
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