Yellin’ at the Clouds is the sound of shouting into the void, hoping something might shout back. This album from Phil Dutton & Les Corlett channels frustration, defiance, and quiet sorrow into songs that feel both deeply personal and sharply political.

Whether it’s railing against injustice or just trying to stay afloat in a chaotic world, each track lands with honesty and grit. With raw vocals, stripped-back arrangements, and lyrics that pull no punches, this is music for those who still give a damn—even when it feels like no one’s listening.

For fans of: socially conscious songwriting, poetic protest, and heartfelt indie with teeth.

Standout tracks include: People, The World Keeps Turning, Holy Moses, Let Me Lie Here.

🎙 Turn it up and let it out.

YELLIN AT THE CLOUDS

Black Ice is the sound of what lies beneath—the cracks you didn’t see coming, the moments that slip out from under you.

On this haunting and emotionally charged album, Phil Dutton & Les Corlett navigate the treacherous terrain of broken trust, suppressed anger, and the quiet violence of human connection.

Blending stark lyrics with textured melodies, Black Ice is colder than heartbreak and sharper than regret. It doesn’t shout—it lingers, it whispers, and it cuts when you're not looking.

For listeners drawn to: introspective song writing, raw emotion, and stories that don’t sugar-coat the truth.

Tracks to check out: Shadows, One and the Same, Whispers in the Night, Sellotape and Glue.

🎧 Best served cold.

BLACK ICE

March 2025 - ADDICTION - Album by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Addiction is a deep dive into the darker corners of the mind—where love, pain, and obsession collide. This concept album by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett pulls no punches, capturing the slow unraveling and desperate grip of emotional and chemical dependencies.

With stripped-back arrangements and sharp, soul-baring lyrics, these tracks walk a fine line between vulnerability and rage, regret and resilience. From aching melodies to jagged confessions, each song tells a part of the story—of spirals, survival, and the ghosts that linger.

This isn’t a soundtrack to a night out—it’s the comedown, the cold light of day, the echo of a past you can’t quite shake.

For fans of: Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, Radiohead, and anyone who’s wrestled with their own demons.

Standout tracks include: Ashes on My Fingers, A Poet, a Joker, a Faker!, Dear Billy, and The Pain Inside.

💭 Listen with the lights low and your guard down.

ADDICTION

***Available on Vinyl from the 1st Dec 2025***
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July 2025 - SNAGGLETOOTH- Album by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Snaggletooth is a raw and poetic concept album from Phil Dutton & Les Corlett, weaving ten vivid tracks into a cinematic journey through broken streets, haunted memories, and defiant hope.

From taxi rides through fractured lives to whispers in the night and burning bridges, each song brings its own character, story, and edge. The sound blends gritty indie rock with acoustic reflections and dark folk storytelling, capturing the cracks in modern life with brutal honesty and flashes of beauty.

This album isn’t background music—it’s a front-row seat to the lives we don’t always see.

🎧 Best experienced loud, late, and with lyrics close at hand.

Tracks include:
This Is My Beginning, Stevie Drove a Taxi, The Puppeteers, Beautiful, Desolation Boulevard, and more.

💬 Let us know which one hits you hardest. Thanks for listening and supporting independent music.

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SNAGGLETOOTH

An original song by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics...
I could never be set free,
From the weight that's crushing me.
In some measure I regret, 
All the wasted time and yet.
The memory took a hold of me,
It brought me to my knees.
The sense of longing that I have
Hangs heavy on the breeze, 

In some small reflection,
In days that are gone.
I need a new direction,
So I can carry on.
To fight against my demons,
To take my final breath.
I'll summon up the strength,
And give what I've got left. 

I'm in a fragile state of mind,
My nerves are wearing thin.
Temptation took a hold of me,
And nearly did me in.
To suffer here in silence,
I tried to speak your name.
On words I choked I never broke,
I'll never be the same. 

So damn your eyes dear Billy,
I know you tried your best.
You took advantage of my time,
And fate can do the rest.
I'll head across the border,
I'll head for somewhere new.
I'll drink some wine and take my time,
While I admire the view.

Rattlesnake

Dear Billy

DEAR BILLY

Original song by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

If by now,
You haven't felt the strain.
The endless searing pain,
The hollowness that never filled inside.

If only you - were here,
The stories I could tell.
How many times I fell,
You taught me that tomorrow's another day.

I dreamt of you last night, 
As a child you held me tight.
And brushed away the tears I cried.

At ten years old - you left, 
I have to sit and prey,
Cause I’ll never got to say,
How much, I loved you so.

I still miss you,
To sooth away my fears.
Lost count of all the tears,
I've never been the same.

It's been so very long,
Since I last heard your song.
Sweet lullabies to sooth me through the night.

I've lived and loved,
I've been up and I’ve been down.
Been known to fool around,
I felt your love shine down on me.

Through those years, 
She fought with all her might,
Through every single night.
She held me  in her loving arms.

I dreamt of you last night,
As a child you held me tight.
And soothed away the fear inside.

I dreamt of you last night,
Wrapped in your loving arms.
You will always be my guiding light.

Burning Bridges

Whispers in the Night

WHISPERS IN THE NIGHT

Original track by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett
Lyrics...

Oh What it was,
Oh What a shame,
We could have been.
One and the same.
With complications,
When things go wrong.
My paranoia,
Is growing strong.

In my confusion,
I kept on losing'.
My bad decisions,
Got in the way.
I kept on lying,
I kept on trying.
The only reason,
I'm here to stay.

I looked the wrong way. 
I took the wrong way.
My sense of purpose,
Was stripped  away. 
I never found out,
Who pulled the ground out.
From under me,
From under me.

You're never going to hear me say,
I love you,
You're never going to hear me say,
I care.
What the hell am I supposed to do now?
My days grow long whenever you're not there.

I looked the wrong way. 
I took the wrong way.
My sense of purpose,
Was stripped  away. 
I never found out,
Who pulled the ground out.
From under me,
From under me.

Oh what it was,
Oh what a shame.
We could have been,
One and the same.
With complications,
When things go wrong.
My paranoia,
Is growing strong.

I looked the wrong way. 
I took the wrong way.
My sense of purpose,
Was stripped  away. 
I never found out,
Who pulled the ground out.
From under me,
From under me.

Repeat…

The Puppeteers

One and the Same

ONE AND THE SAME

Original track by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett
Lyrics...

I'm just an old guy yellin' at clouds,
Hoping for some rain to fall.
I don't care if the lightnin' strikes,
I know what I'm in for.

I'm no good at being in crowds,
I'm too quick at speakin' my mind.
I'm too foolish that I won't back down,
I melt like butter on the inside. 

