Drunk Bear

This song reminds me of the haunted house at Disneyland where the candelabras float up and down the hallways. Here is a video made for the song. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUJgj6MZGy4


We can’t help but run away
When cornered against our will
Flagrant fouls of innocence
Always try to ride the fence
Waiting out the calls
While you are left in haunted halls

 They battered us down
They winched us away

Hold you down for 
Counted out forever more 

 You can count on me for
that will be the time when we will 
show the world what we’ve found  
 that will be the time when we will 
show the world what we’ve found

Haunted Halls

The song is about perseverance through repetitive tasks by escaping deep into the mind's imagination. Back to the grind, I guess. Here is a video accompaniment with some old school animation. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TJg8QihRsM

Lyrics
When you were searchin like an Urchin you were movin
On the sea floor
 With the tides you collide while dodging all the mine
Fields close to shore
Missing all the green hoping genes give the means from the fiends
For many more
Times like these you hope for the shoulder 
Of many of us
Pushin up the boulder for days and in ways but it sways
As it must     
But crashing back down to the ground
Like  Sisyphus

Never had the change on the range by the quarter that was drawn
 in early dawn

And you sit curled in your room with  clouded doom
Metamorphosis

Grinding the Stone

Crazy World is a song about trying to find peace and meaning in a chaotic, unpredictable world. The lyrics reflect confusion, hope, and resilience, capturing the struggle to stay grounded. With a mix of emotion and strength, the song encourages listeners to keep going despite the madness around them.

Crazy World

Let’s not mince words here. Trump is the embodiment of corruption, greed, and incompetence. He’s a man who has spent his entire life looking out for himself, exploiting others, and leaving chaos in his wake. As De Niro so eloquently put it: *“He’s a dog. He’s a pig. He’s a con. He’s a bullsh*t artist. He’s a mutt who doesn’t know what he’s talking about.”* This isn’t just about politics—it’s about morality. It’s about standing up to a man who has no respect for the rule of law, no respect for the truth, and no respect for the American people.  

Trump’s presidency was a disaster. He divided the country, emboldened hate, and failed to deliver on his promises. He’s a man who thrives on chaos, who lies with every breath, and who cares only about his own ego. As De Niro said: *“He’s a punk, he’s a dog, he’s a mutt. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about. He’s an idiot. He’s a fool.”* And yet, here we are, facing the possibility of him returning to power. We cannot let that happen. We cannot allow this man to continue to poison our democracy.  

This is not just about Trump—it’s about the people who enable him. The sycophants, the cowards, and the opportunists who stand by his side and allow his corruption to flourish. They are just as guilty as he is. As De Niro said: *“They’re all scum. They’re all mutts. They don’t know what they’re talking about.”* We need to hold them accountable. We need to stand up and fight back.  

The stakes are too high to sit on the sidelines. This is about the soul of our nation. It’s about protecting our democracy, our values, and our future. We cannot afford to let Trump and his enablers win. We must vote, we must organize, and we must make our voices heard. As De Niro said: *“We’re gonna fight back. We’re gonna fight back with everything we’ve got.”*  

So let’s do this. Let’s come together and defeat Trump once and for all. Let’s show the world that we are better than this. That we will not tolerate corruption, lies, and hate. That we will stand up for what’s right. As De Niro said: *“We’re gonna win. We’re gonna win because we have to.”*  

This is our moment. This is our fight. Let’s get to work.  

#DefeatTrump #VoteHimOut #NotMyPresident #DeNiroWasRight

It's Coming

I learned not to Care

don’t mess round .mp3



Robert W Orpin : At Least That's What Kurt Said (electric demo)
record via ableton on single track acoustic  guitar and voice(condenser microphone)
Lyric written at work on breaks.
Enjoy or hate but please share thank you:)
Bonus point if you know who Kurt is and what song I'm referring to ?? :)
Lyrics:

Atleast That What Kurt Says

I cast no shadow
So I walk alone
Soaked to the skin
Chilled to the bone
In the distance
A band Plays deep in the night
The Stars bare witness
Such a pituful sight

I'm here
It's not where I wanna be
No comfort no fun
Just feeling so numb
I'm here
It's not where I wanna be
There a comfort in sadness
Atleast that what Kurt said

I cast no shadow
Except under streetlights
Which flicker and fail
As I pass through the night
In the distance
A dog howls at the moon
But I just keep walking
Im At one with this gloom.

I'm a here
It's not where I wanna be
No comfort no fun
Just feeling so numb
I'm here
It's not where I wanna be
There a comfort in sadness
Atleast that what Kurt said

Give me the night
It's for the sad and in love
I cast no shadow
So I walk alone
Soaked to the skin
Chilled to the bone
Is it rain on my skin
Is it tears in my eyes

I cut a sad figure
In a brilliant disguise

I'm here
It's not where I wanna be
No comfort no fun
Just feeling so numb
I'm here
It's not where I wanna be
There a comfort in sadness
Atleast that what Kurt said

I'm here
It's not where I wanna be
No comfort no fun
Just feeling so numb
I'm here It's not where I wanna be
There a comfort in sadness
Atleast that what Kurt said
Give me the night It's for the sad and in love.
There a comfort in sadness
Atleast that's what Kurt said.

(ORPIN2025)

art/image: pixabay.com/users/-outcast-21000572/


At Least That What Kurt  Said acoustic

Today's songs written ,recorded, mixed and posted in 3 hours ! - we love working fast- a song about how society is becoming self obsessed as everyone reaches for their phones as fake news and AI tell lies.
I Listened to Belle and Sebastien's " I want the world to stop " before we started recording and mixing.

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Red Husk

New sound from Man Upstairs inspired by 80/90's synth punk revolution.

This song will be part of a 5 piece EP, Which we are going to release at the beginning of the New Year.

Mr. Glum

singer /songwriter/,( and producer !) just enjoy making thoughtful and varied music( often with humour ). My old pal Jag comes up with some wacky ideas and we have such fun making music. We try to write observational catchy pop tunes with a social conscience

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Dougie L Anderson