Honestly very good, gives me elvis and foo fighters vibes.

Cool sexy vibe! Reminds me of Billy Idol haha

Likeeee a monkayyyyy 🔧. Lmao this goes hard friend keep it up.

Coco records team is dancing !! on a même pris un whisky en plus !

grande pezzo lo adoro bel riff di chitarra

bel suono di chitarra e bel riff mi piace molto

I think there is an idea here, definitely need some more drums to come in a lot earlier. The instrumental performances are off time I think. Cool idea though

This is a slinky little blues built around the title hook ‘Burnt Matches, Old Flames’. A cautionary tale about rekindling old love leaving you more lonely than before. Acoustic guitars, brushed drums and a whispered chorus.

Lyrics can be licensed - let me know if you are interested. Full lyrics below:

Burnt matches and old flames 
Burnt matches and old flames
They’re two things I can’t explain
Burnt matches and old flames 
Burnt matches and old flames 

You play with matches  
You're gonna get burnt 
You fool with old flames  
You're gonna get hurt
But you know, they’re just the same  
They’re just burnt matches and old flames

Burnt matches and old flames 
Burnt matches and old flames
Burnt matches and old flames 
Burnt matches and old flames
 
Some people put their matches  
Back into the box  
Some chase their old flames  
Like they’re hunting a fox 
But to me, they’re just the same 
They’re just burnt matches and old flames

Don’t play with matches  
You’re sure to start a fire  
You’re bound to get burnt 
 Re-igniting past desires
But you know, they’re just the same  
They’re just burnt matches and old flames

Now I beg please hear me  
And heed this tale of woe 
It happened on a lonely night  
When my heart was hanging low

I know the path to trouble 
It’s a well worn track 
I knew right where it lead  
And I should’ve double back

But I followed my footsteps  
I followed my footsteps 
 I followed my footsteps 
I followed my footsteps
I followed my footsteps 
I followed my footsteps   
And guess right where they led?

I found my way to her front door 
I’ve never craved anything this much before 
It was warm in her arms 
It was hot through the night  
But I’ve never been more lonely in my life

Some fires burn slowly 
Some are hard to put out 
Some will consume you  
But do not have a doubt
Wo-oh-yeah

Some fires burn slowly 
Some are hard to put out 
Some will consume you  
But do not have a doubt 
Once it’s been struck 
There’s no use in laying blame 
They’re just burnt matches and old flames

Burnt matches and old flames 
Burnt matches and old flames
Burnt matches and old flames 
Burnt matches and old flames

Burnt Matches, Old Flames

This a riff-driven punk number on the theme of dominance and control. It is either dark, or darkly dumb, depending on your point of view. I played around with gender pronouns to spread the joy!

I can license lyrics if people are keen. Full lyrics below:

Grip

[verse 1]

She’s got a grip on my heart [repeat x3]
Like a monkey wrench

Monk, key, wrench, twist

She sits on my chest [repeat x3]
To get leverage

He’s got a hold on me [repeat x3]
Like a harpoon

Hook, me, up, pull

He’s got his hooks in me [repeat x3]
Like a slaughter house

We hold each other tight [repeat x3]
Like a tourniquet 

Bleed, me, dry, stop.

We share everything [repeat x3]
Like a parasite 

They really turn me on [repeat x3]
In the electric chair

Strap, me, in, switch

They put me up on the altar [repeat x3]
For the sacrifice

You really make me move [repeat x3]
Like a voodoo doll

Pin, me, down, cut.

You know me inside out [repeat x3]
Like an autopsy

[coda]

Well you play the tune 
And I will dance for you
Until I’m all worn through

Yes you play the tune
And I will dance for you
Until I’m all worn through

Grip

This started with romantic lyrics but soon turned from nostalgia into melancholy with some quiet, improvised guitar in a jazz style. 

These lyrics play on the idea of the multi choice response 'all of the above' while mixing in some changing sky imagery. I snuck in a bridge about bridges.  

Lyrics are:

Jacaranda and a silver sky
Your smile and a look in your eyes 
And all of the above

Bergamot and cinnamon
I close my eyes and breathe you in
And all of the above 

Silhouette and sunset
I coldly hold these sweet regrets
And all of the above 

Moonlight and a midnight swim
The milky way and a cheshire grin
And all of the above

A, a bridge too far
B, below the water flows
C, see it burning at both ends
D, deeply churns the undertow

Howling out the angels sing
There is no heaven if there is no sin
And all of the above

All of the Above

tothm and andy - der flüsterer

Maw maws house

"Anxiety Cage" is a raw and evocative reflection on the modern human condition, blending haunting melodies with deeply resonant lyrics. The song delves into the suffocating grip of virtual connections and relentless demands, painting a vivid picture of a soul caught between the pressures of a fast-paced digital world and the yearning for genuine human connection.