Got my high,
Got my buzz.
Got enough for the both of us.

Got my heart, 
Beating fast.
I hope this feeling's gonna last.

In tryin' to break the silence,
Someone please come and rattle my cage.
I'll try to make it plain and simple, 
I've still got you playin' with my brain.

I'll kick back and lie in the long grass.
I'll have a time and smoke a reefer or two,
If anyone asks for or wants me,
I'll be back by the middle of June.

Man I be chillin' 'n' killin' it good now,
Got high on life like any old guy should.

Got my high,
Got my buzz.
Got enough for the both of us.

Got my heart, 
Beating fast.
I hope this feeling's gonna last.

I'm just an old guy yellin' at clouds,
Hopin' for some rain to fall.

Yellin' at Clouds

Yellin at the Clouds

YELLIN' AT THE CLOUDS

Original track by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett
Lyrics...

I've got a ring around my collar,
I've got stains upon my shirt,
I bet for every dollar,
She could take away my hurt.

I've got blisters on my heels,
I've got splinters in my tongue,
I've been searchin' for how it feels,
She won't tell me what I've done wrong.

She treats love like it was a science,
She experiments with my heart,
Attach electrodes to my appliance,
I light up when we're in the dark.

Twistin' me with her witchcraft,
She fires words with a spittle lip,
She been sent to destroy me,
And I'm lovin' every bit of it.

She didn't give me a safe word,
She said she didn't see the point,
I hear laugh with such malice,
I'm callin' Alice when I reach Detroit.

A giggle 'n' a wiggle that tempts me,
A shove 'n' a shake in her groove,
I let go in the moment she breaks me,
A happy bunny but I can't move.

A hush 'n' a push and I'm fallin',
I tumble 'n' I'm gaspin' for air,
A hush 'n' a push and I'm spinnin' out,
She gives a look like she don't care.

She treats love like it was a science,
She experiments with my heart,
Attach electrodes to my appliance,
I light up when we're in the dark.

Boom boom boom,
Goes the room spinnin' wildly,
Boom boom boom,
Come and roll me a joint.
Boom boom boom,
Come kiss and delight me,
Boom boom boom,
Goodnight.

When I Reach Detroit

WHEN I REACH DETROIT

Original track by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett
Lyrics...

I stood by the waters edge,
Clothed by the rays of the sun in the morning.

I laughed like I'd lost a bet,
Stolen a moment as I wait after work.

How soon we lose respect,
For those who twist words despite all the facts.

Idly wishing I could remember her name,
I guess I'll go swimming to clear my head.

And the cracks appear,
In the masks that we wear as we pass in the street.

Oh celestial heavens help me,
I've lost my way and I can't find my way back.

The broken-hearted fool is dancing,
Happy to know that summer's on the way.

It's a two pound fair to the centre of my town,
And a five minute walk to the middle of nowhere.

How soon we lose respect,
For those who twist words despite all the facts.

Oh celestial heavens help me,
I've lost my way and I can't find my way back.

And the cracks appear,
In the masks that we wear as we pass in the street.

Please, please smile that smile for me,
The one that makes me feel like I'm 17.
Please, please, please say "Hello" to me,
You make me feel so happy, so free.

I stood by the waters edge,
Clothed by the rays of the sun in the morning.

The Sun in the Morning

THE SUN IN THE MORNING

Original track by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett
Lyrics...

With no moment’s hesitation,
I will do what must be done.

Hours of contemplation,
In a life that's come undone.

I kissed you in the morning,
And by evening you were gone.
Yeah, I kissed you in the morning,
And by evening you were gone.

Woe, woe, woe is me,
Woe, woe, woe can't you see,
I still believe,
In you and me?

Woe, woe, woe is me,
Woe, woe, woe can't you see,
I still believe,
In you and me?

With dinner reservations set,
Our plans just fell apart.

I went and bought the ring,
And spoke right from the heart.

In the dying light,
Of an almost perfect day.

You walked away,
Yeah, you walked away.

Woe, woe, woe is me,
Woe, woe, woe can't you see,
I still believe,
In you and me.

No Moment's Hesitation

NO MOMENT'S HESITATION

Original track by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett
Lyrics...

Yeah I'm lazy,
People think I'm crazy,
There's not a lot,
That I can do.

Nothin' fazed me,
When they thought that they'd play me,
Because I like,
A drink or two.

It's been a long long long,
Long long long long,
Way down.

It's been a long long long,
Long long long long,
Way down.

I took my time girl,
I had to find the right pearl,
No plastic imitation,
Would do.

I hung around here,
You should have seen me last year,
I tried to make,
Your dreams come true.

It may sound drastic,
I tried to play my last trick,
Anythin' to try and get through.

I begged and pleaded,
and in the end I conceded,
So now I raise a glass to you.

It's been a long long long,
Long long long long,
Way down.

It's been a long long long,
Long long long long,
Way down.

Your words were drippin' honey,
They were makin' no sense,
I'm just another victim of circumstance.

I opened up a bottle and out it poured,
The tears I've been cryin',
For the one I adored.

It's been a long long long,
Long long long long,
Way down.

It's been a long long long,
Long long long long,
Way down.

The Long Way Down

THE LONG WAY DOWN

Our track from 2023 with a few nice changes for 2024.
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

I've been slow burning in the shade,
The memories that I have will fade.
The rattle of the branches sang,
Forever and a day.

I felt the heat and your eyes on me,
Distance grown increasingly.
A thirst raged deep down in my soul,
As I waited for the rain.

Bitter tears that stung my face,
Dried up and they left no trace.
Of long lost love left lying,
By a poor man's empty grave.
I felt a fear come over me,
I changed in mood and sympathy.
I lost what little time I had,
I couldn't turn away.

I've been slow burning in the shade,
The memories that I have will fade.
The rattle of the branches sang,
Forever and a day.
I felt the heat and your eyes on me,
Distance grown increasingly.
A thirst raged deep down in my soul,
As I waited for the rain.

The Rain

THE RAIN

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

I'm a man of peace,
At war with myself.
I tamed the beast,
On my knees I knelt.

There's some distraction,
There's something wrong.
I don't need the attention,
To carry on.

The streets are burning,
The World's gone mad.
My heart's still yearnin',
For what we once had.

We cry in frustration,
Scream if you need.
Black smoke I'm chokin',
I need to breath.

If we could make a difference,
Would anybody care.
Some people seem to lose their way,
But they're neither here or there.

We've forgotten who we are now,
We run like rabid dogs.
We struggle in misfortune,
And we're missing what we lost.

We're ordinary people,
Living ordinary lives.
What the hell brought us to this?
We've fallen for the same old lies.

