Yesterday
Words & Music by Dodd Michael Lede
 
Hello, it's me
Did you notice I
Changed my name 
Joined a band
Toured around the world
It's been so long
Hard to recognize
That you and me used to be
Anything at all

I think I deserve
To be ahead of the curve
And don't you know that
Baby I'm a rockstar now
I wasted my wishes 
Hoping you wouldn't miss it
Trying just to get you back

But that was yesterday
I know you wish that I still felt the same today
But I don't and I won't 
And it's strange
But all these feelings have changed
So say so long to yesterday

You broke my heart
I fell apart
I wrote a song 
Hoping someday you might be all mine. 
Forgot the date
Now it's too late
Take a number and wait till I can find some time

I think I deserve
To be ahead of the curve
And don't you know that
Baby I'm a rockstar now
I made it my mission
To get you out of my system
And hoping just to get you back

But that was yesterday
I know you wish that I still felt the same today
But I don't and I won't 
And it's strange
But all my feelings have changed
So say so long to yesterday
So say so long to yesterday
So say so long to yesterday

Hello, it's me
Did you notice I
Changed my name 
Joined a band
Toured around the world
It's been so long
Hard to recognize
That you and me used to be
Anything at all. 

Guitar Solo

That was yesterday
I know you wish that I still felt the same today
But I don't and I won't 
And it's strange
But all my feelings have changed
So say so long to yesterday

That was yesterday
I know you wish that I still felt the same today
But I don't and I won't 
And it's strange
But all my feelings have changed
So say so long to yesterday
So say so long to yesterday
So say so long to yesterday
So say so long to yesterday
So say so long to yesterday

Yesterday

Happy Hour
Words & Music by Dodd Michael Lede

In the morning make the coffee
And get me out of bed
In the evening without warning 
You kick me in the head
And the truth that you've been stretching
Is thin and getting hard for you to sell
And you think that I'm complacent
And you're putting me through hell. 

I've been praying for more time 
I've been slaving for more bread 
I've been working 20 hour days 
And sleeping with the dead
And this jacked up sense of loyalty
Is make-believe & harder to defend
And now you're pushing all my buttons
Just to see how far I'll bend. 

I'm all jacked up on happy hour
Trying to drink you off my mind
The thought of you is strong & sour 
And leaves a bad taste in my mouth
I'm all jacked up on happy hour
Stumbling to get on my feet
I'm jacked up on happy hour
You can only be the death of me. 

Don't let this go to your head
You bested me somehow
I'm in a happier place
And I'm almost happy now. 

Well this sufferance is bliss
If you can tolerate the pain
And we sacrifice the things we want 
For monetary gain
And I would feel a whole lot better 
Knowing you were going through the same.
But that thought of you is over now
And the whiskey hides the pain. 

I'm all jacked up on happy hour
Trying to drink you off my mind
The thought of you is strong & sour 
And leaves a bad taste in my mouth
I'm all jacked up on happy hour
Stumbling to get on my feet
I'm jacked up on happy hour
You can only be the death of me.

Happy Hour

Chemistry
Words & Music by Dodd Michael Lede
 
It seems that nothing lasts forever
And the time goes by so fast 
I’m just trying to live my truth. 
And separate it from my past
My wounds are self-inflicted 
But I’m healing the best I can
Maybe you’re more than I could handle 
Maybe more than I had planned. 

You’re like a shot into my veins
You’re like a shockwave to my brain
You wash over me
And I can barely breath
You know you’re driving me insane 
You mix the pleasure and the pain
And it’s plain to see 
We’re not promised tomorrow
Where you go I’ll follow 
Anywhere to be with you
It’s the only thing I want to do

You know we’re toxic when we’re together
But I’ll stay with you forever 
When you’re next to me 
I’m feeling your chemistry
It’s a genetic disposition 
But your touch is my addiction
You know I’ll never leave
I’m feeling your chemistry
We were meant to be
I’m feeling your chemistry

This symmetry between us
Might be misunderstood 
If this is what you think you want
Then I think I want this too. 
I’ve waited my whole lifetime
For this to be true
Everyone that came before 
Was just a placeholder for you
You’re like a shot into my veins
You’re like a shockwave to my brain
You wash over me
And I can barely breathe
You know you’re driving me insane 
You mix the pleasure and the pain
And it’s plain to see 
We’re not promised tomorrow
Where you go I’ll follow
Anywhere to be with you
It’s the only thing I want to do

You know we’re toxic when we’re together
But I’ll stay with you forever 
When you’re next to me 
I’m feeling your chemistry
It’s a genetic disposition 
But your touch is my addiction
You know I’ll never leave
I’m feeling your chemistry
We were meant to be
I’m feeling your chemistry

You’ll be the death of me
I’m feeling your chemistry

Chemistry

Poison In Your Well
Words & Music by Dodd Michael Lede
 
Right down to the letter
She's a real go-getter
Wrapped in lipstick & leather
She is so all together 
She is perfect
But just under the surface
Is a whole other purpose
I'm not sure that's it's worth it

She prides herself on eccentric things
Expensive rocks and diamond rings
She is a five star love machine 
She don't come cheap
But the ride is clean