The lyrics explore themes of isolation, sacrifice, and vulnerability, capturing the restless urgency of trying to save the world "one byte at a time" while grappling with the emptiness left behind. As the clock ticks on and the story unfolds, the song closes with a bittersweet moment of connection—holding a hand, tasting ash, and questioning if understanding and salvation are still within reach.

With its emotive power and thought-provoking narrative, "Anxiety Cage" is a profound anthem for anyone seeking meaning amidst the chaos of modern life.

Co-producer: Blaž Pavšič
Mixed and mastered @A7-Recording-Studio (www.a7recordingstudio.com/)

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Anxiety Cage


Theory wise, it goes Bm7 then A7 and some extended notes. Which points to either D or Bm. I decided to go to B and then A and then G and then A. All major chords. B and Bm are similar. Then, from A, to Em which is not too big of a change cos’ they both have E for the ‘well go down parts’. Then G and then back to Bm for ‘heartbeats.’. Again, both G and Bm share B so that works. Then finally, from A to A7. A7 points to Dm so that’s how the chorus begins. Chorus also has a Bb and then C which points to the key of F. Before going from G to Am which goes to Am. Then the whole process starts again except at the end we go to Bm. So 3 keys in a single chorus/outro which is pretty cool. 
The poppier elements in the prechorus are not exactly a musical direction but more of what I improvised in the moment. 
I’m extremely satisfied with the mix and will be working more with this guy in the future. 
Lyrics:
She’s my reason. She’s my reason.
Can I get an amen for the cause that ties me down before my knees get weak
And pulls me round the clock or so to speak to dry your tears in times of desperate need.
It’s not enough to celebrate or pray for all this extra weight, in fevered times or so it seems, living, living for a dream.  (It’s improvised. I don’t know what I’m on about)
We’ll go down. We’ll go down.
Heartbeats and inner turmoil..
Black and blue just like the earths soil (reference to NIN’s piggy I guess. Also my 2 fave colors. Altho black is the absence of color)
Now ya see why I just can’t breathe.   (The only other person I know that finds it this hard to breathe is Adam Levine)
Guess it was always meant to be

Chorus:
Pull me down, let me suffer
Till I breathe right out again
All these things that mattered before. Don’t matter anymore.
And I ain’t bitter. I ain’t blind. You were always on my mind.
Roads that mattered before, don’t matter anymore.
Hearts that litter lonely streets. You never meant that much to me.
At all. At all.  (The ‘you’ doesn’t really refer to a romantic interest in particular. I wanted something powerful and something that could stir up some emotions. It’s probably…a guy. For your purposes, you might as well [insert person here] if you feel like singing along. 

Verse:
Not unlike the waves that tear. In your auburn sunburnt hair.
And all these times you give to me. You left in agony.
This is where we stand. This is where they die.
Here we’ll make a stand. This is where they’ll die. (300 reference. You know I think I’ve been fighting Persians longer than the Spartans ever did. That’s 4 songs which reference Sparta. That’s more than 72 hours it took to make which is roughly how long the Spartans fought the Persians for)

Outro:
In time, you’ll find, it’s all we need, in our minds. In time.



Heartbeats & Inner Turmoil

In a crazy insane world, there is always love. Choose love

Can You Feel It?

Deliver Us

I always wanted to write a song about rainbow lorikeets - these beautifully coloured birds that all have different personalities. Sitting for a while to watch them at feeding time can be quite therapeutic, especially with a beer in hand!


Rainbow Lorikeets

"Signs" is a laidback yet funky exploration of fate, superstition, and the eerie coincidences that seem too perfect to ignore. With a hypnotic groove and mysterious atmosphere, the song weaves through flickering streetlights, repeating numbers, and whispers from the unknown—leaving you wondering if the universe is sending a message or just playing tricks.

Signs

Jay Olivine is Ziggy Stardust’s fourth favourite lyricist in Northeast Brisbane. 

He is a hitless wonder who scratches out demos in a dark booth beneath his kitchen. 

Sometimes he adds distortion to cover the snores of his dog. Sometimes he gets away with an acoustic number. 

His dream (not his dog’s dream) would be to license his lyrics to someone who would take them somewhere beautiful. He keeps dreaming. 

Olivine is a common green rock. Jay Olivine is not.

Grip

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