Please someone tell me,
If I'm only dreaming?
Wake me from the nightmare,
That we're in.

If peace and love and harmony,
Is something worth fighting for.
Why are we on the verge,
Of another civil war?

Can anyone make some sense of this?
Please help us if you can.
Like millions I am lost,
And I don't understand.

I'm a man of peace,
At war with myself.
But it's still not as bad,
As what we're doing to ourselves.

At War With Myself

AT WAR WITH MYSELF

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

If saying goodbye was so easy,
Why do I want to run back to you?
I stand terrified you can't see me,
Time and again I wish it weren't true.

I'm blind to the concept,
Of having known love,
I stand defeated,
As I see above the oncoming rain.

Before me stands beauty,
I let it slip away.
I still feel the loss,
There's no more I could say, 
about love, love, love,
about love,
about love, love, love.

You know when that feeling,
of loss soon subsides.
What the hell was I thinking?
I just couldn't decide.

I was bound I was broken,
And hope turned to dust.
It may well sound silly,
But I've no one to left to trust.

Before me stands beauty,
I let it slip away.
I still feel the loss,
There's no more I could say, 
about love, love, love,
about love,
about love, love, love.

I sit in the darkness,
Cigarette in my hand,
Life hasn't turned out,
The way that I planned

Well call me a taxi,
I want to go home.
There's no sense in my walking,
These streets all alone,

For some it is lasting,
But my chance slipped away.
I was scared of her knowing,
That I'd fail her someday,
Who would think me foolish,
For wasting half my life on foolish dreams.
Yeah, who would think me foolish,
For wasting half my life on foolish dreams.

IF SAYING GOODBYE WAS SO EASY

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

Flood my mind with images, 
broken hopes and dreams,
Try to wipe away the tears, 
drown out all the screams.

Listen for a second,
As the sun begins to rise.
You leave yourself wide open,
your fear lies in disguise.

See her as she's falling,
Catch her if you can,
Sooth her every worry,
Stand up and be a man.

Delicate and fragile, 
Wrapped in your embrace.
Help her see the future
and all it's gonna' take.

I  spoke to her this evening,
She said she's feeling fine.
I looked into her eyes,
She's lying.

Call her up she's lonely,
She needs to speak to you.
Promise her the world,
And come through.

Colour her mood with a love that shines like gold.
Whisper a line, which lifts her very soul.
Tell her you need her of every minute, every day.
Tell her she's the reason that you stay.

Flood my mind with images, 
broken hopes and dreams,
Try to wipe away the tears, 
drown out all the screams.

Listen for a second,
As the sun begins to rise.
You leave yourself wide open,
your fear lies in disguise.

See her as she's falling,
Catch her if you can,
Sooth her every worry,
Stand up and be a man.

Colour her mood with a love that shines like gold.
Whisper a line, which lifts her very soul.
Tell her you need her of every minute, every day.
Tell her she's the reason that you stay.

FLOOD

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

It took me an age to lift myself,
From the deep pit of despair.
It took me an age to forgive myself,
As if anybody cared.

I showed myself to the world,
They saw through all my lies.
If they really want to know the truth,
Look deep into my eyes.

The pain I felt came with a cost,
One I can now reveal.
I tried to hide how deep I sank,
And how I couldn't tell what was real.

Friends tried their best to break me free,
From the prison I had built.
The walls were from a promise made,
And the bars came from my guilt.

I prayed for my salvation,
I prayed till the light grew dark.
I struggled with the demons,
That burnt and left their mark.

10 years gone I'm free at last,
And my days are running out.
But I'm still too scared to live my life,
So I pour my feelings out.

The pain I felt came with a cost,
One I can now reveal.
I tried to hide how deep I sank,
And how I couldn't tell what was real.

Friends tried their best to break me free,
From the prison I had built.
The walls were from a promise made,
And the bars came from my guilt.

IT TOOK AN AGE

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

You sang songs of freedom,
In times of change.
Remembering how,
They've been rearranged.

What does it matter,
You had no choice.
To open your mouth,
And let them hear your voice.

And now you're diggin',
In the dirt.
You've still got pride,
Even when it hurts.

Don't you cry,
It ain't so bad.
To lose the things,
You've never had.

You don't have money,
You ain't got fame.
While they try their best,
to blacken your name.

Play it simple,
Don't act too quick.
You drank their poison,
Till it made you sick.

Don't you cry,
It ain't so bad.
To lose the things,
You've never had.

You don't have money,
You ain't got fame.
While they try their best,
To blacken your name.

Play it simple,
Don't act too quick.
You drank their poison,
Till it made you sick.

You sang songs of freedom,
In times of change.
Remembering how,
They've been rearranged.

What does it matter,
You had no choice.
To open your mouth,
And let them hear your voice.

A one time junkie,
A night time king.
You took the bate,
And they made you sing.

DONT YOU CRY

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

Everything comes in colours and shapes...

Everything comes in colours and shapes,
The people we love,
And the things that we hate.
We travelled the distance,
Across time and space,
We made our mark but we left no trace.

We all have our reasons and things that we trust,
The same old illusions are starting to rust.
We picked a direction,
But we're straying off course,
All we have left is a buyers remorse.
Rpt. after middle 8

We go through life as if by design,
You've got yours and I've got mine.
We've all got the same wants,
We know what we need.
We're looking for answers,
And to fulfill our dreams.

We all have our reasons and things that we trust,
The same old illusions are starting to rust.
We picked a direction,
But we're straying off course,
All we have left is a buyers remorse.

A BUYERS REMORSE

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

They sell you the motto, go hustle, go fight,
But how can you soar when you’re grounded in flight?
They act like it's all in the work and the will,
But the deck's been stacked, it’s a hustle for real.
They sellin’ you a dream, like it’s made in a day,
But they don’t mention the price that you pay.
You climbin' a mountain that’s missin' the peak,
While they sit on the top man, talk is cheap.
You’re chasin’ the paper, and they’re printin’ the rules,
While they’re holdin' the keys, and your playin’ the fool.
It’s all a façade, but they package it nice,
You grind till you drop and they’re rollin’ the dice.

The way it’s set up, we can’t reach the top,
They throw us the crumbs while they feast from the trough.
The way it’s laid out, so few of us rise,
They give us the clouds, but they’re taking the skies.

You’re stuck in a loop, they’re ahead by design,
When they cash out, you’re still burnin' your time.
They like you to think it’s your fault when you fail,
But the system’s set up like a yacht with no sail.
For every boss, there’s a million in chains,
For every penny, somebody’s pain.
Don’t let ‘em fool you, don’t let ‘em define,
Success ain't for all in a world that’s designed,
To keep you in line while they pocket the gold,
A game is so rigged, but the story’s been told.
They set you up just to sell you a dream,
You’re runnin' in circles or so it would seem.

