Strolling On By

Psicofonic

A rolling shanty style song! The lyrics written by Jay Rich https://soundcloud.com/richsoundz-534267642
tell a woeful tale of Press gangs, deceit and revenge!!

Lyrics Below

I'll tell you a tale, happened in the Blind Beggar:
A tavern once property of Mother Riddle
They say that this witch was in league with the devil
So crooked and stooping her decrepit figure

Her prey were young men who at her expense supped:
She'd fill them with drink while providing a room
Meantime, the press gangs, finding them in their cups
Would spirit them off by the light of the moon

Mini-break

And Old Mother Riddle would pile up her gains:
Her excuse being dupes always take the King's shilling
The truth was that it had been slipped their drunk way
With no single wight (man) able-bodied or willing

Chorus 1

Away, away, how she cast them away, And sadly it lasted for many a day
Away, away, wretched men met their end, At the hands of a rogue masquerading as friend

Break 1

And so would continue this inhumane scam
Until one dark day at her bar would present
A young and bold stranger, a smart, sober man
And fate took a turn, as Ma Riddle soon learned

This stranger was different, his blue gaze direct:
Ma fell to mute silence, her old heart a quiver
Requesting no victuals (Food) he stood and assessed
Her discomfited face, then declared her a sinner

Mini-break

My father, said he, at not quite nineteen years
Is from a sunk warship long lost to the depths
It's taken a lifetime of grieving and tears
To see his betrayer pay off her old debts

Chorus 2

Away, away, how she cast them away And it would last for so many a day
Away, away, those drowned men met their end At the hands of a scoundrel who posed as a friend

Break 2

Bridge:

Old Mother Riddle
She played a mean fiddle
Though not the sort sweet music would make
Her greed was her downfall
But she'd lose it all
And scheme herself into a premature grave

Mini-break

Well Mother Riddle she pleaded and bargained
With the young stranger so grimly resolved:
He said though you're old, your grave sins bring no pardon:
Your only hope is to pray for your soul

It's my intention to show you the snow
So give me your gold and the deeds to your home
Then you'll go forth so the deep winter cold
Freezes your skin and creeps through your old bones

Break 3

And call yourself blessed for to keep your bright eyes:
This bleak season will get all your damnable kind
Though tempting it is to deprive you of sight:
Render you like this tavern: cursed and beggar blind

Chorus 3

Away, away, how he cast her away Whence she could never (once) come back again
Away, away, how she met a bad end, At the hands of a nemesis that fate would send

Mother Riddle & the Blind Beggar

Old Mother Riddle & The Blind Beggar

A song about new relationships. When it is new it is exciting, the future is filled with anticipation.  And when the journey continues, it is even more exciting!

I tried to create a lay-back feel on the track, but still wanted to keep the message upbeat as is always the case when new beginnings offer themselves.

The Ride

Bit Crusher x Hijinx - Gypsy Danger (Cykl0pz Bootleg)

I've climbed the highest mountain, reached the darkest sky
But all my efforts, they seem to pass me by
I rise up, only to fall again
The harder I try, the more I comprehend
But I won't let it break me, I won't let it define
All the struggles and the failures, they're just a sign
I've learned my lesson, I won't stay the same
I'll rise above and evolve from this game

I'm still standing, despite the pain
I'll rise up again, like a phoenix from the flames
I'll find my strength, I'll rise above
I'll shine my light, and I'll never give up
I'll rise up, and conquer my fears
I'll shine my light, and wipe away my tears

Lesson Learned

Hey Peeps heres a new track Very catchy and has that 80s vibe for sure sounds like a Naked eyes song,its an all original track from me and my good friend Dj Dutch co prod, and co mixed,as always i mixed, mastered, and performed this one,  All lyrics are mine Enjoy much love and keep listening:)

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