Grey on Grey is the only song in our entire catalogue which was entirely written by Mark, lyrics and lyric melody included. We first performed and recorded this song acoustically with our live band back when Watchglass first began. I cannot help but remember, as an incy wincy thorn in my side, that our bass player, Chris, happened to comment very enthusiastically on the lyrics…, just something like “excellent lyrics,” but as I was the lyricist for the band and he’d never made such a comment on any of my songs, AND because Mark professed himself not to be a lyrics writer (or singer, which he can also do quite beautifully), well it almost felt unfair… almost. I was far too enamoured with the whole new vista of singing songs and writing songs to be put off by lack of a compliment. I just noted it to myself and thanked heavens I was at least able to sing the song and that I was evidently working with an all round song genius (albeit overly humble about some of his skills). This single is a new take on Mark’s masterpiece, Grey on Grey (aka Blind Princess).

Blind princess running down the stars
Playing in the dark
Lit by reflections neon lights wet streets
We all want to shine
So bright

I want to know if you remember
All of my memories
I want mine to fade away
You just leave me hung and haunted now

I’m scattered and he is gone
Just like the rain falling from the heaven
Stain of my eyes are lost
In a kind of grey on grey.

And when you fell on me
Cold yet so soft
You soaked through to my skin
Shivered and I was gone
Lost in a kind of grey on grey
I’m like snow on a summer’s day
I know I’m not meant to stay

I’m scattered and he is gone
Just like the rain falling from the heaven
Stain of my eyes are lost
In a kind of grey

Playing in the dark
Running down the stars
Blind princess
Playing in the dark
Running down the stars
In a kind of grey

Grey On Grey

A great colaboration with @xian3, many thanks man it was a pleasure again...

Stranger

As a stranger i arrived
As a stranger i went

As a stranger i arrived
As a stranger i went
From anywhere close to somewhere
And then back to anywhere again

Well I could tell a thousand tales
Well i could tell a thousand lies

I could tell a thousand dreams
That might not be true
Could formulate a thousand lines
You won’t believe that they’re true

Well, I could tell…
I could run a hundred thousand miles and more…

As a stranger i arrived
As a stranger i went

As a stranger i arrived
As a stranger i went
From anywhere close to somewhere
And then back to anywhere again…

- solo -

As a stranger i arrived
As a stranger i went
From anywhere close to somewhere
And then back to anywhere again

One thing asking myself,
Has it been true ?
Did i really run a thousand miles
Just to get hold of you ?
One thing that i must ask again
Has that been true ?
Did i really run a thousand miles
Just to get hold of you ?

Well, i could tell…
Well, i could tell…

Did i really run a thousand miles
Just to get hold of you ?
Did i really write a thousand lines
Then to get rid of you ?
I could run a hundred thousand miles
Well, i could run a hundred thousand miles and more
With a stone in my shoe…

Stranger (wt xian3, raw edit)

This is the title track of my new instrumental EP called INK.
In between projects I felt the urge to experiment with distortion and compose only with instruments I had never used before. Just for fun. Just for enjoying the creative part of making music.
I ended up with three compositions that I grew very fond of. A soundtrack for dark nights. A surge of anger and defiance. A desire to rest.
I hope you'll enjoy the work and that it can become your soundtrack somehow, too.

RATTLESNAKE

X-Good for you, bad for me

The North Pole was melting 
And fearing a catastrophe
Santa hitched up his reindeer and flew to Washington DC

The Air Force saw him approaching 
They scrambled a fighter jet
They almost shot him down before they realized he wasn’t a threat

They escorted him to the white house 
To meet the president.  
They posed for a photo together and then Santa Started to vent.

He said please mister president
I know you want to drill baby drill
But all those CO2 emissions are making the North Pole ill

He said I’m sorry Father Christmas 
But I’m not interested in energy that’s green
it’s more important to me that we have cheap gasoline
And free Toys made by Elves in the North Pole sounds very nice
But you’re taking away American jobs, so I won’t take your advice

Then Santa said that since the ice will soon melt away
He asked the President if they could move to the USA

He said you and Misses Clause are welcome
because you look just like me
But we can’t have those pointy eared elves
Living here in the land of the free

So Santa flew back to the north pole 
And sitting on the last patch of ice
Was a giant spaceship that even Elon Musk thought looked very nice
The Elves had built it while he was gone
tears of sadness ran down Santa’s face
And they all got on the ship, and they flew off into outer space

Now every Christmas Eve people look up at the sky
And they think about those good old days when Santa used to fly
Toys made by elves in the North Pole sure would be nice
But at least we get to buy our gasoline for a very cheap price.

The North Pole Was Melting

A fool.

Aloha

I wanted to create something simple and special. This is not exactly a Christmas song, but since it became ready during Holiday season, I thought it would be a good idea to create a Holiday video as well. Hope you enjoy it!

Video and Lyrics available in my YouTube channel.

Music and Lyrics: Rachel Goldie

Vocals: Rachel Goldie & Marlin Music

Percussion: Carmen Elisa Vargas

Cello: Charlot Adonay Rivero Robles

Mixing / Mastering Engineer: Scott Horton

***All rights reserved***

What if

What If

6 . Come Back to Me

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Wine Winking
© 2021 - Thomas Kibodeaux

Verse 1:
Worked on the ranch all day, I’m really beat
My friends insist they’ve met a gal, I’ve gotta meet
guess I’ll get cleaned up
Might as well try my luck, (again)

Verse2: 
Ridin’ solo for so long, I’m not sure how to feel
If I’ll ever find a love, that’s really real
My hearts bruised from being bucked
Maybe tonight, I’ll be Moon-struck? (amen?)

Pre-Chorus:
Right when I walk in, she winks at me and grins
Then I look into her eyes and the moon lit up the sky

Chorus 1:
Is it the wine winking, or is it her heart?
I wonder if she hears my thinking, if she feels the same sparks
I’m way more a John Wayne, than a Humphrey Bogart
I need to know is it’s the wine winking, or is it her heart

Verse 3:
We really hit it off well, we’re laughing a lot
my mind whoahs my heart, better keep it at a trot
I’ve learned, the faster the ride
The harder the fall, but sometimes it’s worth the prize

Pre-Chorus 2:
We admit our friends were right, it’s been a really awesome night
But before we head home, there’s one thing I need to know

Chorus 2:
Is it the wine winking, or is it your heart
I’ve wondered if you hear my thinking, if you feel the same sparks?
I’m way more a John Wayne, than a Humphrey Bogart
I need to know is it the wine winking, or is it you’re... 

Outro:
Heart.....
Is it the wine winking, or is it your heart?


Wine Winking

Songs with a twinge of humor (and some a bit more serious).  
I do not use AI to create my songs. 
Recently I have had the urge to pick up my guitars (Taylor 114ce and Fender Squire) and I have been trying to use more guitar in my songs.  
My go to .vst plug ins are  EZkeys 2, EZ Bass and  EZ drummer 3) and my DAW is Logic Pro 11. 
I welcome your comments and enjoy listening to all the great music on SoundCloud. 
All songs are originals and copyrighted.

The North Pole Was Melting

Joe Stroffolino