The way it’s set up, we can’t reach the top,
They throw us the crumbs while they feast from the trough.
The way it’s laid out, so few of us rise,
They give us the clouds, but they’re takin' the skies.
The way it’s set up, we can’t reach the top,
They throw us the crumbs while they feast from the trough.
The way it’s laid out, so few of us rise,
They give us the clouds, but they’re takin' the skies.

Wake up to the scheme, man, this story ain’t new,
They paintin' a picture, but it’s missin’ the view.
They preachin' and teachin' about riches and fame,
But nobody tells you, it’s all in the game.
You grindin’ forever, but what’s in your hands?
They’ll push you, they’ll blame you, no matter the plans.
So if you gonna' hustle, at least know the deal,
Success ain’t the same when it aint your wheel.
Why, I’m just sayin’, don’t buy their hype,
It’s a game that’s rigged, and we’re caught in the fight.
You can push all you want, but don’t be surprised,
That the systems set up, where greed gets the prize.

THE WAY IT'S SET UP

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

I was drowning in my sorrow,
With no strength left to fight.
Every whisper in the silence
only led me to the night.
I was searching for redemption,
In the shadows of my pain,
But every road that I travelled,
Just brought me back again.
	
All through the morning,
As I tried to rise and stand,
I stumbled on the memories,
Of the fire in my hands.
In the slow destruction
of my soul.
In the slow destruction,
Of my soul.

I was crippled by addiction, 
I was lost beyond belief. 
I was blinded by the notion, 
That I couldn't find relief.
I was tempted by the evil,
That was coursing through my veins.
I was praying that somebody,
Would release me from my chains.

All through the morning,
As I tried to rise and stand,
I stumbled on the memories,
Of the fire in my hands.
In the slow destruction
of my soul.
In the slow destruction,
Of my soul.
I heard someone outside knocking,
But I wouldn't let them in.
Fragile as I may have been,
I broke like porcelain.
The weight of every secret,
Was too heavy to confess,
So I built a wall around me,
In the silence of my mess.

All through the morning,
As I tried to rise and stand,
I stumbled on the memories,
Of the fire in my hands.
In the slow destruction
of my soul.
In the slow destruction,
Of my soul.
In the slow destruction,
Of my soul.

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

It begins with a sense of wonder,
until it leads you’ to your grave, 
and the promise that tomorrow brings,
will find the truth in everything.
If we stand, we are brave.
No matter how far you can climb,
you will always find a steep decline.

To dream the schemes
that move inside you.
Gravity… a sweet caress,
we know that fate will do the rest.
As we walk toward the sunset of our days.
Hope still burns inside of you,
nothing more would ever do.
Take your chance, make it real,
tell the world how much you feel.
Kind regards from here to there,
tell them how you really care.

It begins with a sense of wonder,
until it leads you’ to your grave, 
and the promise that tomorrow brings,
will find the truth in everything.
If we stand, we are brave.
No matter how far you can climb,
you will always find a steep decline.

IT BEGINS...

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

The sun shone today,
And I'm happy to say,
"I feel great"
I've forgotten the reasons,
Rediscovered my feelings,
Too late.

But I'm making the best,
With the hand I've been dealt.
It's been so long,
Since I even felt.
A spring in my step,
A glint in my gaze,
I'm smilin' so much,
While I'm feelin' the rays,
Of a brilliant sun,
That's been shinin' for days.
Of a brilliant sun,
That's been shinin' for days.
Who would of thought it?
Who would have guessed?
Who saw it comin'?
I just needed a rest.
Time waits for no one,
And it passed me by.
There's no point in me knowin',
But I'm eager to try.

To catch hold of a moment,
That's fleetin' and rare.
Look at me smilin',
I don't have a care.

Dance away grey sky's,
Dance away rain.
Dance away you'll find,
You start livin' again.
Dream away the maybes,
We all need a change.
I'm prepped and well ready,
To see better days.
I need a fresh start, 
I need to breathe.
I've had enough,
Of bein' down on my knees.
I need directions, 
to where I don't know.
I'm happy enough
To go along with the flow.

To catch hold of a moment,
That's fleetin' and rare.
Look at me smilin',
I don't have a care.
I'm embracin' the mornin',
I feel lighter than air.
Hold me in silence,
Without a care.
If I only knew,
If I had plan.
If I'd only tried,
To do the best that I can.
Catchin' a wiff,
As the veil starts to lift,
From my eyes.
Here before me stands a life.
I've danced away grey skies,
I've danced away rain.
I've got a lust to start livin' start livin' again.
I've got a lust to start livin' livin' again…

START DANCING AGAIN

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

Got a high pain tolerance,
Even though it gets me down.
I can't get to sleep at night,
My life's being turned around.

I've counted every reason,
Why I need to carry on.
I ain't got no religion,
Or a shoulder to cry upon.

I think I'll clear my senses,
Breathing in the night times chill.
The stars that shine above me,
Sooth my mind and all my ills.

I've travelled ever distance,
I think I've paid the price.
Took the path of least resistance,
And it wasn't always nice.

I've loved and lost,
Sweet dreams desire.
I swear that I've been cursed,
Every part of me hurts.

I take my medication,
I rattle when I walk.
I live in isolation,
I hardly ever talk.

To everyone who knew me,
To anyone who cares.
I've lived a life I'm happy with,
I'm glad I paid the fare.

You know I still believe in,
The fire that burns in me.
You’ll never see it,
Till I give it you for free.

Am I happy, Am I able,
I'll flip a coin on that.
My cards are on the table,
As I lay bare the facts.

I've lived a life I'm happy with,
I'm well known for my laugh.
It's loud and its proud,
I've never doubted that.

Am I happy, Am I able,
I'll flip a coin on that.
My cards are on the table,
As I lay bare the facts.

MY MEDICATION

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

I caught myself in a lie,
No matter how hard I try,
I just can't seem to get the message through.
"Time is passing." Katherine said,
"I wish I'd stayed at home in bed."
"And wait to see the sunshine bathing you."

I felt a feeling lifting me,
I was happy there,
As anyone could see,
It now depends on where I'm going to land.

I felt the warmth,
Grow deep inside,
The next three hours freed my mind,

I drifted to a different shore,
I didn't think, I could take much more,
I don't know who I'm supposed to be.
I think I slipped, and missed my chance,
I've forgotten how to dance,
I'm holding on for you to set me free.

I felt a feeling lifting me,
I was happy there,
As anyone could see,
It now depends on where I'm going to land.

