Against All Flags
words and music by Jon Colton


"Touch me, I won't break" you said
Now you're in pieces in my bed
If it's not good enough, I don't care
As I put you back, a piece or two to spare

Although we're only flesh and bone
We can make a halo of things around the home
If it's not good enough, I don't care
And if our devotion doesn't have a prayer

You said not to worry, but it's getting dull
To always be the two bones crossed beneath the skull
Setting sail against all flags

If either one of us succumbs
The heads that roll will sound like drums
If it's not good enough, I don't care
In a sea of disapproval and despair

You said not to worry, but it's getting dull
To always be the two bones crossed beneath the skull
Setting sail against all flags

But it's not good enough, it's not fair
As you're growing older, I can only stare

You said not to worry, but it's getting dull
To always be the two bones crossed beneath the skull
Setting sail against all flags





 


Against All Flags

Jon Colton Barry is a songwriter, musician, as well as a writer for television, film and stage. He is the son of Rock and Roll hall of Fame songwriting legend Jeff Barry ("Be My Baby," "Chapel of Love," Da Doo Ron Ron," "The Jefferson's Theme Song," "Sugar Sugar," etc. etc.) and has been a professional musician/singer/songwriter fronting bands such as Mrs. Malone, Thorny and Jon Colton & His Enemies since 1990. 

Jon's an Emmy nominated writer, having written episodes and songs for Disney's #1 animated hit show "Phineas and Ferb," including the top rated TV cable movie of 2011, "Phineas and Ferb: Across The Second Dimension," as well as the shelved "Phineas" feature film script. 

Jon next revamped and wrote a new animated "Scooby Doo" series for Warner Brothers, and served as story editor. He's also created, written and produced live-action series, such as "Revolver" with long time friend and creative collaborator, Jason Richman, for Fox 21 Studios.

Jon is currently creating several new television, music and film projects.

This is a space for various rough songs, "Phineas and Ferb" demos, and other oddities that I feel like throwing in there for fun. Feedback is welcome!