Written, performed, mixed, and mastered by Cozmo Jethro. Chrous written by Jake Owen.
Music by Jake Owen.
I performed this at my 10 year wedding vow renewal ceremony, August 2024.
Album art picture of Cozmo Jethro and Christina Matamoros-Lapp taken in 2021.

Lyrics:

Skating Rink made for
meeting my love.
Gary's party was made for
lots of bonding.

Trip to Cali was made for
fallin' in.
Lancashire driveway made for
first kissin.

And I was made for you.
Yea, I was made for you.

Snowstorms are made for
sledding down the hill.
Fallin down the stairs made for
the chili spill.

Dancin' the clubs made for
me and you.
Every weekend with the
skating group.

And I was made for you.
Yea I was made for you.

Like a ship without a sea.
And a song without a melody.
I don't know where I'd be or what I'd do.
Cause I was made for you.

The big birthday weekend made for
going down the river.
And Ringlers and PCG for
staying together.

Crazy neighbors are made for
crazy brownies.
Singin our hearts out at
Karaoke.

And I was made for you.
Yea I was made for you.

Like a ship without a sea.
And a song without a melody.
I don't know where I'd be or what I'd do.
Cause I was made for you.

Like a ship without a sea.
And a song without a melody.
I don't know where I'd be or what I'd do.
Cause I was made for you.

4 kids were made for
fun real deep.
10th anniversaries were made for
love always be.

We were made for
Skate Haven Farm.
You were made to
steal my heart.

And I was made for you.
Yea I was made for you

Love Always

The Ulysses butterfly, or Papilio ulysses, is a large swallowtail butterfly native to Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. It is a common sight in the rainforests of Cairns, Queensland. The Ulysses butterfly is known for its striking blue and black wings, which can reach up to 14 cm in length. The males have a bright blue patch on their forewings, while the females have a more subdued blue color. The Ulysses butterfly is a fast and erratic flier, making it difficult to photograph. It is most active on sunny days, when it can be seen feeding on nectar from flowers. The Ulysses butterfly is an important pollinator of rainforest plants. It is also a popular tourist attraction, and many people visit Cairns specifically to see this beautiful butterfly.


Ulysses

KINKS 'KOVER' 

A Very Heartfelt 'Cheers'  
To Raymond Douglas Davies Of The Kinks
Whose Music & Voice Inspired Me
Throughout The 60s & 70s
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I Recorded This In 2015
I Was 65 & I Actually Thought I'd Written It... yup 
When In Fact...
It Was A Song From A 1965 Kink's Album
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When I Played It For A Musical Friend (My Age) 
And He Said... "Nice Cover"
Not Until That Moment
Had I Any Idea 
I'd Lifted An Early Kink's Track  
Back in'65 - I Was The Only One I Knew 
Who Bought 'Kinda Kinks' - Their Second Album
50 Years On... With Memory Being Somewhat Unreliable
I Had Inadvertantly "Dressed-Up" (Interpreted)
An Early Ray Davies' Song 
And Expanded The Melody & Lyrics In The Verses
So My Track Is "Based On" A Kink's Song
Or It's A 'Nice Cover'
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Previously... The Last 10 Years   
I've Been Embarrassed & Dreading 
Having To Explain It 
But Things Are Different Now
'Covers' Are Allowed - Yay
So - Although A Davies/Goldman Composition
Is Beyond My Wildest Dreams
I'm Happy To Call This A 'Cover' 
Of Ray's 'Nothin' In This World'    
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NOTHING IN THIS WORLD

Met A Girl 
Fell In Love  
On An Escalator
Met A Girl 
Fell In Love  
She Was Gone A Moment Later
Now There's Nothin' In This World
Stop Me Thinkin' 'Bout That Girl
Now There's Nothin' In This World

She Get's By  
With Another Guy
I Think His Name Is Ernie
She Get's By  
With Another Guy
Maybe It Was Bernie?
Still There's Nothin' In This World
Stop Me Thinkin' 'Bout That Girl
No There's Nothin' In This World

Words & Music rddavies & 'bernie' goldman dragbunt music

NOTHIN' IN THIS WORLD (Kinks Kover)

1993

A Wedding Song Outtake 
Prolly Cause It Was Too Intimate & Chatty
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This Was Lost & Forgotten For Over 20 Years
So, For Me, Each Listening Is Still A Gift


NOW IT CAN BE TOLD

She’s Drawn To The Guy 
Like A Moth To A Harris Tweed
She Looks So Happy 
it’s Almost Embarrassing
Now It Can Be Told!

