(Intro)
Yeah…
I see what you’re doin’.
But we don’t vibe like that. Nah.

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(Verse 1)
I don’t need your platitudes, keep ’em in your mouth,
Every “you’re so dope” got a favor underneath the shout.
You wanna ride the wave? Better learn to swim,
‘Cause I ain’t handin’ out boats just to boost your win.

Fake praise, thin veil — I see through it all,
Tryna climb my ladder, waitin’ on me to fall.
You drop names, flex ties like that impress,
But your truth’s missin’ — that’s the real address.

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(Chorus)
Don’t kiss up, speak up — who are you really?
Don’t play smooth if your vibe ain’t feelin’ freely.
You want to link, build, break bread — I believe it…
But only when we stand side by side. Keep it even.
Yeah — keep it even.
Not above, not beneath — keep it even.
Truth over tactics, real over reach,
When you’re you and I’m me, that’s when we preach.

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(Verse 2)
You don’t gotta bow, don’t gotta break form,
We’re all flawed kings tryna weather our own storms.
But flattery ain’t loyalty, charm ain’t soul,
You wanna earn trust? Let your silence hold gold.

Don’t mold to fit me — that’s a mask I don’t need,
I want roots, not weeds tryna mimic a seed.
We could build, could spark, could birth somethin’ bold,
But it’s gotta be real — not a version you sold.

⸻

(Chorus)
Don’t kiss up, speak up — who are you really?
Don’t play smooth if your vibe ain’t feelin’ freely.
You want to link, build, break bread — I believe it…
But only when we stand side by side. Keep it even.
Yeah — keep it even.
Not above, not beneath — keep it even.
Truth over tactics, real over reach,
When you’re you and I’m me, that’s when we preach.

⸻

(Bridge / Breakdown)
Stop mirrorin’ my moves like it’s flattery magic,
I need bold, not plastic, not passive dramatic.
I’m not your ladder, not your shortcut lane,
We walk parallel or not at all — that’s the game.

⸻

(Outro)
So keep the gloss, keep the gloss,
I want grit with a cause.
We might shine, we might rise —
But only if it’s ours.

Keep It Even

So there I was checking through the running order for album number two and there wasn't an opener. All of a sudden 'Where are you Now ' pops out of nowhere with its hammer on intro , chunky chords and cheeky wah wah solo. Ideal candidate in a rigged election, both barrels start for that often quoted 'difficult second album'. However perhaps that'll be my issue for the third as for the second I had no issue in compiling the running order , all songs hot off the press from April till now, so fresh as the proverbial newly picked fruit. I hope the shelf life of the recent offerings stands the test of time as feel I am writing more nuanced and musically intelligent songs (hey get me !!)though still with my quirky 'unique' style of alternative , positive pop rock. If that genre hasn't been used before I'm having it ok? 
On a different note I have another two lined up which sound nothing like this so there we go , the third album will be starting soon then, ha! As ever, Nick.

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Gibson Cherry Dot obsession continues. Inspired by exciting grooves and a 60’s vibe which I wear on my sleeve. There’s an eclectic mix of guitar fuelled rhythms all written, produced and performed by myself which have now culminated in 226 tracks in 5 years. Having added vocals to the mix this has brought a further depth and individuality to the songs. 2020 saw the creativity in writing and self releasing 2 EP's and 9 albums 'The Black Tulip' , 'Prismatic' , 'Who Would You Be?' , 'The Red Carpet', 'Cat & Mouse', ‘How This Plays Out', 'Positive Signs', 'All The Colours' and  '9' from April 2022, it's frenetic.
These are available on the usual outlets Spotify/iTunes/Deezer/Pandora/Napster, Bandcamp etc.

Its eclectic, quirky I confess, British? Experimental in places but above all stuffed full with Gibson guitars, energy and a passion for music and life in the highs and lows that days of late bring.  Hope you appreciate the artwork too all photographed or produced by me to keep it authentic and original.

The tenth album 'Keep On' saw the development of style and flow which  includes my personal favourites 'The Things That You Love', 'Man on The Run' and the title track, 'Keep On'. These all adapted a different approach and development that simply wouldn't have occurred at the start of the journey,  

The music's progressing and the album 'The Perfect Storm' set the benchmark in online attention with the title track single. I think the style and sincerity of performance mirrored the fact that all of my tracks are written for a reason and sparked by quite intense life changing events behind the scenes, you couldn't write it or maybe I could ! 
Personal choices at the moment are the opener Can't Erase The Memory, I Can and of course the single The Perfect Storm. 

Twelfth album ‘Heart Of Blue’, is completed and recently released  September 6th 2024. It's been a while (for me) in the making and each track just builds on the last. The themes of resilience, belief and positivity remain and the music continues to be guitar driven and punchy with hooks and catchy melodies.  

Album 13 is entitled 'Every Time' and is released to all platforms on June 12th. To come so quickly after 'Heart Of Blue' says a lot about the inspiration and creative drive. Themes of resilience, perseverance, hope and love, dominate in what I believe is my most cognitive and mature album yet, see what you think.
 
I'm thankful the creativity continues. The fact the writing and playing still excites and intrigues is a bonus! Where there's a story to tell and a melody to be heard the last song is always my drug for the next, 13 albums in it's not abating anytime soon. 
NickG

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