I felt the warmth,
Grow deep inside,
The next three hours freed my mind,
I felt myself floating out to sea.

There's never any certainty,
It all depends, On you and me,
Some days I just don't know which way to turn.
There isn't any urgency,
There's never any guarantee,
Let the river wander where it may.

I felt a feeling lifting me,
I was happy there,
As anyone could see,
It now depends on where I'm going to land.

I felt the warmth,
Grow deep inside,
The next three hours freed my mind,
I felt myself floating out to sea.

TIME IS PASSING

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

There are moments in life,
When I'm feeling the strain.
I need a quiet place,
For an hour or two.

When I turn out the light,
Imagination runs free,
I remember the closeness there,
Just you and me.

It wasn't love at first sight,
No spark caused a flame,
I thought of you for several weeks,
All the same.

When night starts to fall,
And loneliness calls,
I keep myself warm,
With the memories that form.

Sometimes I wish,
Some days I will,
Something's got a hold of me,
And it keeps me dreaming still.

When I'm lying here,
Beneath the stars so bright,
I take myself to wondering,
And I swear I'm feeling alright.

There are moments in life,
When I'm feeling the strain,
I realise just why I came,
To suddenly, unexpectedly feel alive again.

SOMETIMES I WISH

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

You drove me mental,
With your womanly ways.
Your soft distraction,
On those glorious days.

I held you so gently,
You held my hand as I slept.
Hope sprang eternal,
It's a dream that I've kept.

So what do,
I have to do,
It isn't that simple,
I always thought that you knew,
That I never found 
a place to call home,
Until the moment 
you left me standing alone.

It's keeping me warm,
As winter draws near.
I could tell you I miss you,
I could tell you all I fear.

Times been revealing,
Memories I'd lost.
I've have to make sense,
Of how much they've cost.

So what do,
I have to do,
It isn't that simple,
I always thought that you knew,
That I never found 
a place to call home,
Until the moment 
you left me standing alone.

If I had a penny,
For all I did wrong.
I couldn't blame you,
But I'm still standing strong.

As the wind begins howling,
Now winter draws near.
I'm wrapping up warm,
Like I do every year.

So what do,
I have to do,
It isn't that simple,
I always thought that you knew,
That I never found 
a place to call home,
Until the moment 
you left me standing alone.

So what do,
I have to do,
It isn't that simple,
I always thought that you knew,
That I never found 
a place to call home,
Until the moment 
you left me standing alone.

YOU DROVE ME MENTAL

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

What, option do I have?
When love, was never meant to last.
What other reason, do you need?
I've given up, ever sayin' please.

Please don't ever lose your faith in me,
I'll come through some day and you will see.
That all I've needed was a chance,
To tell you how I feel.

It's not easy, being this stupid,
It comes down to,
The things you see in me.

Let's pretend like we are strangers,
Cast adrift,
The way we're meant to be.

Thank you for your cool appraisal,
I'll shake it off,
And be the best that I can be.

Suddenly the room got colder,
I feel your breath upon my shoulder.
A whispered word,
Please tell me that I'm free.

What option do I have?
I'm just too scared,
To turn and face you,
And I can't replace you.

WHAT OPTION DO I HAVE

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

I'm heading down..
At once… feeling delicate,
Under the spell of it.
What do I do now?
Da Da Da Da Da.
I can't make no sense of it.
Like fish I've been casting nets.
And they're pulling me down, down, down.

I've seen it again.
Da Da Da Da Da Da Da . . .
I have to get used to it,
and I’m living proof of it.
DA Da Da Da Da Da Da . . .
I'm the end result,
Of a miss spent youth,
I’m quoting facts and selling truth.

How far gone 
do I have to be,
Before someone 
takes notice of me?
DA DA DA DA DA
I had my moments,
I held the world in my hands.
Something broke Inside of me.. .

I've seen it again.
Da Da Da Da Da Da Da . . .
I have to get used to it,
and I’m living proof of it.
DA Da Da Da Da Da Da . . .
I'm the end result,
Of a miss spent youth,
I’m quoting facts and selling truth.

Down. Down, down.

I'm Quoting facts 
and selling truth
I'm biting off chunks, 
with a snaggle tooth.
Da Da Da Da Da Da Da . . .
I can't make no sense of it.
Like fish I've been casting nets.
And they're pulling me down.

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics
She's been pulling at my strings,
She speaks the words that lay me low,
I'm been living on borrowed time,
She's the only love I've ever known,

So she tells me,
She doesn't love me anymore.

Au revoir, mon amour,
Au revoir, mon amour.

I went through, through the motions,
Forgot what, what was real,
I took her, took her for granted,
I lost my, my sex appeal.

So she told me,
She doesn't love me anymore.

Au revoir, mon amour,
Au revoir, mon amour.

For the rest of the night,
I'm broken and blue,
For the rest of my life,
There'll only be you.

So she told me,
She doesn't love me anymore.

Au revoir, mon amour,
Au revoir, mon amour.

You know when it's over,
It's finished and done.
You know you'll look back,
And smile, you're the lucky one

So she told me,
She doesn't love me anymore.

Au revoir, mon amour,
Au revoir, mon amour.

AU REVOIR, MON AMOUR

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics
I've never had sugar that,
Tasted as sweet,
As the tears that are rollin',
Down your cheeks.
Your tales filled with sorrow,
You've been sleepin' all day.
When the devil comes a knockin',
Will you run or stay?
To look him the eye,
With a smile on your face.
You're another number,
Just to savour the taste.

GUITAR BREAK

Your a man of easy virtue,
With your feelin's  growin' cold.
You'll bight the hand that feeds you,
And you sell your secrets whole.
You've been payin' off St Peter,
Since Paul he flew away.
Slipping even deeper,
Down on your knees you pray.

You fled The Big Easy,
With your tail between your legs.
Hopin' that tomorrow comes,
You'll lie, steal and beg.
For a promise of redemption,
When you might have a choice.
But you feel your heart grow heavy,
As you remember her voice.
She said that she loved you,
But you threw it all away.
Darkness falls upon you,
You've been sleepin' all day.

SUGAR

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

I longed for the chase,
I relished the catch.
I knew that some day,
That I'd meet my match.

I looked for the reasons,
That keep me here.
Stripped of the doubt,
That she's drawing near.

I'm not bothered,
I don't really care.
How long it takes,
Till she's standing there.

How could I know,
If it was all true?
Stumbling blindly,
Till she came into view.

I can't feel my fingers and toes and,
I am frozen, slowly decomposin'.
All the dreams and the wishes I've made,
Feelin' shaken, While my heart starts to break.

I waited in silence,
Through the seasons and the rain.
Each day that passed,
Was never in vain.