He Touches Something That’s 
Buried Down Deep In Her
(If) The Judge Prattles On 
The Groom Might Fall Asleep On Her
Now It Can Be Told!  

Just On The Face Of It 
I’d Have To Say 
That Their Chances Are Good 
Cause They’re Really In Love
It Goes Far Beyond 
Just A Mere Base Attraction
It’s Almost A Match 
Made In Heaven Above
The Chances Are Good 
Cause They’re Really In Love

He’s Drawn To The Girl 
Like A Squirrel To An Oldsmobile
He Fell In Love 
And So He Had To Close The Deal
Now It Can Be Told!

They Decided To Marry 
For Poor Or For Rich
Just As Long As It’s East 
Of The Washington Bridge
Now It Can Be Told!

Just On The Face Of It 
I’d Have To Say 
That Their Chances Are Good 
Cause They’re Really In Love
It Goes Far Beyond 
Just A Mere Base Attraction
It’s Almost A Match 
Made In Heaven Above
The Chances Are Good 
Cause They’re Really In Love

First Time I Saw Them 
I Said To Myself I Said
"These Two Are Suitably 
Bound To Be Wed" & So
Now It Can Be Told

The Perfect Relation 
Of Music To Word
This One’s A Song 
That Deserves To Be Heard
Now It Can Be Told

Just On The Face Of It 
I’d Have To Say
It’s Almost A Match 
Made In Heaven Above 
It Goes Far Beyond 
Just A Mere Bass Attraction
The Chances Are Good 
Cause They’re Really In Love

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NOW IT CAN BE TOLD

1988  
This Was A Tascam 4-Track Recording 
I Was 38 & Supposedly A Grown-Up When I Wrote It 
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You Know How When
You Love An 'Old Flame' 
In A 'Dear & Friendly' Way
But You Also Wanna 
Get Back At Them A Little 
In A Dear & Friendly Way
For Having Had The 'Power' In The Relationship
Back In The Day?
Hasn't That Ever Happened To You?

NOT EXACTLY SURE 

Well, It’s Funny You Should Ask
And It’s Really Hard To Say
It Kinda Makes You Wonder 
Why We Bother Anyway
There Are Parts Of You To Cherrish
Worship & Adore
But You Ask Me If I Loved You
Well, I’m Not Exactly Sure

Nightime Always Seems So Peaceful
People Gotta Get Their Rest
You Know Most Folks Make An Effort 
To Go Out & Do Their Best
But You Think I’m Indecisive
You Know I'm Insecure 
And Now You Ask Me If I Love You
Well I’m Not Exactly Sure

The Farmer Watches TV
And The Actor Wants A Farm
We Want What We Ain’t Got 
And So We figure What’s The Harm? 

Well I Broke A Solemn Promise
That I Probably Made At Night
I Told Her She Would Know Me By 
The Songs That I Would Write
I Know It Must Sound Silly
It’s Been 20 Years Or More
But You Asked Me If I Loved You
And Now I’m Not Exactly Sure

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NOT EXACTLY SURE

Writen In 2010 (Age 60)
Recorded In 2012 
With The Help Of Doug Freeman On Bass 
You Can Hear His Fab Guitar Licks 
On The 'Dreadful Sorrow' CD Version On Spotify
This However Is An Early Mix - Pre-Electric
The Focus Is More On The Words
---- 
This Is Very Much The Son-Of "The Goodyears"
I Recall Being Aware Of That - Only 15 Years Ago!
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The Title - Tagline - Came First
And The Melody Also Has Elements Of 'Goodyears'
But 'Goodyears' Tried To Entertain 
'Momma's Boy' Is A Bit Harsh & Paints The Picture Of A Preditor
Which Does Not Mix Well With Comedy
That Said - It's One Of My Best Lyrics
It's 'Endearingly Mean'

