by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

I felt my heart grow heavy,
My body growing weak,
I found a place to rest,
Where my bones could creak.
I listened to the rain,
On the old tin roof,
I missed you all my friends,
Now isn't that the truth?

I'm not the same man,
I thought I was last night, 
Now my life seems full of ghosts.
And the things that hurt the most.
In your eyes, in your eyes, in your eyes.
In your eyes, in your eyes, in your eyes. 

I know the years that passed,
Weren't so good for me,
I wished for better times,
In your company.
I thought you always knew,
I didn't think to ask,
Now I'm here all alone,
My time is fading fast.
I have my reservations,
And sometimes I feel blue,
But I have to give up some day,
If I'm going to pull through. 
I'll face down my accuser,
My reflection in the hall. 
I don't know if it means a lot? 
Or anything at all? 

I've been away for so long,
I admit that I was wrong
In your eyes, in your eyes, in your eyes.
In your eyes, in your eyes, in your eyes.

However far I travel,
It's never far enough. 
I sort of got lost,
In the midst of all that stuff.
In awkward conversations,
Where nothing's ever said. 
To cold nights spent alone,
Where the heart is never fed.
I felt my heart grow heavy,
My body growing weak,
I found a place to rest,
Where my bones could creak.
I listened to the rain,
On the old tin roof,
I missed you all my friends,
Now isn't that the truth?

I'm not the same man,
I thought I was last night.
Now my life seems full of ghosts,
And the things that hurt the most.
In your eyes, in your eyes, in your eyes.
In your eyes, in your eyes, in your eyes.
In your eyes, in your eyes, in your eyes.
In your eyes, in your eyes, in your eyes.

Melancholy Blue

Ghosts (In Your Eyes)

GHOSTS (IN YOUR EYES)

Original song by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

Before you come runnin',
To tare me to pieces.
You'll understand,
When this whole things ceases.

Stop what you're doin',
Halt in your tracks,
There's no point in arguin',
You'll get no time back.

You're pushin' You're pullin',
You've left me in a daze.
I don't care about the cost,
Cause everybody pays.

You wrapped me round your finger,
You tangled me in lies.
I should have known much sooner,
I should have seen it in your eyes. 
My love for you grows stronger,
Even though I hate your guts.
I never knew how deep,
Your words were gonna cut.

You're constant insistence,
Won't last the distance.
I don't give a damn,
That's just the way I am.

I feel you've exploited,
A love that disappointed.
You've made your excuses,
And out the door you ran.

Give me a moment, 
I'll try to make this brief.
I've gone and lost my faith,
But I still got belief.
You wrapped me round your finger,
You tangled me in lies.
I should have known much sooner,
I should have seen it in your eyes. 
My love for you grows stronger,
Even though I hate your guts.
I never knew how deep,
Your words were gonna cut.

Before you come runnin',
And tare me to pieces.
You'll understand,
When this whole thing ceases.

Stop what you're doin',
Halt in your tracks.
There's no point in arguin',
You'll get no time back.

You're pushin' You're pullin'.
You've left me in a daze.
I don't care about the cost,
Cause everybody pays.

Burning Bridges

Stop What You're Doing

STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING

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

I built a wall
I locked the gate
Waited for time
To seal my fate
Was paralysed
Was so unsure
I felt unclean
And what is more

I looked in to
The mirror there
I fell apart
I didn't care

I hope that my body's never found
Perhaps some day
But never now
No, never now

What should I do?
Where should I go?
Why call a wind
That never blows?
I kept the peace
With the devine
I'm heading off
Which suits me fine

Now then, Now then
Dry your tears
For me my friend
Just dry your tears

This is my beginning
I'll see you at the end

I embraced
The blackest night
I wish I could
I wish I might
I dreamt of stars
That shone so bright
They still blind me
Today

I held out hands
To touch the world
It rejected me
In a ball I curled

I hope my body's never found
Perhaps some day
But never now
No, never now

The Puppeteers

This is my Beginning

THIS IS MY BEGINNING

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…

One and the Same

ONE AND THE SAME

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.

Yellin' at Clouds

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

You can see it coming… like a slow-motion car crash. Every choice, every twist of fate, leading to this moment. And still, you can't stop it.

I was taken by surprise,
Which was just my luck.
A symptom of the state I'm in,
Feelin' kind of heavy,
Feelin' kind of small.
Put the pedal to the metal,
Before I hit the wall.
I was lost for words,
Which isn't like me.
I came to a halt,
Wrapped around a tree.
And I whispered in a voice,
So deep and low.
Doesn't it look pretty,
In the fallin' snow.

Strange, isn’t it? How the snow can cover everything, make even the darkest night look pure… even the wreckage.

It was all mapped out,
It was plain to see.
There ain't no angels,
Set aside for me.
just my luck,
just a roll of the dice.
That right at that moment,
I hit the black ice.
the last thing I remember,
Before I closed my eyes.
Was the bright orange glow,
That filled the sky.
I guess someone loves me,
I guess someone cares.
I'm lookin' at you kid,
Sat on the stairs.
I know that I'll make it,
No matter how far.
I'll tell you I love you,
With all of my heart.
It was all mapped out,
It was plain to see.
There ain't no angels,
Set aside for me.

Through all the chaos, all the wrecks… it’s always been you. The one thing that makes it all worth it. The only light in the dark.

Black Ice

BLACK ICE

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

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

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.

ADDICTION

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.

SNAGGLETOOTH

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

🎵 Original Music from Wirral, UK | Phil Dutton & Les Corlett AKA The DC Sound Project

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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