The signs were so subtle,
But steady and clear.
Like soft-spoken words,
Only hearts could hear.

No rush in my steps,
No fear in my mind.
I knew that I was close,
To what I would find.

I followed the pull,
Wherever it led.
With thoughts of her smile,
Inside of my head.

I can't feel my fingers and toes and,
I am frozen, slowly decomposin'.
All the dreams and the wishes I've made,
Feelin' shaken, While my heart starts break.

Some days felt hollow,
Like time stood still.
But I held my ground,
Through strength of will.

The picture kept forming,
Though never complete.
Each moment a brushstroke,
Till we finally meet.

Now hope has a shape,
And dreams start to blend.
With each passing thought,
I near the end.

And if she's a myth,
A trick of the light
I'd still chase the echo,
Deep into the night.

I can't feel my fingers and toes and,
I am frozen, slowly decomposin'.
All the dreams and the wishes I've made,
Feelin' shaken, While my heart starts break.

The Chase

THE CHASE

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

I've watched the fallen,
Begin to rise.
I searched for truth,
Hidden in their lies.
But where does it get me?
Does anybody know?
They've salted the earth,
So nothing ever grows.

I'm wistfully dreaming,
Of days that tasted sweet.
Innocence illuminated,
Every time she'd speak.
She had a way of telling stories,
That kept us warm there in the dark.
She always had a good one,
That would always cause a spark.
A flame of pure imagination,
We sing of love and loss.
At any cost.

APRIL

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

I found my style in my 20's,
Black as the mood,
That I'm feelin' in.
If they catch up to me,
I'll meet my destiny,
They'll hang me high,
For the original sin.

Punks 'n' Rockers,
Bikers 'n' Ravers.
Came from on wide,
To this watering hole.
Too many ghosts,
Inhabit the old ground,
It's to admit,
It was years ago.

There's so many passing,
As I start retreating.
Remembering true love,
Snaps me out of It's spell.
We had some good times,
Some bad times, Some sad times.
Wherever you are,
I'm wishing you well.

We spent a few,
Long pleasant Summers.
We partied all day,
Long into the night.
High times and laughter,
We danced until daybreak.
It's hard to admit,
It was years ago.

They buried Bill,
And we showed that we loved him,
Barry went too,
And we showed that we cared.
There's too many passing,
As I start retreating,
Black is the style,
That I chose to wear.

BLACK

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

From the moment that I met you,
You've always been my friend.
Though the wrinkles may be showing,
On you I still depend.

You've been there with me brother,
Through all the thick 'n' thin.
You've lifted me when I've fallen,
So where do I begin?

To thank you for always seeing,
The good I have in me.
For standing there beside me,
When I lost sight of victory.

For telling me the honest truth,
Of how I nearly drowned,
But I'm sounding somewhat sentimental,
And I miss having you around.

We sang of tight white panties,
Drinkin' bottles of Jack.
High on the music,
That we played in the back.

Lewe was playin',
All fingers and thumbs.
Timmy was an animal,
Bangin' the drums.

Hairspray Steve,
With a quiff that chopped wood.
Played the bass,
Like only he could.

We made a wracket,
But we had so much fun.
I hope we get together,
Before we're done.

One last hoorah,
One more go round the block.
We need to get together,
And give it all that we've got

THE BAND

‘Shadows Fade Away’ is a dark, reflective folk track about isolation, identity, and the quiet power of love. Written from the perspective of someone who’s never felt they belong — until she walks into his life.

LYRICS

I've always been the quiet guy,
A little out of step.
Some people say I've lost my mind,
What did they expect?
In a room full of strangers, 
I quietly slipped away, 
There's not enough,
To make me want to stay.

So why do I feel, that I don't belong?
Why do I say such things? 
That always come out wrong.
It's only me I'm hurting, 
Till she brightens up my day.
So why oh why oh why,
Don't these shadows fade away?

I bare the weight that no one sees 
I need to find some peace.
I've never asked for anything, 
Just a feeling of release.
I've walked through shit, 
And come out clean.
So blind I couldn't see
I've scars so deep they’ll always be,
Trapped inside of me.

So why do I feel, that I don't belong?
Why do I say such things? 
That always come out wrong.
It's only me I'm hurting, 
Till’ she brightens up my day.
So why oh why oh why,
Don't these shadows fade away?

This is one for the dreamers, the broken, and the believers. Plug in, close your eyes, and let the shadows fade.

🌀 From the album Snaggletooth
🎧 Written & performed by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett
📺 Check out the official video on our YouTube channel
💬 Let us know what you think in the comments — we read every one!

SHADOWS FADE AWAY

Lyrics

I need a check up, 
From the neck up,
I've had these feelings, 
Since my heart went boom!

I've felt elation, 
Tried meditation, 
Opened up the curtains, 
To let light in to the room!

BAD DA BAH DA BAH,   Catch me if… You seen me fallin'
BAH DA BAH DA, Listen out… Incase I'm callin',
BAD DA BAH DA BAH, Hold me close… The night is callin',
BAD DA BAH DA, Don’t let go… The dark is stallin'.

I crossed my fingers, 
Your perfume lingers,
I told you somethings,
Just a little too soon.

You stroked my ego,
Now where do we go,
A sense of panic, 
As you leave the room.

Well holy crap,
I've been living in denial, 
I didn't hear the lies,
Hidden by your smile.

I feel mistreated, 
The fact you cheated,
I must admit,
You did it with style.

BAD DA BAH DA BAH,   Catch me if… You seen me fallin'
BAH DA BAH DA, Listen out… Incase I'm callin',
BAD DA BAH DA BAH, Hold me close… The night is callin',
BAD DA BAH DA, Don’t let go… The dark is stallin'.

Holding on,
While I'm acting frantic, 
It ain't my fault, 
If I've got monkeys in the attic. 
I need a check up,
From the neck up,
I've had these feelings, 
Since my heart went boom!

CHECK UP, FROM THE NECK UP!" is a raw and raucous burst of punk energy,  a headrush of riffs, regret, and emotional mayhem. With sharp lyrics, a pounding chorus, and enough angst to rattle the rafters, this track dives into heartbreak, denial, and that creeping sense you're losing your grip. If you’ve ever felt like your brain needs a service after your heart takes a hit — this one's for you.

Turn it up, shout it loud, and hold on tight — it’s punk therapy, DC Sound Project style.

CHECK UP, FROM THE NECK UP!

#OriginalSong #MelancholicFolk #thedcsoundproject 

lyrics

The sense of paranoia,
That rooted me to the spot,
Was torn down with such anger,
That I totally lost the plot.
I hid in plain view watching,
Just to see what they would do.