MOMMA'S BOY

He’s Sittin’ At 
The Hair & Nail Infirmary
All The Ladies Love Him 
But They’re 83
He Bought Roses For His Momma 
Just To Bring Her Joy
Every Day Is Mother’s Day 
For Momma’s Boy

He’s Dinin’ With The Early Birds 
At Le Cafe
When He Goes Out With Momma 
He Don’t Have To Pay
She’s In Her Second Childhood 
And He’s Her Favorite Toy
Every Day Is Mother’s Day
For Momma’s Boy

Momma’s Boy Does Momma’s Laundry
Momma’s Boy Makes Momma Lunch
He Puts Momma On A Budget
At The End Of Momma’s Month

He’s On His Knees 
At 'Coco’s' Lavatorium
With Food Disorder Issues 
Ad Nauseum
He’s Waiting For The Payoff 
He’ll Be Too Old To Enjoy
Every Day Is Mother’s Day  
For Momma’s Boy

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MOMMA'S BOY

LA '83  
40+ Years Ago
Bronson Canyon - Canyon Cove - Deena
I Was Doing Well - I Was 33
& Had A Comedy Game Show 
On TV In 'Syndication'  
So I Only Wrote A Few Songs That Year
This Was Among Them...
Fast-Forward To The Present 
75 Y/O Me Discovers This Unfinished Wordplay
And While Deciding If This Almost Song Was Worth Posting
I Finally Get That Image Of Where I Was When I Wrote It
And Immediately Remembered Who & What It Was All About 
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I Tend To Avoid Telling People 
What I Need To Tell Them & Instead
Write A Song No One Hears For 40 Years
But I Say Too Much...
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RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW

I Wish To Thank-You For The
Things That You Said About Me
Lord Knows I Guess
I Musta Had It Coming
It's A Real Education
Just Listening To You Talk About Me
I Gotta Notion We Should Have It Out - Have It Out
Right Here, Right Now
What's The Matter With?
Right Here, Right Now
What's The Matter With?
Right Here, Right Now Now Now....

I Have To Tell Ya That
The Fact Of The Matter 
Is A Matter Of Opinion
Not A Matter Of Fact
And When You Get Right Down
To The Real Mumbo-Jumbo
We Could Take It To The Cleaners
Or Do It Right - Do It Right
Right Here, Right Now
What's The Matter With?
Right Here, Right Now
What's The Matter With?
Right Here, Right Now Now Now....

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RIGHT HERE/RIGHT NOW

Written, Howled & Bashed In 2013
I'm Bashing At My Unplugged Epiphone Casino
For Most Songwriters 
A 12-Year Old Song 
Would Be An Oldie
But When The Writer's An 'Oldie'
I'm Currently 75 
So A Song Written At Age 63 
Is Kind Of A 'New Song'...
I Think I Had No Idea If It Was Any Good 
(It Sounded Like "Sunny Day D'Artagnan"
A Song Of Mine - From 1968)
But I 
So I Just Sang & Played It  "Live" To My 
20-Year Old "Photo Booth" App On My Computer

LIVING ON THE MOON

Every Time You Look At Me
Every Time You Smile
Makes Me Want To Laugh & Stay Awhile
Some Day’s Are Crazy
Monday’s Coming Soon
Think I Want To Go Live On The Moon

But In The Ways That Matter
Do I Even Care
Do I Even Breathe The Same Air
Can You Ever Forgive Me
Can You Do It Soon 
Can We Both Go Live Up On The Moon

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LIVING ON THE MOON

These are rough drafts of an up and coming album of some new piano music.  The album is tentatively titled "10 Easy Pieces" - and should be coming out end of 2025 or early 2026.

