This is Volume 2 of A World of Intentions by the Amphibians.

Living On The Brink

Fields of Love
Music and Lyrics by John Mulkins


In my own way I came just to watch these things change.
As we all know by now, strange things come to pass.
But if I knew no one who was close to my heart,
could I die in a crowded street,
There could you find your fate?


And when it is this seed we sow, could I say I found my way?
I was told our companions would come.
Run across this field in the sun,
nevermore to wander far.
No one would leave the
Fields of Love.


Who will, cast out the fear?
Who will, cast out the hate?
Who will, cast out the lies?
Who will, open your eyes?


If I could I call these people home because I found my way,
I would fly on wings like in the dreams I see.
But there’s no light in the darkness, no fire in the cold rain,
If we are lost on a sea of pain.


Who will, cast out the fear?
Who will, cast out the hate?
Who will, cast out the lies?
Who will, open their eyes?

So run across this field in the sun,
Nevermore to wander far.
No one would leave the Fields of Love.

The Fields Of Love

This Sweet Life

I can see your sweet brown eyes and your long auburn hair, 
as you turned to look my way. 
I was singing a song, you know the one, 
and just like that we fell in love.

But I tripped under a rainbow into a World full of dreams, 
few mortals ever see. 
You showed me things, now I believe 
that love is some thing you can see.

Although there are hard times, and I am not a wealthy man, 
I have the fortune to love you in this suite life.

We all dance through this life on the stage of our own dreams, never knowing where they might go. 
You filled me up like butter cups. 
You always were my guiding star.

So hold me close and listen while I whisper in your ear, 
I will always be by your side. 
Just spread your wings, go on and chase your dreams, 
and never forget this life is not what it seems.

Although there are hard times, and I am not a wealthy man, 
I have the fortune to love you in this suite life.

Although there are hard times, and I am not a wealthy man, 
I have the fortune to love you in this suite life.

Although there are hard times, and I am not a wealthy man, 
I have the fortune to love you in this suite life.

This Sweet Life

Living on the Brink
by John Mulkins c2020

You can get to heaven but you, won't open the door.
You could own every roof in town but you, never see the floors.
You might get inside my head and even up the score.
But what's the use of putting it lightly?
We're living off the poor.

You might die of boredom but you, wouldn't even care.
You might die from suicide but I, don't think you dare.
Try to kill the pain inside without, ever taking a drink.
But what's the use of putting it lightly, we're living on the brink.

I can tell you stories about power and greed.
Fill your mind with images of, how to do "the deed."
Put a mirror on your wall so you could see the life you lead.
But what's the use of putting it lighting? 
It's money we all need.

People beg for autographs and people beg for food.
Some people beg your pardon when they get, just a little rude.
Some people pray to God all day and at night they get so lude.
But what's the use of putting it lightly?
There's nothin left to loose.

You can get to heaven but you, won't open the door.
You could own every roof in town but you, never see the floors.
You might get inside my head and even up the score.
But what's the use of putting it lightly?
We're living off the poor.

You might die of boredom but you, wouldn't even care.
You might die from ecocide but no one knows when or where.
You try to kill the pain inside without, ever taking a drink.
But what's the use of putting it lightly, we're living on the brink.

The Dreadful Song

You cannot hide from all the lies and you cannot run away.
You might believe the lord will come and save us all some day.
Meanwhile people are dying and theres so many just wasting away.


And don't get me started about all the numb masses, hiding in their 
house, asleep on their asses.
They might as well pretend they're dead, cause they don't want to 
know instead
they just get up and walk away, like nothing ever really happened.
It's time to wake up.


But you can't hide the lights in the sky, and you don't know what to     
say about the message they left in the field before the battle.
Your time is running out the truth is there to see, your empire is 
crumbling, you'll be swallowed by the sea.

Your fortress has been surrounded the people are up in arms, 
they're going to set your battlements on fire with their torches.
Ah but the choice to live or die is yours right now, but rest assured 
your greed won't be resurrected.

 
Tinker tailor, soldier sailor
Time to wake up, from our dreaming.
Look around you, see what's happening.
All we love could slip right through our...
hands.

It's Time To Wake Up (The Dreadful Song)

A World of Intentions 
Music and Lyrics by John Mulkins


Here we all are on this ball, tripping through outer space,
play’n ring around the sun.
But look around sometimes ya know, don’t it seem like such a waste,
we don’t just hang out and have fun!
There been a lot of hype and action going down on the real estate,
money seals the fate of men.
We drink our fill of make-believe and real horrorshow,
the melodramas never end.


We could consecrate the corner of Ashbury and Haight to 
The Summer of Love,
celebrate the music every year.
We could calculate the ozone as it dissipates and then
sit around watch it all disappear.
Could we call ourselves enlightened if we turn the whole world into
a suicide machine?
Could we all just quit our jobs and find a pretty view to watch?
Could we live defenseless, in a dream?


Don’t be surprised by her disguise, look me in the eye if you think I’m lying,
The truth will hide away but comes a cost!
And just how strong do we have to be to be gentle wise and really free,
If your salvation let us nail him to a cross?
So don’t be surprised by her disguise, she loves to lie, I’ll tell you why.
It is in a World in Intentions you are lost.

Featuring 

Leland Sklar on bass.
Members of Olodum on percussion

Trumpet				       Peter Anastos
Trombone				Johannes Mager
Saxophone				Dave Barrows
Back up Vocals			Emma Jean

A World Of Intentions

Children of the Earth


We are the children of the earth and I am

seeking, you are asking and we are freedom.
						
Freedom shines within us all, and we are 

naked, we are holy and we are one.

We have crossed lands to a new home.

Pasted through time to days before.

Discovered places left uncharted.

And have healed our human sores.

And now my body cannot stop me.
	
It has vanished in the light.

And for one I see around me.

My new eyes have lead my heart.

We are the children of the earth and I am

seeking, you are asking and we are freedom.
						
Freedom shines within us all, and we are 

naked, we are holy and we are one.

Children Of The Earth

This is the official music video for the song, I Am a Mountain, from the album A World of Intentions, by John Mulkins and the Amphibians.

Mix by John Mulkins 

Meredith Moore on French Horn. Eriz Kosta, Israel, Drums 
Shom Deshani, South Africa, Percussion

The official websites are: 
https://amphibiansmusic.com/
https://aworldofintentions.com/


The Amphibians is a virtual band created by John Mulkins in 2017. Using musicians from around the world to produce 16 compositions written over the course of several years.


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I am a Mountain

I'm Coming Home

I am an artist, musician, singer-songwriter, producer and democracy advocate.