I walked the streets past midnight, 
And started howling at the moon.
I rolled myself a cigarette, 
On the park bench by the lake.
I tried to stem the tears,
As my mind began to break.

I revel in sob stories,
And most of mine are true.
I'm a victim of my own delusion,
And I haven't got a clue.
What the hell I'm mad about?
What the fuck did I lose?

I've got to break out of this state of mind,
I have to take control.
This shit's been going on long enough, 
And I'm tired of feeling cold.

I saw you hoola dancin',
In a dream that I once had.
I was trippin' with the big boys,
And they couldn't hold me back.
From tellin' you I need you,
But you laughed right in my face.

I'm sick of feeling sorry for myself, 
I've got nothing left to prove.
I've got to break out of this state of mind, 
I have to take control. 
This shit's been going on long enough, 
And I'm tired of feeling cold.

I'm sick of feeling sorry for myself, 
I've got nothing left to prove.
I've got to break out of this state of mind, 
I have to take control. 
This shit's been going on long enough, 
And I'm tired of feeling cold.

A Fragile State of Mind” is a brutally honest descent into paranoia, self-delusion, and the desperate fight for control. It paints the picture of late-night streets, cigarette smoke, and the weight of a mind on the edge of breaking. With confessions that cut deep—sometimes bitter, sometimes darkly humorous—the song wrestles with vulnerability, anger, and the need to escape a cycle of self-pity.

It’s both a howl at the moon and a cry for liberation, balancing raw emotion with defiance. A soundtrack for anyone who’s ever felt trapped inside their own head, fighting to claw their way back into the light.

#FolkRock #OriginalMusic #UKIndie #Songwriters #UnsignedArtists

A FRAGILE STATE OF MIND

Lyrics

If it was only down to a sense of timing,
I still believe I could see,
All the things the future might hold,
For the likes of you and me.

We've always been dreamers, romantics at heart,
You know I still love you, though we're lifetimes apart,
I miss you, I'd kiss you, I'd do anything,
To make my broken heart sing.

How many days, have passed since we met?
I only have good thoughts, I got rid of regret.
I'm laughing', I'm dancing', I'm playing' the fool,
And I strut as I try to act cool.

But it's all for show, as I take every blow,
You know I refuse to break down.
I'll have a go, and let everyone know,
I ain't nobody's clown.

How many days, have passed since we met?
I only have good thoughts, I got rid of regret.
I'm laughing', I'm dancing', I'm playing' the fool,
And I strut as I try to act cool.

The world keeps on spinning, the seasons still change,
But nothing quite feels right, it's all re-arranged.
I walk through the crowd with a smile on my face,
But deep in my chest, there's a hollowed-out space.

Still, I get up each morning and give it my best,
Put my faith in the rhythm and hope for the rest.
If love leaves a scar, then I wear it with pride,
You're the ghost in my song, and the fire inside.

Description
How Many Days is the brand new single from The DC Sound Project.
It's a dark, moody and emotionally charged track that questions time, resilience, and the struggle of carrying heavy thoughts day after day. With raw lyrics and an atmospheric indie rock sound, this song captures the feeling of searching for answers in a restless world.

HOW MANY DAYS

Lyrics

Tell all the voices, 
That are swimming in your head.
"They are not real' she cried,
They worked you till your fingers bled.
Go tell Aunt Polly,
What a good little boy you've been.
You want to be a rock star,
But you're somewhere in between. 

Yeah . . . Here comes a breakdown, 
Yeah . . . Another shakedown. 
Yeah . . . Who wears the fake crown?

Tell me when your ready,
I ain't got the time to spare. 
I am heading for the country, 
As I know somebody there.
Who will feed me, who will clothe me?
Who will tell me things are fine.
While that old green worm,
Eats its way into my mind. 

Yeah . . . Another breakdown, 
Yeah . . . Another shakedown, 
Yeah . . . Who wears the fake crown?

You lost your sense of humour, 
Somewhere back along the way.
You used to find it funny,
Till you fell into decay.
Go tell all the voices,
That are swimming in your head,
That the little green worm,
Has started turning red.

🪱 Little Green Worm – The DC Sound Project
A dark, surreal journey into the human mind — where ambition, madness, and decay all intertwine.
The voices whisper lies, the dreams corrode, and somewhere deep inside… the little green worm begins to feed.

This track walks the line between reality and delusion — a cautionary tale about the price of chasing greatness, told through haunting vocals, layered guitars, and shifting moods that echo the collapse within.

LITTLE GREEN WORM

This song walks a fragile line between past and future. Land of Long Shadows isn’t simply nostalgia. It is a challenge thrown at the world we are creating. A world where lies pile up like dust on forgotten promises, where leaders smile as they lead us blindly toward conflict, and where ordinary people are left to carry the weight.

The journey through the “land of long shadows” is the path we’re all on. Shadows stretch when the sun is low, when the light is fading. This track asks what happens when the truth finally meets us at the vanishing point. When there is nowhere left for deceit to hide.

There are memories here, sure. The laughter. The warmth. The better times that prove we deserve more than manipulation and division. Yet the real heartbeat of this song is defiance. A refusal to accept a future built on secrecy and abuse of power.

Keep walking. Keep questioning. Because once the perspective converges, the truth will stand alone.

Lyrics

I once felt mistreated,
But don't ask me why.
I hid all my secrets,
They'll stay there till I die.
I don't need forgiveness,
I did nothing wrong.
As God is my witness,
I'm carryin' on.

Through The Land Of Lost Shadows,
To the vanishing point.
Of dusty old memories,
Of when we were young.
I've seen enough crimson,
Lies painted in black.
We're given no reasons,
Why we're under attack.
To the land of long shadows,
To the vanishing point.

We saw all the good times,
We shared a few laughs.
We walked until sunrise,
But we took different paths.
Roads lined with promises,
We never could keep.
Have you heard them lately?
How do they sleep?

Through The Land Of Lost Shadows,
To the vanishing point.
Of dusty old memories,
Of when we were young.
I've seen enough crimson,
Lies painted in black.
We're given no reasons,
Why we're under attack.
To the land of long shadows,
To the vanishing point.

Remember the good times,
Dancing like a kid?
Remember when laughin',
Was all that we did?
Good times and bad times,
We've both had our share.
And I'm happy to know,
That you're always there.

Through The Land Of Lost Shadows,
To the vanishing point.

LAND OF LONG SHADOWS

SHAKIN' MY TREE is the raw, unflinching sound of a broken heart caught between leaving and loving. The DC Sound Project delivers a soul-stirring track about the dizzying fall from grace when a relationship turns toxic. It's a confession wrapped in a melody—a defiant admission of pain where the only lie is pretending that "my heart wasn't breakin'." A deeply honest look at the moment you realize you're 'deep fried' and 'tongue tied,' but still magnetically drawn to the one who brought you down.