Sketch 03

2011 - Written With The Amazing Dee Archer

Dee & I Had A Blast Writing This 
Very Much Together
We Both Have Recordings - google them 
This Recording However - Is About Performance  
I Hear Myself Trying To Play A Solid Rhythm 
For ZERO Other Instruments?
And Problem Is... There's Serious Dolby Hiss Reduction 
Reducing Both Guitar & Vocal 'Natural Ring'
So, Of Course, I Play & Sing Real Good 
Hi, Mom!

LIKE YESTERDAY

Wake-Up, Wake-Up, You’re Gonna Be Late
Tomorrow Just Turned Into Today
Here Comes Another Chance To Get
Life Right – Just Once
It Doesn't Matter What You Did Wrong
Or If You've Been A Kid All Along
It's Time To Rise & Shine & Get Life Right 
Just Once

It Looks Like Yesterday 
But Its Not - No It's Not
It’s A Brand New Opportunity
It’s Whole New Shot
It’s A Lot Like Yesterday…
But It's Not

Sit-Up, Sit-Up & Get Out Of Bed
It’s Time To Get Outside Of Your Head
Today’s The Day You’re Gonna Get Life Right 
Just Once
Last Night You May Have Been A Jerk
But Who Knows Today You Might Make It Work
You Gotta Figure You Can Get Life Right 
Just Once

It Looks Like Yesterday 
But It’s Not
Don’t Miss This Opportunity
It’s A Whole New Shot
It’s A Lot Like Yesterday

Today, Is What Tomorrow Brings
Today, Can Be A Thousand Things
Today, Doesn’t Look It's Age
Today, You Can Turn The Page
Today, You Get Another Look
Today, Is Like An Open Book
Today, Today, Today, Today, Today

Wake-Up, Wake-Up You’re Gonna Be Late
Tomorrow Just Turned Into Today
Here Comes Another Chance To Get
Life Right – Just Once

®rgoldman & darcher 2011

LIKE YESTERDAY

2002/3 - Written For A Low-Budget "Comedy Horror" Film 
This Was A Quickie Demo
Written For The Producer To Share With The Director  
Who Turned It Down Because... 
'He Hated The Rock Band, Styx
Hollywood Is/Was & Forever Will Be... Hollywood  
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What I Think Is On Displayed Here
Is How Close Advertising Copywriting Is To Songwriting
All The 'Jokes' Are Very Much Ad Copy
Here's the final version - without 'Styx'
https://soundcloud.com/dragbunt/the-other-side-of-paradise-03 
So Raise A Glass To The "Turned-Down Classics" Everywhere!  
Cheers

THE OTHER SIDE OF PARADISE

Follow Me Down To The Banks Of The River, Styx
The Band Is Wailing
We’ll Put You Up At The Motel 666
We’ll Leave The Flame On
You Can Book Yourself A Reservation 
Kick-Back In Eternal Damnation
Prices Are Low For Long-Time Cheaters
Heaven Knows We Don’t Need Heaters
Even When You’re Dead 
You Can Economize
We’re Just On The Other Side Of Paradise

If You Happen To Be Down By The River Styx
There’s Plenty To Save On
We’ll Put You Up At The Motel 666
We’ll Leave The Flame On
Even When You’re Dead 
You Can Economize
We’re Just On 
The Other Side Of Paradise

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Richard Goldman's Album

THE OTHER SIDE OF PARADISE

Thanks For Listening
I've Been Writing & Recording Songs 
Since 1964 - When I Was 14  
I Couldn't Read Or Write Music
So In Order To Remember It 
I Had To Record It 
By The Late '70s, I Realized 
I Had To Be My Own Favorite Artist  
And Keep Track Of The Songs I'd Written 
To Keep Me Company In My Old Age
So - I Did & This SoundCloud Collection 
Is A 'Musical Diary' Of My Life 
For The Last 60 Years
By Clicking "Playlists" 
You Can Follow My 'Progressions'
By The Decades

THE OTHER SIDE OF PARADISE

Richard Goldman

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