She'll get inside your head
And then she'll play with your mind
She'll leave you deep in debt
Before she leaves you behind
She'll pull out all her tricks
Before you ever suspect or regret
She's the poison in your well

You know you really shouldn't take all these chances
You play your hand like you've got nothing to lose
You sharpen your words like you're on the defensive
You think you know her but you don't have a clue

You think that you're ready
But there's a scheme in her action. 
And her plan of attack
Is a just common reaction
Come and get it
But there's no real satisfaction
Just another distraction
Compliments of her passion

You're high on wine & sweet perfume
Blinded by a gypsy moon
Her love is paper thin
And you'll be willing to spend & spend
That's the nature of her sin

She'll get inside your head
And then she'll play with your mind
She'll leave you deep in debt
Before she leaves you behind
She'll pull out all her tricks
Before you ever suspect or regret
She's the poison in your well

You know you really shouldn't take all these chances
You play your hand like you've got nothing to lose
You sharpen your words like you're on the defensive
You think you know her but you don't have a clue

Why can't you see
That her love's not free
She'll come easily, but...
She's all about that money, the money

Poison In Your Well

Samurai
Music & Lyrics by Dodd Michael Lede

She’s dangerous with the samurai.
So don’t even try.
She can change your whole perspective
In the blink of an eye.
She knows the lay of the land,
Just like the back of her hand
And you’ll be begging her to stay
But that was never her plan. 

And she’ll take what she wants. 
She doesn’t care what it costs. 
And when she’s ready to leave,
She’ll make it look so easy.

She’s ready and well-rehearsed.
She’s got a gun in her purse.
She’s educated and eccentric and politically versed.
She’s got honey. 
The kind you see on TV.
And she’ll be sharing what she’s got
If she likes what she sees.

She doesn’t lead with her heart.
She’ll warn you right from the start.
That when she’s ready to leave,
She’ll make it look so easy.

And she’ll take what she wants. 
She doesn’t care what it costs. 
And when she’s ready to leave,
She’ll make it look so easy.

She doesn’t lead with her heart.
She’ll warn you right from the start.
That when she’s ready to leave,
She’ll make it look so easy.

She’s armed and dangerous.

She’s dangerous with the samurai.
She’s dangerous with the samurai.

SAMURAI

The original tracks from Beyond The First Kiss have been remixed & re-mastered by Grammy award winning producer, Steve Valenzuela.  Also included on the new CD are two never before released covers.  The DML Cartel rendition of You Really Got Me, and the DML Cartel rendition of Sweet Emotion.

Beyond The First Kiss RMXD

Let It Go & Wave Goodbye RMXD

Sweet Emotion

This is a rock & roll science project. It all has to do with chemistry. The chemistry between the players, and the chemistry of combining various influences together just to see what if would have sounded like if they had thought of it first.

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03 Cancer

02 So Over It

01 Secret To The Grave

Hello Superman
Music & Lyrics by Dodd Michael Lede

Can't go outside 
Look what is happening. 
They're shooting at the police. 
And then they're rioting. 
Emoji with a sad face 
But I can't find a safe space
I'm writing you this letter
But I'm thinking that it's too late. 
Cant put my faith
In any government
And hope is lost on all our presidents. 
I'll say it once again
Because think that it's worth mentioning
But history repeats itself
When nobody is listening. 

Hello super man
I know that you think you can save me
I'm too far gone and I don't see nothing changing
It's not your fault so please don't think that I blame you
I’ve had enough and I don't need you like they do. 

Can't fall asleep
My mind is wandering
I worry about the things that I can't change that keep on happening. 
We're stuck on repeat 
'Cause we can't seem to defeat
The poison in our minds from all the shit we see on tv 
The stage is set
The plot keeps thickening
But we forget
The most important thing
That human is as human does and all we really want is love
And happiness can be achieved but only if we let it breathe  

Hello super man
I know that you think you can save me
I'm too far gone and I don't see nothing changing
It's not your fault so please don't think that I blame you
I’ve had enough and I don't need you like they do. 

Years from now when all is said and done. 
Will we stand with pride or run and hide. 
From what we have become. 
Without faith we can’t escape, 
We lose ourselves more every day. 
Read the writing on the wall, 
One for one and All for all
Hope is at an all-time low. 

Hello super man
I know that you think you can save me
I'm too far gone and I don't see nothing changing
It's not your fault so please don't think that I blame you
I’ve had enough and I don't need you like they do.

Hello Superman

We are the common denominators that gravitated to each other because we understand that music is more than just a sound wave drifting through the in-betweens of inner space. It is a deep rooted calling that drives us to carry it one step, or possibly several steps, forward. To leave it as a calling card for future generations to pick it up and continue the process.

This is a rock & roll science project. It has everything to do with chemistry. The chemistry between the players, and the chemistry of combining various influences together just to see what it would have sounded like if they had thought of it first.

We will not adhere to the common practices and mistakes of the temporary bands around us, that form, disband, and reform only to disband again in a cycle of continuous failure.

We've been doing this long enough to know what works, what doesn't work and what bullshit looks and sounds like, and we will stay clear of those things that would deter us from our mission of creating timeless music.

We are driven with a guttural sense of purpose and determination to forge our own empire and leave behind a legacy of quality music that will live well beyond our time.

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