Lyrics

Don't get me wrong, 
I'm not lost or forsaken. 
I took a fall,
From you shakin' my tree.
If I was to swear,
That my heart wasn't breakin',
The only one lyin',
Is me.

Under my breath,
I swore that I love you.
There's nothin' left,
There's no reason to stay.
If I was to swear, 
That my heart wasn't breakin'.
I'd see myself right,
By the end of the day.

Call off the dogs,
I've done enough runnin'.
I'm deep fried,
I'm tongue tied.
I'm fadin' away.
There used to be so much,
But you left me hangin',
Here on the edge,
With nothin' to say.

Under my breath, 
I swore that I love you.
You standin' there,
On a warm summers day.
My mind was ablaze,
I'd do anythin' for you.
Please don't you stop,
The games that you play.

They keep me grounded, 
I know my place.
All of my senses, 
Explode into space.
So if I was to swear,
That my heart wasn't breakin',
I'd see myself right,
By the end of the day.

SHAKIN' MY TREE

From The DC Sound Project, ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL is a fast-rock gut-punch, raw and uncompromising. Recorded live in one take, the track pulses with the frustration and fury of feeling "damned" by a love that demands constant "mental gymnastics." This is the moment of explosion where the singer realizes the only way out is to junk the whole thing: "The engine's blown, so I'm gonna junk it." Turn up this urgent, honest track and feel the rush of hitting the emergency brake.

Lyrics

Oh my, look at me try,
I swear that I'd rather die,
Than let you down,
Again and again . . .
You know I can't decide, 
If I'm blind,
To the feeling deep inside.
You've gone and thrown,
My plans in the air.

I thought that I could,
Just walk away.
Same old bullshit, 
Different day.
My . My My. My My My My.

So here I lie,
Head in hands,
Tryin' my best to understand,
I guess I fell asleep, 
At the wheel . . .
Yes I'm scared,
Time is fleeting, 
Can't you hear my heart's still beating, 
Lovin' you, makes me feel,
Like I'm damned . . .

I thought that I could,
Just walk away.
Same old bullshit, 
Different day.
My . My My. My My My My.

Hold on,
Wait a minute . . .
It's no good,
If you're heart's not in it.
Oh look, WOW!
Ain't that a surprise . . . ?
Well HELL,
Who would'a thunk it?
The engine's blown,
So I'm gonna junk it.
My mind's flipped out,
On the merry-go-round . . .

I thought that I could,
Just walk away.
Same old bullshit, 
Different day.
My . My My. My My My My.

Oh my, look at me try,
I swear that I'd rather die.
Than let you down,
Again and again . . .
Oh Well HELL!
How fantastic, 
You're performing mental gymnastics, 
And the price of freedom is,
Doin' in me in . . . 

I thought that I could,
Just walk away.
Same old bullshit, 
Different day.
My . My My. My My My My.


ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL

LOVE EACH OTHER (IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME) — The DC Sound Project

The DC Sound Project return with a festive tune that’s as heartfelt as it is cheekily rebellious. LOVE EACH OTHER (It’s Christmas Time) follows Ike — a rough-around-the-edges biker with a soft spot for the simple things — on his snowy dash home to the one person who makes Christmas feel like Christmas. Along the way he dodges a questionable sleigh-ride invitation from a jolly stranger, laughs, reflects, and finally finds himself surrounded by warmth, family, and the sound of Christmas bells in the night air.

Packed with swagger, sentiment, and a chorus that reminds us what really matters — loving the near ones, the far-off ones, and even the ones we don’t quite get — this song brings the spirit of the season without the sugar-coated clichés.

A festive, feel-good anthem with a wink — perfect for anyone who wants their Christmas with heart, humour and a little biker attitude.

Have a jolly… and a merry one! 🎄🎸

Lyrics
Shakin' off the aches and pains,
Christmas time is here again. 
Here comes Ike on his motorbike, 
He's singing the live long day. 

He soon pulled into a lay-by, 
A nice man offered him a sleigh ride. 
He was fat and jolly and gay, 
But Ike wasn't made that way.

Love each other, the near and dear ones, 
Love each other, the not so clear ones.
Love the one who makes things fine,
Have a jolly Christmas time.

Love each other, the near and dear ones, 
Love each other, the not so clear ones.
Love the one who makes things fine,
Have a merry Christmas time. 

Thinking of home and how he missed her,
Snow ball fights and a game of Twister.
Setting up the lights and tree,
He felt warm in her company. 

He settles down, the room fills with laughter. 
The smile she gives is all he's been after,
The love she gives for free, 
Is a beautiful thing to see.

The bells are ringing out
Children playing near
You hear them screams and shout
Christmas chimes and cheer

Love each other, the near and dear ones, 
Love each other, the not so clear ones. 
Love the one who makes things fine, 
Have a jolly Christmas time, 

Love each other, the near and dear ones, 
Love each other, the not so clear ones.
Love the one who makes things fine,
Have a merry Christmas time. 

Love each other, the near and dear ones, 
Love each other, the not so clear ones. 
Love the one who makes things fine, 
Have a jolly Christmas time, 

Love each other, the near and dear ones, 
Love each other, the not so clear ones.
Love the one who makes things fine,
Have a merry Christmas time.

LOVE EACH OTHER (IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME)

Christmas time is here and we have written our first ever Christmas song!! Out NOW!
Our latest album, 'SNAGGLETOOTH' is now available to purchase on vinyl @ https://elasticstage.com/soundcloud/releases/the-dc-sound-project-snaggletooth-album

The DC Sound Project. Eight albums deep and still going strong. It usually starts with a good old-fashioned jam session, then somehow ends in a coffee-fuelled recording marathon. We write songs about love, politics, heartbreak, and those occasional “what the hell is wrong with the world?” moments, all brewed fresh on the Wirral. Press play… it’s music therapy with better side effects!

We’re an independent duo creating everything from raw folk ballads to gritty blues-rock. Every video is carefully crafted with free footage and, sometimes, AI-generated visuals to tell the story behind the song.

💿 Albums: 
Snaggletooth (2025)
Addiction (2025)
Black Ice (2024)
Yellin’ at the Clouds (2024)
The Puppeteers (2024)
Burning Bridges (2023)
Rattlesnake (2023)
Melancholy Blue (2023)

🎶 Listen: SoundCloud • Spotify • Apple Music • Amazon • Facebook • Instagram • Twitch

Thanks for joining us on this journey, it’s all about the love of music! 🎶✨

The DC Sound Project

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